top of page
One-on-one and small group workshops and tours
Why not join me on one of my realistically priced photography workshops or guided nature walks specially tailored to your needs. I emphasise the importance of ethical photography and would be delighted to interpret the natural world and pass on many years of experience gained whilst working as a protected area manager, nature guide, tour leader and wildlife photographer. My experience encompasses Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia and Vanuatu as well as Southern Africa and South America. Please use the form below to register or contact me HERE with any inquiries.
Song bird setups
Join me for a fun one-on-one or small group experience photographing a variety of song bird species at one of my favourite set up locations. Potential subjects include Spotted Pardalote (pictured, UL), Eastern Spinebill (pictured, UC), Superb Fairywren (pictured, UR), Honeyeaters, Thornbills, Southern EmuWren (LL), Varied Sittella (LC) White-throated Treecreeper, Robins (LR) and many more. This 3-hour session focuses on attracting birds to designated perches with optimal backgrounds making for very pleasant images.
Spotted Pardalote © Matthew Jones
Eastern Spinebill © Matthew Jones
Superb Fairy-wren © Matthew Jones
Southern Emu wren © Matthew Jones
Varied Sittella © Matthew Jones
Rose Robin © Matthew Jones
Workshop testimonials
"I had a great time and learned lots. Thanks for taking the time to meet up with me and sharing what you know, it's greatly appreciated. I now have a list of goals/images I'd like to work towards" - Sonia
"I had a great day out with Matt, learning about the local wildlife, as well as many new tips and tricks to improve my photography.... Matt you are the David Attenborough of the South Coast"- Vanessa
Creatures of the night
Join me on a 1-3 hour nocturnal adventure along a favourite trail. I will show you how I ethically locate and photograph nightbirds and mammals such as the Southern Boobook (pictured UL) Powerful Owl (pictured/seasonal CL) and Tawny Frogmouth (pictured CR). I will introduce you to the gear I use and show you how and why I set up my camera and flash. As well as nightbirds there is a chance of seeing and photographing possums, gliders, flying foxes and more.
Southern Boobook Owl © Matthew Jones
GreyHeaded FlyingFox © Matthew Jones
Sooty Owl © Matthew Jones
Powerful Owl © Matthew Jones
Giant Burrowing Frog © Matthew Jone
Tawny Frogmouth © Matthew Jones
Sugar Glider © Matthew Jones
Masked Owl © Matthew Jones
Yellow bellied Glider © Matthew Jone
Workshop testimonials
"An awesome experience, best workshop ever for night photography. Camera gear setup explained in easy to understand language with hands on tuition for exposure settings which I had struggled with previously on my own"
"With this nocturnal tuition my photography skills have improved immensely" - Rosie
Birds in flight
Test your reflexes in a fun one-on-one or small group experience photographing seabirds at one of my local spots. Potential subjects include White-winged Black Tern and Crested Tern (pictured and seasonal) White-bellied Sea-Eagle and many more. A 2-3-hour session which focuses on just a few target species. I will show you how I get the most from my camera and settings and share what I know about capturing fast moving subjects.
Welcome Swallow © Matthew Jones
Peregrine Falcon © Matthew Jones
Whistling Kite © Matthew Jones
W-W Black Tern © Matthew Jones
WBSE_© Matthew Jones
Crested Tern © Matthew Jones
Black shouldered kite ©Matthew Jones
Gull Billed Tern © Matthew Jones
Masked Lapwing © Matthew Jones
Workshop testimonials
"Matt is friendly and engaging and makes tricky stuff easy to understand! I will definitely be back for another workshop. Thanks for a great day :) " - Vanessa
" Matt's dedication to both wildlife and photography is amazing. He provides an extended knowledge of his subjects that enhances the experience above my expectation. There is so much to learn and Matt is more than willing to share everything he knows to ensure you are satisfied with the workshop" - Dan
"I have not met anyone who is more in touch with nature. Forever the Bird Whisperer in my eyes. Thanks Matt for helping me bring my bird photography into my next level" - Kim
Shorebird sessions
With a seasonal shift and warming weather I have commenced fun one-on-one and small group workshops photographing shorebirds at some favourite locations. Potential subjects include Australian Pied Oystercatchers (pictured UL), Red-necked Avocets (UR), Red-capped Plover (CL), Knots, Godwits (BL), Black-winged Stilts (BR) and many more. This 3-hour session focuses on ethical methods to approach and photograph shorebirds behaving naturally with optimal natural backgrounds making for very pleasant images.
Pied Oystercatcher © Matthew Jones
Grey-tailed Tattler © Matthew Jones
Red-necked Avocet © Matthew Jones
Red-capped Plover © Matthew Jones
Great Knot © Matthew Jones
Double banded plover © Matthew Jones
Bar-tailed Godwit © Matthew Jones
Beach Stone Curlew © Matthew Jones
Black Winged Stilt © Matthew Jones
Workshop testimonials
"Matt, your training style is fantastic, easy to understand and follow and your depth of knowledge is outstanding. I loved the songbird and shorebird tuition"
"I highly recommend anyone wishing to improve their photography skills to book in with Matt Jones" - Rosie
"I can highly recommend Matthew's photographic workshops. After spending a day in the field with him photographing shorebirds and bush birds, my photography has definitely improved. He will not only improve your photographic techniques by suggesting camera settings, shooting techniques, useful tips on camera gear and care, he will also assist you in understanding your subjects environment so you feel you are part of it." - Kim
bottom of page