RAW Nature Images Uncovered with Oliver Smart

Another request from the group. Oliver joins us to share his passion for wildlife photography, allowing us to have an insight as to what happens behind his shots.

About the Talk:

Have you ever wondered how an image was taken? If so then this may be the talk for you. Aimed at eager photographers who want to learn in more detail how images are taken, the equipment and techniques used, tricks of the trade and any post-processing tips. This talk is a condensed version of Oliver's Wildlife Photography Workshop.

About Oliver

Oliver Smart is a wildlife photographer and ornithologist having studied at the University of Birmingham. His passion for nature and interest in photography captures the diversity of wildlife from behind the camera. As well as scores of magazine covers, his images have been published in the national press, nature magazines, books and wildlife guides as well as an image on a Seychelles banknote and an Australian postage stamp! He is also represented by RSPB Images.

Oliver travels the globe in search of iconic species in their natural habitat, often waiting days to capture the perfect photograph. His wildlife photography has taken him all over the world to countries including Alaska for bears, Antarctica for penguins, Cuba for endemics, Ethiopia for bird diversity, Madagascar for lemurs, New Zealand for landscapes and the Azores for marine wildlife. Oliver’s diary page will keep you up-to-date with his latest trips and expeditions.

Oliver has also held voluntary positions for the RSPB, British Trust for Ornithology and the Avon Wildlife Trust, completed wildlife and in particular bird surveys.

Please do check out Oliver's website: https://www.smartimages.co.uk/

This talk will be recorded and made available for two weeks after the event