Introduction To Wildlife Photography – The Hawk Conservancy

Focusing on bird photography, this exciting event at The Hawk Conservancy will guide you on how to photograph wildlife with confidence and creativity.

Who will be your photography guide?

Before we share the details of what you can expect from this wildlife photography workshop at The Hawk Conservancy Trust, let’s introduce you to the expert who will be guiding you throughout the event.

Carl Hare

Pairing creative flair with technical know-how, Carl Hare is a renowned photographer based in Hampshire. His knowledge of the local area, combined with his wealth of industry experience makes him the perfect guide for this wildlife photography workshop at The Hawk Conservancy Trust in Hampshire.

As well as working as a freelance photographer, Carl is our Experiential Marketing Specialist here at the FUJIFILM School. While his professional roots trace back to weddings, Carl is equally adept at diverse photography styles, including studio portraiture, landscapes, and wildlife photography.

He’s also a dedicated tutor who is keen to share his knowledge and has been delivering photography workshops for nearly 10 years. This, combined with his passion for the outdoors ensures participants have plenty to look forward to in this bird of prey photography workshop.

Key event information for attendees

Ready to book your tickets for this wildlife photography day course? Here’s everything you need to know about the event.

• Location: The Hawk Conservancy Trust, Sarson Lane, Andover, SP11 8DY
  
  
• Meeting point: The Griffon Rooms
  
  
• Date: 24^th July 2026
  
  
• Time: 09:30 – 17:00
  
  
• Price: £169

What will this wildlife photography workshop involve?

Are you an aspiring wildlife photographer? Whether you’re a beginner wishing to take your photographs of birds and birds in flight to the next level or an intermediate photographer hoping to refine your wildlife photography skills, this workshop will provide guidance and hands-on experience.

From aperture, shutter speed, and ISO control, to composition, framing and some basic fieldcraft, you’ll enjoy a day filled with learning and inspiration.

Itinerary

Please aim to arrive 15 minutes before your session time.

(This is an indicated itinerary and may change subject to The Hawk Conservancy Trust’s schedule).

• 09:30 – 11:15: Introductions, exposure refresh, and photographic theory
  
  
• 11:30 – 12:00: Wings of Africa Show - practical
  
  
• 12:00 – 14:00: Lunch and free time (within the grounds of the Trust)
  
  
• 14:00 – 15:00: Masters Of The Skies Show - practical
  
  
• 15:00 – 17:00: Staged and flying shots with two handlers - practical
  
  
• 17:00: Close

What wildlife photography skills will you learn?

The day will provide a comprehensive grounding in wildlife photography, specialising in moving subjects.

Carl will cover a wide range of techniques and ideas, starting with a recap of basic exposure settings before diving into specifics including fundamental settings, equipment needs, composition and some basic fieldcraft.
 
For the practical part of the workshop, you will receive picture-taking advice, including:

• Which camera settings to use
• Tips for accurate focusing and depth-of-field control
• Compositional guidance
• How to create inspiring and powerful backgrounds

What kit will you need?

Camera equipment

You’re welcome to bring your own set-up. However, we will also provide a selection of the latest FUJIFILM cameras and lenses for you to try.

Photographers travelling lighter are also welcome to borrow 3LeggedThing tripods and Kase filters.

Please contact fujifilm_schoolUK@fujifilm.com if there is any particular equipment you want to try and we will try our best to accommodate you.

Clothing, food, and drink

The UK weather is unpredictable, so please ensure you check the weather forecast on the day and pack suitable clothing. Comfortable shoes are recommended, as, although we will have a designated break time to rest, catch up and reset, there will be a lot of walking and time spent outside.

We also suggest bringing a bottle of water and snacks to keep you going.

Activity and mobility

Whilst the Trust is accessible, the workshop will be outside and will require walking between locations. Participants should be mobile enough to be able to get up and down from standing, to sitting, to laying down unaided to get the best photographs of some of the birds.

First aid

Your workshop leader is fully First Aid Trained for outdoor activities and will always carry a full First Aid kit.

Additional information

Unless otherwise stated, tickets for this wildlife photography workshop do not include any expenses, train fares, meals, taxi fares, parking charges, etc.

Please aim to arrive 15 minutes before the event begins.

Site amenities and car parking

Accessible toilets are available on site.

Please use the car park at the Hawk Conservancy Trust.

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