Wildlife Of The New Forest

This is a fully tutored 1:1 photography workshop on a date to suit you, also suitable if you have small group of up to a maximum of four participants to ensure each individual gets the best tuition.  Suitable for ages 18+ unless accompanied by a full paying adult.

Join us for a day photographing not only the most famous residents here, the New Forest Pony, but any other wildlife we may come across such as donkeys, the slightly more elusive highland cattle, and in September pigs are released to eat the acorns.  Along the way there will also be some stunning landscapes and macro opportunities to try our hand at.  All levels of photographic ability are welcome -  point and shoot cameras and non photographers can still learn about composition and enjoy a lovely day out.  .  Learn which focusing techniques will get you the best image, how depth of field and white balance will dramatically change your shot, and how framing makes all the difference between a good image and a great image.

The workshops start early at 0800 to make the most of the morning light, finishing around 1300.  In May and June we'll find lovely spring/summer colours and hopefully frolicking foals.  In August the beautiful pink/purple heather is out making for some very different images.  During August we can also arrange evening sessions for sunset colours on the heather.  We will move around the New Forest to a number of locations in my vehicle, leaving other vehicles in a free car park (or if more comfortable take one other car in convoy), as there are so many great spots, stopping for lunch at one of the many picnic areas so please bring with you any food or drink you will need, including snacks.  There are many places we will pass with toilet facilities.  

Meeting point - we will meet at 0800 at: Bolderwood deer sanctuary car park SO43 7GQ.  Directions and map will be provided if required when booking

Important Info

• Full payment is required at time of confirmation of booking.
• Suitable for the less mobile, as we will drive between locations, and there will only be short walks involved.  However, there will be uneven ground to get across.
• As the workshops are solely for you/your group, then it is easy to rearrange a date if the weather is bad.
• Suitable for all levels of photography ability.

What to bring

• Comfortable/suitable clothing for the time of year.
• Suitable footwear such as walking boots.
• Bin liner to kneel/lie on if potential to be muddy.
• Food/drink.
  

Camera equipment

• DSLR/Mirrorless cameras are ideal, crop or full frame, and bridge cameras are welcome, as are point and shoot cameras for the less experienced.
• Variety of lenses -   Long, mid range, and wide angles lenses will all get good shots of the wildlife, macro and wide angle lenses will be good for landscapes and bugs/flora.  If you don't own a suitable lens you can easily hire one for the day.  If you don't know if the lenses you have are suitable, just drop me a line.
• Monopods can be useful if you have a very heavy lens.  
• Tripods, cable release and filters for landscapes and long exposures.
• Spare memory cards. 
• Fully charged batteries.
  

Please note

• As with all wildlife, sightings can not be guaranteed and behaviour is unpredictable.
• Please respect the wildlife and don't get too close or do anything to cause any distress.
• Do not feed the wildlife.
• Take all your litter home with you.