Nature & Wildlife Photography Workshop
Course Location
SPAIN
Course Duration
5-7 Days
Through the Looking Glass -
The ability to take a good photograph is infinitely useful across all professional disciplines. Conservation is no different. A photo tells a story of a thousand words, especially ringing true when it comes to raising awareness and making REAL difference in the world of conservation. This is why we believe that knowing the basics of photography can help you in any career path or it might just turn out to be your new favourite hobby.
Designed for beginner/intermediate photographers wanting to learn some techniques in the field and build up a portfolio of nature, culture and landscape photographs. Content would include daily sunrise and sunset shoots at different locations, editing sessions, whale watching trips for cetacean photographs, brand building, website making and social media marketing.
By the end of this course you will have learned:
A greater knowledge of DSLR cameras and modes – no longer shooting on the auto setting
Knowledge of the exposure triangle
An increased knowledge of advanced techniques – motion blur, depth of field, long exposure
Portrait and people photography
Astrophotography
Landscape photography
Professional editing techniques with Adobe software
Photographs reviewed and given constructive criticism by mentors and tutors
Created of a portfolio to show potential clients
Knowledge of how to build a brand and how to start attracting work
Students, young professionals, older wildlife and nature lovers, people wanting a career change.
Included in your course is the following:
Shared accommodation. Think cosy, comfortable and communal rather than a 5 star hotel. A €100 course discount is available if you would prefer to arrange your own accommodation. We can also provide camping/hostel options if you need to reduce the prices further.
Food (for full priced shared accommodation guests only): Half Board / Breakfast and Dinner included.
Transport: All transport within Tenerife during the course. Please note: This does NOT include airport transfers.
Equipment: All equitment is provided to successfully complete the course.
Courses 1 week or more includes at least 2 trips on the water in our Conservation Research Vessel
Mentorship: Each course participant will receive one on one mentorship as well as being involved in group learning. This is in addition to practical workshops. The mentorship doesn't end there; individuals will have access to mentors to further their understanding and knowledge on an ongoing basis. Participation in the course automatically joins you as part of our Global Citizenship network where you will have access to; newsletters, communication with the organisation, with the option to keep in touch with mentors.
Experiential learning programme: We believe the best way to learn is to get out there and do it for yourself. All of our courses have a strong experiential learning focus, meaning that you will receive hands on learning in the field alongside all the essential theoretical knowledge.
Essential daily reflection meetings, to build the information into your learning process. Reflection of the experience and learning from that day is the heart of experiential learning.
Global Citizenship Resource Centre: Access to our worlds first resource library to learn and help you to open your eyes to the world and see how you can be part of the conservation change we are trying to create.
Certificate of Completion: This is not an ‘attend-and-pass course,’ candidates will have to successfully pass an end of course examination to receive the qualification. There are three levels of certificate of completion; Pass, Merit or Distinction. For the PADI and RYA courses, you will also receive your respective accredited certificates.
Transferable skills to put on your CV broadening your career prospects; team work, clear communication, time management, wider reading, broader knowledge, practical application, experience working in another country with people from different cultures.
On successful completion of the course and dependent on the quality of participation, we are happy to provide a professional reference for any future job application.
Participating in the course means you are joining a wide network of people in your given field.
Global Citizenship Voucher: Each participant will receive a symbolic €50 voucher to donate towards whichever of our three focus areas they deem most suitable; climate change, plastic pollution, community action.
Career Pathways Session: Our team will help you to outline further career pathways you can take as your next steps after the course.
FREE workshop on working in marine conservation around the world.
There are no prerequisites or prior qualifications needed to complete this course. We only want to work with enthusiastic individuals and people with great positive attitudes. We work with small groups so that we can work at different levels of ability, with tailored learning and mentorship to suit all abilities and previous experience.
5 Day Course: ONLY €720 including accommodation & food.
€600 for the COURSE ONLY (provide your own food and accommodation)
7 Day course: ONLY €900 including accommodation & food.€780 for the COURSE ONLY (provide your own food and accommodation)
Discounts are available for groups, families and course bundles, please contact us here for more information on pricing and discounts.
In Partnership with The Fair Earth Foundation
Additional Info
Course Structure
Each day would follow a similar structure:
Early mornings introduction to the days sessions then out on site taking photos.
Mid day; back at base for editorial workshops.
Early evening out on site again for more shoots.
Evening present photographs taken that day for critical appraisal from FEF mentors and industry experts, eg. Sergio Hanquet.
After this reflection session, consolidate findings from the days work, go back out the next day to take even better photos.
Each day would follow a specific focus, covering the following modules:
Landscapes
Portraits
Animal
Nature
Whale and Dolphin; you will have the opportunity to go out on the research vessel 3 times during your course to take photos of one of the 28 species of cetaceans found around the waters of Tenerife.
Sunset and sunrise
Culture
Glamour
El Teide
Astrology
Special Courses will run at certain points during the year, with a calendar of ‘special events’ happening on the island e.g. hiking El Teide, Puerto de la Cruz Carnival, etc.