Some brilliant advice given above. Not sure if this thread is still live, but thought I would mention my business Loch Visions. I have been a professional wildlife photographer and tour guide for a year now and in July started up the Loch Visions experience. This is a one day wildlife and photography experience on the banks of Loch Awe, Argyll. We provide all equipment including pro standard lenses, but you can also bring along your own equipment with you. This maybe to basic for you, but if you are interested in wildlife photography it is a great and cost effective way to try it before investing heavily in anything. My website is www.lochvisions.co.uk and to find out more follow the links through to 'the experience'.
Sorry about the shameless plug, but thought it might be of use.
In terms of formal courses, I would agree with what most people have been saying above and not recomend a college course. Just get out and about and enjoy the wildlife, that is definitley the best way to learn. Cities are a great place to learn as well, wildlife is used to people, you get great light (due to smog and building reflections), and it is not as well photographed as other more popular rural locations, so more room for innovation!
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Hi,
Some brilliant advice given above. Not sure if this thread is still live, but thought I would mention my business Loch Visions. I have been a professional wildlife photographer and tour guide for a year now and in July started up the Loch Visions experience. This is a one day wildlife and photography experience on the banks of Loch Awe, Argyll. We provide all equipment including pro standard lenses, but you can also bring along your own equipment with you. This maybe to basic for you, but if you are interested in wildlife photography it is a great and cost effective way to try it before investing heavily in anything. My website is www.lochvisions.co.uk and to find out more follow the links through to 'the experience'.
Sorry about the shameless plug, but thought it might be of use.
In terms of formal courses, I would agree with what most people have been saying above and not recomend a college course. Just get out and about and enjoy the wildlife, that is definitley the best way to learn. Cities are a great place to learn as well, wildlife is used to people, you get great light (due to smog and building reflections), and it is not as well photographed as other more popular rural locations, so more room for innovation!
hope this is of some use,
cheers
Philip