Wildlife Photography Workshop

Recent reviews of Wildlife Photography Workshop

• 5/5 from Ian Goddard, attended Aug 2026: Really wonderful course, lots of useful advice, tips and tricks as well as functional info about the cameras themselves. Matt was not only super helpful but super friendly, really easy to talk to and his knowledge is excellent! Cannot reccomend this course highly enough!
• 5/5 from Andrew Garland, attended Apr 2025: Matt was a patient, knowledgeable and friendly course leader - and he helped me learn about many features on my camera that I wasn't previously aware of. The walk around Richmond Park - whilst photographing its wildlife - was the perfect way to try out new photographic techniques with the expert support of Matt. Whether you are an expert or a novice, I would absolutely recommend this workshop. I loved every minute and had a really wonderful time. Thanks so much!
• 5/5 from Alasdair Tudhope, attended Oct 2024: Very enjoyable workshop, learnt a lot about best settings and techniques.
• 5/5 from Daniel Channon, attended Oct 2024: It was a really good experience. This helped me learn new techniques for getting good shots of the subject as well as get a better understanding of the settings on my camera
• 5/5 from Pete Hamilton, attended Oct 2024: Loved the photography course in Richmond Park - my second of Matt's courses - earlier learning was reinforced and I picked up plenty more. Matt caters well to the different abilities in the group, tailoring the insight and advice - would highly recommend...
• 5/5 from Jack McCall, attended Oct 2024: I spent a great afternoon with Matt in Richmond Park learning how to properly use my camera to film wildlife. I found it extremely informative and enjoyable. Matt is a lovely guy and knowledgeable teacher, and was happy to answer any questions the group had, no matter how basic or advanced. Highly recommended!
• 5/5 from Florence Wilkinson, attended Sep 2024: I had a wonderful time and took a lot away from the course which I can't wait to put into practice thank you so much!
• 5/5 from Gerard Kelly, attended Sep 2024: Excellent photo outing
• 5/5 from Hakeem Azoor, attended Aug 2024: Matthew was an excellent host and this was one of the best photography experiences Ive ever had. Very well planned out and he seemed genuinely happy to give out advice and answer any questions we had. Would definitely recommend.
• 5/5 from Jeremy Compton, attended Aug 2024: An unexpectedly pleasurable and good evening - I was not sure what to expect and what I would learn. Knowing many of the settings and tricks on my camera but I was pleased to say I learnt a few more especially on how to take birds in flight and the use of light at the end of the day. Well worth it - so give it a try
• 5/5 from Amanda Whiteman, attended Aug 2024: Lovely experience with Matthew, a wide variety of photo opportunities, support and helpful suggestions to make your photo experiences the best they can be. Very supportive of camera use, settings and subject matter. A lovely experience alongside other enthusiasts. Thank you
• 4/5 from Samantha Williams, attended Jul 2024: Thanks for the very useful tips and guides in making the most of your camera across the range.The group size was just right to get feedback and share/ compare photos taken along the way.Great to be back roaming Richmond.A good location for wildlife & landscape photography.Thanks Mathew.
• 5/5 from Gareth Lewis, attended Jun 2024: Enjoyed a very insightful and enjoyable evening on the Wildlife Photography workshop in Richmond Park. Matthew was very friendly and approachable, making sure that everyone was engaged.Although I did have prior experience and understanding of the basics of photography using a DSLR I did benefit from techniques for composing and settings for getting better images. Matthew also used his local knowledge of the park and wildlife to spot animals and birds which I'd likely miss, like the small owls.Thanks for an enjoyable evening.
• 5/5 from Adrian Axtell, attended Jun 2024: Great venue and Matthew great guidance on how to get the best results from our photography.
• 5/5 from Maxine Cowley, attended Jun 2024: I had a great time at the Wildlife photography workshop! Matthew was a fantastic teacher, provided lots of 1:1 guidance and group learning. He was really down to earth and ensured everyone in the group had a great time. Took lots of learnings away, would recommend.
• 5/5 from Adam Chown, attended Jun 2024: Great workshop led by Matthew. I learned a lot of great tips which have since helped me capture some great shots! Thanks!
• 5/5 from Gillian Gibbons, attended Jun 2024: Really enjoyed Matt's Wildlife Photography in Richmond Park. Matt is very patient and informative, pointing out really useful composition tips and camera features to improve technique when photographing wildlife. A lovely relaxed and sociable evening. Would recommend.
• 5/5 from Sally Anderson, attended May 2024: Matthew has an excellent way of passing on help and wisdom from his depth of knowledge and experience, whilst also being very practical, friendly and making ud feel at ease. Matthew also a great knowledge of the area and its wildlife which allowed him to be flexible. This was very necessary given the rain, as well as the clouds that sadly eliminated any chance of sunset shots. A very enjoyable workshop amd I would recommend it!Thank you Matthew.
• 5/5 from Caroline Roberts, attended May 2024: I went to Matthew's wildlife photography workshop in Richmond Park a few weeks ago and I can honestly say that it was the best course I've been on in terms of how much I learned about how to get the most out of my camera. The course content was comprehensive and well thought through and Matthew had time and expertise to help all of us with our individual questions.
• 5/5 from Jane Jenkins, attended May 2024: I enjoyed an informative workshop with Matt in Richmond Park, learning how to set up and use my camera to take wildlife pictures. It refreshed and put into practice quite a few areas of photography I had touched on in an introduction to photography course I had taken a couple of years ago, which was very welcome, leaving me more confident to use more of the features of my DSLR camera.I took some pictures which exceeded my expectations of my photography skills with Matts guidance, which Im very pleased with. Thank you Matt.
• 5/5 from Paul Britton, attended May 2024: Excellent workshop. Great people and Mark was very helpful with camera set ups and provided many tips. Well worth attending.
• 5/5 from Richard Templer, attended May 2024: We had a lovely evening of wildlife photography. Without Matt we would never have spotted the parakeets feeding their chicks in the bole of a tree. Magic!
• 4/5 from Janet Bryson, attended May 2024: I found the course very helpful as a novice. Matthew went a pace that enabled me to take in his instructions and put them into practice. He was also very willing to help any of us with using our equipment. Highly recommend it. Cant blame him for the weather!
• 5/5 from Nicola Pickett, attended Feb 2024: I learnt a lot about my camera within the 3hrs of the workshop. I was also happy with some of my first ever photos taken in AV mode. It was also nice to be among others who like photography. The workshop I attended had people at different levels and Matthew catered for all. I would attend again.
• 5/5 from Helen Green, attended Feb 2024: Fantastic afternoon spent in Richmond Park absorbing all the photography knowledge from Matt. He was very welcoming and tailored the workshop to everyones needs and preferences! Ill never shoot in auto mode again. Look forward to doing another workshop in the future!
• 5/5 from Beckie Keating, attended Jan 2024: Outstanding! Very attentive and knowledgeable in his field. He never tells you how you MUST shoot, but advises how he would shoot the shot and explains competently how you can adjust that to your own personal style. Teaches in a way that is suitable for all learning types and never makes you feel silly For asking a question and ensures he shares the relevant knowledge with the whole group of the questions that might help us all which is refreshing! Brings his Camera to demonstrate how settings work with Visual representation on the back of his Camera via the exposure preview option he has. I would 100% recomend Matthew to anyone wanting to learn more in photography and I fully intend on booking onto his other course!
• 5/5 from Rachel Walker, attended Jan 2024: I spent a great afternoon in Richmond Park photographing wildlife on this workshop. Matthew is a relaxed and friendly tutor. The small group size of 6 meant there was plenty of time to ask questions. I learnt a lot about photographing in different conditions and the specific camera settings needed for animals and birds.
• 4/5 from Bianca Maaskant, attended Jan 2024: Amazing workshop, received great tips and trics from Matthew. I would recommend every starting photographer to join the workshop!
• 5/5 from Jourden Langhorn, attended Dec 2023: Enjoyed the day. Nice guy and a nice group. Learnt some new things. And the weather was great too. Would try one of his other courses too.
• 5/5 from Suzanne Bradley, attended Nov 2023: I really enjoyed this workshop with Matthew. It was so good having his expertise pointing out best shots/camera settings etc. I got some fantastic photos which I wouldnt have got if I was on my own walking around Richmond Park. It was such an enjoyable day and learnt some new techniques. Thanks Matthew!
• 5/5 from Philip Page, attended Aug 2023: A great workshop for photographers of all abilities. Matthew did a great job of engaging everyone in the group regardless of their previous experience and imparted lots of fantastic knowledge, tips and tricks of the trade. Highly recommend, a great evening.
• 5/5 from Ally Cologna, attended Aug 2023: Fantastic evening in Richmond Park. Matthew took the time to help me - a complete novice with both camera and subject. I felt included and helped even though there were some very experienced photographers present. A very friendly atmosphere and a great introduction to wild life photography. I learnt a lot in a short space of time.
• 5/5 from William Vojkovic, attended Jun 2023: Had a great evening in Richmond Park and was reminded why I enjoy photography. Matthew is a great teacher and the session catered for both beginners and more experienced photographers.
• 5/5 from William Lillis, attended May 2023: I have recently attended both the London St Paul's and Tower Bridge early evening class and the Richmond Park wildlife and sunset session. Both were excellent, the classes were relatively small and Matthew managed to get around everybody and made sure we understood the points he was making. It would be fair to say that the class was mixed ability but this did not detract from the session. Regardless of what level you are at Matthew gave everybody something to work on. I would happily recommend Matthews classes to other photographers.
• 5/5 from Mark Rowlands, attended May 2023: This was my second course with Matthew and I can recommend this. Matt gives everyone attention irrespective of their experience, skill level and equipment and you will leave a better photographer than when you started.
• 5/5 from David Gervais, attended May 2023: Perfect photography session in Richmond Park, Matt makes it very easy with clear and precise explanations as well as great tips on technical matters and composition. All of it in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere!
• 5/5 from Nigel Attenborough, attended Apr 2023: Thanks to Matthew, I learnt a lot about wildlife photography in just 3 hours. His technical advice and ideas on composition were first rate. Despite being new to this type of photography I got some pictures I am very happy with. At the same time, Matthew managed to deal with a group ranging from beginners to experienced photographers. Altogether an excellent workshop.
• 5/5 from Michelle Humphrey, attended Mar 2023: Informative and educational few hours, I came away with more understanding of the workings of the camera, thanks to Matthew.
• 5/5 from Mark Bennett, attended Feb 2023: I spent an excellent afternoon in Richmond Park on one of Mathew's photography workshops photographing nature. He has fantastic delivery, and his enthusiasm for photography and nature is utterly contagious. I would highly recommend his workshops.
• 5/5 from Annemarie Impey, attended Jan 2023: Matt was very patient with me, an absolute beginner & has given me enough information & confidence to work on producing some great photos.
• 5/5 from Nicholas Bowman, attended Dec 2022: Matt provided first cla ss guidance on a misty afternoon/evening as we walked around Richmond PArk. The deer obliged by standing and sitting as a herd. Matt's good humoured, easy-going approach made the afternoon all the better. He went through the camera settings as necessary, and provided guidance on getting the best shots. His own enthusiasm inspired us all. And I'm very pleased with the images I took. Highly recommended!
• 5/5 from Dan Waller, attended Nov 2022: The greatest compliment I can offer is that I re-booked the same course a few weeks later - so happy was I with the photos I took! Suffice to say, Matthew is an easy-going, inspiring teacher, who pitches the workshop just right, whether you are a newbie, an enthusiastic amateur or a pro. Plus, his knowledge of the park and a seeming sixth sense to know where the stags were going to be made for a brilliant workshop.
• 5/5 from Natalie Williams, attended Nov 2022: Fantastic workshop - Matthew has so much knowledge and made it a great experience.
• 5/5 from Mariyana, attended Nov 2022: As usual, wonderful workshop with Matt. This is the second one I have done with him, and strongly recommend him. He is a pro in what he does, a very easy-going and patient guy who takes the time to explain to everyone about photo techniques, gives enough time to everyone to practice, it's like a walk in the park with a friend, who teaches you photography :) Thanks Matt!
• 5/5 from Stuart Carter, attended Nov 2022: I've now done two photographic days with Mathew and they were both great. Mathew is knowledgeable and encouraging. These days will benefit Beginners and experienced photographers.
• 5/5 from Simon Prutton, attended Oct 2022: The Richmond Park session was my second outing with Matt and Ive recommended him verbally to everyone who will listen. Hes patient in teaching you techniques and will likely show you things you didnt know your camera was capable of. His knowledge of Richmond Park, and the behaviour of the deer, allowed me to get all the shots my skills allowedand the same was true on Skomer Island, which was my first trip out with him.If youre in any doubt about buying into one of his photo tours, dont hesitate - you will not regret it.
• 5/5 from Steven Wilson, attended Oct 2022: Yet another great session with Matthew. Informative, relaxed and most enjoyable with the added bonus of seeing some amazing wildlife. Thanks again
• 5/5 from Edward Ninham, attended Jul 2022: A really interesting, helpful and enjoyable class at Richmond Park. There was a broad range of abilities in the group, each with different cameras and lenses (particularly focal lengths), but Matt supported everyone well to ensure everyone was learning and improving
• 4/5 from Steven Heathcote, attended Jul 2022: Very enjoyable tour of Richmond Park together with useful tips for all levels of photographer. Matt was friendly approachable and knowledgable, familiar with all the camera systems we had between us. The tour/class was a bit pricey but good quality.
• 5/5 from Leah Pullen, attended May 2022: Great good and found it very helpful