Wildlife Photography Course | Workshop

6 nights / 7 days

Makuleke | Northern Kruger National Park | South Africa

2019 Dates

6 people Max per workshop

• 02 March – 08 March 2019 (Makuleke, Northern Kruger Park, South Africa) 4 spaces only 
• 24 August – 30 August 2019 (Makuleke, Northern Kruger Park, South Africa) 4 spaces only 

Accommodation

The sleeping arrangements at all our camps consist of two people sharing per tent. Single requests are required to pay double-rates. Women and men do not share tents unless booked as a couple.

Rate includes:

• Accommodation (sharing)
• Meals
• Tea/coffee and cordials
• Instruction and training
• Game walks
• Open vehicle game drives
• Sleep outs/ additional activities
• 1 night at a guesthouse in Jo’burg (the night before)

Rate excludes:

• Transfers before and after the course
• Any accommodation other than the guesthouse at the start  before/after the course
• Select beverages
• Kruger National Park entrance fee (only applicable if the course is at Makuleke Camp)
• Border crossing fee (only applicable if the course is at Mashatu Camp)
• All flights to and from South Africa including internal flights (Click here for flight quotes)

About This Wildlife Photography Course

Capturing a wildlife photograph is not as easy as it looks. Not only does one need creativity and technical knowledge, but also a knowledge and understanding of one’s subject matter.

We start the course with a discussion on the equipment needed to become a versatile nature photographer and then discuss the various fundamentals that combine to make a good wildlife photograph. Participants will spend mornings and afternoons in the bush looking for photographic opportunities followed by a lecture each day and constructive criticism of any digital photos taken during activities.

Why do the course?

The Wilderness Photography course aims to reveal more of the thought processes behind the making of a good wildlife photograph. The course will give photographers time and opportunity to put these thoughts into action in the field, under the guidance of an experienced wildlife photographer.

What does the course consist of?

Module 1: Understanding exposure

• A practical understanding of exposure
• How to use camera settings to achieve and change exposure
• How to setup a camera for wildlife photography
• Creative use of shutter speed, ISO and aperture

Module 2: Composition

• Introduction to creative compositions
• Understanding of compositional techniques and tools
• Creating a visual flow
• Creating points of interest and balance

Module 3: Understanding light

• To introduce a photographer/guide to African light
• Light direction, time of day and white balance
• Provide a good foundation of light skills and knowledge to guide photographers
• Understand the types of light and lighting

Module 4: Photographic guiding skills

• Your role as a photographic guide
• Communication
• Positioning photographers in the field
• What wildlife and nature photographers want to photograph
• Interactive photography

Module 5: Editing images and social media

• Introduction to Adobe Light Room
• Import to export
• Develop module
• Blogging and social media

Meals

• Early morning wake-up (tea, coffee, biscuits, fresh fruit and cereal)
• Brunch after activity (cooked breakfast and fruit salad)
• Afternoon tea (light lunch/ sandwiches)
• Dinner (balanced, warm plated meal with meat, vegetables and salad).