Make a wildlife photography course a part of your holiday in the outstanding

Forest of Dean and Wye Valley region. 

Meet the photographer behind some World Famous Photographs including:

Monkey That Took Its Own Photograph

Kung-Fu Fighting Squirrels

Friendly Squirrels

Fighting Blackbirds

"A very informative and beneficial experience.  David knows his stuff and I would highly recommend the course."

Digital SLR magazine "Reader Review" Workshops - 2 page article,  July 2011 - given 5 out of 5 Stars

Since 2004, multi award-winning wildlife photographer David J Slater has been running ONE-to-ONE or ONE-to-TWO practical wildlife photography workshops for photographers wishing to improve their wildlife photography ro simply learn more about their camera.

Whether your looking for a beginner course or a masterclass, my workshops provide you with an easy going approach that packs a lot of practical tuition and information in.   You will leave with a very sound ability to take competent wildlife photographs. 

I make the photography as simplified as possible, so please don't worry if you're a beginner.  I have loads of experience with many beginners, including youngsters, as well as the more accomplished photographer.

You will learn about getting your exposures spot on, how to deal with tricky lighting conditions such as harsh sunlight or low-light levels.  Control of backgrounds is an important issue I also cover, as is F-numbers and composition.  All types of flash photography is outlined along with the practice, a subject all too commonly ignored by photographers.  Macro photography (insects and flowers) is also practiced and encouraged, and you will soon learn the joys and pitfalls of this absorbing aspect of wildlife photography.

You can watch how I do it, then have a go yourself.

I hope you leave the course not just exhausted but thinking in a different way as you approach your subjects.  I encourage you to get the image as good as possible in the camera before moving on to the post processing step.  Many photographers rely too heavily on Photoshop, and this is a mistake.  Photoshop is a crucial and important element to photography these days, but the major input to getting a prize winning, publication quality image is how you take the shot in the first instance.  This is the major emphasis on the workshop.  I am even happy to leave Photoshop for another day if you so wish.

All knowledge learnt can be easily transferred to other photographic disciplines.

Dates are by mutual arrangement, with lots of flexibility if climate change ever gets too troublesome!

Only on a personalized workshop can you ask as many questions as you like without embarrassment.  I will give sound advice about camera gear if you are on the verge of buying something.  I may even save you the cost of the workshop by steering you away from common bad buys. 

I am your personal guide for the day and I will answer and help with any question or problem you encounter.  It is a workshop and not a course, so your input is also vital!

Group workshops can never achieve the same.

I have had good experiences catering for young teenagers, with a parent attending for free if they wish.  We will visit Slimbridge or the Cotswold Wildlife Park.  I can also travel to you, but traveling costs (20/hr + 0.15/mile) will be added to the basic cost.

Canon cameras, lenses, tripods, can all be loaned.  You will get to use professional lenses, including the Canon 600mm F4, and take your pictures on a Canon digital SLR camera.  I will also give you constructive critique of your pictures (past and present), with comparison of any I took on the trip.

Prices are £190 per day based around the Forest of Dean and/or Slimbridge.  Two people sharing will cost £270.

Overnight accommodation can be arranged for you.  Discounts for longer stays.

If you want to book a date please email with your preferred date and I will respond as quickly as possible.  It may take a few days to get back to you if I am away from home, so please be patient!

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Workshop prices

One-to-One Workshop 1 Day 190.00 GBP One-to-Two Workshop 1 Day 270.00 GBP

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Located close to the M4 and M5, I am also close to Bristol (45 mins), Cardiff, Birmingham, the West Midlands and Swindon (all 1 hour) and just 2 hours from Heathrow.

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"There is no substitute in photography for getting out there and practicing"

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