Wildlife Photography 101 | Photography Workshop

Photographic skills and camera technique alone do not create compelling wildlife images. Join Photo-Africa and Moya Wa Tenga Safaris for a two day wildlife photography workshop which will give you both the technical know how and creative inspiration to take your wildlife images to the next level.

The Workshop

During day one of the workshop we will look at the technical, creative and ethical aspects of wildlife photography.

Topics that will be covered include:

• Principles and ethics of wildlife photography.
• Equipment choices and how they wil affect your images.
• Animal behaviour and anticipating ‘the shot’.
• Correct versus creative exposure in wildlife photography.
• Composition in wildlife photography.
• Difficult lighting situations.
• Working your subject and telling a visual story.
• Processing your wildlife images.

The second component of this photographic workshop includes a day trip to the nearby Pilanesberg National Park. The colorful hues, varied habitats, panoramas, and wildlife viewing will delight and entertain even the most seasoned of photographers. The day kicks of with an early departure from Johannebsurg in order to get into the park at first light. Breakfast will be held in one of the hides overlooking the Mankwe Dam, providing excellent photo opportunities for a variety of birds, reptiles and mammals after which you will spend the day photographing the wildlife and landscapes of the Pilanesberg accompanied by two professional wildlfie photographers and two experienced field guides.

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Dates

The next workshop is scheduled for the 4 & 11 September 2010.

Workshop Size

In order to ensure personal attention during both the workshop and Pilanesberg day trip, the workshop will be limited to a maximum of 12 people.

What’s included?

Wildlife Photography Workshop:

• Workshop
• Laminated field notes
• CD with photo resources
• Tea, Coffee
• Lunch

Pilanesberg Day Trip:

• Personal photographic instruction throughout the day.
• Services of a highly qualified private guide(s).
• Return transfers from Johannesburg (collection & drop off point to be confirmed)
• All park entry fees.
• A full day of game drives in an air-conditioned VW Kombi/Mercedes Vito.
• Breakfast (croissants, cheese platter, cold meats, yoghurt-fruit-muesli cups, muffins, tea & filter coffee).
• Lunch (Burgers and beers at the Pilanesberg centre).
• Limited refreshments (local beers, still & sparkling waters, a selection of popular soft drinks).

Cost

• R 1,500 per person

• A 50% deposit will secure your space on the workshop. Balance payable on or before 4 September 2010.

What to Bring

• DSLR Camera (which allows you to set aperture, shutter speed and ISO)
• Lenses (It is recommended that you have a wide angle (18mm to 70mm) and telephoto zoom (+/- 300mm)
• Tripod (Recommended for landscapes)
• Jacket (Days are warm but morning can be chilly)
• Hat and sunscreen

To avoid dissapointment, make sure to book early to secure your space! If you have any questions or would like to request a booking form please do not hesitate to contact us a

We look forward to welcoming you on the Wildlife Photography 101 Workshop! You can also download a .pdf version of this page which has been optimised for email distribution ( Wildlife Photography 101 – Info Sheet (Email)[4] ).

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About the Facilitators

Photo-Africa was born out of a passion for photography and wildlife.

Originally created in 2005 in order to share images with friends and family, Photo-Africa took off and quickly established itself as one of the most regularly updated and most followed African wildlife and photography blogs on the internet. One thing led to the next and now, 5 years later, Photo-Africa has evolved into a company that offers workshops and photographic safaris aimed at everybody from rank beginners to seasoned pros.  By combining passion, professionalism and knowledge, Photo-Africa aims to be one of the top workshop and photo safari operators in the country.

The Photo-Africa team now consists of the following people who, between them, makes for a very unique combination of photographic expertise, services and experience.

Gerry van der Walt

After completing a degree in Sport Psychology Gerry traveled the world while working on board the Queen Mary 2, managing the onboard Health and Wellness programs and presenting enrichment lectures.  It was during this time that photography changed from a visual way in which to remember places and people into an obsession and ultimately, many years later, a career. Upon returning from his travels Gerry moved into the lodge and hospitality industry and currently manages a game lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve.  Apart from having completed a number of photography courses Gerry is also a fully qualified Field Guide, registered with FGASA, and combines this with an infectious passion for people and sharing information when lecturing or presenting workshops.

With more than 9 years photographic experience and having lectured to many diverse groups of people from around the word, Gerry has the ability to take advanced photographic terms and principles and make them easy to understand and fun at the same time.Gerry currently owns and manages Photo-Africa and apart from presenting workshops and photographic safaris also offers various photographic services, which includes one on one tuition, lodge & hospitality photography and lifestyle portrait photography.

Kerry de Bruyn

Kerry started taking pictures when she was about 16 and since then she hasn’t really put the camera down. Friends labeled her as tourist, taking her camera with her wherever she went, but that didn’t distract her and her passion just grew with time. Her career started out as just loving travel, wildlife, and photography but as time went on she knew it was more than just love. Photography became a passion and mixing wildlife, people and travel into that passion became the next natural step.

Capturing natural moments in a world full of beauty made her leave her job as a journalist to pursue photography full time. She now runs Kerry de Bruyn Photography and only wishes to carry on doing what she loves and that is, borrow the moments from nature to share with the world, and in some way contribute to keeping them here for everyone to see, a long time from now.

Andrew Beck

Andrew Beck has spent much of his life in the bush and is passionate about sharing his experiences and knowledge with others. Armed formal qualifications from the University of the Witwatersrand (MSc. & BSc. Hons in Environment, Ecology and Conservation), Tshwane University of Technology (N.Dip & B.Tech Game Ranch Management) and The Field Guides Association of South Africa (FGASA), Andrew will provide you with an experience, which is not only memorable, but also educational.

As the owner and manager of Moya Wa Tenga Safaris, Andrew is involved with all Photo-Africa transfers and travel logistics.