Celebrate Camera Store Week with us and Canon by exploring bird photography in this workshop led by Canon professional photographer, Oliver Wright. Gain insight into how a professional wildlife photographer approaches bird photography at this incredible venue. In a mixture of classroom-based presentation and practical hands-on shooting during several flying displays scheduled throughout the day.
You will be able to capture the action with cameras and a fleet of long lenses from Canon. This is a unique opportunity to test and try some of the very best products in photography and optics available today in a perfect setting.
Flying Times
11:30am – Wings of Africa
2:00pm – Master of the Skies
3:45pm – World of Wonders
Refreshments
Tea, Coffee and Juice will be served during the day. We recommend bringing a packed lunch to enjoy on one of the outdoor picnic tables, or food is available from the Trust's restaurant.
About the Hawk Conservancy
The Hawk Conservancy Trust is a registered charity focused on the conservation of birds of prey. Set in 22-acre grounds of woodland and wildflower meadow, they care for a wide range of species of birds of prey from owls to eagles and during your visit, they’ll tell you more about each species and their efforts to protect them. Their purpose-built National Bird of Prey Hospital™ is where sick, injured or orphaned raptors are cared for.
About Oliver Wright
Oliver has been a professional photographer since 2014 after a career in project management. He has always had a keen interest in nature and wildlife. During the winter, he works guiding clients to view and photograph aurora, arctic landscapes and wildlife in Abisko, Northern Sweden. Then in the summer more focuses on his own projects/photography and also guiding workshops both in the UK and abroad. Oliver has worked closely with Canon since 2015 talking at some of the major events such as Bird Fair and the Photography Show.
