Online Course Revealing the Best Camera Settings for Wildlife Photography
Tired of missing the shot, ending up with blurry and out of focus photos, and wasting time trying to figure out the best settings for wildlife photography by yourself? If so, this course is your solution.
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4 hours of in depth content with 'in the field' real world examples in every lesson. Master your camera settings in just 1 week with the actionable 1 week step-by-step checklist.
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This is the quickest and simplest way to instantly take your wildlife photography to the next level.
Hi, I'm Matthew.
When I first started out my journey to becoming a professional wildlife photographer, I wasted a lot of time figuring out the best settings for wildlife photography, and how I should set up my camera to avoid blurry, out of focus and badly exposed photos.
I spent ages feeling like the camera was an obstacle to getting good images, rather than a help. But the truth is, once I was able to capture sharp, in focus, well exposed photos, and the settings started to feel intuitive, my mind was freed up to focus on the things that really matter in wildlife photography - telling stories by capturing amazing moments and behaviours, playing around with light to evoke emotion, and experimenting with interesting compositions.
Having taught over 1,000 people in person through my workshops and photography holidays, and while working as resident wildlife photographer in the Maasai Mara, one thing that people often mention when talking about online courses is that they lack practical examples. That is why I've recorded exactly what happens through my viewfinder so you feel like you are right there looking through my camera.
Through 4 hours of in depth 'in the field' lessons you will see real world examples illustrating every concept in front of lions, cheetah, elephants and more.
This is a photographic safari from the comfort of your home where you will find out the ultimate wildlife photography set up and get to the point where you are capturing sharp, well exposed shots, and never missing the moment.
Another thing I hear a lot is that even when people have mastered specific techniques and settings, they worry about forgetting them when it really matters. That's why I designed cheat sheets to accompany the course. These are the tool I wish I had when I started out my journey into wildlife photography.
- Can't remember the best focus mode to use? There's a cheat sheets for that.
- The best settings for birds in flight? There's a cheat sheet for that too.
Print them out, put them in your camera bag, and you will always have the answers with you. I will be right there with you as your personal wildlife photography mentor 24:7.
Cheat sheets covering every topic so you feel confident with your camera...
Course Introduction - The Start of Your Wildlife Photography Journey
Module 1 - ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed & The Exposure Triangle: The Building Blocks of Photography
Module 2 - Shooting Modes & Creating a Correct Exposure Using Exposure Compensation and the Histogram
Module 3 - How to Nail Focus & Capture Tack Sharp Shots of Birds in Flight
Module 4 - Other Must Know Camera Settings
Course Conclusion - What's Next?
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So...why is this course the solution?
Over 4 Hours of Lessons
Through 4 modules, and 19 lessons you will learn everything you need to know to set your camera up in a way that makes the settings side of wildlife photography intuitive!
For every single concept - from the basics of ISO, aperture & shutter speed to more advanced settings such as focus modes, how to capture birds in flight, how to use white balance creatively, back button focus and manual with auto-ISO - you will see real world examples with lions, cheetah, elephants and so much more!
This is a 1 week photographic safari from the comfort of your own home!
20 Printable Cheat Sheets
This is like having me there as your personal wildlife photography mentor right by your side 24:7 everywhere and anywhere you go!
I have designed these to be printed at A5 so they fit perfectly in your camera bag. Print them out, take them with you, and you will always have all the answers right at your fingertips. Whether you need a reminder of aperture, single point autofocus, white balance or the histogram - there's cheat sheets for every concept!
It also means you don't need to take any notes during the course - I've done all of that for you.
Master Your Settings for Wildlife Photography in 1 Week
At the start of the course workbook you'll find a step-by-step checklist breaking down which topics to cover each day. This guarantees that by the end of a week you'll have learnt the settings and techniques needed to set up your camera.
Whether you want to work through the course at your own pace, in a week or even quicker - this tool will help guide you.
Challenges, Ideas and Inspiration to Get You Out and About with Your Camera
Every lesson comes with challenges and ideas for how to practice, and truly master your new found skills.
Wildlife photography is a practical skill. By getting out and about with your camera, the settings and techniques will start to feel like second nature, freeing your mind up to be more creative.
You get a passionate and knowledgable mentor!
Here's a selection of some of the generous things people have to say about their experiences learning wildlife photography with me on ClassBento, Tripadvisor, and from various photography holidays. Full bio lower down the page...
What makes the course unique?
Immersive Experience & Real Life Examples
What makes this course truly unique is that you see exactly what I see through the viewfinder of my camera. Every single concept that is taught is matched with a real life example where you see it in action.
Using an Atomos ninja to record my viewfinder, you will not only learn about the theory of how settings affect a photograph, but you will actually see it in action. This is what gives you a truly unique, behind the scenes and immersive view. You will watch as settings change, compositions come together, and get inside the mind of a professional wildlife photographer.
Expert Guidance
Hi, I'm Matthew Williams-Ellis, an award-winning, professional wildlife photographer/filmmaker and experienced wildlife photography mentor.
I have taught over 1,000 people in person, helping passionate wildlife photographers like you take the best images of their lives on my workshops, photography holidays, and while working as resident photographer at Alex Walker's Serian Camps in the Maasai Mara.
I have spent months writing the lessons, filming the course, and creating the cheat sheets and workbook - all 100% from scratch, and 100% built by myself - don't get me started on my dislike of AI in the course creation world!
This is all the information I wish I had when I started out learning wildlife photography, and I can't wait to help take your wildlife photography to the next level! Want to know more? There's a longer bio section lower down the page! It's great to have you here...
Try before you buy! Grab yourself a free birds in flight cheat sheet and video lesson.
I'd love to stay in touch and help you on your wildlife photography journey. Leave your details below, and I will email you FREE access to:
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'Birds in Flight' Printable cheat sheet - 'How to Capture Sharp Shots of Birds in Flight'.
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17 minute 'in the field' video lesson revealing the best settings and my top tips for photographing birds in flight (module 3, lesson 3 from the course 'Master Your Camera Settings for Wildlife Photography').
You'll also be the first to hear about the upcoming launch of two new courses - 'The Art of Wildlife Photography' and 'Wildlife Photography Lightroom Editing Masterclass'.
It's great to have you here!
HI I'M MATTHEW, YOUR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY MENTOR
First thing you should know? I'm obsessed with wildlife and photography. It makes sense I guess, that I've ended up as a professional wildlife photographer and filmmaker. I spend as much time as possible in the Maasai Mara in Kenya, but have run trips all over the world: Tanzania, Antarctica, Costa Rica, Madagascar. Each place offers something unique.
I find so much joy and satisfaction in sharing with others the skills I have learned over the last 20 years. Witnessing that 'Aha!' moment when the penny drops, and seeing the excitement people get as they are capturing the best images of their life is incredibly rewarding.
I have taught over 1,000 people in person through my photography holidays and workshops, and now for the first time, I am incredibly excited to be able to share all this information in one place online. Let me be your mentor and guide on your journey into wildlife photography, showing you how to take control of your camera, and helping you take the best images of your life.
@matthewwilliamsellis - 22k followers
