Take a peek at what camera gear Canon are taking to the 2016 Olympics

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World Press Photo 2016

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Australia Zoo Photography Experience

[vc_row type=”in_container” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]On Sunday 7th February Photo Genius took 12 keen enthusiastic amateur photographers to Australia Zoo for a fun, informative and full day of learning about cameras and photography plus of course plenty of photo taking with of some of the zoo’s amazing and beautiful animals. Photo Genius tutor Paul Farris talks us through the day and the first Australia Zoo Photography Experience

After much excitement and an early start we arrived at the world famous Australia zoo, after counting heads the first thing to do was dish out the loan tripods and monopods to everyone in the group (essential for avoiding blurry photos when using long lenses), we then followed our zoo guide to the training room for a short three hour theory session where we covered the basic essentials of photography including understanding Aperture, shutter, ISO, exposure, focus modes, depth of field and more. With the important theory covered we left the air conditioned comfort and set off for the ‘Croccoseumn’ for a welcome break and the chance to enjoy an entertaining display that included giant snakes, native birds that soared above our heads, plus of course those prehistoric legends, the big Saltwater Crocodiles. This was our first opportunity for everyone to test out the theory and also get the big telephoto lenses out as there was plenty of action to capture from our reserved seating area. After the excitement of the Croc’s we started the afternoon practical session with photos of the Alligators, Dingo’s, Cassowary birds and Binturong before taking our seats at the ‘Dingo Diner’ for a much deserved lunch break. Once refuelled and keen to take more photos the group took a walk through ‘Roo Heaven’ to be amongst the incredibly tame and very photogenic Kangaroos as well as say hi to a photo shy Echidna. With lots more to see we then walked through ‘The Wetlands’ which is home to some amazing birdlife, the variety of colours making great subjects for our keen photographers. Next up was the Koala walkthrough which is a great way to get up close and take some fantastic photos of these very cute animals. Friendly and helpful Australia Zoo staff were also on hand for anyone wanting to pet the Koalas or even grab a selfie!  The ‘Rainforest Aviary’ was the next stop followed by the Birds of Prey and Wombats – a great mix of subjects that tested our students and their skills under a variety of changing light conditions then as the afternoon was drawing to a close it was time for the Tigers. When we arrived we found a gorgeous and very majestic Tiger resting on a rock in the warm sunshine and not in the least bit fazed by the 12 photographers who had their lenses honed in on his every movement, for many this was one of the highlights of the day. Our final stop of the afternoon was a trip to Africa and an opportunity to take photos of the Southern White Rhinoceros, Zebras and Giraffes, although they were some distance from us we had some large telephotos lenses and teleconverters to play with courtesy of Brisbane Camera Hire so everyone had the opportunity to zoom in close and capture some great photos of these amazing animals.

Customer feedback

I thoroughly enjoyed a recent workshop with Paul and Andrew – this being my second workshop with PhotoGenius and like the first I came away with further confidence in using my camera and a greater understanding of how to snap that perfect shot. The day itself was well planned and faultless. Both Paul and Andrew willingly share their knowledge. I would highly recommend Photo Genius workshops to anyone with a love of photography – novice or not.
Desley Morrison – 

The Australia Zoo experience was amazing! I really enjoyed the day and got some beautiful photos! Paul and Andrew were on hand to provide assistance and feedback on our photos to ensure we got the most out of the day. Absolutely a must do course!

Recently did their Australia Zoo experience. Fantastic teaching which moved at a great pace while making sure everyone understood the concepts of photography they were getting across. The small group size allowed for ample time one to one with the instructors to optimize the photography techniques you are applying after the classroom session. The day was great, everything ran smoothly and the lunch was quite tasty. I would highly recommend for anyone starting out in photography or those that only know the basics and want to take more control over there photos.
Calum Watson – February 2016
Thanks to everyone who attended the Australia Zoo Photography Experience and to the staff at Australia Zoo, we had an fantastic day. Make sure you check out the photos below taken on the day by our students.

The next Australia Day Photography Experience is on Sunday 13th March.
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Watch this short video of our first visit to Australia Zoo

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A small selection of images taken by our students

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Many thanks to Bradley Phillips and Desley Morrison for the use of their photos.

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Lost in Music – a photographic history of dance music and club culture

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Take a look at the latest gear from Nikon including D5 D500 and SB-5000 speedlight

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Best of Photo Genius on Instagram 2015

[vc_row type=”in_container” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Here’s our favourite Instagram posts of 2015…. We love photography, and any excuse to share images is a good one in our book! So Instagram is undoubtably one of our favourite apps and and a fantastic way to share photos from our travels, courses and experiences. … Read more

Comedy wildlife photography awards 2015

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Photographing Star Wars – The force awakens.

[vc_row type=”in_container” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Photographing the cast of Star Wars for Time magazine The world has gone Star Wars crazy this week with the release of episode VII Star Wars – The force awakens.  We couldn’t let the week go by without sharing something Star Wars and photography related, so … Read more

Photo Genius tip – how to transfer photos from a digital camera to your iPhone or iPad.

[vc_row type=”in_container” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Photo Genius tutor Paul Farris offers a cool tip for digital photographers. I spend a great deal of time running photography courses and showing people how to take great photos with their digital cameras, but when I’m not there’s nothing better than grabbing my favourite camera (Fujifilm x100s), … Read more

Brisbane Camera Hire Q&A

[vc_row type=”in_container” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Brisbane Camera Hire has been looking after the rental needs of professional and amateur photographers alike for over 9 years.  At Photo Genius we regularly pass customers onto them who often enquire about gear when taking part in our photography courses, so when we heard that they … Read more

Have Nikon acquired Samsung camera division?

[vc_row type=”in_container” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]There’s been plenty of rumours recently regarding the future of Samsung’s camera division which have been fuelled by recent announcements that they are pulling out of the UK market and that sales of Samsung cameras have been disappointing. Today the rumour mill has been buzzing and … Read more

Pirelli calendar 2016

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Unlike previous calendars, Leibovitz decided to feature proffesional women better known for their achievements in business, entertainment and the arts and photograph them in a studio environment. The reaction has been a positive one and Pirelli chairman Marco Tronchetti has commented that the new calendar “reflects contemporary society.”

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10 gift ideas for photographers this Christmas

[vc_row type=”in_container” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Yep, the silly season is almost upon us! So if you’ve got a photography addict in your family take a look at our guide to the Top 10 gift ideas for photographers, we’d be very happy to find any of these in our stocking on Christmas day. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row … Read more

Australia Zoo Photography Experience

[vc_row type=”in_container” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]In the next few days we’ll be announcing the details of our ‘Australia Zoo Photography Experience’ which will be a great opportunity to take amazing photos of a variety of animals at the famous Australia Zoo. After a brief morning theory session we’ll head outside to … Read more