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 1 Overview - Saturday, March 28th, 10:00am - 2:00pm

The workshop is built to help you create compelling images of birds, from backyard songbirds to shorebirds in motion.

•    Session 1 (Beginners) covers foundations: camera setup for birds, exposure adjustments, hand‑holding technique, ethical fieldcraft, and how to nail tack sharp focus.

Who This Is For:

•  Beginner photographers or newbie bird shooters wanting to learn basic bird photography skills and gear selection.

Agenda:

•   Camera Setup for Birds: AF modes (AF‑C/Servo), subject detection, back‑button focus, burst & motion management.

•   Exposure Made Simple: Metering, exposure compensation for white/black plumage, ISO strategy, Auto‑ISO limits.

•   Focus & Stability: Proven hand‑holding technique, shutter speed rules of thumb, monopod vs. tripod vs. gimbal.

•    Ethical Distancing: Approach distance, blinds, subject first; reading behavior; minimizing stress.

Field Exercises:

1   BOB’s (Bird On Branch) → focus accuracy drills

2   BOW’s (Bird On Water) → shutter experiment

3   BIT’s (Bird In Trees) → shooting in shade

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.