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Photographers Night
Take the photos you have always wanted, borrow equipment, and avoid the crowds. Meet vendors, test new equipment, attend an intro workshop, and meet other wildlife photo enthusiasts.
Photographers Night
Take the photos you have always wanted, borrow equipment, and avoid the crowds. Meet vendors, test new equipment, attend an intro workshop, and meet other wildlife photo enthusiasts.
Credit: Crystal Stromer
Join us for a special night of photography at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Professional and amateur photographers are invited to capture the Aquarium’s wildlife during exclusive “photographers only” hours.
Meet vendors Tuttle Cameras, Tamron, and Fujifilm; test new equipment; attend an intro workshop; and meet other wildlife photo enthusiasts.
Now is your chance to take the photos you have always wanted. On this night only, the Aquarium is available to photographers for the sole purpose of getting their dream photos without having to worry about the general public either getting in their shots or being bothered by their equipment.
Take your time, set up your shots, and enjoy. In order to create the best environment for our photographers, we will be limiting ticket sales. We highly encourage you to purchase your tickets ahead of time to guarantee a spot or you may be turned away at the door.
Normally, lights begin to dim as 9:00 p.m. approaches, but on this night, the lights will remain on in most of the exhibits in order to provide the best opportunities for photography.*
Please check back for more information as event gets near.
Equipment
Our partner Tuttle Cameras will have limited items for sale, such as memory cards, rubber lens hoods, and other small items. Tamron will have a limited amount of Canon, Nikon, and Sony-mount lenses available for checking out. Fujifilm will also be on hand with their latest equipment demos and free rentals. Equipment loans are on a first-come, first-served basis and we ask that you rotate to allow others the opportunity to borrow.
Introductory Workshop
6:00 p.m.
The Introductory Photography Workshop will be offered at this event and will be mandatory (this includes for returning guests). Workshop will take place in our Honda Pacific Visions Theater. This introductory workshop will consist of tips, tricks, and guidelines for the night. You must attend prior to entering the rest of the Aquarium for the rest of the night. You will not be allowed to enter prior to your scheduled workshop to shoot in the Aquarium. If you visit during the day, you will need to line up outside at the designated area after 5:30 p.m. for entry into the workshop prior to attending the event.
The coffee cart will be offering drinks and snacks for purchase throughout the early part of the night.
Looking for our annual Photographers Night Photo Contest?
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Please note
* Exhibits that will not be lit: Lorikeet Forest & Diving Birds because they will be getting their rest. Lorikeet Forest will be completely inaccessible.
Rules and Guidelines
By purchasing a ticket, you agree to abide by the following:
- Tripods are allowed on this night only.
- You are allowed to bring flashes, soft boxes, and strobes. Power outlets are available on a first come first served basis throughout the Aquarium.
- You may bring screens to block off reflections or to control lighting.
- Please be considerate of other photographers. If you are shooting a popular exhibit, please limit your time and share.
- Please refrain from using flash or any lighting on the the giant Pacific octopus exhibit and other photo-sensitive exhibits marked with “no flash” signs.
- Do not reach over the acrylic wall at the June Keyes Penguin Exhibit with your arms, camera, or any other gear.
- Please refrain from placing anything directly on the acrylic/glass that can scratch or burn. If you need the acrylic cleaned, see a staff member for the proper cloth.
- Please do not direct hot lights at the exhibits for extended periods of time as this can permanently damage the acrylic. All hot lights must be at least five feet from the acrylic.
- Photos taken are to be personal use only, no commercial photography. If you wish to use one of the images for commercial purposes at a later date, you must contact the Aquarium for permission.
- No videography.
2023 Photographers Night Photo Contest Winner Credit: Crystal Stromer
EVENT DETAILS
Doors open at 5:45 p.m. for mandatory 6:00 p.m. introductory workshop.
Past Photo Contest Winners
