I am thinking of going to Wildphotos this year and, having never been before, I am not sure about a couple of things. All I reallly know is that you go there and listen to talks from various photographers. If I got a ticket, would I then get into every talk that day, or are the venues at which the talks are held not big enough for everyone to fit into? Is anyone else thinking of goint?
I have been a couple of times. On the plus side, they are not just talks, there are slides or films that are relevant to the talk being shown on large screens. Secondly they are not "various photographers" - mostly they are photogs at the top of their game from around the world, and the majority will have been recognised in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year - their talks are nearly always full of interest, and the images fantastic. 3rd, there are also opportunities for Q&A at the end of each session, plus the photogs may have book stands or similar where they are accessible during break-outs. 4th, Chris Packham has been chairing, and is both knowledgeable and has a good sense of humour. 5th, there have also been stands from either Nikon or Canon, plus various other interests - offering courses or trips for e.g.. In your case possibly of interest will be University/college courses.Also more screens with slideshows from selected photogs.
The not so good, imo, is the cost, the food, and the fact that whilst its sells itself as offering knowledge about how to get published, we all know this is getting harder and harder, and there is no silver bullet - winning the Wildlife Photographer Award might be one of the few ways forward.
Thanks for your help. Yes the programme looks fantastic this year (as it is every year) but I thought I would give it a try this year is you can get cheaper tickets as an under 18. Does everyone who wants to get into the talks get in? Or do you have to queue to make sure you get a seat?
Thanks again,
Oscar
Posted by Adam Seward on August 2, 2011 at 5:54 AM
Hi Oscar,
There are enough seats for everyone who gets a ticket, no queuing involved! Its expensive but the slideshows are outstanding. I've also been twice before and will most likely go again this year.
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Oscar
I have been a couple of times. On the plus side, they are not just talks, there are slides or films that are relevant to the talk being shown on large screens. Secondly they are not "various photographers" - mostly they are photogs at the top of their game from around the world, and the majority will have been recognised in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year - their talks are nearly always full of interest, and the images fantastic. 3rd, there are also opportunities for Q&A at the end of each session, plus the photogs may have book stands or similar where they are accessible during break-outs. 4th, Chris Packham has been chairing, and is both knowledgeable and has a good sense of humour. 5th, there have also been stands from either Nikon or Canon, plus various other interests - offering courses or trips for e.g.. In your case possibly of interest will be University/college courses.Also more screens with slideshows from selected photogs.
The not so good, imo, is the cost, the food, and the fact that whilst its sells itself as offering knowledge about how to get published, we all know this is getting harder and harder, and there is no silver bullet - winning the Wildlife Photographer Award might be one of the few ways forward.
Your ticket will be valid for all the sessions.
HTH, Mark
Thanks for your help. Yes the programme looks fantastic this year (as it is every year) but I thought I would give it a try this year is you can get cheaper tickets as an under 18. Does everyone who wants to get into the talks get in? Or do you have to queue to make sure you get a seat?
Thanks again,
Oscar
There are enough seats for everyone who gets a ticket, no queuing involved! Its expensive but the slideshows are outstanding. I've also been twice before and will most likely go again this year.
Adam