The Wild Shots Wildlife Photography Symposium | Cape Town 2015
Back to Blog |The popular Wild Shots Wildlife Photography Symposium is back in Cape Town on 24 October for the 4th year running. A much-anticipated debut in the city of Johannesburg will take place on 21 November. With an exciting line-up of top nature photographers, the day will be packed full of exhibitions, seminars, workshops and discussions. An ideal way to spend the day irrespective of whether you’re an amateur photographer, professional photographer or nature enthusiast.
The Details:
Dates: Cape Town Saturday 24 October, Nedbank Auditorium V&A Waterfront
Time: 8AM – 6PM
Costs: R950 - R1250
(Concessions made for students, pensioners, etc.)
Register at the Wild Shots website today to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited.
What to Expect:
Included in the delegate fee:
1) Entry to the full program of events
2) Presentations by award-winning wildlife photographers
3) Panel discussions by high-profile speakers
4) Lunch & refreshments
5) A delegate pack
An overview of the day’s program:
08.00 Registration with teas, coffees, pastries and refreshments
08.45 A few words from Wild Shots Founders Sophie Dandridge and Harriet Nimmo
08.50 Welcome by Richard Mulholland, Regional Head, Nedbank Private Wealth
08.55 Introduction by the Host for the day: Brandon de Kock
09.00 Shem Compion: Remaining Relevant – adapting to a world of new images and trends
09.25 Ruth Nussbaum: Going Underground – hides in wildlife photography
09.45 Grant Atkinson: Freeze Frame – photographing animals in action
10.05 Hougaard Malan – In Pursuit of Light
10.25 Marcus Jooste: Journey into Wonderland – exploring creativity within macro photography
10.45 Coffee/tea break and Exhibition area
11.00 Gerhard Swanepoel: Shooting stars – capturing Africa’s night skies
11.20 Chris Roche: Marketing the Magic – iconic species in their environments
11.40 Clement Lawrence: Namibia in Focus – an insider’s guide from landscapes to macro
12.00 Wim Vorster: Movie Maker, Stills Taker – knowing the differences
12.20 Lunch, Exhibition area and Book signings
13.20 Riaan Vermeulen: Layers of storytelling: shooting for magazines
13.40 Nicky Silberbauer: Boys toys – where are the female photographers ?
14.00 Michael Lorentz: Enthralling Exploring – thrilling new photographic destinations
14.25 Lets Kamogelo (Botswana): Capturing the Moment: Predators at their best
14.45 Craig Foster: Sea Change – kelp forests of the Cape coast
15.15 Coffee/Tea Break and exhibition area
15.35 Gerry Van der Walt: Why we do what we do – before, during and after
15.55 Graham Springer: Photography – but is it art?
16.15 Keynote Speaker: Art Wolfe (U.S): Earth is my Witness followed by Q&A
Thank you and close by Brandon de Kock followed by Bouchard Finlayson wine reception with cocktail snacks until 18.00hrs
Network, learn and be inspired by joining Cameraland at the Wild Shots Wildlife Photography Symposium 2015! Book your spot today!
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