Each outdoor photography workshop begins with an introductory discussion about the species sought,
before heading out to photograph some exciting Devon wildlife!
before heading out to photograph some exciting Devon wildlife!
Winter
Winter Woodland Wildlife
December to February
December to February
Chances of seeing:
Greater and lesser spotted woodpecker, roe deer, dartmoor ponies, stone chat, redpoll, common woodland bird species
Greater and lesser spotted woodpecker, roe deer, dartmoor ponies, stone chat, redpoll, common woodland bird species
3 hours: £50 pp
Spring
Spring Woodland Arrivals
April to June
April to June
Chances of seeing:
Redstart, pied flycatcher, greater & lesser spotted woodpecker, common woodland bird species, roe deer, dartmoor ponies
Redstart, pied flycatcher, greater & lesser spotted woodpecker, common woodland bird species, roe deer, dartmoor ponies
4 hours: £55 pp
Spring Moorland Arrivals
April to June
April to June
Chances of seeing:
Cuckoo, wheater, redstart, stone chat, ring ouzel
Also... nightjar (not specifically to photograph due to time of emergence)
Cuckoo, wheater, redstart, stone chat, ring ouzel
Also... nightjar (not specifically to photograph due to time of emergence)
4 hours: £55 pp
Summer
River Otter
June - August
June - August
Chances of seeing:
Beaver, kingfisher, otter, trout, greater spotted & green woodpecker, red breasted merganzer, various butterfly species
Beaver, kingfisher, otter, trout, greater spotted & green woodpecker, red breasted merganzer, various butterfly species
4 hours: £70 pp
Macro: Reptiles & Invertebrates
June - September
June - September
Chances of seeing:
Adder, common lizard, tiger beetle, various butterfly, dragonfly and damselfly species
Adder, common lizard, tiger beetle, various butterfly, dragonfly and damselfly species
4 hours: £60 pp
All Year
Dartmoor Rivers Workshop
All Year
Chances of seeing:
Dipper, kingfisher, Mandarin, trout, greater spotted & green woodpecker, woodland birds
3 hours: £50 pp
All Year
Chances of seeing:
Dipper, kingfisher, Mandarin, trout, greater spotted & green woodpecker, woodland birds
3 hours: £50 pp
Camera Techniques
Camera Techniques Workshop
All year round
All year round
This workshop will help you develop the basic skills and knowledge of aperatures, shutter speeds,
camera functions, compositional rules and tips for taking better photographs.
This workshop will be conducted indoors in a cafe in a conveninent location,
although home visits can be arranged dependent on the distance required for travel.
camera functions, compositional rules and tips for taking better photographs.
This workshop will be conducted indoors in a cafe in a conveninent location,
although home visits can be arranged dependent on the distance required for travel.
1-2 hours: £45 - £55 pp
(cost will vary dependent on distance needed to travel)
(cost will vary dependent on distance needed to travel)
Further afield...
Opportunities are available for photography workshops slightly further afield from Devon. These trips may involve either very early mornings or overnight stays depending on the time of year and therefore will incur a higher cost. Please enquire if you are interested in any of these options:
Spring & Summer in Somerset
April - August
April - August
Chances of seeing:
Bittern, marsh harrier, barn owl, kingfisher, great white egret, cuckoo, otter
Bittern, marsh harrier, barn owl, kingfisher, great white egret, cuckoo, otter
6+ hours - Please enquire
Please note:
Pricing
Prices shown are per person where groups will not exceed 4 people.
Prices reflect both the workshop on the day and prior research and visits to certain locations to ensure
recurrent visits from desired photography species, if you have identified one during booking.
Species Sightings
Sightings and photography of advertised wildlife cannot be guaranteed, although every effort will be made
in advance of your workshop to find a location with recurrent visits of a particular species if you have identified one during booking.
Should you be interested in photographing a particular species that cannot be found in advance of your workshop, you will be offered the opportunity to rebook your workshop for a later date when the species has been sighted recurrently visiting a particular location.
Transport
Own transport will be required.
Clothing & Equipment
Please ensure that all clothing and footwear worn during workshops is neutral in colour (nothing bright and/or reflective).
Suitable clothing should be worn during outdoor workshops relevant to the season:
Cold/wet weather: Layered and thick clothing; waterproofs; wellies/walking boots; hat & gloves as desired.
Warm/sunny weather: Layered clothing including full length trousers should walks through vegetation be required;
hat; suncream; sunglasses as desired; waterproofs should be carried in case of showers.
Pricing
Prices shown are per person where groups will not exceed 4 people.
Prices reflect both the workshop on the day and prior research and visits to certain locations to ensure
recurrent visits from desired photography species, if you have identified one during booking.
Species Sightings
Sightings and photography of advertised wildlife cannot be guaranteed, although every effort will be made
in advance of your workshop to find a location with recurrent visits of a particular species if you have identified one during booking.
Should you be interested in photographing a particular species that cannot be found in advance of your workshop, you will be offered the opportunity to rebook your workshop for a later date when the species has been sighted recurrently visiting a particular location.
Transport
Own transport will be required.
Clothing & Equipment
Please ensure that all clothing and footwear worn during workshops is neutral in colour (nothing bright and/or reflective).
Suitable clothing should be worn during outdoor workshops relevant to the season:
Cold/wet weather: Layered and thick clothing; waterproofs; wellies/walking boots; hat & gloves as desired.
Warm/sunny weather: Layered clothing including full length trousers should walks through vegetation be required;
hat; suncream; sunglasses as desired; waterproofs should be carried in case of showers.