Note: This event is sold out at the Pasadena Location for 10/15/24

Join photographic expedition leader Gerry van der Walt to elevate your wildlife photography and capture the essence of the natural world.

***Registered Attendees will receive a Gift Card to Samy’s Camera for the ticket price they paid for the workshop!***

Drawing on more than 20 years of experience photographing nature and wildlife around the world, Gerry will share first-hand insights into the fascinating behaviours of creatures great and small.

Through a combination of videos, images, and personal narratives, you’ll move past the basics of camera settings and lenses, and explore how factors like animal behavior, environmental context, and a deeper understanding of your subjects can contribute to crafting compelling visual stories.

Topics include:

• Learn how a deeper understanding of animal behavior and your subjects can help you anticipate the action and capture more compelling moments.

• Discover how environmental context and setting can contribute to crafting impactful visual stories.

• Explore the role of composition, timing, and creative framing in elevating your wildlife photography into a storytelling medium.

• Gain insights into the narratives and personal experiences behind the photographer’s most memorable wildlife encounter.

• Understand how to move beyond technical mastery and infuse your images with a sense of emotion, mood, and meaning.

• Learn techniques for using visual elements like light, shadow, and gesture to convey the essence of your subjects.

• Develop strategies for immersing yourself in the natural world and cultivating a deeper appreciation for your wildlife subjects.

Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced photographer, this captivating presentation will equip you with the tools and knowledge to elevate your wildlife photography and capture the essence of the natural world.

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