Wildlife Photography | Cormac Hanrahan

Photography and animals are a perfect match, but sometimes it’s not always easy to get the shots you want. In this online course join professional photographer, Cormac Hanrahan, as he guides you through how he gets great animal photos.

Utilising an extensive array of images taken on assignment for Zoos Victoria, this course explores technical aspects of photography and relates them to photographing an animal in a variety of situations.

Aimed at beginner and intermediate photographers who love animals, this 2 hour session deconstructs a number of Cormac’s images to explore why they might be considered ‘good’ shots. While the examples provided focus on animals, the lessons can be easily applied to other aspects of photography including sports and family portraits.

Recommended for: Beginner and Intermediate Photographers

Images by Cormac Hanrahan.

"Cormac was fantastic, he really knew the subject and showed many examples of what he was explaining (being online). He explained light in easy to understand terms, and followed up with how to work with it". - Previous Nikon School student

Topics Covered

• Fundamentals - creating an exposure using shutter speed, aperture, and ISO
• What makes a good animal photo?
• Isolating subjects from background
• Lighting
• Metering
• Histograms
• Modes – aperture and shutter priority mode
• Exposure Value Compensation
• Choosing the right focus mode for the right situation
• Recommended settings

Please note, this session will be held via Zoom Video Conference. A Nikon School representative will be in touch to provide you with the link and access code to join the session.