Calling all nature enthusiasts and aspiring wildlife photographers! Join Seacoast Photography School and Center for Wildlife for an immersive journey into the heart of the wild through this exclusive Wildlife Photography Workshop designed for both beginners and intermediate photographers. 

Join us for a single session, or register for both at a reduced rate under "2 Session Discount!"

Session 2 Overview - Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Session 2 (Intermediate) pushes performance: BIF (birds‑in‑flight) tracking, finding subjects, advanced autofocus, exposure under harsh contrast, framing for story, and building a professional portfolio.

Who This Is For:

•    Session 2: Experienced shooters comfortable with manual modes who want consistent flying bird success, refined composition, and pro‑level images.

Prerequisite: Participants must already know how to adjust the exposure triangle in Manual mode using aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to achieve proper exposure and capture motion effectively.

Agenda:

•    Exposure Under Pressure: Managing backlight/sidelight reading histogram on the fly.

•    Autofocus Mastery: Wide vs. zone vs. spot, tracking sensitivity; customizing AF cases for erratic flight.

•   BIF Technique: Consistent birds‑in‑flight success, panning cadence, acquiring subjects quickly, refined composition under pressure.

•    Story‑Driven Composition: Behavior, interaction, and environment; using foregrounds and negative space.

Field Drills:

1   Acquire & Track: gulls/terns/swallows (zone vs. wide)

2   Contrast Control: white birds in bright light (exposure compensation adjustments)

3   Behavior Sets: preening, takeoff, landing sequences

Note: Wild subjects are unpredictable; we adapt locations to maximize opportunities based on tides, migration, and light.

What’s Included

•    Pre‑session email with instruction to prepare you for an informative learning session

•    On‑site workbook, instruction and live field coaching

•    Southern Maine Avian Guide

•    SPS Reference Guide: Bird AF & Exposure Cheat-sheet

Ethics & Safety-

We follow Audubon bird photography ethics: the welfare of the birds comes first. No baiting or flushing; keep respectful distance, especially during nesting.