Master bird photography at two of South Florida's hottest birding spots!
Join me in South Florida to immerse yourself in the art of bird photography. Each day, we will download and process our images together as a group, receive critiques, and learn my end to end workflow for creating the best possible images using Adobe Lightroom Classic (or ACR), Photoshop, and Topaz AI plug-ins.
This workshop is limited to 8 participants for a personalized experience and maximum instruction time. Because of the small group size, I'm able to offer a more intimate instructional style that allows each participant to get the knowledge they need to succeed.
Shooting locations
We’ll be photographing at several can’t-miss locations, including the Wakodahatchee Wetlands and Green Cay Wetlands, where you can expect to photograph dozens of bird species from easily accesible open boardwalks.
Workshop Style: Instructional Safari
This event is designed to offer maximum shooting opportunities combined with both field and classroom-style training. The itinerary will be arranged to maximize photography in the best conditions, meaning early morning and late afternoon shooting, combined with mid-day computer learning sessions.
Activity level: Mild
You will be expected to carry your gear on flat, level boardwalks up to a mile.
Experience Level: Beginner to advanced
You will be expected to know the basics of autofocus and metering for your camera.
Recommended Gear
- Mirrorless camera or DSLR
- Telephoto zoom lens with at least 400mm of equivalent focal length (depending on your system). Examples include Nikon 100-400mm, Nikon 180-600mm, Sigma 150-600mm, Olympus 100-400mm or similar.
Partial Species List
- American coot
- Anhinga
- Banded kingfisher
- Cattle egret
- Common moorhen
- Cooper’s hawk
- Glossy ibis
- Great blue heron
- Great egret
- Grey-headed swamphen
- Little blue heron
- Palm warbler
- Purple gallinule
- Roseate spoonbill
- Tricolored heron
- White Ibis
- Wood stork
Instructional Fee: $1499 per photographer (maximum 8)
What’s Included
- Hands-on field instruction and photography sessions
- Classroom instruction on digital processing techniques including Lightroom, Photoshop, and plug-in software
- Image review and critique sessions
Not Included
- Meals
- Lodging
- Transportation to the field sites (carpooling is encouraged)
Nearest Airports
- Palm Beach International (PBI) ~20 minutes from our hotel
- Fort Lauderdale International (FLL) ~45 minutes from our hotel
General Itinerary
Day 1: Orientation and technical setup workshop at the group hotel
Days 2-4: Field photography at one or more of the shooting locations in the mornings and afternoons. Mid-day post-processing workshops and image review sessions.
Day 5: Check out and depart for home
Payment & Cancellation Policy
The workshop fee is non-refundable; you may purchase travel insurance to protect your investment.
