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Do you want to explore the world of nature photography and expand your knowledge of how to take advantage of capturing a wide variety of images from birds and wildlife to macro images of insects and plants, to textures and abstract fine art stile images while travelling through the great outdoors?

Join renowned nature photographer Jay Collier from Photographers Collective for a 4 hour intensive nature photography masterclass at The Royal Botanic Gardens in Cranbourne.

This workshop has been specifically tailored to help unlock your creative and technical understanding of the many techniques and approaches to nature photography.

Often in nature photography you are presented with unexpected and unpredictable situations and with a rich diversity of photographic opportunities as well as subject matter. Throughout this nature photography masterclass you will have the opportunity to switch focus on a number of subjects as they present themselves and Jay will help unlock the way you think of capturing them.

Tap into Jay's extensive 22+ years of professional wildlife photography experience. Jay has guided many photographic safaris throughout Africa over the past 16 years along with being an industry leading photography educator having worked the last14 years at Canon Australia hosting thousands of workshops all over Australia and worldwide.

During this 4 hour workshop you will receive:

• A small group of 8 to ensure plenty of time for 1 on 1 tuition
• Learn the ins and outs of camera settings and techniques for successful wildlife, birds, macro and abstract nature photography
• Learn how to master exposure, focus and depth of field when using long, wide and macro lenses
• How to improve your composition and how to think ahead to create better nature images
• How to incorporate flash for macro and bird photography the ultimate control of exposure, increased depth of field and pin sharp results every time
• understand flash duration and how it helps overcome movement
• How to use the focus stacking method
• How to creatively use shutter speed to vary your results
• Focus on abstract textures and patterns to create a series of fine art style images

Suggested equipment & important information

• 1 or more digital SLR cameras

• macro lens, zoom lenses suited to wildlife and birds such as a 70-300mm, 100-400mm, wide angle zoom lenses also

• An external flash either on camera but best if you can use it off camera. Be sure to have fresh batteries and bring extras. If you own a flash diffuser or small softbox be sure to bring it! If you don't own a flash the lesson will be very valuable in any case.
• Tripods are essential
• A few sheets of white A4 paper
• An A4 sized sheet of cardboard white on one side and black on the other.
• Elastic bands
• A small roll of sticky tape
• Laptop if you wish to learn how to focus stack using Adobe Photoshop. Jay will demonstrate on his own laptop so it is not essential if you do not have a laptop with Adobe Photoshop installed

• Comfortable shoes as we will be covering a fair amount of ground. Please ensure they are closed toe shoes as we may leave the paths and walk into bushland

• Appropriate clothing as we will be outdoors and exposed to the sun. I suggest long sleeve shirts, long pants and a hat. Please ensure you dress in neutral colours and avoid bright colours and patterns will will spook wildlife. Sunscreen is a must as there is not much shade available

• Water Bottle and snacks. You may wish to bring extra water as facilities are limited onsite except for one cafe
• Please arrive at least 15 mins ahead of the scheduled starting time. It will not be possible to catch up on important information or to repeat any section of the workshop for those who arrive late without affecting the experience of others
• MEETING LOCATION is in the main carpark nearest to the path that leads u to the main entry. Please do not gather at the main entry as it should be kept free of crowds. We will depart from the main carpark and pass through the entry to minimise crowding.

• Be sure to join our online Facebook community and share your images at https://www.facebook.com/Photographers-Collective-118494376659220

COVID-19

All workshops are strictly run in accordance to current COVID-19 restrictions and up to date Gov advice. Group sizes will be limited to the maximum number allowed for outdoor gatherings at the time.

All guests must at all times:

• Remain 1.5m apart at all times
• You must wear a face mask if the current restrictions still require this at the time of the workshop and at anytime social distancing can not be maintained. Masks will not provided and any guests arriving without a suitable face mask will not be allowed to join the workshop and will forfeit their booking
• Adhere to any advice or requests by the event staff
• Wash your hands and or use hand sanitiser at the commencement of the workshop. Bathrooms are available on site or please BYO wipes or sanitiser

Please do not attend if:

• If you have any symptoms or have come in contact with anybody who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days, please do not attend the workshop and notify Jay Collier via email at photographerscollective@outlook.com ASAP if you are unable to attend.
• If you have been tested for COVID-19 and awaiting results please do not attend and notify Jay Collier via email at photographerscollective@outlook.com ASAP
• people aged 65 years and over with chronic medical conditions

• people with a compromised immune system
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 50 years and older with one or more chronic medical conditions
• By booking an event, you agree to cooperate with all requirements and confirm you do not fall within one of the above listed categories. If your situation changes between booking your event and the day of the event, please do not attend and notify Jay Collier via email at photographerscollective@outlook.com

Bookings affected by changes to Gov advice for COVID-19 restrictions:

• If for any reason the workshop cannot proceed due to Gov restrictions due to COVID-19 such as; numbers of guests for outdoor gatherings or bans between Melbourne Metro and regional VIC travel, an alternative date will be arranged and your bookings held for the new date. All guests will be notified by email if the event will be affected.
• If a suitable alternative date cannot be arranged a refund will be offered

Terms Of Booking

• Please choose carefully. Except where otherwise indicated, we do not offer refunds unless an event has to be cancelled, rescheduled to a date you cannot attend, or where required under Australian Consumer Law.
• Refunds are not available for change of mind or circumstances or late arriving / non-arriving guests
• You must be 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18 you must be accompanied by an adult. During covid-19 group sizes will be limited which may mean a parent or guardian cannot be present and must wait outside the property at all times in order to maintain the maximum allowed group size for outdoor gatherings
• You will receive an automated confirmation by Eventbrite of your order via email. It is Your responsibility to ensure you provide the correct email address and to check your junk-mail folder if necessary.
• Guests must inform Jay Collier by email if they have any health concerns or physical limitations which may cause a risk to you or others in attendance at photographerscollective@outlook.com
• Jay Collier reserves the right to decline or remove any participant from an event for any reason, including if their conduct or condition is deemed to pose a risk or nuisance to others or to the participant.
• You may be filmed or photographed during the workshop which may be used for promotional material by Photographers Collective only. By booking this workshop you agree to these terms and that if you do not wish to be filmed or photographed that you must inform Jay Collier by email before the event at photographerscollective@outlook.com
• By booking this workshop you accept that you are responsible for your own safety and that of your camera equipment and other items at all times. You accept that Jay Collier will not be liable for any injury or damage/loss of personal equipment during the workshop. Please be aware of your surroundings and in particular if walking away from paths where you increase your risk if trip hazards and wildlife which at times of the year in Cranbourne can include snakes.