Join Nikon School on location to learn how to photograph amazing images of the deer at Studley Royal Park in North Yorkshire. The park is home to Red, Fallow and Sika deer which provide great subjects to photograph amongst the ancient oak woodlands. October is the time for the annual Red Deer rut, when the magnificent Red Deer stags will be the main attraction for this photography experience.
This workshop is designed for photographers of all abilities who want to capture dramatic wildlife images in one of Yorkshire’s most beautiful locations. Whether you're new to wildlife photography or already have plenty of experience, you'll learn the camera settings, techniques and creative approaches that will help you make the most of every photographic opportunity. By starting before sunrise, we'll take advantage of the soft autumn light, atmospheric conditions and stunning surroundings as the deer become active at the start of the day.
To ensure a highly personalised experience, this exclusive workshop is limited to just three delegates. The small group size allows for plenty of one-to-one tuition, with expert guidance tailored to your skill level throughout the session. You'll have ample opportunity to ask questions, refine your technique and gain confidence behind the camera.
The annual red deer rut is one of the UK's most impressive wildlife spectacles, offering fantastic opportunities to photograph powerful stags, natural behaviours and dramatic interactions. As always, the welfare of the animals comes first, and we will observe and photograph them from a safe and respectful distance. Telephoto lenses between 400mm and 600mm are ideal, although photographers using longer focal lengths such as 800mm will also be able to capture striking portraits and behavioural shots.
Expect a rewarding and immersive morning outdoors. The deer can move across different areas of the park, so we may cover a reasonable distance on foot in search of the best opportunities. Warm clothing and sturdy waterproof footwear are essential, as the ground is often wet and muddy during the early morning hours.
As the morning unfolds and the deer begin to settle into woodland areas, we'll take the opportunity to visit the tea room, review the session and discuss the images you've captured. This relaxed environment provides the perfect chance to ask questions, explore camera settings in more detail and gain valuable insights that you can apply to future wildlife photography outings.
If you'd like to try the latest Nikon cameras or NIKKOR lenses during the workshop, simply email [email protected] with your requirements at least one to two weeks before the event. We'll do our best to arrange suitable loan equipment for you, subject to availability.
For those attending, we recommend using the Lakeside Car Park. Access is via the village of Studley Roger through the gateway into the park (postcode HG4 3AY for Sat Nav users). The entrance opens from 6:00am and is protected by automatic bollards. Parking is currently £10.20 for the day, while National Trust members can park free of charge.
Join us for an unforgettable morning of wildlife photography, expert tuition and the opportunity to capture spectacular images of red deer during one of the most exciting events in the British wildlife calendar.
This is a deer park in beautiful undulating landscape and there are lots of opportunities to photograph the deer against a varied environment. Neil's experience of how the deer move about during the morning is valuable in maximising the time photographing.
Geoff B.
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