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Animal Art Photography – SLR II Class
A Day at the Zoo with Digital SLR Cameras – Advanced Class

Pre-requisite: This class is based on the complete knowledge from participating in the SLR I Class or equivalent experience.

Instructor Chris Sperka has spent a lot of time in South Africa photographing animals, primarily focusing on lions, leopards and cheetahs. He is an expert on wildlife photography and he will share his techniques and experience with the photography class participants. Besides the work in the wild, Chris has worked in zoos around the world. Don't miss this great opportunity!

Class Content
1. Short Review of Class 1
2. Classroom: Adjust to the situation
3. Walking the Zoo: Understanding animal behavior to be prepared to take great pictures (lunch on      your own)
4. Behind the scenes photo opportunity
5. Classroom: Questions, discussions, answers

Schedule

Date
November 14, 2010

Time
9 a.m. (6-7 hour class)

Cost of Program

Members: $125
Non-members: $150

Materials Required

A digital camera (with the ability to adjust aperture/shutter speed/iso speed = typically a digital SLR), and a lens on the camera with more than 200mm (ideal but not required is a zoom up to 300mm).

Location

Croft Center, Nashville Zoo

Program Information

Cancellation policy: 2 weeks notice prior to program date to receive a refund.

Contact Us

Email education@nashvillezoo.org, or call 615-833-1534 ext. 143.