Wildlife Photography Workshop

Otago’s rare wildlife of seabirds and marine mammals ensures it is known as New Zealand’s ‘wildlife capital’. This flexible workshop in spring makes the most of the area’s spectacular coastal scenery and wildlife hotspots.

Join Richard Young and Dave Buckton on a four-day wildlife photography workshop showcasing the best of Otago’s wildlife and coastal scenery. You will capture the area’s exceptional wildlife includes New Zealand sea lions and fur seals, as well as a host of rare bird species, such as the Yellow-eyed penguin, Northern Royal albatross and petrel.

Our Otago Wildlife workshop includes a boat charter around the peninsula, with another highlight being a stay and dinner at the famous Larnach Castle. We will also travel North of Dunedin, to photograph the Moeraki Boulders, one of New Zealand’s most distinctive coastal landscapes and visit the Orokonui Wildlife Sanctuary.

Capture to Print Masterclass Workshop: This masterclass workshop has been designed to cover the topics of Coastal Wildlife, Bird & Coastal Landscape Photography; with dedicated tuition sessions and notes on these subjects.

The workshop concludes with a processing session and printing a 17x22" fine art print of one of your images using the latest Epson SC-P800 printer. We will also have a number of Tamron 150-600mm Lenses along with Nikon bodys available for shared use during the workshop to help you capture some amazing close up wildlife images.

Price includes:
- Boat trip on the Otago Peninsula
- 3 nights accommodation at Larnach Castle in a room shared with one other person from the workshop. If you wish, there is the option to upgrade to your own double hotel room at extra cost
- 3 breakfasts at Larnach Castle
- 1 dinner at Larnach Castle
- Full tuition by Richard Young and Dave Buckton
- Printed notes covering special techniques, settings and tips
- Copy of Pocket Guide to Wildlife Photography
- 17 x 22" inch Fine Art Print from the Epson SC-P800
- Use of Tamron 150-600mm Lenses
- Trial of Nikon bodys & lenses
- DOC concession fees
- DOC marine mammals Permit
- Donation to Penguin Rescue
- Printed notes