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Breadcrumbs

Winter Wildfowl photography workshop - January

  • Date: Monday 30 January
  • Venue: Arundel Wetland Centre

Photography workshop led by Robert Canis

Robert Canis is a professional wildlife and landscape photographer with over 15 years experience in leading photography workshops both in the UK and overseas. He is represented by two of Europe’s leading picture libraries, FLPA and Wildlife GmbH, which license his work to be used in a multitude of forms from books and magazines to newspapers and calendars. He has twice been Highly Commended in the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and is the recipient of the Royal Photographic Society’s Gold Medal. To see more of his work, visit his website at http://www.robertcanis.com

10am - 4pm

£85 per person, space is limited to 6 person so book early. Please call 01903 881530 or book in person at WWT Arundel.

This workshop is suitable for those that own a DSLR or Bridge and not a point-and-shoot camera. Attendees should have prior, though not necessarily in-depth, understanding of the cameras controls and settings, including exposure and iso.

Winter is without doubt the best season to photograph the wonderful birdlife that can be found at Arundel WWT and there is no-one better to assist you in producing breathtaking images that multi award-winning professional photographer, Robert Canis. At Arundel, bird numbers swell, they are in beautiful post-breeding plumage and the light at this time is absolutely ideal for photographers as the sun is always low in the sky, revealing textures and enhancing the colours of the wildfowl.

The day will be a combination of classroom presentations and in-the-field photography. Robert will discuss such things as exposure, iso, white balance, focusing modes, using flash, reading the histogram, viewpoint and composition. Robert will also tackle the thought process behind his own images and is keen to impart his extensive knowledge and experience so that at the end of the day, you not only have a much clearer understanding of your camera’s controls but leave full of inspiration and keen to put into practice the many ideas, hints and tips that Robert has given you.

Group size has been kept small so that Robert can spend as much time with each of you as you'd like or want. Participants are welcome to bring along a few prints for Robert to critique.

Equipment required:

  • Camera and spare battery
  • Lenses; including wide-angle and telephoto or telephoto-zoom
  • Memory cards
  • Either or all – Tripod, monopod, beanbag
  • Warm clothing, especially hat and gloves.

The following, only if you have them……

  • Right-angle finder
  • Polarising filter
  • Flash-gun
  • Kneeling mat. The more comfortable you are, the more enjoyable the exercise!

Price includes: Entry into Arundel WWT, a tea and coffee upon arrival, and an email review of your images.

Price excludes: Refreshments for the rest of the day, lunch.