Lady Elliot Island Photography Workshop

Experience the beauty of one of the Leal family’s favourite destinations. Settle into the beautiful island resort, an ideal launchpad for capturing the breathtaking wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, thousands of nesting birds, sea turtles and excitingly, birds hatching! Our workshop covers a diverse range of photographic subjects, from captivating wildlife and intricate macro shots to stunning creative imagery. Your only limits are your imagination! Our professional photography guides are here to support you every step of the way. Enjoy personalised instruction that will help you enhance your skills and grasp essential concepts like visualisation and post-processing techniques. Getting there is easy, fly into Hervey Bay directly from Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney, with convenient connections from other locations. Julia is ready to assist you with the best travel options to make your journey seamless. For over 20 years, WPA groups have been exploring this magnificent island, with many participants returning to relive the extraordinary experiences it offers. Join us for the chance to create lasting memories while capturing some of the most stunning nature scenes on the planet. Don’t miss out, reserve your spot today

• We are on the Great Barrier Reef.

• Targeting stunning birds - over 250,000 - nesting!

• Fantastic turtles - nesting!

• You can swim or snorkel each day. (Or not...)

• Your photo guides can help with use of a smart phone to underwater camera for beautiful new images.

• Great seascapes.

• Beautiful nature.

• Top creative shoots.

Included

• Professional WPA Photo guide - your images come first!

• Fantastic workshops indoor and in the field.

• All accommodation - Reef Units.

• All meals as per itinerary.

• Flights Hervey Bay-Lady Elliot-Hervey Bay.

Not Included

• Items not included in the itinerary

• Tips and drinks

• Travel Insurance

DAY 1 - HERVEY BAY TO LADY ELLIOT

November 11

We meet at Hervey Bay Airport to board our flight mid morning. We fly across to beautiful Lady Elliot Island from Hervey Bay, have your camera and general purpose lens ready as we have made some lovely images on past visits with vibrant blue water and unique white sand patterns. Your flights, Hervey Bay - Lady Elliot - Hervey Bay, are included in your package. On landing, the group is offered a base orientation and we are shown to our rooms. We book fantastic rooms that offer shoots from your steps! We include a workshop to cover basics and beyond this afternoon, plus a short island walk to shoot sunset and birds. As we are on the Great Barrier Reef, anyone from novice to advanced swimmers can have fun snorkeling just metres from their doorstep. Tips and techniques will be offered by your tutors. We include workshops during the week, to cover processing, creativity, landscapes, nature and people. Lunch is included. Dinner tonight at the resort is part of your package. A great chance to talk about photography. (L,D)

DAYs 2/3/4 – LADY ELLIOT

November 12/13/14

Three more days of field workshops and hours of shooting opportunities. Even night shoots are possible for turtles and hatchlings. You will need to be careful that you do not ‘walk on’ some little critters. Thousands of birds plus amazing reef shoots at low tide are followed by the chance to shoot turtles at night. Look out for orange hermit crabs, cute baby birds and beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Our last night includes a group audio visual and chance to look at everyone’s favourite images. You will be amazed at the diversity of imagery! (B,L,D)

(B,L,D) - Confirms if Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - are included that day. Itinerary and price is subject to change.

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