Take a walk with professional wildlife photographers, Shivang Mehta and Jayaprakash Bojan around Pasir Ris Park to explore and discover its nature and biodiversity in an urban landscape.
This masterclass will be a hands-on session where these experts will breakdown the tips and tricks of the trade, and explain the techniques used in wildlife photography. The session will end off with a short sharing session, picnic style.
Participants of this masterclass will walk away with a better understanding of how best to use their cameras while shooting wildlife, and how one can use photos to tell stories for nature conservation.
*FULL* Closed for Registrations
Date/Time: Mon, 4 Nov 2024, 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Meet Up Point: Pasir Ris Park Carpark C
Light refreshments will be provided
Shivang Mehta
Internationally acclaimed photographer and a fellow of International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP), a Sony Alpha Ambassador, Shivang Mehta has worn many hats in his 2 decades of journey as a wildlife professional. From being a wildlife guide in Corbett National Park to starting India’s pioneering venture in wildlife photo tourism to an accomplished author of award winning books which went on become best-sellers to wildlife storytelling through the medium of his photo stories and films. Shivang is also the recipient of the ToFT Tigers award for his contribution in developing alternative wildlife tourism models by working with prominent wildlife lodges of India in locations outside the protected areas through the medium of DSLR camera trapping technology. Shivang has also worked with the Government of India for documenting Project Cheetah - the world’s largest intercontinental translocation of a large carnivore.
Jayaprakash Bojan (JP)
JP is an award winning photographer and filmmaker with a deep passion for showcasing the beauty of our natural world through his lens. Winning the coveted National Geographic Photographer of the Year in 2017, he has since continued to produce content for industry leaders such as BBC, WWF and Sony. An ambassador for promoting coexistence with wildlife he works with private and public stakeholders to engage the community. JP continues to be a driving force in the realm of photography and filmmaking, utilizing his platform to amplify voices, advocating for a sustainable and harmonious relationship between nature and people.