Avian Adventures Australia: Bird Photography Workshop

Name: Avian Adventures Australia: Bird Photography Workshop
Start: 2025-06-21T07:30:00+0930
End: 2025-06-30T10:30:00+0930
Location: Laratinga Wetlands

Sat, 21 Jun, 7:30am - 30 Jun, 10:30am ACST

Laratinga Wetlands

Mount Barker SA, Australia

Amanda Vallance

11 followers · Contact host

Event description

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your bird photography skills, this beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect opportunity to get hands-on experience in the field.

Join Amanda Vallance, professional bird photographer and founder of Avian Adventures Australia, for a full-day bird photography session at Laratinga Wetlands - one of the most accessible and rewarding birding locations in South Australia. The wetlands are teeming with birdlife, and the birds here are remarkably tolerant of walkers and joggers, making it easier for beginners to compose their shots, fine-tune settings, and capture that perfect frame.

We’ll cover:• Camera settings for bird photography• Focusing techniques and tracking movement• Composition and lighting in natural settings• Ethics and respectful wildlife photography• Field practice with real-time support and feedback

Bring your camera, long lens (ideally 200mm or more), water, snacks, a hat, and comfy shoes. A tripod or monopod is optional.

Please let us know if you don't have a tripod/monopod and would like to use one for the session.

What’s included:• 3-hour guided workshop• Hands-on tuition• Bird identification tips• Printed mini field guide

Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity

Hostinformation

Amanda Vallance

11 followers

Contact host

View profile

Meet Amanda Vallance, a proud descendant of the Wiradjuri people, with a deep-seated love for nature and an unwavering passion to share its beauty with the world. Rooted in her rich indigenous heritage, Amanda's connection to the environment around her goes beyond superficial admiration - it's a profound bond with the land that she calls home.

Her fascination with nature dovetails with an expertise in optics, specifically binoculars and spotting scopes. She seamlessly blends her knowledge of these fields to bring the natural world closer to people, enabling them to appreciate the minutiae of wildlife and flora that might otherwise go unnoticed. Her skill in understanding and applying optical instruments enhances the experience, making every nature exploration an adventure in detail and discovery.

Amanda is not just an enthusiast but a well-versed educator in her realm. Her goal is not merely to observe nature's splendor, but to help others understand it, respect it, and ultimately, work to protect it. She believes that fostering an appreciation for nature and its inhabitants is the first step towards a more sustainable and ecologically balanced world.

Through her efforts, Amanda aspires to create a community united by their shared love for nature, and empowered by their knowledge of how to observe it up close, immersing themselves in its serene beauty. Join her as she opens the doors to a world teeming with life and wonder, waiting to be seen, one detail at a time.

This event has passed

Sat, 21 Jun, 7:30am - 30 Jun, 10:30am ACST

Laratinga Wetlands

Mount Barker SA, Australia

Hosted by Amanda Vallance