# Event Details - **Event Name**: Healesville Sanctuary Birds & Wildlife Photography Masterclass Jay Collier - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Croydon Camera House, Canon and renowned wildlife photographer Jay Collier team up for a Birds & Wildlife photography masterclass.About this EventJoin renowned wildlife photographer Jay Collier from The Photography Workshop Co, and the team at Canon Australia and Croydon Camera House for a Birds & Wildlife photography masterclass.📆Saturday 16th May 2026🕑9:00am to 1:00pm📌Healesville Sanctuary (Zoos Victoria). Glen Eadie Avenue Healesville, VIC 3777Only 15 places available, waitlist will open if event sells out.Do you love bird & wildlife photography but have had no luck in perfecting your skills or capturing images you are happy with? Have you struggled to grasp the technical aspects of your camera and the many techniques used for capturing breathtaking birds and wildlife images? If so then this masterclass is for you!This masterclass has been specifically tailored to either kickstart or boost your understanding of birds and wildlife photography and to gain confidence and control of your camera gear, settings and techniques in the field in order to achieve outstanding images.Mark from Canon Australia will also be on hand with a range of cameras and lenses that will be available to touch and try.With a focus on birds; tap into Jay's extensive 22+ years of professional wildlife photography experience. Jay has guided many photographic safaris throughout Africa over the past 20 years along with being an industry leading photography educator having worked the last14 years at Canon Australia hosting thousands of workshops all over Australia and worldwide as well as several years also working for the likes of Nikon, Olympus, Kodak and currently MAXXUM as an ambassador for brands such as Benro, Shimoda, Haida, ProGrade and many more.* NOTE: WORKSHOP COST DOES NOT INCLUDE ENTRY TO THE ZOO. PLEASE SEE THE SECTION BELOW REGARDING ZOO ENTRY*---By purchasing a ticket to the Healesville Sanctuary workshop, you will receive a FREE ticket to the Masterclass Seminar Talk at Croydon Camera House.At the checkout, select the add-on option.📍 Croydon Camera House📅 Friday, May 15th - 6:30pm to 9pm🎟️https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1986874133017 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/233814f0-33d3-11f1-815c-a90acb8b9ebc-rimg-w1110-h740-dc2e2d2f-gmir.jpg Workshop Learning OutcomesDuring this 4-hour masterclass you will be provided with:A small group of 15 to ensure plenty of time for 1 on 1 tuitionLearn the ins and outs of camera settings and techniques for successful birds and wildlife photographyLearn how to master exposure, focus and depth of fieldHow to improve your composition and how to think ahead to create better imagesCreative use of shutter speed to capture a range of dynamic and diverse imagesPros and Cons of different exposure modes explained and practicedCustom settings in your camera to help quickly change modes for split second decision makingHow to incorporate flash or speedlites into bird/wildlife photographyAmple time to explore the sanctuary and visit a wide variety of exhibits which offer different photographic challenges, lighting conditions and outcomes that you will face in the wild.Practice your birds in flight technique during the Spirits Of The Sky free flight bird showSuggested equipment & important information1 or more digital SLR or mirrorless camerasA telephoto zoom lens such as 100-400mm, 70-300mm, 150-600mmShorter zoom lenses such as 18-200mm, 24-240mm or 70-200mm are also ok but focal lengths above 300mm are better suited. Crop sensor cameras with these lenses are perfect as you will gain additional reach on your zoomAs we will be quite close to some animals you may wish to bring a wide angle and or macro lens.If you own a flash you may also wish to bring it along as they are very useful for wildlife photography.PLENTY of extra memory cards. It is not uncommon for guests to leave with multiple full cards!Spare batteries and ensure they are fully chargedComfortable shoes as we will be covering a fair amount of ground.Appropriate clothing as we will be outdoors. I suggest long sleeve shirts, long pants and a hat.Monopods can help if your lens is quite heavy but avoid tripods which become a hinderance when shooting quickly.SunscreenWater BottlePlease arrive at least 15 mins ahead of the scheduled starting time. It will not be possible to catch up on important information or to repeat any section of the workshop for those who arrive late without affecting the experience of othersMEETING LOCATION is outside the main entry gates next to the carpark. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/237d3440-33d3-11f1-815c-a90acb8b9ebc-rimg-w493-h740-dc322a1d-gmir.jpg Please do not attend if:If you have any symptoms or have come in contact with anybody who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days, please do not attend the workshop and notify Croydon Camera House at croydon@camerahouse.com.au ASAP if you are unable to attend.Zoo EntryThis masterclass does not include your zoo entry which must be purchased separately.Due to COVID 19 crowd restrictions are in place and all zoo entry tickets must be purchased online in advance at https://www.zoo.org.au/healesville/whats-on/events/entry/Guests arriving without a pre-purchased zoo entry ticket may not be able to gain access if tickets are not available at the gatesPlease ensure that you book your zoo entry ticket or if you hold a membership you still need to go to the zoos ticketing page to reserve your entry ticket. Its best to do this ASAP when booking. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/23b27510-33d3-11f1-97fe-0520c8f1a874-rimg-w1110-h740-dc494845-gmir.jpg Terms Of BookingRefunds are not available for change of mind or circumstances or late arriving / non-arriving guestsYou must be 18 years of age or older. If you are under 18 you must be accompanied by an adult.You will receive an automated confirmation by Eventbrite of your order via email. It is Your responsibility to ensure you provide the correct email address and to check your junk-mail folder if necessary.Guests must inform Croydon Camera House by email if they have any health concerns or physical limitations which may cause a risk to you or others in attendance at croydon@camerahouse.com.auJay Collier and Croydon Camera House reserve the right to decline or remove any participant from an event for any reason, including if their conduct or condition is deemed to pose a risk or nuisance to others or to the participant.You may be filmed or photographed during the workshop which may be used for promotional material by Photographers Collective only. By booking this workshop you agree to these terms and that if you do not wish to be filmed or photographed that you must inform Croydon Camera House by email before the event at croydon@camerahouse.com.auBy booking this workshop you accept that you are responsible for your own safety and that of your camera equipment and other items at all times. You accept that Jay Collier and/or Croydon Camera House will not be liable for any injury or damage/loss of personal equipment during the workshop. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/23fdfd00-33d3-11f1-99a0-e133baf342d3-rimg-w1110-h740-dc332f2c-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/24381fd0-33d3-11f1-97fe-0520c8f1a874-rimg-w1110-h740-dc635e2e-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/246c7640-33d3-11f1-97fe-0520c8f1a874-rimg-w526-h740-dc010101-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/healesville/healesville-sanctuary-birds-and-wildlife-photography-masterclass-jay-collier/100001986873397818 - **Event Categories**: photography, workshops, art, sports, meetups, health-wellness, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 212.02, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Healesville - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Healesville Sanctuary (Zoos Victoria) - **lat**: -37.6820905 - **long**: 145.5314475 - **full address**: Healesville Sanctuary (Zoos Victoria), Glen Eadie Avenue, Healesville, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Healesville Sanctuary Birds & Wildlife Photography Masterclass Jay Collier - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/af398320d56e88480c7680f59d3781cdc9a573a679a1ed68c0b3f7a364d2c73c-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1775711787 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Healesville Sanctuary Birds & Wildlife Photography Masterclass Jay Collier being held? - **A:** Healesville Sanctuary Birds & Wildlife Photography Masterclass Jay Collier takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Healesville Sanctuary (Zoos Victoria), Glen Eadie Avenue, Healesville, Australia. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Healesville Sanctuary Birds & Wildlife Photography Masterclass Jay Collier? - **A:** Tickets for Healesville Sanctuary Birds & Wildlife Photography Masterclass Jay Collier are priced at AUD 212 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityHands-on workshop at Healesville SanctuaryAUD 212 + AUD 13 feeAvailableMasterclass Seminar TalkFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Healesville Sanctuary Birds & Wildlife Photography Masterclass Jay Collier? - **A:** Healesville Sanctuary Birds & Wildlife Photography Masterclass Jay Collier is organized by Croydon Camera House. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Healesville Sanctuary Birds & Wildlife Photography Masterclass Jay Collier is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Healesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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