PHOTOGRAPH YOUR SAFARI LIKE A PRO!
LEARN THE SECRETS TO BIRD & WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
KRUGER PARK PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Learn to Photograph your Safari like a Pro!
Bird and Wildlife photography can be daunting, you view all these amazing images online but when you try to capture the same, your photos look different, why? Because wildlife photography is a learned skill. You don’t pick up a golf club and expect to start playing like a Pro; its the exactly the same principle with photography. Fortunately, a good photo follows a formula that can be learnt and this workshop teaches you exactly how – step by step!
What can take months or even years to learn, you will get to grips within a single weekend!
This Wildlife Photography workshop is hosted by James Gradwell is an award-winning photographer and highly qualified Safari Guide, with 6 years work experience as a Professional Safari Guide between Londolozi, Ngala and Phinda as well as a Safari Tour Director for the world’s Best Safari Operator Micato Safaris.
A SAMPLE OF CLIENT REVIEWS ON TRIP ADVISOR
“I learned more from James in the course of the day than I had in the photography course I’ve been doing all year” Tillie Beaton, South Africa
“I learned more from James in the course of that day than I had in the 6 months of owning my DSLR camera. James was able to explain things to me in layman’s terms” Mas, Toronto, Canada
“To say it exceeded my expectations is putting it lightly!” Claudia, SA
WORKSHOP DETAILS
WHEN: 23 – 25 September ’22 (weekend)
WHERE: Marloth Park (Southern Kruger Region)
START/FINISH: Starts Friday 1pm with lunch at camp, finishes Sunday midday
PHOTO LEVEL: Beginner to Intermediate + includes advanced techniques too!
GROUP SIZE: Min 3 – Max 6. Groups are intentionally kept small for personalized attention and to ensure everyone is able to photograph subjects found.
INCLUDES: 2 night’s accommodation, 5x meals, Full day Kruger Safari, Safari walks + ongoing photographic instruction with Professional Photographer & Safari Guide James Gradwell
EXCLUDES: Drinks, waters, transport to Marloth, insurance, items of a personal nature.
TRANSPORT: Can be arranged with a shuttle service to and from Joburg (Approx. R500 p/p one way)
PRICE: R8 995 p/person sharing
SINGLE SUPPLMENT: R9 995 p/person
OWN ACCOMMODATION: For those sorting their own accommodation + breakfasts R4995 (includes 3 meals)
PRIVATE: For groups of 4 or more this workshop can be run any time (subject to availability).
PHOTOGRAPH YOUR SAFARI LIKE A PRO PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE OUTLINE
- INTRODUCTION: Getting Started in Bird & Wildlife Photography (4 Principal Elements)
- EQUIPMENT ESSENTIALS: The Gear You Really Need
- FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY 1: Understanding Exposure (Aperture, ISO and Shutter Speed)
- FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2: Understanding Depth of Field, Sharpness & Focus Techniques
- FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY 3: ‘Seeing the Light’ understanding light & how to work with it
- FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY 4: Learn the tips & techniques to creating Striking Compositions
- BIRDS IN FLIGHT: learn the techniques to photographing birds in flight/wildlife action
- KNOW YOUR SUBJECT: Learn how to find and get close to birds
- PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER: In the field excursions with James mentoring you as you photograph
- POST PROCESSING: Learn how James edits his images in Lightroom and Photoshop
ITINERARY
FRIDAY: Meet 1pm for lunch followed by an in-depth practical learning session using James teaching props and ending with a late afternoon sunset bird walk, returning for an early dinner under the stars.
SATURDAY: Pre-Sunrise departure for a Full Day Kruger Safari in an open Safari Vehicle. We will have permission to entry 15mins before the public so we can be inside the Kruger for sunrise. We will have packed breakfasts and on the drive James will assist you with in the field tips, tricks and techniques. Lunch will be at Lower Sabie (own account), followed by a safari drive in one of the most game rich regions of the Kruger with big cats, elephant and buffalo commonly encountered. We will return to Marloth after sunset to freshen up for dinner.
SUNDAY 29 AUG: Optional sunrise walk around camp followed by breakfast and then James shows you how he edits his images (primarily in Photoshop) including a ‘secret technique’ to make any wildlife photo look like it was photographed with a Pro lens, even if it wasn’t! You can download a free Photoshop trail to follow along. Course ends after this training session (around midday)
Don’t forget warm clothes, hats, snacks, waters, drinks, good walking shoes.
FAQ
HOW DO I BOOK THIS WORKSHOP?
Click onto our Contact Page, send an email saying you an interested in this workshop. We will send you our banking details, a 50% deposit will secure your booking. Full payment is due 30 days before the workshop commences
CAN I TAKE THIS WORKSHOP IF I DON’T HAVE EXPENSIVE GEAR?
Absolutely, this workshop is designed to help you get the best photos with the gear you already have. It also covers recommendations if you’re looking to build your gear collection. However to make the most of photo opportunities a 300mm lens is recommended as the minimum focal length.
CAN I BRING MY PARTNER WHO IS NOT A PHOTOGRAPHER?
Yes. Everyone is welcome. I’ve had non-partners join to assist with carrying equipment and to partake in the safari excursions. However, because of limited beds and seats on the vehicle, all participants pay the same fee.
IS THERE A SINGLE SUPPLEMENT FEE?
Yes, but numbers may be limited depending on how many in the group are wanting single supplements. Single supplement fee is R8999. If you are open to sharing a room with a same-sex person, please let us know.
IS THERE TRANSPORT FROM JOBURG?
https://www.jsltransport.co.za/ offers a daily shuttle service from Joburg airport to Marloth Park shopping center, departing at 11:30 am arriving at 18:20 R450 one way. We can collect you from the shopping center but you’d need to arrive day before the workshop.
CAN I STAY A NIGHT BEFORE THE WORKSHOP IF I USE THE SHUTTLE SERVICE?
There is an option a pre-workshop night including dinner and breakfast R1800 p/p.
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?
I remember many years back when I first started wildlife photography, it was a slow learning curve, I worked as a Safari Guide at Londolozi and thought that a decent camera + good photo opportunities would automatically result in good images but not so!
Wildlife photography is a craft that requires learning; everything from your subjects to your gear, and then combining this knowledge to master photography. I created this workshop to help anyone who wishes to speed up this learning process in the easiest way possible, so they can move straight into the excitement of capturing awe-inspiring images that they can’t wait to share with others!