BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY 4 DAY SOUTH COAST WORKSHOP OCT 2025

Bird Photography 4 Day Workshop – Shoalhaven

4 DAYS OF BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH COAST

31 Oct to 3 Nov 2025

Investment $2650

Deposit $650 to secure your booking.

Join us for a 4 day and 3 night birding workshop while exploring some of Berry and the south coasts most beautiful locations.

We have accommodation reserved at QUEST Apartments as we will be based there to cut down travel time to some of our birding locations.

Accomodation comprises of large apartment style 2 bedroom and 1 bedroom apartments. The 2 bedroom apartments have 2 bathrooms.

We will cover locations and bird species in both coastal, mountainous and wetland areas where we have the potential to see and photograph over 200 species of birdlife in natural habitat.

Bird Photography poses different approaches depending on bird species and  the seasons and every time you venture out, weather and nature will influence each experience.This ensures Bird Photography is always  a unique opportunity to observe wildlife at its best, make connections with nature and capture some amazing imagery.

Deposit of $650 to secure your deposit – press Book Now to see deposit field.

Balance due 6 weeks before departure.

Please read our terms and conditions.

WORKSHOP DATES

DATE: 31 Oct, 1,2,and 3 Nov 2024

LOCATION: Shoalhaven Area 2.5hrs south of Sydney

GROUP SIZE: Minimum 4 –8 participants.

This workshop commences at 2pm  on 31 Oct – checkin from 2pm to get settled.

Departure 3 Nov at 3pm

WORKSHOP INVESTMENT

4 days for $2650 Full Price.

Deposit $650 – Please  read our terms and conditions for all payments.

Includes a professional bird photographer for 4 days

3 nights accomodation

Not included: Meals breakfast – continental room breakfasts are available or we can bring our own.

Location : Shoalhaven and Nowra Area NSW 2.5hrs south of Sydney

We recommend you take out travel insurance to cover you for cancellations and also to ensure you are covered for medical.

ACCOMODATION

is at Quest Apartments on the southern side of Nowra which offers spacious and well-appointed rooms and is also where we hold our lectures during the day.

You can book extra nights before or after the course if you want an extended break. The corporate rate will apply to extra nights as well.

You can book as many nights before or after the course if you want an extended break. The corporate rate will apply to extra nights as well.  

WHAT THE WORKSHOP COVERS

• Planning for the shoot
• using your equipment
• camera settings
• lighting and composition
• how and where to focus
• top tips when in the field
• the best approach to edit
• thinking ethically
• Fast shutter speeds

DAILY PROGRAM :  Can change daily according to weather

The program gives you the opportunity to shoot 2 late afternoons and 2 early morning locations. We will also be shooting later in the days at a mountain refuge with a guided tour from one of our Birding Australia experts on their private property.

This is incorporated with some lectures and review work as well.

There is some time to explore the Berry township but consider an extra night if you need a chillout moment.

Enjoy an immersive few days of photography – the aim is to think and feel photography whilst developing your individual approach and ideas.

Note schedule can be altered depending on everyone’s needs etc. and is suitable for all levels of photographic skills.

This workshop is suitable for all skill levels in photography but essential to understand your camera controls. This workshop is not suitable for absolute beginners.

WALKING AND WEATHER

This is a gentle trip, which requires a low level of fitness. There will be a small amount of walking to and from shoot locations, occasionally on uneven surfaces with steps and inclines. If you have any doubts about your ability, please contact Sharon directly.

When you book you will receive a detailed packing list to help you plan.

POSSIBLE LOCATIONS AND SHOOTS

Depending on Weather conditions at the the time.

• Coastal Beach areas
• Local wetlands

WHAT TO BRING

·       Camera and Long Lens

·       Wellington Boots

·       Weather jacket

·       Small fold-up seat seat

·       Tripod

·       Waterproof shoes

MEALS

Meals are not included in the tuition price but we will look at  some enjoyable options at affordable prices.

Breakfast is not supplied so best to bring your own - each room has a full kitchen.

Lunch is also not included but there are plenty of cafes and restaurants and we can organize a picnic lunch if we so desire.

 Dinners are provided but not drinks please pay for these separately.

BYO Alcohol is an option.

TRANSPORT

Car: Make your own way directly to Nowra. 

Train: We are happy to organise pick up and drop offs to Nowra train station. It’s a very pleasant train journey from Central station.

Most of our clients prefer to have their own transport for this workshop, so that they can come and go  depending on their time frame.

We will try to condense our outings to a couple of vehicles only on our photography outings depending on numbers. Whilst there I can take 3 to 4 people in my car and Sara can accommodate the same numbers.

CONTACT DETAILS

Sharon Hickey

The Aperture Club

Contact: 0411 370 577

Email: sharon@theapertureclub.com.au