Photography
Value Proposition
Set amongst the old World's Fair backdrop, the Queens Zoo is a hidden gem for families complete with petting zoo, spectacular aviary, and a beautiful wooded setting.
Descriptors
- Family Friendly
- Relaxed
- Outdoors
- Safe
- Community
Key Attraction
The Queens Zoo offers two star attractions including a spectacular aviary and a family-friendly petting zoo.
Photography Focus
The Queen's Zoo's focus should be in the family friendly environment we've worked to create. Photos should capture the expressions and joy of children when interacting with animals. Photography can be less formal, more intimate, more playful, more focus on the joy of wildlife than the awe of it that we've seen at places like the Bronx Zoo. .
Wildlife
Wildlife photography can take two approaches: capturing wildlife in candid, everyday interactions and portrait-style, capturing the wildlife within a low-depth of field, ambient background or environment.
Interior Exhibits
Interior photos should focus on dramatic lighting, when possible, and feature one singular focal point, whether wildlife, an exhibit detail, or a visitor interaction.
Exterior Facilities
Exterior photos should showcase both the wildlife and the natural environments with equal intent. We are proud of our facilities and go to great lengths to care and maintain the exhibits and grounds. Our goal is to communicate that level of detail in all photos of the facilities.
People
Children should play the starring role. Close, candid photos of children, shot at their level, looking at or engaging with animals are preferred. Context is important; when capturing a scene, be sure to capture the environment as well. When capturing clusters of people, ensure the visitors are focused on a single point of interest.
Photo Treatments
All photos are treated using a slight warming filter. Tasteful contrast may be applied to bring out highlights and shadows. Photos should never appear to be heavily treated or "photoshopped." HDR photos are not appropriate.
