Reptile Photography Course – Gauteng – Cradle Moon – 2024-05-26

The course starts at 09:00am sharp with some theory, an analysis of delegate’s photographs and then a discussion
on the following:

• Equipment – cameras, lenses, flash, tripods, memory cards
• Theory – speed, depth of field, ISO
• Composition, background, focal points
• Lights and lighting – artificial and available light
• Macro photography and equipment
• Photoshop and Lightroom
• Archiving images
• Tricks of the trade
We will break at around 12:30 for a light lunch and the practical session will start at around 1:30 (these times are
suggested and not exact).

We will finish up with a discussion on the results of the practical session. The course usually concludes at around 15:00. Kindly note that these are suggested times and may vary.

All delegates must E-mail (to: courses@asiorg.co.za) five good and five bad or problematic photographs prior to 17 May 2024, for discussion during the theory session. This is an important aspect of the course to highlight technical and artistic aspects of reptile photography. (Photographers will not be identified during this session)

The course starts at 09:00 am sharp.

We break for a light lunch at around 12:30 and the course usually finishes by 15:00 (suggested and not exact time)

Our minimum age requirement for this course is 14 years of age.

All course fees include coffee/tea refreshments and a light lunch.
Reptile Photography Course R 1200.00 per delegate.

The full amount will have to be paid prior to the course to secure your attendance.

Cancellation policy: There are no cancellation fees for changes or cancellation to your booking 48 hours prior to the course date. For cancellations or changes within 48 hours of the course date, we charge a 50% cancellation fee and for non-attendance on the day of the course we charge a 100% cancellation fee.

Cancellation policy: There are no cancellation fees for changes or cancellation to your booking 48 hours prior to the course date. For cancellations or changes within 48 hours of the course date, we charge a 50% cancellation fee and for non-attendance on the day of the course we charge a 100% cancellation fee.

PLEASE NOTE. Occasionally we need to cancel courses. In this event, you will be notified at least 48 hours in advance, you will then have the option of moving the course to another date or for a full refund to be done.

Each delegate will receive a course certificate, as well as a full colour A3 Dangerous Snakes of Southern Africa poster.

PLEASE NOTE. All successful delegates will receive a certificate. Please ensure that we have the right name and surname as it will appear on the certificate. If details are provided incorrectly another certificate will have to be issued and sent by courier and will cost R250.00

1. Delegates should bring their own camera, lenses and flashes. Please wear long trousers and closed shoes and a hat is advisable.

1. All delegates must E-mail (to: courses@asiorg.co.za) five good and five bad or problematic photographs prior to 17 May 2024, for discussion during the theoretical session. This is an important aspect of the course to highlight technical and artistic aspects of reptile photography. Photographers will not be identified during this session.
2. Please note that Cradle Moon Lakeside Lodge has been incorporated into a conservancy and now charges a R 50.00 conservation levy for anyone who enters their premises. These charges are for the delegate’s expense. Please ensure to purchase your exit slip at reception upon arrival as the main gate will not let you out without one.
3. No spectators are allowed during the theory or practical  sessions, and this includes children.
4. Mobile phones: The use of mobile phones for text messages and calls is not permitted during the awareness or handling courses and may only be left on for emergency calls.
5. Our minimum age requirement for this course is 14 years of age.
6. Should a delegate have any specific dietary requirements, they are welcome to bring their own lunch, or Cradle Moon do have their own on-site restaurant.

Our courses are presented by Johan Marais or Luke Kemp

Johan Marais is one of Africa’s leading herpetologists with over 40 years of experience. Johan is a prominent author of snake books in Africa and has written the best sellers A Complete Guide to the Snakes of Southern Africa, Snakes and Snakebite in Southern Africa and First Aid for Snakebite. He is also the snake expert for the Tygerberg Poison Centre and the Red Cross Poison centre, as well as an advisor on snakes and snakebite to various hospitals and clinics throughout Africa.

Luke Kemp graduated from Rhodes University with a BSc and Honours Degree and has been working for the African Snakebite Institute for the past five years. Luke is a passionate herpetologist, avid photographer, and has been presenting courses with Johan Marais not just in South Africa, but elsewhere in Africa also. He currently runs the reptile Virtual Museum with ADU, Cape Town University and is co-authoring a book on the reptiles and amphibians of southern Africa with Johan Marais.