Wildlife Photography Course with Andy Rouse
Our Wildlife Photography Course online is designed for photographers who want to master professional wildlife photography techniques. Led by award-winning wildlife photographer Andy Rouse, this online wildlife photography course teaches you everything you need to know.
Andy has won over 30 major awards including the BBC wildlife photographer of the year, the European and American wildlife photographer of the year, and the prestigious Cherry Kearton Medal. His work has been published all over the world and he currently has 20 published books to his name. His photography has been used commercially by companies such as British Airways and Jaguar Motors and on top of this, Andy is an ambassador for 21st Century Tiger and a patron of the UK Wild Otter Trust.
This course will take you on a journey learning all about wildlife photography from manageable projects you can complete in your own backyard to mastering fieldcraft and stalking techniques. If you love photography and wildlife and want to create award-winning photography, then this online course is for you.
As always with TSOP the course has been designed and structured by a professional, fully qualified teacher. We’ve got over 20 years of photography teaching experience which means the education you receive is free of waffle and focuses on accurate and thorough knowledge. We’ve structured the course in an easy-to-understand way, breaking down this advanced area of photography into manageable learning that anyone can understand.
Our easy to follow along online wildlife photography course with Andy shows you how to unlock the beauty of wildlife in photography and teaches you the secrets behind creating the best wildlife photography in the world.
If you’re looking to try a wildlife photography course and create images that stack up against the best out there, then this course is for you.
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We offer a no-risk solution here at The School of Photography - If you don’t learn anything, we will give you your money back! We offer this because we don’t show, we teach! And we’ve been teaching photography, with 5-star reviews, since 2002.
All of this experience goes into creating our courses. We know that our courses will make you excellent photographers just like they have done for 1000’s of others. Terms apply.
What you will learn
Introduction to professional wildlife photography, what it is, and why our Wildlife Photography Course is perfect for photographers wanting to improve their skills.
The specialised equipment used by professional wildlife photographers and how to choose the right gear for wildlife photography.
Camera settings, techniques, and creative approaches used by the professionals in our online Wildlife Photography Course.
How to edit wildlife photography using post-processing programs such as Photoshop and Lightroom.
Manageable wildlife photography projects that anyone taking wildlife photography courses can achieve.
What fieldcraft is, why it is essential for wildlife photography, and how to develop effective fieldcraft skills.
How to get closer to wildlife subjects using professional camouflage, patience, and stalking techniques.
How to successfully plan and prepare for a wildlife photography shoot in different environments.
Gain deeper insights into the animals you photograph and learn how behaviour impacts wildlife photography success.
How to plan for, capture, and achieve those once-in-a-lifetime wildlife photography shots.
How to become an excellent travelling wildlife photographer and confidently photograph wildlife around the world.
How to effectively promote yourself and your wildlife photography to potential clients and audiences.
Top competition tips from an experienced photography judge to help improve your success rate.
How to build an active social media following as a wildlife photographer.
The business side of wildlife photography and how professional photographers create successful careers.
How you can monetise your passion for wildlife photography and potentially turn it into a career through online wildlife photography courses and professional development.
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“I am loving the wildlife course. Andy's 14 minute vid on composition is just brilliant. I've learnt more from that video about good composition than I've ever learnt before. It is a must watch, whether you like wildlife photography or not”
Charles Clark - UK
Course Content
Lesson 1
Intro to your Course and Andy Rouse
An introduction to Andy Rouse, his photography and how the course works. Here Andy shares his photography journey from the corporate world to one of the most well known photographers in this genre. He also talks frankly about what wildlife photography means to him.
Lesson 2
Equipment
Here you will learn about the equipment needed to achieve good results. You’ll look at cameras, lenses, tripods, camouflage and essential accessories to get more refined professional imagery.
Lesson 3
Camera Settings and Techniques
In this lesson you’ll start by learning the basics of wildlife photography and you’ll understand the physics behind why good imagery is so hard to achieve. You’ll also learn about specific camera settings for wildlife photography, how to use light, composition, the weather and many more pro techniques to send your photography to the next level.
Lesson 4
Garden Birds
Why not hone your wildlife skills in your own backyard. In this lesson you’ll start to develop a project-based mentality and get control of your equipment and camera settings. You’ll also understand that whatever the subject you’re shooting, fieldcraft, patience and skill are what you need to succeed.
Lesson 5
Garden Birds Edit
In this lesson you’ll look at how the pros edit wildlife photography. You’ll look at editing portraits of birds and birds in flight. You will also be provided with the raw files so you can follow along and learn the editing techniques shown.
Lesson 6
Fieldcraft and Stalking
We’ve all seen those clean crisp photos of wildlife where the animal looks like it’s right in front of the camera. Camera equipment and settings are just a small part of this achievement. This lesson will give you the rest of the skills needed to consistently achieve high end results.
Lesson 7
Fieldcraft and Stalking Edits
Here you learn how to sort and edit wildlife pictures in programs such as Photoshop and others. Again, you are provided with the raw files so you can work along with the lesson, and in the process you’ll learn the secrets the pros use in their post processing.
Lesson 8
The Hero Shot
Every aspiring wildlife photographer will have a dream shot they want to achieve, a ‘hero’ shot. Watch Andy as he teaches you how to plan and execute such a picture by putting it into practice himself.
Lesson 9
The Hero Shot Edit
In this lesson, we head back to the studio to edit the photos taken out in the field. As usual you are provided with the raw files so you can follow along with the edit and learn the techniques taught.
Lesson 10
The Travelling Wildlife Photographer
At the start of your wildlife journey most of your photography will be created locally. But as you aspire to build on your portfolio you will need to travel further afield. This lesson has been put together for people wanting to do wildlife photography whilst on safaris and expeditions.
Lesson 11
The Business of Wildlife Photography
This lesson is for those wanting to earn money from their passion. Andy shares the realities of being a wildlife photographer and shows you the different revenue streams you can use to make money. You’ll look at how to get clients, how to promote yourself, how to build a standout portfolio and how to take your first steps into the business world of wildlife photography.
Lesson 12
End of Course Recap
A friendly sign off from Andy and a recap on the knowledge you’ve learnt on the course.
Who is this course for?
Photographers wanting to take their wildlife photography to the next level.
Intermediate level photographers wanting to learn wildlife photography.
Photographers looking to learn pro wildlife editing techniques.
Wildlife photographers wanting to go professional.
A selection of Andy’s work
About your Tutor
Andy’s love for nature started in his teens whilst on country walks with his dad. He left university and embarked in a corporate career for over 10 years but in 1998 he decided to leave all that behind and go professional as a wildlife photographer.
Since then, Andy has won over 30 major awards including the BBC wildlife photographer of the year, the European and American wildlife photographer of the year, and the prestigious Cherry Kearton Medal. His work has been published all over the world and he currently has 20 published books to his name. His photography has been used commercially by companies such as British Airways and Jaguar Motors.
He is also very passionate about the conservation of wildlife and is an ambassador for 21st Century Tiger and a patron of the UK Wild Otter Trust. He absolutely loves nature and realises the positive impact photographing it can have on people’s mental health and this is promoted throughout his teachings.
View Andy’s website here www.andyrouse.co.uk
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Frequently asked questions
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The courses are priced in British Pounds. On checkout it will show the cost in British Pounds and will be converted into your currency when purchased. To get an accurate cost in your own currency click here to use a Currency Converter. NB. US dollars quoted are as close as possible and updated monthly.
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On average, someone with a full-time job will complete the course in 1 to 2 months. But you can study at your own pace in your own time, with access to all lessons and resources.
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You can stream our courses on any internet-connected device: phones, tablets, laptops or desktops (PC or Mac).
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You can download any course assets like worksheets, RAW files, Lightroom presets, and Photoshop actions. Video lessons are stream-only, allowing unlimited online viewing.
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Yes! When you complete the course, you'll receive a certificate from The School of Photography.
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Yes, it’s fully online and accessible anywhere in the world. We’re UK-based but have 10,000s of students globally.
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You’ll need a camera with manual settings and a standard kit lens to start. DSLRs, mirrorless cameras, and some bridge cameras work fine. If your camera has a dial with “M” (for manual), it’s suitable. Going through the course you may want a telephoto lens and other equipment. We teach the specifics of what to buy in the course so don’t worry about kitting yourself out just yet!
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This course is suited for intermediate photographers, Lightroom and Photoshop users. It is not suited for anyone who hasn’t used Lightroom or Photoshop or learnt about the basics of photography. In this case, take our Photography, Lightroom and Photoshop course first.
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No. Although Ps and Lr are used in this course, if you’re adept at using post processing software then you should be able to transfer the skills taught to any program. The raw files provided will open in any editing program that supports raw editing.
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If you do want to use Adobe software, then it’s recommended that you use Lightroom Classic and Photoshop CC. Adobe doesn’t sell Ps as a standalone program anymore. Instead, they provide various types of plans which include it. The best one to buy is the ‘Photography Plan’ which includes Photoshop CC, Lightroom Classic, and Lightroom CC for a monthly fee. For more details on this plan click here.
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You have 30 days to explore the course. If it’s not right for you and our terms haven’t been breached, just contact us for a refund — no hard feelings.
People Ask?
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Wildlife photography takes time, patience and skill. Learning this genre in your own time at your own pace is extremely beneficial and it's exactly what you can do in this online course. In this course you will follow along with a pro photographer, learn all the skills, tips, and tricks that they have built up over a 20-year career. In your own time, you can put these skills into practice, and this will indeed ensure that your wildlife photography will be fantastic. The benefit of an online course is that you can go back and re‑watch these videos as many times as you want to ensure the knowledge you learn is retained.
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Yes, indeed you can. It's true that with modern photography, apps, and AI, there are fewer opportunities to make money from wildlife photography in the traditional sense. But these new online methods of sharing photography also opened new doors for opportunities to make money from this genre of photography. In this course, there is a full in-depth lesson on how to make money from wildlife photography and promote yourself as a wildlife photographer.
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The most common mistake that you will find in wildlife photography is people being unprepared. It's common for beginner wildlife photographers not to know about their equipment, the settings that are needed, and indeed the fieldcraft that they need to learn to photograph certain animals. But you'll be pleased to know that in this course all of that is covered in depth, and it will fast-forward your photography into something you will be proud of.
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Downloadable Course Content
We’re with you through this journey, from image to edit. Watch the videos, anywhere, anytime and download the worksheets, Raw files, textures and Ps brushes provided to easily work along with the videos and reinforce the knowledge learnt.
Why choose TSOP?
1000’s of videos, worksheets, lighting set-ups, Lightroom presets, raw files and much more.
Critiques of student’s work.
Monthly assignments.
Exclusive members discounts on photography brands and services.
Live Q&A sessions with pro photographers.
Personalised support.
Learn in your own time at your own pace.
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