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Wildlife Photography Courses

Wildlife Photography Courses

If you have a passion for wildlife photography and want to develop essential skills without having to travel, our Wildlife Photography Courses are perfect for you. Armed with your camera we’ll go deep into Richmond Park – the largest enclosed space in London – to photograph herds of Red and Fallow deer. Following the workshop, you will also have the opportunity to receive feedback on your images in a one hour online session with your tutor.

In a natural environment, you’ll get a hands-on experience of observing and photographing wild animals. As with all of our photography workshops at City Academy, you will learn from professional photographers with years of experience, and your amazing photos will reflect the level of teaching.

New to photography?

Before attending this course you will need a basic knowledge of aperture, camera lenses, shutter speed and ISO including exposure modes. If you’re new to photography, then you may find it helpful to sign up to one of our Beginner Courses first.

Natural Light

Learn how to make the most of natural lighting to create strong contrast, atmosphere and dramatic wildlife images.

Camera Settings

Get to grips with the key camera settings used in wildlife photography, including depth of field, perspective and focusing techniques.

Action Photography

Discover how to photograph moving subjects and capture striking action shots with confidence.

Fieldcraft & Stalking

Learn how to approach and observe animals carefully to improve your chances of capturing effective photographs.

Safety & Preparation

Understand the safety considerations involved in wildlife photography, including suitable precautions for working outdoors.

Animal Welfare

Explore the importance of respecting wildlife and protecting the wellbeing of animals while photographing them.

Classes Starting Soon

Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
18 Sep 2026
Fri
10:00-15:30
1 day
Dolores Mateo
Richmond Park
£145.00
27 Oct 2026
Tue
10:00-15:30
1 day
Dolores Mateo
Richmond Park
£145.00
18
Sep
18 Sep 2026
£145.00
Day:Fri
Time:10:00-15:30
Duration:1 day
Tutor: Dolores Mateo
Venue: Richmond Park
27
Oct
27 Oct 2026
£145.00
Day:Tue
Time:10:00-15:30
Duration:1 day
Tutor: Dolores Mateo
Venue: Richmond Park

Do I need my own camera?

Please bring a mirrorless camera, a DSLR camera or a compact camera with full manual controls, a variety of focal lenses from 70-200mm, your camera’s manual, a fully charged battery, an empty memory card, comfortable shoes and an external flash (if owned, we can supply them if not).  If you don’t have any of this, you can borrow a camera for use during class time.

Get involved

If you want to get to know other students, read tips and tricks from industry professionals, and get your own work reposted, follow the City Academy Photography Instagram.

Want to learn more?

Many students use this course as a springboard to explore more specialised areas of photography. Whether developing a professional portfolio or simply refining your creative style, moving on to advanced classes allows you to deepen your technical skills, experiment with new genres, and produce work with even greater impact.

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Date Day Time (BST) Duration Tutor Venue Price Booking
18 Sep 2026
Fri
10:00-15:30
1 day
Dolores Mateo
Richmond Park
£145.00
27 Oct 2026
Tue
10:00-15:30
1 day
Dolores Mateo
Richmond Park
£145.00
18
Sep
18 Sep 2026
£145.00
Day:Fri
Time:10:00-15:30
Duration:1 day
Tutor: Dolores Mateo
Venue: Richmond Park
27
Oct
27 Oct 2026
£145.00
Day:Tue
Time:10:00-15:30
Duration:1 day
Tutor: Dolores Mateo
Venue: Richmond Park

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Richmond Park

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Take your pictures to the next level with our five-day Photography Summer School. Gaining a further understanding of the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography.

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All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class.

Dolores Mateo
Dolores Mateo

Photography Summer School

Take your pictures to the next level with our five-day Photography Summer School. Gaining a further understanding of the technical and aesthetic aspects of photography.

FIND OUT MORE
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