"Out of Africa

Wildlife Photography Workshop"

Our wildlife experience combined with our photographer’s skills is what sets this workshop apart.  White Oak Conservation Center offers a safari-like experience designed around rare animals living in natural surroundings.

Our groups are small to offer personal attention in an exclusive environment.  The workshop is about shooting pictures.  Lots of shooting. Close up pictures of wildlife in natural surroundings exhibiting natural behavior.

Duration: 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Start time will be ajusted to coordinate with sunrise)

Location: White Oak Conservation Center 

Class Size: 8 people maximum / 2 person minimum

Cost: $450 per person for one day experience

Note: Non-photographer guests are welcome as they will find the visit and wildlife viewing opportunities to be thrilling.  Non-photographer rate $225.  Space is limited call to inquire. 904-225-3316

Dates: April 14 (Rain date follows each scheduled date)

What’s included in the price?

• One Professional Wildlife photographer, whose images feature in a wide variety of media leads the trip providing tips and instruction along the way.
• One animal expert co-leading the trip.
• WOCC workshop entrance fee.
• Exclusive up-close access to rare animals for photographing.
• Photo review by a professional photographer.
• Coffee, snacks, water and lunch.
• Tax deduction to WOCC of ($200.00 per day).

Camera Equipment:
Any camera, film or digital, will be fine but those with digital cameras and either multiple lenses covering a range of 70mm to 300mm, or zoom lenses in the same range will get the most benefit from the experience.  Bring as much memory card capacity as you have!  The more you have, the more you can shoot.  A good minimum would be 2 to 4 gigabytes.

Experience:
We welcome photographers of ALL levels.  The workshop will be conducive to learning from one another and include instruction that will suit everyone’s photographic needs.  No question is off limit, no inquiry too basic.  To maximize your enjoyment of the time here, do be familiar with your camera and controls.  Help will be provided but you should know how to adjust your camera without referring to the manual so you don’t lose photo opportunities with the animals.

Course Content:

• Animal Behavior – how to photograph animals in the wild, comfort zones, working with nature.
• Recognizing different types of light and how they affect an image.

• Capturing the moment – Seeing and utilizing photographic opportunities in the wild, anticipating the shot, use of flash, equipment choice, setting up shots.

For more information, or for reservations,
call Sue Murphy at 904-225-3316 or
email to: susanm@wogilman.com