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Workshop:

2023 Seabird Photography Experience

Bempton Cliffs is home to over 400,000 seabirds from March to September. This is a very exciting place for wildlife photography, with many great opportunities to capture all the species close up, from the birds on the cliff-face to those in flight. 

2023 Seabird Photography Experience

Bempton Cliffs is home to over 400,000 seabirds from March to September. This is a very exciting place for wildlife photography, with many great opportunities to capture all the species close up, from the birds on the cliff-face to those in flight. 

Key Species: - Puffin, Gannet, Kittiwake, Fulmar, Guillemot, Razorbill, Herring Gull and Shag. 

This 1 to 1 or 2 to 1 photography experience will be tailored towards beginners, enthusiasts and photographers who want to learn more about the different aspects of wildlife photography. We will start with a look at the techniques and equipment needed with advice and tips on how to capture that perfect wildlife image.

You will learn about correct exposure, how to deal with tricky lighting conditions such as harsh sunlight or low light levels, depth of field techniques, apertures, ISO, autofocus, shutter speeds and composition. Advice will be given regarding the different species of seabirds and the incredible seabird colony in which they raise their young.

Facilities: The Seabird Centre includes an interpretation area, shop, toilets, picnic area and six cliff-top viewpoints.

Please note: If you would like to attend on a particular date listed below, but would prefer a different type of experience, e.g. half day, group session etc, please contact the YCN office on 01723 865498 and we may be able to accommodate you.

2023 Seabird Photography Experience

Steve Race

Company Director And Pro Wildlife Photographer/Wildlife Guide

Awards:  2013 - “Commended” in the “Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards”. 2013 - “Commended” in the “Big Picture USA – Natural World Photography Competition”. 2013 - “Commended” in/tutors/1/steve-race

Barry Allison

Grimsby, Lincolnshire

"I'd just like to thank you very much for the information and advice you gave me during todays workshop at Bempton, I've reviewed the photo's and there is a 100% improvement in the results ... I think your advice regarding exposure compensation was spot on …£45.00 well spent after the hours of turmoil and frustration!!"

Colin Hamilton

Pickering, North Yorkshire

“I thought I was proficient a wildlife photographer but a day out with Steve has taken my work to a whole different level. His knowledge of location, behaviour, ISO, exposure and speed has helped me expand the scope and bounds of my skill set exponentially and on top of this he is a really nice bloke. All in all a cracking day out. Thanks Steve”

2024 Moorland Birds Photography Experience
2024 Moorland Birds Photography Experience

North York Moors National Park

Beautiful heather moorland lies at the very heart of the  North York Moors National Park.  As the seasons change, this stunning landscape reveals a quiet drama all its...

2024 Seabird Taster Photography Workshops
2024 Seabird Taster Photography Workshops

Bempton Cliffs, East Yorkshire

RSPB Bempton Cliffs is home to over 400,000 seabirds from March to September. This is a very exciting place for wildlife photography, with many great opportunities to capture all...

2024 Diving Gannet Photography Experience
2024 Diving Gannet Photography Experience

Bempton Cliffs

Gannets dive in to the water at up to speeds of 60mph to catch their prey, which includes large fish such as Mackerel, Pollock and Herring. Our "Diving Gannet Photography Experiences" are...