Skills Development Course for Bird Photography : Birds in Flight / Perched Birds
Intaka Island | Kirstenbosch Garden | Woodbridge Island
Canon Bird Photography Private Training Workshops Cape Town
Private / one-on-one skills development for Bird Photography : Birds in Flight / Perched Birds (for Canon EOS / EOS R) in Milnerton, Cape Town (opposite Woodbridge Island) for theory and settings with hands-on practical sessions at Intaka Island, Kirstenbosch Garden and /or Woodbridge Inland.
For assisting the developing photographer with the understanding and application of intermediate to advanced exposure settings and techniques for bird photography (Birds in Flight / Perched Birds).
After the conclusion of selected sessions (workshop) the developing Canon photographer should be comfortable in applying the required technical / autofocus / exposure settings and related techniques to achieve more / extract more value from current gear.
After the conclusion of selected sessions (workshop) the developing Canon photographer should be comfortable in applying the required technical / autofocus / exposure settings and related techniques to achieve more / extract more value from current gear.
What do you need to bring?
Canon EOS / EOS R camera body, lens and your own memory card(s).
Canon EOS / EOS R camera body, lens and your own memory card(s).
Canon Camera Body Requirements
Any Canon EOS / EOS R camera body (Full-Frame or APS-C) with any of the following lenses (any brand ):
Recommended Lenses (Range)
Any Canon EOS / EOS R camera body (Full-Frame or APS-C) with any of the following lenses (any brand ):
Recommended Lenses (Range)
- 70-300mm
- 100-400mm
- 100-500mm
- 150-600mm
- 300mm f/2.8 / f/4
- 400mm f/2.8 / f/4 / f/5.6
- 500mm / 600mm / 800mm f/4 / f/5.6 / f/11
Bird Photography Learning Areas
- Bird Photography / Considerations
- Perched Birds / Birds in Flight
- Specific Canon EOS / EOS R Overview
- Lenses / Tele-converters
- Canon Autofocus (AF) Systems
- Canon AF System Settings / Tracking
- Camera / Lens / Exposure Settings
- Minimum Focus Distance / Depth of Field
- Environmental Variables
- Practical Sessions
Bird Photography Training Cost:
R2 250 per delegate for up to three sessions (four hours+ each)
R2 850 per delegate for up to four sessions (four hours+ each)
R2 250 per delegate for up to three sessions (four hours+ each)
R2 850 per delegate for up to four sessions (four hours+ each)
There will be some Lightroom post-processing orientation (if required) and an extra session could be costed in for Lightroom training at more cost effective rate than the separate Lightroom training sessions.
Ongoing Photography Support
All delegates are eligible for WhatsApp / Email Support for uploading / discussing photos, learn more, get online support and / or shoot with me at any of the listed locations.
Bird Photography Training is available as a Birthday / Christmas Gift training option with a one year validity period. It could also form part of general Canon camera training option as well. More information
Further no-cost fine tuning is available after all three sessions (if required).
Detailed notes and other relevant information resources will be provided during / after training sessions..
Facilitator: Vernon Chalmers
Contact Vernon Chalmers for bookings / more information
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Canon Photography Training Milnerton Woodbridge Island | Kirstenbosch Cape Town | Intaka Island