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INTRODUCTION TO WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
Meet the Tigers and Cheetah
Because we are so close to the animals, (you'll be wiping tiger breath off your lens!) our courses are suitable for SLR and large compact (bridge) cameras.
A relaxed and most enjoyable introduction to how to take portrait and action shots of animals. Our workshops at Hamerton are a great opportunity for anyone who wishes to learn the skills of wildlife photography to get close to the animals, with expert tuition on hand at all times. Learn new skills and have a great day out! With privileged access you will be just inches away from tigers (including Blizzard, the white tiger), cheetah, maned wolves and corsac foxes, so your photos will appear to have been shot ' in the wild'. Most of the animals are in large paddocks which give us very natural looking backgrounds for our shots. Action PhotographyOn this workshop you will learn which features of your camera to use and the skills you need to take action shots. |  | |
You will learn how to:
Advice on Lenses for SLR'sWe will also explain how 'fast' lenses work, and advise you on appropriate equipment to develop your wildlife and action photography. Like to Try an SLR?If you would like to borrow a Canon SLR camera, free of charge, for the day on any of our East Midlands area workshops or one-to-one training, please contact us to check availability. | ||
You will have expert advice with two tutors on hand throughout the day, and everyone will be able to get some stunning shots of these magnificent animals. Our aim is to show you how to take photographs that require only minimal adjustments or editing in Photoshop/Elements. Review your Photos on ComputerYou will have the opportunity to review and discuss your photos before going out for a second photography session where you can put into practice everything you have learnt during the day. EquipmentThese workshops are suitable for SLR and large compact (bridge) cameras, as we will be able to get very close to most of the animals. Optional equipment - telephoto or zoom lenses up to 300mm, hot-shot mounted flash. |
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Skill Level 2-3. Activity Level 2. Click here for details.
| Day | Date | Venue | Cost £ | Reserve Your Place |
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| Thu | 18-Sep-08 | Hamerton Zoo Park between Peterborough & Huntingdon | 80 | Book Now |
These workshops run from 10.30am to 5pm.
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSES FROM PHOTOGRAPHERS ON SAFARI
If you have attended our Introduction to Wildlife Photography workshop and wish to advance your skills, these workshops are for you. Offered by our associates, Photographers on Safari they are suitable for film and digital cameras. Please click on the links below for further details and to make your booking.
Badgers, Wolves, Foxes & Pine Marten at Wildwood Wildlife Park, Kent
British wildlife at its best! The animals are housed in large, natural enclosures that are tailor-made for taking fantastic photos. Badgers here are fed daily at 3.30 pm, therefore guaranteeing photo opportunities. We are privileged to be allowed inside the Pine Marten enclosure.
Badgers, Wolves, Foxes & Pine Marten
Bass Rock - Gannet Photography Workshop
The north-east of England is arguably the UK's best location for seabird photography. Bass Rock is just 60miles north of the Farne Islands, and can be combined with the Farne Island workshop to provide two days of magical opportunities. Bass Rock is the largest single gannet colony in the world. It is regarded by Sir David Attenborough as one of the “Twelve Wildlife Wonders of the World”.
Bass Rock - Gannet Photography
Big Cats at the WHF Big Cat Sanctuary, Kent
The Wildlife Heritage Foundation Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent houses a number of endangered big cats with a view to breeding and, where possible, re-introduction to the wild. Although this centre is not open to the general public, Photographers On Safari have arranged for photographers to have privileged up-close access to these amazing animals.
Big Cats the at the WHF Big Cat Sanctuary
Foxes and Cubs at the British Wildlife Centre, Surrey
This location offers absolutely amazing photo opportunities. Large enclosures have been created here to house wildlife that are normally almost impossible to get close to in the wild. It seems most unfair that the best pictures here are usually taken after the workshops have ended. Photographers On Safari have decided not to arrange the normal weekday shoot, but have made a special arrangement with the centre to allow you to photograph through that very special golden light when the sun is setting.
Foxes & Cubs at the British Wildlife Centre
Farne Islands - Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills, Shag, Kittiwakes & Terns
The north-east of England is arguably the UK's best location for seabird photography. This workshop can be combined with the Bass Rock workshop to provide two days of magical photo opportunities.
Photographers On Safari have arranged for you to spend an extra 50% more time on each island than is normally available. You will spend towards 3 hours at the Staple Island Bird Sanctuary and almost a further 3 hours on Inner Farne. Group numbers will be strictly limited so that everybody gets a great position.
Farne Islands - Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbill....
Santago Leopards Workshop, Hertfordshire
Santago in Hertfordshire is a long standing favourite of many nature photographers. Santago's main objective is to breed from some of the world's most endangered leopards. Here you will find African, Clouded, Persian, and Snow Leopards alongside Cougar/Puma and Black Panther.
These cats are all housed in specially constructed enclosures that allow camera lenses to be placed through purpose built cut-outs. Our photography workshop enables you to safely photograph these animals with nothing more than fresh air between your lens and the animals. They will never be further than twenty feet or so away, and will often be literally within inches of you. Long lenses are not required at Santago.
OVERSEAS TOURS
Professional Photography at Specialist Game Reserve, Montana
You will have the privilege of photographing wildlife at a specialist professional photography and filming game reserve in
Professional Wildlife Photography
Capercaille, Black Grouse, Reindeer, Beaver & Moose, Sweden.
This seven day photographic holiday in 2008 will provide amazing opportunities to photograph the almost pre-historic looking Capercaille, and the elegant Black Grouse from just a few feet away.
Wildlife Photography in Sweden
Photograph Brown Bears in Alaska
Nothing has surpassed the sheer exhilaration of lying on the ground just a few metres away from these amazing animals. The largest of these bears weigh in excess of 500 kilos.
White Horses of the Camargue, South of France
The Camargue is a wonderfully unspoilt wetlands area in the South of France, situated less than two hours from Marseilles Airport. It is famed for it's world renowned White Horses. They are an absolute joy to photograph, especially when in groups of ten or more.
Photos: Jan Slack & Sue Barton