Come along and learn from one of the best fieldcraft experts in the business in this fun, educational and inspirational workshop. You’ve seen Andy’s multi award winning images over the years, well most are achieved using his fieldcraft experience and sneakiness at getting closer to wildlife. As an added bonus there is an anonymous competition for the best image to a set theme, with the best 10 images being critiqued on screen. A great day for anyone interested in getting better wildlife pictures.
A Shorter Format
For some time we have been receiving requests to run shorter workshops as our clients can only spare a few hours at a time. So we are pleased to introduce a theory only workshop, which retains the same content as the original workshops, just without the practical element. There will be no lunch either, no tea or coffee, just pure photographic inspiration from Andy Rouse. Of course we will still offer the longer workshops at the BWC with the practical afternoons, more will be announced in time.
The extra benefit of this "lite" workshop of course is that there are much fewer costs and so we can offer it at a reduced rate; hopefully this means that more of you can benefit from Andy’s expertise. As part of Andy’s involvement with the Natural History degree course at the University of Glamorgan he has generously been allowed use of their lecture theatre for these events. He is very glad therefore to support photographers in Wales, the country that he now calls home. Of course fellow English photographers are very welcome, you will be given a pronunciation test for "Machynlleth" on entry!
Fieldcraft Workshop Contents
Wildlife photography is becoming more popular by the day with more and more amateur photographers wanting to become connected with the natural world. Andy can see why, as wildlife photography can be very relaxing and generates a wonderful appreciation of the world around us. The problem with wildlife photography is that it can be very difficult and confusing to know where to start, where to go and what to do. This is the goal of this workshop, to give the beginner a headstart with the basics that you need to know to get started and get wildlife images that you will be proud of.
The key to great wildlife photograph is fieldcraft. You can have all the latest gear, but without good fieldcraft your images will not not do it justice. During this workshop you will learn about where to look for wildlife, how to approach it by using fieldcraft, using hides and camouflage and how to get the best results from your camera. All of these will be illustrated throughout with Andy’s multi award winning images and he will illustrate all ideas with practical case studies; you’ll learn how he thinks about photographing something new and how he always put the wildlife first.
For example he will talks about how he stalks deer, how he sets up hides for garden birds, how to get kingfishers eating out of your hand and how to use a car as a hide. Case studies will include his incredible osprey pictures, black grouse and many others.
The workshop will also look at ethics too which is usually overlooked but very important to Andy. This will not be a technical day so please do not expect to be taught Photoshop or exposure in depth, although Andy will be explaining his images in a technical way to everyone present.
The duration of the workshop will be 4 hours.
The Competition
Andy is a great believer in getting photographers to be proud of and show their images. So he will be setting a competition with a theme to all delegates, you will be sent details of where to upload your image on booking the workshop. Their will be fun prizes for the top 3 images and the top 10 will get critiques on the big screen. All uploads and critiques will be anonymous, except for the top 3 for obvious reasons. It’s fun and Andy is really positive with his critiques.
Cost & Location
The location will be at the University of Glamorgan campus at Pontypridd. It’s just of the A470, 10 minutes from the junction with the M4 and has ample free parking for everyone. The facilities are excellent with a modern lecture theatre, ensuring a professional day for all.
Events - Dates and Booking
For Workshops click on the "Event Details" column to see details of the workshop itself, click on the "Booking Status" column to book your tickets for one of the events. For workshops you will be taken to our secure online store, for talks and other events you will be taken to the ticketing page for our external partners.
For Safaris click on the details column to see the online brochure.
For Talks click on the Talk column for details of the talk.
Once we have received your booking you will receive a confirmation by email with all the details that you need. Important - if you do not receive this email please check your spam and junk folders and if you still do not have it then please contact us as it contains vital information for your day.
We arrange new events all the time so keep watching this space or alternatively sign up for our regular e-newsletter.
| Date |
Event Click for details |
Type |
Venue |
Booking Status Click to book |
| 9th July 2013 |
Owl Workshop |
Workshop |
BWC, Gatwick | Fully Booked |
| August 2013 |
Osprey Workshop |
Workshop |
Scotland |
Fully Booked |
| 11th October 2013 |
Owl Workshop |
Workshop |
BWC, Gatwick | Booking soon |
| July 23rd - 30th 2014 |
Osprey Workshop | Workshop |
Scotland |
Booking January 2014 |
| Anytime |
Workshop |
BWC, Gatwick | Available |
|
| Anytime | Spring Hare One2One |
Workshop | Essex |
Available |
| Anytime | Summer Hare & Owl One2One Safari | Workshop | Essex |
Available |
| Destination |
Date |
Status |
Details |
| Polar Bear Svalbard Safari on M/S Quest |
June 9th-8th 2013 |
FULL |
FULL |
| Polar Bear Svalbard Safari on M/S Stockholm |
September 16-28 2013 |
FULL | FULL |
| Migration Safari |
August 2013 |
1 female share available |
click for details |
| Antarctica / South Georgia |
October 18th 2014 |
Available | click for details |
| Mountain Gorillas |
2014 |
Planning |
to be announced soon |
| Galapagos Cruise |
2014 |
Planning |
to be announced soon |
| Polar Bear Svalbard Safari on M/S Stockholm |
September 5-15, 2015 |
Planning |
to be announced 2014 |
| Japan |
2015 |
Planning |
to be announced soon |
| Antarctica / South Georgia | 2016 |
Planning |
to be announced 2015 |
| Date |
Venue |
Talk | Tickets |
| 17-07-2013 |
The RGS, London |
Travel Photographer of the Year Festival 2013 |
buy tickets |
| 09-10-2013 |
Medical Detection Dogs Charity Fundraiser The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury |
Wild About Animals |
buy tickets |
| 01-11-2013 | The Bacon Theatre, Cheltenham | Wild About Animals | details soon |
| 08-11-2013 |
The Blake Theatre, Monmouth |
Wild About Animals | buy tickets |
| 13-11-2013 |
The Gatehouse, Stafford |
Wild About Animals | buy tickets |
| 14-11-2013 |
The Arts Centre, Nottingham |
Wild About Animals | buy tickets |
| 17-11-2013 |
The Garrick Theatre, Lichfield | Wild About Animals | buy tickets |
| 20-11-2013 |
The Carriageworks Theatre, Leeds | Wild About Animals | details soon |
| 27-11-2013 |
The Lights Theatre, Andover |
Wild About Animals | buy tickets |
| 28-11-2013 |
The Barnfield Theatre, Exeter |
Wild About Animals | details soon |
| 17-12-2013 |
The Borough Theatre, Abergavenny |
Special!! | details soon |
| 2013 |
The RGS, London |
Wild About Animals | details soon |
| 2014 |
Scotland |
Wild About Animals | details soon |
| 2014 |
Ireland |
Wild About Animals | details soon |
| 2014 |
Hong Kong |
Wild About Animals | details soon |
Please do support us with these events, it costs a lot of money to hire theatres and to put on these shows and without your continuing support it would not be possible.
Andy’s Special Events
During the year Andy is appearing at the following events to give special talks:| Date |
Venue |
Details |
Tickets |
| 17th July 2013 |
RGS London |
As part of the Travel Photography Live 2013 Festival I will be talking onstage about 10 of my most inspiring images from a technical viewpoint for 45 minutes, then a 45 minute no holds barred interview by Andrew James, editor of Practical Photography. |
Buy Tickets |
| 26/27 Oct 2013 |
Hammersmith Novotel London |
As part of the all new PhotoLive weekend photography show I will be giving three seminars per day on various aspects of wildlife photography. This event already has a stellar lineup of great photographers and promises to be a great event. |
Details here |
Want something more exclusive?
Andy organises exclusive One2One workshops for discerning individuals, celebrities (discretion guaranteed) groups of friends or photographic clubs. Click here for details.
Gifting an Andy Rouse Workshop
An Andy Rouse Workshop makes a perfect gift for a loved one, colleague or friend. So why not give them an Andy Rouse Gift Voucher, which is valid for workshops, books and prints. We have several values to match our most common products, simply click here to take a look. If you are purchasing a One2One workshops as a gift then simply purchase the event as normal and contact us with the details received on the confirmation email. Send us details of the person to receive the gift. We will then give you a special voucher that you may present to the lucky person!
