Photography Masterclass with Sam Hobson

Date

25th May

Time

10:00 - 15:00

Location

The LookOut, London, W2 2UH

Phone

0207 036 8056

Take your camera for a stroll through Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens with photographer, Sam Hobson who will be on hand to help you take your wildlife photography to the next level.

Structure of the day:

• The day will start with Sam talking about some of his best shots and how he managed to capture them, giving insight into his creative thinking and the techniques he uses
• The group will then move out into the environs of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens to photograph some of spring's natural splendour. Sam will be on hand, offering advice on how to take the best shots and get the most from your camera, along with how to approach and get close to the wildlife.
• The group will then return to the comfort of the Isis Education Centre to analyse the day's shots

Please note:

• This workshop is for adults aged 18 and over
• For intermediate level photographers
• Please remember to bring your camera
• Bring waterproofs - the masterclass will go ahead no matter the weather!
• Bring a packed lunch and refreshments - tea and coffee will be provided
• Although adverse weather conditions and other factors have been considered,  it may be that the order or the theme of the day may be changed to take account of these

About the artist:

Sam Hobson is a successful published photographer, regularly contributing to BBC Wildlife Magazine and being featured in the Guardian, Independent, Telegraph, Metro, Express, Daily Mail and Evening Standard. His work has been awarded in numerous major competitions including the Wildlife Photographer of the Year, GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the British Wildlife Photography Awards and the Nature's Images Awards.

'I grew up in London, which might not seem the best place to experience the natural world, but with a back garden full of foxes, hedgehogs and stag beetles I was off to a better start than most urbanite kids in the 80s. It taught me at an early age that wildlife is all around us, and that staying curious and observant leads to amazing wildlife experiences, be it in the city, the country, or further afield. Knowing how to spot animals and understand their behaviour has been the cornerstone in my career as a wildlife photographer and film-maker.

My connection to the natural world has enriched my life, and I am always keen to encourage others to do the same. To this end, I have organised an urban bird migration study group, given talks and interviews about my work and published articles about my travels, adventures and wildlife that people can experience right here in the UK. I hope that through my work I can inspire others to look around them and appreciate the wild wonders of our planet, from the majestic megafauna to those minute backyard beetles.'