Price

€399,00 for a full day 1:1 session

Workshop description

Master the Craft of Wildlife Photography, from field to finished image. In this private 1:1 workshop, you’ll experience the full journey of wildlife photography. We begin in the field, where you’ll learn how to make the most of your camera in real-world conditions, from understanding light and exposure to approaching subjects respectfully and framing compositions that tell a story. Together, we’ll cover the essential settings, creative techniques, and fieldcraft that build confidence and help you turn fleeting encounters into powerful images.

From RAW to refined

After our time outdoors, we’ll move into the digital side of the workflow. Using Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Bridge, and plug-ins such as Silver Efex Pro, I’ll show you how to bring out the very best in your images. We’ll cover essential adjustments, advanced techniques, and time-saving shortcuts that sharpen your post-processing skills, speed up your workflow, and help you transform good captures into striking, finished photographs.

Seasonal highlights

Depending on the time of year, we’ll focus on subjects that make each season special. Some examples:

• Spring & Summer: bird migration (Common Crane, various geese), butterflies (Clouded Apollo), dragonflies (Banded- and Beautiful Demoiselle), Red-throated Diver

• Autumn & Winter: bird migration (Common Crane, various geese), Roe Deer, White-tailed Deer, Moose and a wide variety of birds and mammals at the winter feeder (Great Spotted Woodpecker, Great Tit, Blue Tit, Coal Tit, Common Magpie, Eurasian Jay, Common Blackbird, Red Squirrel and Roe Deer).

Is this workshop for you?

Whether you’re new to photography or already experienced, this workshop adapts to your level. Beginners will learn both the camera basics (exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO) and the editing essentials that turn raw captures into polished results.

More advanced photographers will gain an inside look at how I work, both in the field and at the computer, to shape my distinctive style: imaginative, minimalistic, and inspired by Scandinavian design. You’ll see how I strip subjects down to their purest form, using light, space, and simplicity to create mood and impact, while also learning advanced editing techniques and workflow shortcuts.

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this workshop, you won’t just know the settings or the software, you’ll have a complete field-to-finish workflow you can trust. You’ll feel confident moving from planning a shoot in nature to turning your RAW files into finished images:

1. Work efficiently

   Spend more time enjoying the field and less time stuck at the computer, with practical fieldcraft and streamlined editing methods.

   
   

2. Shoot with purpose

   Understand how light, timing, and subject behavior guide your decisions, and how to capture images with intent.

   
   

3. Edit with confidence

   Apply tools and techniques in Lightroom, Photoshop, Bridge, and plug-ins like Silver Efex Pro to refine your captures without overcomplicating.

   
   

   

   
   

4. Shape your own style

   Learn how I create my imaginative, minimalistic, Nordic-inspired look, and how you can adapt those principles into a style that’s uniquely yours.

   
   

5. Produce consistent results

   Develop a repeatable process from camera to computer, so your portfolio feels cohesive and professional.

   
   

6. Stand out

Combine strong fieldcraft with creative refinements in editing to make your images distinctive and memorable.

This isn’t just about learning settings or software, it’s about leaving with a system, a flow, and the confidence to transform your nature and wildlife encounters into striking works of art. And yes, it’s fun.

Workshop agenda in 10 steps

The agenda is flexible and will be adjusted based on your interests and needs, ensuring you get the most relevant and practical learning experience.

1. Welcome & Orientation

   • Course overview and personal goals

   • Discussing current skill level and areas of focus

   • Quick camera check & setup for the day

2. Mastering the Basics

   • Understanding exposure, aperture, shutter speed, and ISO

   • Customizing camera settings for wildlife and landscapes

   • Building confidence in manual and semi-auto modes

3. Fieldcraft & Location Planning

   • Choosing the right locations, seasons, and times of day

   • Approaching subjects respectfully and safely

   • Using light, weather, and behavior to your advantage

4. Shooting in Practice

   • Hands-on work in the field with real subjects

   • Framing and composition for impact

   • Reacting to changing conditions in real time

5. Seasonal Focus

   • Depending on the time of year: butterflies, dragonflies, common cranes, divers, deer, moose, or winter feeder birds

   • Tips for patient observation and anticipating behavior

6. From Field to File

   • Importing and organizing your photos in Lightroom/Bridge

   • First adjustments: exposure, contrast, and color balance

   • Preparing files for deeper editing

7. Lightroom Essentials

   • Global vs. local adjustments (brushes, gradients, masks)

   • Efficient culling and rating to speed up selection

8. Photoshop Techniques for Wildlife Photography

   • Layers, masks, and cleaning distractions

   • Dodging, burning, sharpening, and tonal control

   • Advanced edits like complex selections and focus blending

9. Creative Plug-ins & Style Refinement

   • Silver Efex Pro for black-and-white conversions

   • Creating mood through light, space, and simplicity

   • Insights into my imaginative, minimalistic, Nordic-inspired style

10. Finalizing & Bringing It All Together

    • Preparing images for web, print, or competitions

    • Export settings and archiving best practices

    • Full walkthrough: from RAW capture in the field to finished portfolio piece

Participant meeting prior to the workshop

Before the workshop, we’ll arrange a short call to go over your skill level and interests, so the session can be fully tailored to you. We’ll also discuss what equipment, materials, and clothing you’ll need to get the most out of the day.

Cancellation Policy - Private Photography Workshops

If you need to cancel your private photography workshop, please let me know as soon as possible.

• Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the session can be rescheduled to a new date at no extra cost, or fully reimbursed.

• For cancellations made less than 48 hours before the session, the fee is non-refundable, but I will do my best to find a new time together.

• In the case of extraordinary circumstances, such as extreme weather or safety concerns, the workshop will be rescheduled to a suitable date.

This way, you keep full flexibility while also protecting the reserved time.