Afternoon Owl Excursion Photography Workshop

Owl Excursion Photography Workshop Dates. Climb aboard a nice stable pontoon boat as we search for owls in the swamp.

This photography workshop will have us searching for owls in very remote areas only accessible by boat. We will be looking for barred owls and if we get lucky, we will also find a barn owl or two.

Your chances of seeing and photographing beautiful barred owls at a very close distances are exceptional. Not only will you have the opportunity to capture images of them in their natural surroundings but we will also try our absolute best to provide you with the opportunity to capture these amazing birds in flight. Don’t worry, I will be right there with you helping you do everything you need to in order to capture nice, clear, sharp images that everyone will love.

This workshop is limited to 5 people per outing.

 Pricing: $450 per person.

A deposit will be required at the time of booking. Remaining balance is due 60 days before scheduled workshop. Cancellation policy for this workshop is as follows. Cancel 30 days prior and I will give you a full refund minus credit card processing fees. Cancel within 30 days of the workshop and you forfeit your deposit.

What’s Included

• Photography instruction.
• First hand knowledge on local wildlife species.
• Your very own personal spotters ( me and the boat captain )
• My personal experience that puts you in the best places at the best time

What’s Not Included

• Airfare
• Transportation to all locations during osprey workshop photo tour in the Vero Beach area.
• Lodging
• Transportation to and from airport
• Meals
• Photography equipment

Getting Here

These workshops originate in southeast Florida. Getting here is simple. If you are flying, fly direct into Orlando. From there, I suggest renting a car and heading into Vero Beach. All GPS systems will direct you to a toll road. Make sure your rental car has a toll pass or you have a small amount of cash and change on hand to pay the tolls. $10.00 should be plenty.

Where Should You Stay?

I highly suggest staying at one of the many hotels in Vero Beach. We will be meeting at the shoot site. You will be required to drive yourself. Time and location varies day to day but will be revealed when we get closer to your shoot date. I’m going to be making this as simple as possible for you. The goal is to have a good time, see some mind amazing owls and take lots of excellent pictures. Here is a list of hotels in the area:

Holiday Inn Express Vero Beach-West (I-95)
(772) 567-2500

Hampton Inn Vero Beach
9350 19th Ln, Vero Beach, FL 32966
(772) 770-4299

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Vero Beach-I-95, FL
9330 19th Ln, Vero Beach, FL 32966
(772) 257-0252

Comfort Suites
9050 Americana Rd, Vero Beach, FL 32966
(772) 257-3400

What Should You Bring?

First and foremost, bring your sense of adventure. Bring your best long lens. I suggest: One camera body and a telephoto lens. 500mm or 600mm would be best. Tripods won’t be allowed on the boat. A monopod would be the better choice.

A variable zoom lens like 100-400, 200-600 or 100-500 would also be a great choice because sometimes the birds are very close.

Make sure you bring plenty of spare batteries and a lot of empty memory cards.

I also suggest a “rain jacket” for your gear. While rain is unlikely, this is Florida and it does rain. It is best to be prepared.

How Long Does the Owl Workshop Last?

We will be meeting in the afternoon. The goal is to get three hours on the water searching and photographing these owls. We know where they like to hang out so the searching part will be minimal. Please note: If we can’t find them, we will be calling them by playing audio recordings of owls.

Clothing Choices

It doesn’t really get too cold in Florida but we do get the occasional cold snap. It is always best to have warm clothes available just in case.

• I suggest long pants that are lightweight
• Closed toe shoes that are comfortable along with comfy socks
• A short sleeve shirt or long sleeve shirt that can be easily removed if things warm up a bit
• A hat
• Sunscreen

Payment and Cancellation Policy

A $100.00 deposit is required at the time of booking in order to secure your workshop. The remaining balance of your workshop must be paid in full within 60 days of the workshop starting date.

Our cancellation policy is as follows. In order to receive a full refund MINUS CREDIT CARD PROCESSING FEES, you will need to cancel your workshop at least 45 days prior to your booked date. If you need to cancel within that 45 day window, you will receive a refund minus the cost of your deposit.