Australian Geographic Society Photo Seminar

Join professional photographers Steve Parish and Darran Leal on this special two day photo seminar!

Saturday 16th June - Sunday 17th June 2012

Who: World Photo Adventures with the Australian Geographic Society
Where: Both days will be held at a central Sydney city location, with final information sent to you about one month before the event.
Cost: Both days: $250 / Saturday or Sunday: $150
Bookings: All bookings are to be made with World Photo Adventures.
Download the information sheet and booking form
Please email the booking form to Julia@worldadventures.com.au or post to PO Box 815 Coolum Beach, QLD 4573


Enjoy two fantastic days with Darran Leal and guest speaker Steve Parish and discover the magic of wildlife and nature photography. You will be offered unique field experience information from shooting techniques, to creative style, processing and more. This is an incredible chance to explore photography with two of the world's best nature and travel photographers.

This special event suits beginners through to advanced photo interests, or those that love exploring our natural world and are keen to learn how professionals capture their unique imagery.

Steve Parish has been shooting for over 50 years and has a great passion to share his vast experience, from photography to the enjoyment of life as a photographer.

Darran Leal has been teaching photography since 1982 and is one of the world's best photo educators, being able to offer simple but very effect techniques that will empower you to shoot your own stunning images.

Both photographers are internationally acclaimed masters of a diverse range of subjects from landscapes, to nature, culture and creative photography.

This Sydney seminar is guaranteed to offer you in depth information about photography, from practical to theory and importantly - to your individual level.

Your expert lecturers will also offer top tips for travelling and unique field experiences from around the world. You are guaranteed to be offered excellent value for money and a continued service to help you achieve your creative goals.

This seminar targets top creative images and use of those images to all interests and levels. 

STEVE PARISH Is celebrating over 50 years of shooting Australia. He is Australia's most published photographer, with hundreds of books and education products to his credit. He started teaching photography in 1981 and has motivated and helped many photographers over the decades. His industry experience and enthusiasm will help you to improve your photographic interests. In 2008 Steve Parish was recognised with an Order of Australia Medal for contribution to the Australian publishing industry through nature photography. www.steveparish.com.au

DARRAN LEAL Is a full-time professional photo guide and has tutored in over 500 tours, seminars and workshops from Australia to Africa, South America, North America, Antarctica and more. Darran is a multi-award winning photographer with his work published in countries as far away as Japan, England and the USA. He has supplied images to Australian Geographic for over a decade and has been commissioned by Qantas, Warner Brothers, the Queensland Government, Australia Post, Steve Parish Publishing and many other companies to supply unique images. He has also produced many of his own products, including six of his own books. He is a regular contributor to several photo magazines in Australia. www.worldadventures.com.au

SATURDAY PROGRAMME - June 16

SUNDAY PROGRAMME - June 17

9am - Introduction and start. Darran starts with 'Keep It Simple' Photography tips and techniques. 10.30am - 15 minute tea break 10.45am - Steve talks about photographing Australia. 12.15pm - Lunch 1pm - Darran talks about Travel Photography. From Africa to South America, Antarctica  and more! 2.30pm - 15 minute tea break 2.45pm - Steve talks about using your images. From printing to books and audio visuals. 4.15/30pm - Wind up and finish

9am - Introduction and start. Darran covers - Visualisation. This is the key difference between each photographer and an important point to improving your photography. 10.30am - 15 minute tea break 10.45am - Steve and Darran undertake a live shoot, looking at simple but effective techniques that you can apply to a wide range of subjects. Mainly targets flash and macro. 12.15pm - Lunch 1pm - Steve talks about using your images and achieving your creative goals. 2.30pm - 15 minute tea break 2.45pm - Darran demonstrates the value of simple but effective processing techniques, using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. 4.15/30pm - Wind up and finish