Wildlife Photography

Advanced Level

Wildlife Photography


Anticipation, Composition and Lighting


Book a Private Class on Your Preferred Date


Going on a Safari Trip soon and want to level up your wildlife photography, and capture animal shots that look intentional, powerful, and alive?


While we can’t drop you into the forest, the San Francisco Zoo offers a brilliant, controlled environment to practice real wildlife techniques you can confidently replicate in the wild.


In this 1:1 private class, you’ll learn how to anticipate animal behavior, choose a safe and effective shooting distance, select the right focal length for striking animal portraits in action, and dial in the ideal camera settings including backbutton focusing so you never miss the moment.


This experience is offered one-on-one—or with a maximum of two attendees (couples, parent/kid, siblings, friends)—for focused, personalized coaching.

Location

San Francisco Zoo

Class length

2 hours (fast paced) or

3 hours (slow paced)

What animals to photograph?

The "stars" include Lions, bears, giraffes, snow leopards, meerkats, birds and more.

Prerequisite

The Beginners and Intermediate I Workshops,

or photography basics (the exposure triangle) of photography and proficient use of the manual mode

Equipment

Equipment is not provided. However, if the attendee doesn't have a telephoto lens, we'll provide one together with a compatible camera at no cost.

What animals to photograph?

The "stars" include Lions, bears, giraffes, snow leopards, meerkats, birds.


Teenagers and adults are both welcomed

This is a favorite private class among teenage photographers

The fee

$250/person/hour + zoo ticket fees for attendee and instructor

*Two-people class: $200/person/hour*

Inquire to book a private Wildlife photography class

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