UK workshop information
The Tawny Owl workshops will be run during the Bluebell season in late April when the Bluebells are out in all their glory. Starting at 2.00 pm at a private woods in Essex, we will photograph our Tawny owl and capture some great portraits in a natural environment plus flight shots over the Bluebells!
We will try to hide the jesses as much as possible for the portrait images. This is a great way to hone your skills and camera craft for when you want to go into the field and try to capture wildlife on your own. Maximum of 4-6 people. Camera equipment needed: 70-200mm or 100-400mm lenses recommended plus plenty of memory cards and spare batteries!
Approx 2.5 hours of photography. If you have any questions or special requirements please contact us and we will try to accommodate you.
These workshops may be cancelled and re-organised at short notice due to the British weather. Sorry for any inconvenience, but we want to make sure you get some great images to take away.
The dates for the Tawny owl 2024 Bluebell workshops will be added as soon as the Bluebells are out in full bloom. Please e-mail to register your interest to avoid disappointment as these sell out fast and the Bluebells are only out for a very short time.
Contact us now to register your interest for the spring of 2022!
Or if you need advice on what to bring or just a general inquiry, please contact us: wildlifephoto@robinlowry.co.uk
The cost for this amazing experience for 2024 is only £65pp
We will be using captive owls and raptors to fly towards us on a predetermined flight path for the best opportunities to get great shots in the fantastic surroundings of a private wood in Autumn. There will be some perched shots as well as flight shots to test your skills! We will try to hide the jesses as much as possible for the perched shots. This is a great way to hone your skills and camera craft for when you want to go into the field and try to capture wild raptors on your own.
Maximum of 4 people. This is strictly limited and social distancing rules apply
Camera equipment needed: (fast lenses as possible or good ISO camera performance is an advantage in the woods) 70-200mm f2.8 or 100-400mm lenses are recommended, with plenty of memory cards and a tripod if you feel you need one. Approx 2 hours of photography. If you have any questions or special requirements please contact us and we will try to accommodate you. These workshops may be cancelled and re-organised at short notice due to the British weather. Sorry for any inconvenience, but we want to make sure you get some great images to take away.
Some of the photographers who have attended these workshops have come away with images beyond their expectations. And recently one photographer’s image has been published in a well-known photo magazine!
Read some of the reviews on our Facebook page and see some of the images taken too!
Contact us now to book your place for the Autumn of October 2022! This is strictly limited and until notified, social distancing rules will still apply
If you need advice on what to bring or if it's just a general inquiry please contact us: wildlifephoto@robinlowry.co.uk
The cost for this amazing experience for 2022 is only £60pp
We will be using a few captive owls to fly towards us on a predetermined flight path for the best opportunities to get great shots in fantastic surroundings of barley fields around the farm just before harvest time. There will also be some perched shots too. We will try to hide the jesses as much as possible for the perched shots. This is a great way to hone your skills and camera craft for when you want to go into the field and try to capture a wild Barn Owl on your own.
Maximum of 4 people. This is strictly limited and social distancing rules apply
Camera equipment needed: wide and telephoto lenses such as: 24-70mm, 70-200mm,100-400mm,150-600mm, with plenty of memory cards and a tripod if you feel you need one. Approx 2 hours of evening photography. If you have any questions or special requirements please contact us and we will try to accommodate you. These workshops may be cancelled and re-organised at short notice due to the British weather. Sorry for any inconvenience, but we want to make sure you get some great images to take away.
Some of the photographers who have attended these workshops have come away with images beyond their expectations. And recently one photographer’s image has been published in a well know photo magazine!
Read some of the reviews on our Facebook page and see some of the images taken too!
Contact us now to book your place for the Summer of 2022! This is strictly limited and until notified, social distancing rules will still apply
If you need advice on what to bring or if it's just a general inquiry, please contact us: wildlifephoto@robinlowry.co.uk
The cost for this amazing experience for 2022 is only £60pp
***NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO COVID 19*** Here is our new Barn owl photographic studio workshop. Unlike any other we have done, this is purely a Barn owl portfolio workshop. The owl will be free of any Jesses and anklets and will be allowed to roam about in the studio. (Please note: this is a safe environment for the bird and photographer). Your session will start with a cup of tea or coffee and a brief overview of what is going to happen in your session that day. After you get acquainted with the studio and lighting equipment being used, we will start by making sure all the camera settings and focus techniques are fully explained. Then we will use a 'test' Barn owl (one with Jesses) for some practice to make sure all is well. After that, we will move on to the Barn owl that has no jesses and anklets for the main shoot. Different sets are available during the session as are different lighting styles. Back-lit, side-lit, spot-lit all give different moods and looks to your images. This is a very limited workshop and we are not running very many in 2022. The sessions are approx 2.5 hours long and will be a morning or an afternoon time. 10am-12.30 or 1.30-4.00pm at weekends. The cost of this amazing experience is only £199 per photographer per session. This includes a pure one-2-one with us and the owls, all top-end lighting equipment and modifiers, props, the use of the studio, and some light refreshments during your time with us. You can email us at: wildlifephoto@robinlowry.co.uk for more information, to book a place, or buy a gift voucher for this great photographic experience for an unforgettable time. Use this link to see a video of what it's all about. https://www.facebook.com/852166721496868/videos/1603072479739618/
***NOT AVAILABLE DUE TO COVID 19***Spend a day at the Imperial Birds of Prey Academy in our on-site studio photographing some stunning birds of prey with Robin Lowry.
This is purely an ONE-2-ONE session so you get the full use of all the lighting equipment, on-hand help and advice, the ability to change the lighting set-ups, shooting position, etc., whenever you want. We will start the day at 10am with tea, coffee, and biscuits plus a briefing on the day’s adventures ahead, and start with our first birds. We break for lunch at 12:30 (there is a restaurant on-site at Barelylands farm) and start again from 1:30pm until 3.30pm. Depending on your preference, skill level and camera kit we will either use the latest LED lighting kit to sculpt the light or use high-speed studio flash heads that can deliver 10 frames per second firing speed! (We would love to discuss your requirement in more detail before booking) As well as an array of light modifiers such as softboxes, colour gels, beauty dishes etc…we have different backgrounds and props to use during your studio session. A DSLR camera or good quality bridge camera is perfect for these workshops. Lenses recommended are in the region of a 24-105mm or a 24-70mm for portrait and flight shots. Some birds will have jesses but we will try to hide those as much as possible. If there is a special shot you would like to capture please contact us before booking so we can discuss if it’s possible, as I do like a challenge!
The cost for this amazing experience for 2022 bookings is £199.00
If you need advice on what to bring or just a general inquiry, please contact us: wildlifephoto@robinlowry.co.uk
This is a unique experience at Imperial Birds of Prey Academy, Barleylands Farm, Barleylands Road, Billericay CM11 2UD.
You will be able to capture stunning portraits and flight shots too! If you need advice on what to bring please contact us.
Refreshments and light snacks are included. This is a one-to-one session and starts at 10am and finishes at 4pm.
The cost for this amazing experience for 2022 is only £250.00
This is a unique experience at the Kent Owl Academy
Situated at: Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, ME14 3AU
If you need advice on what to bring or just a general inquiry, please contact us: wildlifephoto@robinlowry.co.uk
A good DSLR camera or a good mirrorless camera is perfect for these sessions. Lenses recommended are in the region of a 24-105mm, 70mm-200mm, and a wide-angle for close-ups and completely different types of images. This Workshop uses studio strobe flash head set-ups (supplied), so please contact us before booking or for any advice or just a general chat!
You will be able to capture stunning portraits and flight shots and If you need advice on what to bring please contact us. These workshops are arranged to suit clients so please contact us if you have a day in mind and we will try to accommodate you.
Refreshments and light snacks are included. This is a one-to-one session and starts early evening (subject to change as the evenings get shorter) Times to arrive will be given when booking.
The cost for this amazing personal experience for 2022 is only £299.00
This is a unique experience at the Kent Owl Academy
Situated at: Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, ME14 3AU
If you need advice on what to bring or just a general inquiry, please contact us: wildlifephoto@robinlowry.co.uk
