Action and Creative Wildlife Photography Workshop

This Action and Creative Wildlife Photography Workshop is designed for individuals who want to improve their photography skills by capturing better images of birds and wildlife. You will focus on capturing images that showcase action and utilize creative effects.

Usually, this is delivered as one-to-one training, but I can run it for small groups, limited to a maximum party size of four people. It is exclusively booked for you or your party. If your dates are restricted, please check availability before booking.

What will the workshop cover?

The workshop is at least three hours long and can be run over one or two sessions. It includes camera settings, positioning yourself for birds on the ground and in flight, bird behavior, photographic composition, and exposure. We will also examine how the tidal state, light, and wind direction impact your technique. You will have numerous opportunities to put these skills into practice. The workshop is usually held in and around Amble, then moving on to Druridge and/or Warkworth, depending upon the time of year.

There are also optional extras available, including having the workshop on and around the Farne Islands, a boat trip around Coquet Island, or at hidden locations on the North Northumberland coast.

What will I need to take?

You will need a camera with a telephoto lens. 300mm or longer is ideal, but please speak with me if you don’t have that.

I will supply a full kit list when you sign up, but you won’t need a lot of extra gear. However, you may need a packed lunch and drink if booking for a whole day trip.

Extra Participants

Please contact me if you want to bring along extra participants, and I will send you a discount code. I usually accept a maximum of four people in a group.

Add Ons

Farne Islands

Coquet Island

Tides and sea states permitting, we can include a boat trip around Coquet Island within your workshop.

You can also choose this as a separate session on top of the four-hour workshop.

North Northumberland Coast

There are some fantastic locations for birds and other wildlife further north that are home to a diverse array of birds at different times of year.

Notes on Wildlife Workshops

The purpose of the workshop is to equip you with the skills to capture photos of wildlife. Wild animals and birds are unpredictable, and there is no guarantee that we will see a particular species. I’ve sat in a bird hide for hours and barely seen anything, coming away with no good pictures. At other times, I’ve visited the same location and seen lots of amazing wildlife and come away with some pleasing photos. However, no matter the willingness of the wildlife to show its face, you will learn the skills you need.

The timings of the workshops are important. There are factors such as the time of day, weather, sea conditions, and the time of year that influence the success we will have. I get up early in the morning, so sunrise workshops, when many birds are most active, can be arranged.

Additional Participants.

If you would like to attend with a friend, please get in touch and I’ll send a discount code for the second person.