PHOTOGRAPH YOUR SAFARI LIKE A PRO
Learn THE SECRETS to bird and wildlife photography
For the past decade, as a Professional Photography Guide I’d often have clients arrive into South Africa with brand new cameras purchased specifically for their dream safaris, sometimes I’d only have half a day to teach them Photography.
It was a steep learning curve… for me! How do I take a seemingly complex subject and break it into simple learning blocks that can grasped not in weeks, or months but hours!
Well after a decade of doing it, I’m happy to say, I’ve found a way, this is what my clients have said on Trip Advisor…
Reviews
Read over a hundred perfect score reviews on TripAdvisor
“I learned more from James in the course of the day than I had in the photography course I have been doing all year.” Tillie, SA
“We had an excellent day. I learned more in a half day about my DSLR than I had in any previous class.” Lance, USA
“We both are amateur photographers and have been to a full day photography course here in London, however, James taught us more in a half day tour then the course in London did” Alfa, UK
“I learned more from James in the course of that day than I had in the 6 months of owning my DSLR camera. James was able to explain things to me in layman’s terms” Mas, Canada
“We both had new cameras and wanted to get some great shots while in South Africa… we consider this the most valuable day of a great 3 weeks in South Africa.” Rog, Seattle
“The Best Money I’ve EVER Spent On Photography” Andy, UK
THE SECRET
There is no better way to learn than through direct experience…
Photography is a practical subject – you don’t learn to drive a car by reading a manual or watching YouTube – you learn by getting behind the wheel and driving, its the same process with photography. Want to know how to get better travel, bird or wildlife images? I show you exactly how for you follow along with your camera.
We start with the foundations, where I use props to teach so you have the building blocks to adapt to any situation because all good photographs follow a basic formula – a formula that be learnt…
Building The Foundation
Bird and Wildlife photography can be daunting, you view all these amazing images online but when you try to capture the same, your photos look different, why?
Because wildlife photography is a learned skill. You don’t pick up a golf club and expect to start playing like a Pro; its the exactly the same principle with photography.
What can take months or even years to learn, you will get to grips within a single weekend!
Photograph Your Safari Like a Pro course has been created by James Gradwell an award-winning photographer and highly qualified Safari Guide, with 6 years work experience as a Professional Safari Guide between Londolozi, Ngala and Phinda as well as a Safari Tour Director for the world’s Best Safari Operator Micato Safaris.
LEARNING OPTIONS
THE FUNDAMENTALS
Understanding Exposure is the key to understanding photography, instead of complicated technical jargon, James uses simple props and metaphors to teach you.
- YOUR PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHER AND GUIDE (KRUGER DAY TRIP OR MULTI DAY TOUR)
- YOUR PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTOR (KRUGER DAY TRIP OR MULTI DAY TOUR)
- BIRD AND WILDLIFE GROUP WORKSHOP (SET DATE)
YOUR PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHER AND GUIDE (KRUGER DAY TRIP OR MULTI DAY TOUR)
No camera necessary, I join you on your Safari into the Kruger working as your personal Safari Guide and wildlife/nature photographer. Rate per vehicle R4500 which includes 30 high res best pictures of the day.
For Multi Day tours, my travel and accommodation costs must be covered and my day rate will depend on the number of days and group size. Please contact me for a quote.
YOUR PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTOR (KRUGER DAY TRIP OR MULTI DAY TOUR)
I join you for your Safari into the Kruger or surrounding areas working as your private photo guide, teaching tips, tricks and techniques.
Photograph your Safari Like a Pro!
Learn the Secrets to Bird & Wildlife Photography on a Weekend Workshop
in the Kruger
Date: 12-14 August 2022
Full Details: www.photographytours.co.za/photo-tours/bird-wildlife-photography-workshop/
Anything is possible with the right teaching, all images on this page are my own and are samples of what you can expect to learn!
Course iNFO
THE FUNDAMENTALS
Understanding Exposure is the key to understanding photography, instead of complicated technical jargon, James uses simple props and metaphors to teach you.
SEEING THE LIGHT
Photography is all about light, if you’ve ever wondered why your photos look different to what your eyes see, it’s because the camera and our eyes work differently, this course will teach you ‘how to see’ like a camera.
THE ART OF COMPOSITION
A badly composed image subconsciously is unpleasing to the eye. You will be shown tips, tricks and techniques to greatly improve your composition with fun photo shooting exercises.
FOCUS AND FLASH
Different focus techniques are required for different situations, and some photos may require a flash; we do more photo shooting exercises to understanding focus and touch on the basics of flash techniques.
SUBJECTS COVERED
Portraits, Posing Techniques, Pets, Travel Shots, Landscapes, Wildlife, Birds, Food, Interiors and Products
REQUIREMENTS
Any camera that has manual controls, even your smart phone can work, though some genre techniques like wildlife, birds
and action aren’t easily transferable to mobile. Please bring a note book, pen, water and snacks (if you wish)
LOCATION
The course will be at Mother of Peace Illovo. Mother of Peace is a non profit Children’s home established in 2003 and managed by my parents Gavin and Linda Gradwell. Please visit MoP website to learn more.
Google Maps link here
TIME AND DATE
Saturday 2 July 8:30am to 1:30pm.
RATE
R750 p/person (50% discount – limited time offer only)
Proceeds go towards Mother of Peace Children’s Home
PLEASE NOTE
This course is not for advanced photographers
This course does not cover editing techniques (there will be future classes for this)
This Course is for you if…
You’re struggling and your photos don’t
look like you want them too
You only have a handful of photos
you are actually proud of
You wish to take your photos
from ordinary to extraordinary
50% Off limited time only
R7999 p/person book now before the deal ends!