WHEN:Tuesday 4 August 2026 TIME: 9.00am – 10:00am WHERE: Space 25, Wilmer St, just down the road a little from The Majestic on Durham, Christchurch Central City
Ever wondered how professional pet photographers capture those beautiful images full of personality and expression?
Join award-winning pet photographer Emma Steel for this practical and entertaining session where she’ll share her favourite techniques for creating stunning pet portraits.
Using her own dogs live on stage, Emma will demonstrate how to work with animals to capture natural expressions, gain their attention, and create images that owners will treasure. You’ll learn how to make the most of available light, choose effective camera settings, and work with the environment around you to produce stronger photographs.
Topics covered include:
Getting your pet to look at the camera
Capturing personality and expression
Working with natural and available light
Camera settings for sharp pet portraits
Composition and background choices
Tips for photographing active and unpredictable animals
Simple techniques to elevate your pet photography
Whether you’re photographing your own pets or simply want to improve your animal photography skills, this session will provide practical advice that you can start using straight away.
What to bring:
Your camera if you’d like to follow along with the settings being discussed, there may be an opportunity to photograph the dogs yourself.
Or a notebook and pen for taking notes
Cost: Free Booking is essential as spaces are limited.
All tickets purchased are NON REFUNDABLE. We have a very stringent policy in place. If you purchase a ticket in any of our sales, please do not ask for a refund. Purchase of a ticket is acceptance of these terms and conditions.
You may onsell your ticket to someone of the same ticket tier as you but must notify NZIPP of the name change as soon as possible. I.e: If you are an NZIPP member you may sell your ticket to an NZIPP member. You cannot onsell your member ticket to a non member.
Please print your emailed receipt following payment. Tickets will not be sent to you, but will be available at the front desk at New Zealand Photography Show, Majestic on Durham, Christchurch for collection from 8th August 2023.
Lunch and morning tea is included for the New Zealand Photography Show on both Friday and Saturday, and afternoon tea on the Friday.
Additional charges apply to activities outside of the New Zealand Photography Show two-day conference and Gala Dinner.
The event management reserve the right to amend speaker selection at any time.
Late arrivals may result in non-admittance until a suitable break in performance.
Members Tickets:
Purchase of the New Zealand Photography Show tickets at Member rates, based on relevant Institute/Society/Association, is conditional on being a full financial member at both the time of purchase and time of attendance at the event. The non-member rate will apply and any difference invoiced and payable if respective membership is not maintained.
If you are a Tertiary Student studying a relevant qualification you can apply for free membership at NZIPP and take advantage of our NZIPP Member rates. Contact us today for more information
Covid 19 Information for attendees:
This event will be held in line with governing laws that are in place at the time, and at the location of the event.
Code of Conduct Policy:
We believe our community should be open for everyone. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, beliefs or religion. We invite all sponsors, speakers, attendees, sponsors, exhibitors and other participants to help us realize a safe and positive experience for everyone. All attendees agree to the NZIPP Code of Conduct Policy which can be found here.
