Immerse yourself in the art of bird photography with award winning wildlife photographers Edin and Tony Whitehead. This weekend workshop, located in Rotorua, home to a wide variety of waterbird species, including the nationally threatened weweia / New Zealand dabchick, and tarāpuka / black-billed gull.
You’ll visit the Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre, where you’ll have the opportunity to to capture stunning images of kārearea / New Zealand falcon in action. As the premier centre for rehabilitation of birds-of-prey in New Zealand, Wingspan provides a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with our native raptors. 

Our workshop offers a perfect blend of hands-on tuition and post-processing sessions, designed to improve your skills and knowledge as a wildlife photographer. This is an excellent opportunity to refine your technique and learn from two of New Zealand’s top bird photographers.

No accommodation required? No problem!
Please contact us for pricing if you don't require accommodation for the workshop.

TBC: Experience exclusive access to Mokoia Island, a sanctuary for endangered species since 1990. Home to rare birds such as kokako, kiwi, weka, toutouwai (North Island robin), and tieke (saddleback), this is a unique opportunity to photograph and connect with some of New Zealand’s most treasured wildlife.

INCLUDES

• Tuition by Edin Whitehead & Tony Whitehead 

• Entry to Wingspan

• Access to Mokoia Island [TBC]

• 2 nights hotel accommodation 

• 2 full breakfasts 

• DOC concession fees

• Free access to our Online Essential Landscape Photography Course [???]

TOPICS

• Bird photography

• Wild photography techniques

• Settings and composition

• Post processing sessions