Macro Photography Classes at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo

For the very first time, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is offering children and adults the chance to take a photography class with a variety of live Australian native animals! Capture stunning macro images of bugs and butterflies, zoom in on our koalas and kangaroos and capture the essence of our beautiful native Australian animals like never before.

You will gain a fascinating insight into the world of close up photography with a lesson from renowned award winning macro photographer Angela Robertson-Buchanan. Classes are split into age groups to cater for those learning the basics of photography right through to those who would like to hone their existing skills further by learning about macro photography.   

General photography skills
This is a chance for 5 – 8 year olds to learn general photography skills including a practical challenge where they can meet some of the animal residents at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, including kangaroos! Kids can learn how to improve their photography skills and at the same time soak up the Aussie animal atmosphere.
Who: 5 – 8 year olds
Date: Saturday 19th October
Time: 9am – 10:30am
Price: $40 each (Merlin Annual Pass holders pay $30)
Equipment: iPhone or point and shoot camera

Introduction to macro photography
In this class, 9 – 12 year olds will be introduced to the fascinating world of macro photography in the WILD Discovery Zone lab at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo. Using live and pinned bugs, the class includes both theory and practical which covers background checks, horizons, avoiding shake as well as how to approach insects for the best shots possible. Kids will leave enthused and excited about capturing macro images of bugs like never before!
Who: 9 – 12 year olds
Date: Sunday 20th October
Time: 8:30am – 10:30am
Price: $50 each (Merlin Annual Pass holders pay $40)
Equipment: DLSR camera with a macro lens or lens with a macro setting OR Compact point and shoot that has a zoom or macro setting.

Macro photography class
Students in this macro photography class will learn an array of skills to enable them to move forward with confidence in the world of macro photography. Using bugs and butterflies, skills taught include background checks, focal points, depth of field, ethical photography of animals, props and safety.
Who: 13+
Date: Saturday 26th October
Time: 8am – 11am
Price: $70 each (Merlin Annual Pass holders pay $60)
Equipment: DSLR camera with a macro lens, would expect student to have knowledge of their camera but be a beginner in macro photography. If you have a teleconverter or macro flash, please bring along.