Photography
Value Proposition
Located in the heart of Brooklyn, Prospect Park Zoo is a perfect destination for families in need of a short getaway. The park is easily accessible by public transportation and near other Brooklyn attractions like the Brooklyn Museum and Prospect Park.
Descriptors
- Family Friendly
- Heart of Brooklyn
- Relaxed
- Accessible
- Safe
- Community
- Manageable
Key Attraction
The Discovery Center, Discover Trail, and Petting Zoo offer multiple opportunities for visitors to connect with a variety of animals.
Photography Focus
The Prospect Park Zoo's focus should be in the family friendly environment we've worked hard 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.
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 capturing the expressions and curiosity of children.
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.
