In this dynamic presentation, Gerry van der Walt will share his expertise in capturing the raw power, grace, and spontaneity of the natural world, drawing on his extensive experience leading expeditions and photographing wildlife around the globe.
Delve into the technical and creative techniques required to immortalize fleeting moments, from animals in flight to heart-pounding hunting sequences and playful antics.
Through a stunning showcase of Gerry’s images, you’ll learn how to use fast shutter speeds, panning methods, and anticipation of animal behavior to transform your wildlife photography into a celebration of the dynamic nature of the creatures we share this planet with.
Class Topics:
• Master the use of fast shutter speeds, panning techniques, and anticipation of animal behavior to freeze captivating moments of movement and energy.
• Explore innovative approaches for immortalizing the raw power, grace, and spontaneity of nature’s creatures in flight, hunting, or play.
• Discover how to transform your wildlife photography into a celebration of the dynamic, ever-changing world of the natural environment.
• Gain insights into the technical and creative considerations required to capture the beauty and significance of wildlife in motion.
• Learn how to use your camera settings and shooting techniques to convey a sense of speed, action, and drama in your images.
• Understand the importance of understanding animal behavior and movement patterns to predict and capture fleeting, once-in-a-lifetime moments.
• Develop a keen eye for anticipating and responding to the unpredictable nature of wildlife in order to create compelling, dynamic images.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, Gerry will inspire you to see the world through a new lens and equip you with the skills to capture the beauty and significance of wildlife in motion.
About Gerry van der Walt:
Gerry van der Walt is a specialist photographic expedition leader, educator, public speaker, and co-founder of Wild Eye. By combining a passion for nature photography and more than 15 years of experience as a field guide and lodge manager in various wildlife reserves throughout Africa, Gerry’s goal is to not only assist people, whether through teaching them new skills or pushing them creatively, in capturing the beauty of nature but also to create an awareness of the fragile balance that exists in nature. Gerry believes that his photography speaks for itself and his goal is to keep on creating images that will keep an awareness of our planet’s natural heritage in people’s minds. At the same time, through the various safaris that he helps conceptualize and host, Gerry aims to share the privilege of being out in the unspoiled wilderness area that Africa is so well-known for. Through his company, Wild Eye, Gerry has created a vehicle that merges the raw beauty of traveling in some of the world’s most spectacular wilderness areas with the ability to not only capture these moments on camera but also teach and inspiring people along the way. Gerry looks forward to changing the way you see the world.
Links:
Website: www.gerryvanderwalt.com
Snapchat: gerryvanderwalt
Instagram: @gerryvanderwalt
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gerryvdwalt
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