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Photographer learning wildlife photography in the field, focusing camera on animals.

Introduction to Wildlife Photography

Build a strong foundation for your photography by mastering essential skills and camera settings, empowering you to confidently capture powerful, creative images in any setting.

Photographer learning wildlife photography in the field, focusing camera on animals.

Introduction to Wildlife Photography

Build a strong foundation for your photography by mastering essential skills and camera settings, empowering you to confidently capture powerful, creative images in any setting.

Have a question?

SUMMARY

In the field

Typically 4 hours

DATES AVAILABLE

2027

Any 2nd SATURDAY of the month


Limited to just 5 guests per event


We recommend you book at least 2 months in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.

Please allow 6 hours for the full experience.

£125 pp

For Beginners

Get to know your equipment with this Introduction to Wildlife Photography workshop.


Hosted at the stunning WWT London Wetland Centre, spend the morning learning how your camera and lenses work and which settings suit wildlife. You'll build a solid technical foundation for your own photography and grow your curiosity and interest in wildlife photography as a genre.

Along the way, you'll encounter various species and have plenty of opportunities to put your camera knowledge into practice. The perfect day out for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike.


4 Hours in the field

WHAT TO EXPECT


A relaxed, practical introduction to wildlife photography for beginners, or as a refresher. Over four hours:


  • Your current skills and goals

  • Getting to know your camera: exposure basics, shooting modes,      autofocus, RAW vs JPEG, lenses and key wildlife settings

  • Practical camera operation

  • Aperture priority, shutter priority, manual, ISO and getting      sharp images

  • Practical techniques: eye contact, backgrounds, close-ups,      behaviour and storytelling

  • Q&A and take-home tips


You’ll leave understanding your camera, knowing which settings to use, and feeling more confident photographing wildlife.


INCLUDED


  • 4-hours detailed instruction

  • Specific advice on your photo equipment and how best to use it

  • Entry to venue

  • Take-home material of what has been covered – will be email to you after the workshop


RECOMMENDED


  • Suitable clothing for the day’s weather

  • Walking shoes

  • Your photographic equipment

  • A telephoto lens if you have one

  • Any medication you may need

  • Any snack or lunch you may want – available to purchase at the venue as well.

Get to know your equipment with this Introduction to Wildlife Photography workshop.


Hosted at the stunning WWT London Wetland Centre, spend the morning learning how your camera and lenses work and which settings suit wildlife. You'll build a solid technical foundation for your own photography and grow your curiosity and interest in wildlife photography as a genre.

Along the way, you'll encounter various species and have plenty of opportunities to put your camera knowledge into practice. The perfect day out for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike.


4 Hours in the field

WHAT TO EXPECT


A relaxed, practical introduction to wildlife photography for beginners, or as a refresher. Over four hours:


  • Your current skills and goals

  • Getting to know your camera: exposure basics, shooting modes,      autofocus, RAW vs JPEG, lenses and key wildlife settings

  • Practical camera operation

  • Aperture priority, shutter priority, manual, ISO and getting      sharp images

  • Practical techniques: eye contact, backgrounds, close-ups,      behaviour and storytelling

  • Q&A and take-home tips


You’ll leave understanding your camera, knowing which settings to use, and feeling more confident photographing wildlife.


INCLUDED


  • 4-hours detailed instruction

  • Specific advice on your photo equipment and how best to use it

  • Entry to venue

  • Take-home material of what has been covered – will be email to you after the workshop


RECOMMENDED


  • Suitable clothing for the day’s weather

  • Walking shoes

  • Your photographic equipment

  • A telephoto lens if you have one

  • Any medication you may need

  • Any snack or lunch you may want – available to purchase at the venue as well.

Interested?

SUMMARY

In the field

Typically 4 hours

DATES AVAILABLE

2027

Any 2nd SATURDAY of the month


Limited to just 5 guests per event


We recommend you book at least 2 months in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.

Please allow 6 hours for the full experience.

As Advertised On


£125 pp

For Beginners

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