Vernon Chalmers Photography

Canon EOS DSLR and EOS R photography training in Cape Town. Hands-on training covering camera setup, autofocus, composition and real-world shooting techniques. Fast Shutter Speed / Action Photography Training Woodbridge Island, Cape Town “ A defining moment captured over a decade ago - now reimagined as the visual foundation of my Canon photography training in Cape Town. " - Vernon Chalmers Personalised Canon EOS / Canon EOS R Training for Different Learning Levels Vernon Chalmers Photography Profile Vernon Canon Photography Training Cape Town 2026 If you’re looking for Canon photography training in Milnerton, Cape Town, Vernon Chalmers Photography offers a variety of cost-effective courses tailored to different skill levels and interests. They provide one-on-one training sessions for Canon EOS R and EOS DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Training sessions can be held at various locations, including Intaka Island, Woodbridge Island and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden. Canon EOS / EOS R Ca...

Environmental bird photography essay exploring Cape Teal movement and estuarine ecology at Woodbridge Island, Cape Town. The Cape Teal at Woodbridge Island offers a unique opportunity for observational birds in flight photography within Cape Town’s estuarine environment. Movement Across the Estuary The tidal systems surrounding Woodbridge Island form one of the more understated bird photography environments in Cape Town. Unlike wetlands structured around hides, dense reed systems, or predictable perch locations, Woodbridge is defined by openness. The movement of water, changing light, tidal rhythm, and broad estuarine space shape both the behaviour of the birds and the experience of observing them photographically. Over time, repeated visits to the lagoon and adjacent estuarine areas reveal recurring species patterns that are less immediately visible to occasional visitors. Many of the birds move continuously between the open lagoon, tidal channels, and the nearby Table Bay Nature Rese...

An observational essay on the Peregrine Falcon exploring Birds in Flight photography, environmental awareness, urban adaptation and long-term wildlife observation. A Peregrine Falcon in controlled flight observed and photographed within an urban  environmental setting in Cape Town . The Peregrine Falcon: Speed, Presence and Photographic Consciousness Among all raptors photographed within contemporary wildlife photography, few species command the same combination of mythic status, ecological symbolism, aerodynamic perfection and visual intensity as the Peregrine Falcon. Across continents, coastlines and urban skylines, the peregrine has become synonymous with velocity, precision and predatory mastery. Yet beyond its reputation as the fastest bird on earth, the Peregrine Falcon also occupies an important psychological and philosophical space within photographic practice. For wildlife photographers, bird photographers and environmental documentarians, the species represents more than...

Observational architecture photography at Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town using the Canon EOS 6D and EF 16–35mm f/4L IS USM. Observational Architecture Photography at Zeitz MOCAA Visiting the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa during the a Space and Perception project period introduced an unexpected photographic transition from environmental observation into architectural perception. While the project itself remained primarily rooted in landscape, environmental documentation, and observational photography, the interior spaces of Zeitz MOCAA presented an entirely different form of spatial experience. Rather than approaching the museum as a formal architectural assignment, the photographs emerged responsively while moving through the structure itself. The experience became less about documenting a building and more about interpreting how geometry, scale, light, and human movement interact within engineered space. The resulting images were captured handheld using the Canon EOS 6D paired wit...

Explore flower photography at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden through botanical observation, natural light, environmental composition and creative close-up photography techniques. Observing Colour, Form and Natural Detail Through Photography Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is one of South Africa’s most visually rewarding environments for flower photography. Situated against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, the garden offers photographers an extraordinary combination of indigenous flora, seasonal diversity, soft natural light and layered environmental backgrounds. For photographers interested in botanical observation, close-up composition and environmental detail, Kirstenbosch provides opportunities that extend beyond simple flower documentation. The garden becomes a space for studying structure, colour, texture and light through careful visual observation. Unlike controlled studio flower photography, photographing flowers at Kirstenbosch involves working within changing natur...

Explore small bird photography at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden through behavioural observation, habitat composition and environmental nature photography. Observing Behaviour, Colour, and Habitat Through Nature Photography Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden offers one of the most rewarding environments in Cape Town for small bird photography. Situated against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, the garden combines indigenous flora, structured pathways, natural forest areas, and open botanical spaces that attract a wide variety of bird species throughout the year. Bird and Flower Photography Kirstenbosch Garden Unlike fast-paced birds in flight photography, photographing smaller perched birds at Kirstenbosch encourages a slower and more observational photographic approach. The environment supports careful subject study, behavioural anticipation, habitat awareness, and the development of visually balanced nature compositions. Among the most photographed species in the garden are sunbirds, w...

A reflective environmental essay exploring Milnerton Lagoon recovery through longitudinal photography, ecological observation, environmental continuity and documentary awareness. Milnerton Lagoon Recovery From an elevated observational perspective overlooking the lagoon and estuarine system surrounding Milnerton Lagoon and Woodbridge Island, environmental observation gradually evolved from visual appreciation into something more substantial. What initially began as recurring landscape and bird photography slowly developed into a longitudinal relationship with an interconnected socio-ecological environment shaped by water movement, seasonal change, atmospheric variation, birdlife continuity, environmental stress, and ongoing recovery challenges. For years, the lagoon existed primarily as part of the surrounding visual environment. It was photographed repeatedly through changing weather systems, shifting light conditions, migrating birdlife, winter storms, calm summer mornings, and the c...