Introduction
Amphibians may seem like an easy subject to photograph, but getting a good shot of a frog, toad or salamander can be very challenging. In this workshop we will cover field techniques that will help you find amphibians and minimize the stress caused, as well as photographic techniques that will allow you to improve composition and lighting.
The workshop lasts a total of 8 hours and will take place on two different days. On Saturday, it will begin with a theoretical lesson, followed by a practical lesson on photographing amphibians at night. On Sunday morning, we’ll have another practical class, but this time on how to photograph amphibians during the day.
DETAILS
- 23rd and 24th November
- Foz do Sousa / Poço Negro
- 3-6
- 100€
WORKSHOP CONTENT
THEORETICAL LESSONS
– Amphibians of Portugal and their biology
– Photography gear and other important materials
– Lighting
– Composition
– Camera modes/settings
– Focus modes: automatic vs manual
– Use of flash
– How to get maximum detail in your images;
– The ethics of amphibian photography and the precautions to take
– Field techniques
– How do we represent the habitat of the species we are photographing?
PRACTICAL LESSONS
In the practical lessons you will have the opotunity to photograph amphibians at night and during the day and apply the fiel techniques learned. The main objective is the consolidation of the knowledge acquired in the theoretical lesson, such as how to find subjects, composition, camera settings, use of flash and focus modes.
Note that we’ll be working with wild animals and sometimes they don’t cooperate in the way we would like. Throughout the workshop we’ll cover techniques to increase the likelihood of success, but given the nature of these animals this is never guaranteed.
FAQ
How to Book the Workshop
Click “Book Workshop” and you will be taken to the contact page. Then send me an email expressing your interest in attending the workshop.
Availability
The workshop will only take place if at least 3 people sign up and is available for a maximum of 6 participants.
Cancellation Policy
You will receive a full refund if you cancel the workshop at least 20 days before the first day of the workshop. After that, no refund will be done.
More Info
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
