Wildlife On Your Doorstep Photography Workshop

Wildlife on your doorstep – experience London's urban safari with the FUJIFILM School, led by Carl Hare.

Who will be joining you?

Before we share the details of what you’ll get up to, let’s get to know more about the guide who will be accompanying you throughout this exciting event.

Carl Hare

Hampshire-based Carl Hare pairs creative experience with technical know-how as a freelance photographer and FUJIFILM UK Product Specialist. His photography spans many genres, and while his professional roots trace back to weddings, Carl is equally adept at studio portraiture, street photography, landscapes and wildlife. 

Keen to share his wealth of knowledge, Carl has delivered photography workshops for close to a decade. His passion for the outdoors is a constant source of inspiration, and when he can combine it with his teaching skills, there’s simply nothing better — for him and his students. 

Essential event information

If you’re interested in attending our wildlife photography workshop with Carl, here’s everything you need to join us at this exciting event

Location(s): Various Locations in London, UK.

Meeting point: FUJIFILM House of Photography, 8-9 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9LH.

Date: 31^st July 2026

Time: 15:30 - 18:30

For those wishing to stay overnight, there are plenty of hotels in the area. Car parking is available nearby at Q park Chinatown, Newport Pl, London. WC2H-7PU.

What can you expect from this wildlife photography photowalk workshop?

From the confident four-legged friends along tree-lined paths to the majestic resident pelicans, this 3-hour workshop is designed to spark creativity and connection with nature right in the heart of the city.

Using your own FUJIFILM gear or a selection of appropriate FUJIFILM equipment provided by the FUJIFILM School, you’ll experiment with tracking fast-moving subjects, exploring macro details and capturing the harmony of nature and the city by framing birds with the iconic London skyline in the background. This workshop will start with a 60-minute theory session at the FUJIFILM House of Photography and is aimed at photography beginners and enthusiasts. Whether you want to test out your camera's advanced features or just enjoy a day out with our photography community, you are more than welcome!

Workshop itinerary*

The itinerary for the day Note: Please aim to arrive 15 minutes before your session time. 

15:30 – 16:30: Theory & Setup Session at FUJIFILM House of Photography

16:30 – 16:50: Transit to St James's Park

16:50 – 17:10: South-East Quarter (Duck Island)

17:10 – 17:30: South-West Quarter (Birdcage Walk Side)

17:30 – 17:50: North-West Quarter (Buckingham Palace End)

17:50 – 18:10: North-East Quarter (The Mall Side)

18:10 – 18:30: Walk back to the FUJIFILM House of Photography and de-brief. 

*This itinerary could change slightly on the day

What will you learn?

After an initial theory session to introduce the core concepts of wildlife photography and dial in everyone’s FUJIFILM cameras, we will move on to explain valuable techniques. You will receive different photo briefs throughout the session to help you experiment, including:

• Setting up Continuous AF (AF-C) and configuring Subject Detection for both animals and birds.
• Understanding burst rates and minimum shutter speeds for capturing wildlife action.
• Pushing the shutter speed up (1/1000s or faster) to capture dynamic action.
• Using the Pre-Shot ES feature on compatible cameras to capture precision in your images.
• Switching to manual focus with Focus Peaking to get incredibly close to flowers or insects.

What kit do you need?

While we encourage you to bring your own camera setup, a selection of appropriate FUJIFILM equipment will be available for use during the session. Please do contact us on fujifilm_schoolUK@fujifilm.com or call us on 0203 486 4610 if there is anything specific that you would like to try and we will try our very best to accommodate you.

As the UK weather is so unpredictable, be sure to pack weather-appropriate clothing, wear comfortable shoes, and take a bottle of water and snacks to keep you going. Though we will have a designated break time to rest, catch up and reset, there will be a lot of walking and time spent outside.

Activity and mobility requirements for attendees

This workshop around London is suited for photographers with a moderate activity level. All locations are only a short walk within the city, however, there are some areas that might not be fully wheelchair accessible. Please note that there are some inclined walks during the day. There will be lots of opportunities to take a break from walking, though this may not always be indoors.

First Aid

Your photo walk leaders are fully First Aid Trained for outdoor activities and will always carry a full Outdoors First Aid kit.

Additional information

Please aim to arrive 15 minutes before your workshop

Tickets do not include any expenses, train fares, meals, taxi fares, parking charges, etc unless otherwise stated.

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