Donna Nook

Through November and December in the UK, Grey Seals congregate along the coast to give birth to their pups and breed. This can be a unique opportunity to photograph these charismatic animals in their natural environment, and Donna nook is the perfect location. We will spend a day observing and photographing them from a safe distance, hopefully seeing and photographing a variety of behaviours and interactions between individuals.

A British spectacle

Every winter thousands of Grey Seals come to the shore to give birth. Pups rapidly gain weight and there are several locations across the coast to safely observe them with minimal disturbance.

All levels of experience welcome

From complete beginners to seasoned professionals, this workshop will be tailored around your individual requirements. Whether it’s settings, composition, fieldcraft or even post processing, I’m on hand throughout the day to provide this support.

Groups or individuals welcome

Group sizes remain at 4 to ensure everyone receives 1-2-1 support and tuition throughout the day. Larger group sizes are possible on request.

Gift vouchers available

Vouchers are available to purchase for this workshop. They are exchangeable for other workshops of the same value.

Where

North Lincolnshire, UK

When

November – December

Fitness Level

Location dependant, with the option of easy or more strenuous

Cost

£300 for 1-2-1
£250pp for 2 or more

FAQ

What lens / focal length will you need?

500mm+ recommended but there’s huge potential for shorter lenses like a 100-400mm. I have OM System equipment available to loan at no extra cost on the day if needed.

Is this workshop weather dependant?

This workshop is rarely postponed due to the weather as there’s opportunities in nearly all conditions.

What will I need to bring?

Packed lunch & plenty of water, however there’s usually a food van.
Waterproof, layered, warm clothing.
Sturdy walking boots.

How long is this workshop?

This is a full day workshop which lasts up to 7 hours.

T&Cs

I spent 2 days with Tesni on a Grey Seal workshop and had a fantastic time. I’m quite new to wildlife photography but have done sports and portrature for years: it was the perfect crash course on a different style and I couldn’t believe how many seals were on the beach and so many pups! I nearly filled 2 memory cards and will definitely go on another workshop in the future. Thanks for a great trip! J

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