BIO

With a skill set that’s as sharp as it is diverse, there are few UK-based photographers so equipped to teach invaluable wildlife photography techniques as Alan Hewitt. With output spanning stills imaging, filmmaking, writing and photo safari leadership, Alan is quite the expert.

Whatever the creative medium, one thing remains unwavering – a deep love of the natural world. Alan has documented some of the animal kingdom’s most exciting specimens, from the birds of his nearby Farne Islands, to the mammals of Africa’s Maasai Mara.

Through consistent and impactful contributions, created with his trusted X Series cameras and lenses, Alan was proudly appointed as an official FUJIFILM X-Photographer a few years ago.

PHOTOGRAPHY SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

PHYSICAL INTENSITY

Low

LOCATION & SESSION TIME

Friday 5th May 2023

10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Haggerston Castle Italian Gardens, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2NZ

Please aim to arrive 15 minutes before your session time.

For enquiries regarding this event, please contact events_uk@fujifilm.com or the House of Photography store on 0203 486 4610.

OVERVIEW AND KIT

Join us to photograph a range of magnificent birds of prey with the scenic backdrop of rural Northumberland. Photograph different species of birds in natural habitats and some, in more elaborate settings to vary compositional techniques. This Xperience Day is open to photographers of all levels, with a range of beginner and advanced techniques on offer.

Take this opportunity to get hands on with the X-H2S where the latest AF system will be put to the test. X Series cameras are optimal wildlife photography tools, with the correct settings dialled in. You’re welcome to bring your own system, with versatile zooms like the XF70-300mmF4-5.6 R LM OIS WR encouraged, although a range of Fujifilm cameras and lenses will be available on the day, including the longer zooms like the XF150-600mm.

Photographers travelling lighter are also welcome to borrow tripods and monopods. A packed lunch, water, comfy shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are also essential.

ON THE DAY

• Meet at 10:00 AM for a hot drink with Alan and your fellow photographers. Enjoy a short briefing session, outlining settings and the techniques you’ll learn.
• You will learn about how the birds are adapted to life in the wild. Time with Alan on a one-to-one basis and in small groups is guaranteed.
• Break for a 45-minute lunch, including an opportunity to catch up on your fellow photographers’ highlights of the day.
• Continue to new locations to photograph as-yet-unseen bird varieties. More new skills will be introduced and developed through practical application. End the day around 4:00 PM.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

You will learn about the techniques of photographing wildlife which can be used to photograph species in the wild. In order to achieve professional-looking results, the correct camera settings are essential. Alan will offer an insight into his own workflow, including exposure modes, photometry and autofocus settings.

Wildlife photography is just as much about fieldcraft as it is kit. You’ll be instructed on the nuances of approaching subjects, as well as how to position yourself and frame for beautiful photographs.

PLEASE NOTE

Tickets do not include any other expenses, train fares, meals, taxis, parking charges, etc. Unless otherwise stated.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Once you have purchased a ticket, your place on the day will be reserved. If circumstances change and you need to cancel your place, please let us know ten working days before the event and we will happily issue a full refund. Places cancelled after this time are non-refundable. You have to be at least 18 years of age to take part in this event – a disclaimer form will need to be completed on the day. In case of emergency on the day, please email events_uk@fujifilm.com

A copy of the disclaimer form is available HERE. Please feel free to contact us at events_uk@fujifilm.com