Aquarium Event
Photographers Night
Join us for a special night of photography at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
- © Andrew Reitsma
Now is your chance to take the photos you have always wanted. Back by popular demand, on this night, the Aquarium will be 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 all the exhibits in order to provide the best opportunities for photography.*
Cost: $24.95 per person, $19.95 for Aquarium members. No other discounts or special offers will be accepted for this evening.
Equipment
We are partnering with local camera shop Tuttle Cameras and offering free lens rentals during the event. Nikon lenses and bodies will be available for check out with a valid driver's license.
Tuttle Cameras will have limited items for sale, such as memory cards, rubber lends hoods, and other small items. The coffee cart will be offering drinks and snacks for purchase throughout the night.
Photography Workshops
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Photography workshops will be offered at this event and will be mandatory. There will be two sessions with capacity limited by our Honda Theater. When you make your reservation, you will be asked for a time, either 5:30 or 6:30 p.m. Each workshop is about one half hour and will consist of tips, tricks, and guidelines for the night. You must attend one of these workshops 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 and you will not be able to change your time on the date of the event due to capacity restrictions.
Share your photos!
We love to see what you come up with, so please share your photos in our Aquarium of the Pacific Flickr Group after the event. You need to have a Flickr account first (they're free). Then join the group and share your shots. Tag them with aopnite0910.
Photo contest
In addition to offering this unique night, anyone who wishes to participate is automatically qualified to enter a special photo contest. This is a great opportunity to share your best shots of the night with the Aquarium of the Pacific. Simply upload your favorites to our Aquarium of the Pacific Flickr Group and tag them with pnc09122010 to enter. Aquarium staff will judge entries. Entry deadline is midnight September 30, 2010. Grand prize will be a behind the scenes tour for four with particular focus on great photo ops.
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 two sea dragon exhibits (they are marked with “no flash” signs).
- 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 the images for commercial purposes at a later date, you must contact the Aquarium for permission.
- No videography.
| When: |
Sunday, Sep 12, 2010 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Please wear dark clothing for less chance of reflections and smaller likelihood of coming out noticeably in other people's photos. |
| Cost: | $24.95 per person, $19.95 for Aquarium members. No other discounts or special offers will be accepted for this evening. Please specify the time of the workshop you will be attending when making your reservation. You will not be allowed to enter prior to your scheduled workshop to shoot in the Aquarium and you will not be able to change your time on the date of the event due to capacity restrictions. |
| Tickets: | You can purchase tickets online for this event. |
| RSVP: | (562) 590-3100, ext. 0 |
Please note
* Exhibits that will not be lit: Lorikeet Forest, Sea Dragons & Diving Birds because they will be getting their rest. Lorikeet Forest will be completely inaccessible.
Just Added
Lance Folden will be leading two Canon workshops on Choosing Lenses. Paul Van Allen will be leading one Nikon workshop on Creative Lighting Systems.
These workshops are in addition to the introductory half hour workshop and encourage interactivity. They are scheduled throughout the night and are on a first come first served basis based on room capacity. Schedule will be available at the event.
