27.-29. October 2023

Seminar - Program | Friday, 27 October 2023

Seminar 1 | Canon: Canon EOS R - the future of nature photography  with Radomir Jakubowski & Martin Wieser 

Seminar 2 | Nikon: Beyond the single image - serial and creative approaches in nature photography  with Sandra Bartocha

Seminar 3 | On the way to better images   with Jan Leßmann & Hermann Hirsch

Seminar 4 | PanOceanPhoto: Adventure Underwater Photography   with Henley Spiers

SEMINAR 1 - 3 WILL BE HELD IN GERMAN. THERE WILL BE NO TRANSLATION TO ENGLISH.

SEMINAR 4 WILL BE HELD IN ENGLISH!

Seminar 4 | PanOceanPhoto - Adventure Underwater Photography  with Henley Spiers
For most nature photographers, as for the majority of humans, the underwater world is an unfathomable mystery. But if we are ignorant of what lies beneath the ocean's surface, we miss out on 99% of our planet's biosphere.
In this seminar, Henley Spiers will share his journey to becoming a professional underwater photographer and introduce the hidden, yet accessible, wonders of the seas. In the splendidly illustrated talk, Henley will describe some of his most incredible experiences and encounters with wildlife beneath the surface of the sea - a world of spectacular ecosystems and uniquely approachable animals.
In a talk for photographers of all skill levels, Henley will discuss why everyone should consider exploring the underwater world and why the prospect of this undertaking need not be as intimidating as we might think. The art of photography remains unchanged -  with some key differences which Henley will describe in an entertaining way. Henley will also present several of his most successful images and explain the story and techniques behind the photographs.

Henley Spiers

Henley Spiers is a renowned underwater photographer, writer, and expedition leader who has fast become one of the most highly decorated wildlife photographers in the world. He began his professional career as a diving instructor, later falling in love with underwater imagery and making the transition to full-time photographer.


Since then, Henley has amassed a prolific series of award-winning images, including the coveted Grand Prize of the HIPA contest, multiple category wins in the Underwater Photographer of the Year, category winner in the Nature Photographer of the Year, winner of the Ocean Geographic David Doubilet Portfolio Award, runner-up in the Ocean Photographer of the Year, category winner in the British Wildlife Photography Awards, winner in the Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year, and multiple wins in the GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

www.henleyspiers.com

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Supporting - Program | Friday, 27 October 2023

Theatre

6.00 P.M.

Award ceremony GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023, Fritz Pölking Prize 2023 and Rewilding Europe Award 2023
Official presentation of the winning images of the international competitions GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023, Fritz Pölking Prize 2023 and Rewilding Europe Award 2023 (admission free)

Galerie Hansesaal

8.00 P.M.

Exhibition opening and champagne reception
GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023, Fritz Pölking Prize 2023 and Rewilding Europe Award 2023 (admission free)

Supporting Program | Saturday, 28 October and Sunday, 29 October 2023

Theatre

Lectures by top-level photographers of the international wildlife photography scene
(fee required, for details see program)

Theatre

Exhibition of our members‘ competition GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2023
(admission free)

Galerie Hansesaal

Exhibitions of the international competitions

  • GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023
  • Fritz Pölking Prize 2023
  • Fritz Pölking Junior Prize 2023
  • Rewilding Europe Award 2023

(admission free)

Hansesaal

Exhibitions in the Bildersaal
Individual exhibitions of national and international photographers in the Hansesaal (admission free).

Find out more here.

Sports Hall (Rundsporthalle)

Photo Market
On more than 1000 qm you will find our large photo market with its own unique stage programme.
(admission free).

Check & Clean-Service
Camera manufactures offer a free Clean & Check service for your equipment. You will find this services on the gallery in the sports hall!

Stage Programme
As part of the photo market, we also offer a supplementary mixed stage programme. In addition to the well known product presentations, short lectures on all aspects of nature photography will complete the programme. You can check out the line-up from end-August on our website (admission free).