Koala Conservation Reserve Photography Workshop

Join Peter from Peter Fogarty Photography and Melbourne Photography Excursions, and Sony Digital Imaging Advocate, Dylan Giannakopoulos at their Koala Conservation Reserve Photography Workshop at Phillip Island on Saturday 9th September 2023. The Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve is home to over a dozen koalas as well as wallabies, echidnas and native birds. The two treetop boardwalks allow for close-up viewing of koalas and other native wildlife without any fences obstructing your view.  

Participants will:

• Learn how to use compositional techniques within your photography to create captivating imagery.
• Master control of various camera modes and settings and learn how to read your camera’s histogram.  
• Capture koalas and other wildlife in their native habitat.

Guest will also be invited to join a private Facebook group strictly limited to past Dylan Gianna Photography Workshops attendees. The Facebook group offers members a space to share their images, ask questions and learn tips and tricks from Dylan.

Please note, the workshop fee does not include your general admission ticket to the conservation reserve. This must be purchased on the day for $15.00.

Wet Weather Policy

In the event of heavily forecasted rain or a severe weather event, the decision to cancel or postpone the workshop due to weather conditions will be made 24-48 hours prior unless in extraordinary circumstances.

• Balancing the exposure triangle (ISO, aperture and shutter speed) 
• Compositional rules and techniques 
• Depth of Field Camera modes (manual and shutter priority) 
• Basic camera settings and functions (continuous/ burst shooting, image stabilisation, white balance, RAW vs JPEG, etc.)
• Read and use the camera’s histogram 

• Camera 
• A telephoto zoom lens with a minimum reach of 300-400mm (200 - 265mm APSC equiv.) 
• Spare Memory cards and batteries