WATCH AND LEARN

I’ve created this video course to teach bird photography in the best way possible for remote learning and that is to watch me as I talk to you about different bird photography concepts, show the gear and settings, and even watch through my lens while I’m out in the field shooting. See exactly what I saw through my lens and the final photos that result. It’s the next best thing to being there in person with me, this is the standout and unique feature of this online course. You will be able to progress at your own pace and watch any lesson multiple times. It took me over a year of recording in the field to cover a wide variety of topics that fully encompass my approach to bird photography and this course includes over 6 hours of video instruction.

Who is this for?

This online bird photography course is for the beginner to intermediate photographer. If you find yourself struggling to get sharp, clear, and well exposed photos this course will be a great fit. If you are skilled at capturing sharp and well exposed photos but would like to learn how to advance your bird photography to the next level this course will also have plenty of content for you. In addition to discussing techniques in the field, I’ll be diving deep into settings and concepts so there may be a few secrets hidden in there that help intermediate bird photographers.
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Course Trailer

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to learning bird photography!

  • 2

    Gear: Cameras

    • Ray's Camera, Lens and Support Setup

    • Crop Sensor vs. Full Frame Cameras

    • Camera Frame Rates

    • Mirrorless Cameras

    • Ray's Basic Gear List

    • What camera may be best for you?

  • 3

    Gear: Lenses

    • Prime and Zoom Lenses

    • Fixed Maximum Aperture Lenses

    • Variable Maximum Aperture Lenses

    • Vibration Reduction / Image Stabilization

    • What lens might be best for you?

  • 4

    Camera & Lens Support

    • Tripod

    • Gimbal Head

    • Ball Head

    • Monopod

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    • Monopod Head

    • Hand Held

    • Ground Pod

    • Right Angle Viewfinder

    • Ray's Gear List

  • 5

    Other Gear & Clothing

    • Other Gear & Clothing

    • Clothing and Gear List

  • 6

    Camera Settings: Exposure Modes

    • Exposure Mode - Program

    • Exposure Mode - Shutter Priority

    • Exposure Mode - Aperture Priority

    • Exposure Mode - Manual

    • Practicing with Exposure Modes

  • 7

    Camera Settings: Shutter Speeds

    • Suggested Shutter Speeds

    • Figuring out your Minimum Shutter Speeds

  • 8

    Camera Settings: Aperture Settings

    • Suggested Apertures

    • Figure out your Lens' Lowest Sharp Aperture

  • 9

    Camera Settings: ISO Settings

    • All about Auto and manual ISO

    • Auto and Manual ISO in the Field

    • Exposure Compensation with Auto ISO

    • Figuring out the Maximum ISO you Like

  • 10

    Camera Settings: Metering Modes

  • 11

    Camera Settings: Focus Settings

    • Back Button Autofocus

    • Single Shot Autofocus

    • Continuous Autofocus

    • Focus Points - Single Point AF

    • Focus Points - Multiple Points for Action and Birds in Flight

  • 12

    Lighting

    • Sunny Lighting Overview

    • Sunny Lighting Examples

    • Sunny Lighting in the Field

    • Overcast Lighting

    • Overcast Lighting in the Field

  • 13

    Backgrounds and Foregrounds

    • Background Separation

    • Low Angle Perspective

    • What is in the Foreground and Background?

    • Composition, Foreground & Background

  • 14

    Concepts in Practice

Pricing

This course is available as a one-time purchase to own. You will be able to watch online or download the entire course.