# Event Details - **Event Name**: Wildlife Photography Workshop - Birds - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 09:45 am – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 04:15 pm - **Event Description**: Explore the beauty of wild birds through photography and learn how to capture that perfect image with your own camera equipment.About this EventExplore the beauty of wild birds through photography. Bring your own DSLR or mirrorless camera and learn how to take beautiful photographs of birds. Birds are fascinating creatures to watch, and taking photographs of them with their quick movements is challenging but rewarding. This workshop will teach you how to use your camera settings for bird photography (including birds in flight) and the techniques to take stunning photographs of birds in their natural surroundings. After the indoor session you will get a chance to practice what you have learned by taking photographs around Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve (near Ringwood) before returning to the classroom to take part in an informal and constructive review of the images at the end of the day.Please note: This workshop is unsuitable for compact cameras/phones.Is this course for me?This workshop is great for improvers - you do not need bird photography experience but you should be familiar with using your camera on your own custom settings. You will need a DSLR or mirrorless camera to attend this workshop, and a lens of 300mm or longer would be helpful. If you are not familiar with taking control of your camera and have been running it on automatic settings only, please also book onto the 'Wildlife Photography Workshop - Basics' course, held at Blashford Lakes on the 13th June. This will give you the knowledge to attend and make the most of this bird photography course.When and where?Saturday 20th June 2026 9:45am to 4:15pm. Arrive from 9:30am.Blashford Lakes is situated to the north of Ringwood.Before booking, please ensure you read the What do I need to bring?DSLR camera or mirrorless camera (including ‘bridge’ cameras)A camera support (e.g. tripod/beanbag).An empty memory card in your cameraA spare, fully charged batteryTeas, coffees and biscuits are provided but please bring your own lunch.Tutor - John CombesJohn has been interested in nature and photography for over 40 years. A business studies lecturer for 31 years, since taking early retirement he was then self-employed as a wildlife photographer and lecturer for 20 years, concentrating on giving presentations to local clubs and societies as well as running photographic workshops/courses. He does his own wildlife sound recording and music production as part of his presentations. Early interests in nature photography were concentrated on close-up work with insects and flowers, but he now covers all aspects of UK wildlife as well as landscapes. Visits to the Canary Islands and Cyprus have added to his range of talks but he mainly concentrates on nature in the local area with the New Forest and Purbeck Coast providing a constant source of inspiration. He now uses both Micro 4/3 (Panasonic Lumix G9, Olympus OM1) and Full frame (Canon R6, R5, R5 mk2) cameras and sees the benefits of both systems. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ringwood/wildlife-photography-workshop-birds/100001989660082868 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, photography - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes - Location: Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 53.58, max: 53.58, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Ringwood - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve - **lat**: 50.870992 - **long**: -1.786748 - **full address**: Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ellingham Drove, Ringwood, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Wildlife Photography Workshop - Birds - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1f532d7f3c65d24318d62f81ff29f07759916353ae3a55b1874d57e8c118e15d-rimg-w1200-h874-dc94b0da-gmir.jpg?v=1779009587 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Wildlife Photography Workshop - Birds being held? - **A:** Wildlife Photography Workshop - Birds takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 09:45 am to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 04:15 pm at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, Ellingham Drove, Ringwood, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Wildlife Photography Workshop - Birds? - **A:** Wildlife Photography Workshop - Birds is organized by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Wildlife Photography Workshop - Birds is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ringwood, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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