Florida Birding and Wildlife Photography at Merritt Island and Orlando Wetlands

General Overview

To keep our group small and to be able to give attention when needed, this workshop is limited to 8 participants. $695 person

Orlando International Airport is approximately an hour from Merritt Island.

Join me for a photographic adventure in enchanted locations to see birds and other wildlife in a wild and natural habitat. To date, 359 bird species have been identified at the Merritt Island Refuge. The Orlando Wetlands is home to alligators and a wonderful variety of birds, including easily seen raptors. Both locations are easy walking, especially Merritt Island as we’ll be driving the loops/roads and can park when something of interest presents itself.

Orlando wetlands has a boardwalk through part of the park and is easy trail walking. Natural trails may be a bit uneven at times. This event is suitable to photographers of all levels looking to learn new skills, improve on existing skills, review post processing techniques and have location assistance and guidance. Fun and enjoyment is the name of the game for my workshops! Expect to laugh, learn and make new friends.

The workshop will begin at 3pm on Monday the 3rd and end on Thursday the 6th at 11am. A post processing/review session will be held during the workshop so if you would like to participate please bring your laptop/tablet. Scheduling of location visits and workshops is fluid based on weather or other unforeseen park schedule changes. A more detailed syllabus will be emailed to participants after sign-up is completed.

Hotel location is the Hyatt Place Titusville/Kennedy Space Center, rates as low at $152 USD plus applicable taxes. Check in 3pm, check out at 12pm. I have rooms blocked and can reserve your room for you.

Included in Fee: Photo Walks, Location and species knowledge, nature photography best practices, composition, post processing review, particularly creative and artistic instruction using Lightroom Classic and in camera technique

Not Included in Workshop Fee: Airline ticket, airport transportation, meals, snacks, beverages , gratuities

Suggested Equipment:

~Any DSLR or mirrorless camera may be used

~Any lens, for nature/wildlife photography – a zoom lens akin to 100-400mm is best

~Any tripod or monopod

~Ground pod for low level shooting

~A laptop computer with post processing software

~Comfortable shoes for walking on gravel, sand, natural terrain

~Attire for warm days, cool mornings/evenings

Payment in full is due by January 15th, 2025. Please consider purchasing travel insurance in case you need to cancel. 100% refund if you cancel by December 3rd, 2025 50% refund if you cancel by January 3rd, 2025 No refunds issued after January 3rd, 2025