The Art of Wildlife Photography with Nathan Godwin

Sun Nov 16 2025 at 09:30 am to 12:30 pm UTC+10:30

Adelaide Zoo | Adelaide

Nikon School Australia
Publisher/HostNikon School Australia
The Art of Wildlife Photography with Nathan Godwin
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Refine your wildlife photography with hands-on guidance among Adelaide Zoo’s incredible animal residents
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Join professional photographer and Nikon School lecturer Nathan Godwin for a hands-on wildlife photography workshop at the iconic Adelaide Zoo. Over three engaging hours, you’ll learn how to capture striking, emotive animal images - even in the challenging conditions of photographing through glass, mesh, or enclosures.

With the zoo’s incredible variety of animals as your subjects, Nathan will guide you through the techniques used by professional wildlife photographers to tell compelling visual stories, work with unpredictable subjects, and make the most of any lighting situation.

This class blends practical instruction with plenty of shooting time, ensuring you leave with both the skills and the images to show for it. Whether you’re a beginner looking to improve your zoo photography or an intermediate photographer aiming to refine your craft, you’ll gain knowledge you can apply in any wildlife setting.


Recommended Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate


Please note:

A small selection of Nikon Z Series cameras and lenses will be available for you to trial during the class which will be given out on a first come first served basis. Please make sure to bring your memory cards if you want to keep your images.


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Images by Nathan Godwin


Topics Covered:

  • Shooting Through Glass and Enclosures – Techniques to minimise reflections, glare, and distortion.
  • Capturing Emotion and Unique Animal Moments – Tips on patience, timing, and storytelling in wildlife photography.
  • Ensuring Sharp Images – Using correct shutter speeds, focus modes, and stabilisation techniques.
  • Photographing Through Fences or Mesh – How to blur barriers and keep attention on the subject.
  • Using Light and Composition Creatively – Making the most of natural light, shadows, and framing for stronger images.


What to bring:

  • Mirrorless or DSLR camera
  • Lenses for your camera (Telephoto lenses recommended)
  • Fully charged batteries
  • Memory cards with space for your camera
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat, sunscreen, and water bottle


For more course information or inquiries, phone: 1300 851 435 (Mon-Fri 9-4 PM AEDT)

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Adelaide Zoo, Plane Tree Drive, Adelaide, Australia

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