Why not combine our
wildlife photography courses with our
Wildlife Workshops.
These are educational safaris where you'll go on
bush walks and learn in-depth about the bush from
our guides, you'll also learn some tracking skills!
Discounts offered for multiple trip bookings and we
can organise dates to suit.
Group sizes are mostly 4 - 6 people (can take
less on some)
Can accommodate more if we are given enough
notice or additional dates should we have an
interested group of people.
We will work around our customers as much as
possible to suit their requirements.
Please note
These fantastic wildlife photography courses
and safaris are mostly
conducted in Private Reserves
in Greater Kruger National Park (South Africa) in
areas very good for wildlife. There are no gate
closing times or governing times and you have the
opportunity to explore on foot with Sean for best opportunities.
These courses are also organised by photographers for
photographers. You'll get good food and great hospitality
and to top it off...you'll also be with the
THE BEST guides available!
Sean taking shots at
Sunrise on the September 2009 Botswana
Elephant wildlife photographic course
Learn how to make the most
of your safari pictures and time in the
African bush and embark on this unique
wildlife and nature photography course with
professional wildlife photographer and expert safari
guide Sean Pattrick
(www.seanpattrick.com)
/ blog:
www.seanpattrick.blogspot.com
The focus of this course is
to provide a basic understanding of animal
behaviour and the sensitivities of working
with wildlife; to allow the photographer the
best chance of capturing great wildlife
photos.
This is an ideal pre-safari trip to
make so that you can then use your newly learned
skills and apply then to your safari.
Open
to all photographers, digital and film!
The course is open to high-end enthusiasts,
intermediate photographer and beginners alike.
We can tailor this to suit professionals and just
provide the guiding for you.
Although
this wildlife and nature photography course
aims to base itself around digital photography
for compatibility with post outing workshops
- all camera formats are welcome. The course
is not a digital workflow seminar but focuses
on maximising limited opportunities with wildlife
and will focus on the following themes:
Equipment - camera body; lenses; flash;
camera support; filter; converters
Film - slide film; print or colour negative
& digital
Techniques - camera support; composition;
focus; background & edges; depth of field;
modes; shutter speed & aperture; exposure
and metering light
Camera lenses (and any other
camera accessories you may wish to use)
Camera manual (Very
Important!)
Film for film cameras
Flash if you have one
Tripod if you have one
Beanbag if you have one
Your own card reader for YOUR card (with USB
port)
Lens cleaning / sensor cleaning equipment
etc…
Laptops should you wish
Warm clothes for cool winter
evenings on an open vehicle
Cooler wear for hot summer
days
Hat & sun cream (all year)
Binoculars if you have them
Something to clean your
equipment
Malaria prophylaxis
Please note: You will have to ensure
that you have adequate insurance in case of
accidental damage or loss of property during
your trip to South Africa.
The
game reserves we use as venues are mostly in the
Lowveld area of South Africa and are close
to the Kruger National Park. Please ask for
further information on non-South African trips or
specials in Sabi Sands etc...
All venues are comfortable but
at the same time provide a rustic 'bush' experience.
Choose between tented or non-tented options,
although please note the high standard of the tented
camps!
All venues are also
fully catered for and we will provide
further information
where we can and will send you any additional
details upon your enquiry or booking.
All the game reserves where the
photography courses are run have the iconic African
mammals, such as; lion, leopard,
cheetah rhino, and elephant, as well
as all the usual giraffe, zebra, warthog,
kudu etc, etc.
Sean, your tutor and guide, is an
accomplished photographer after years of experience
living, working and travelling in deserts, deltas
and in the African bush (as an expert safari guide).
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