WINTER WATERFOWL 2026
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The Winter Waterfowl Workshop offers a unique opportunity to photograph species like American Wigeon, Canvasbacks, and Redheads, with the potential for swans, Snow Geese, and owls. Set in an ideal location for close-up shots of diving waterfowl, this workshop provides expert guidance from an internationally recognized, award-winning photographer. Participants will refine their in-flight bird photography skills, with personalized attention and camera optimization. With a small group, the workshop ensures a focused, hands-on learning experience.
Dates: Monday, February 9-Thursday, February 12, 2026. Meet Joe on Monday, February 9 in the afternoon in the hotel lobby. The adventure will conclude on Thursday, February 12 following the afternoon session.
Why Travel with Us: The team at Wild Shutter Adventures prides themselves on providing customized, small group, with in field photography and camera instruction. Joe has scouted the locations and researched the weather and sun to provide photographers with the highest possibility of capturing the shots they desire.
Cost: $1400
Booking & Refund Policy:A $750 non-refundable deposit is required. The balance is due 60 days before the date of the workshop and is then non-refundable. Deposits can be made via checks payable to Joe Subolefsky or PayPal/Credit Card (+3%).
Participants: Limited to six participants
Start and Finish: Cambridge, Maryland
Trip Leader: Joe Subolefsky
Fitness Level: Easy
Temperature: Local average: High 45°F/ Low 30°F
Experience Level: Beginner to Professional
ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP:
The Winter Waterfowl Workshop consists of seven sessions dedicated to photographing a variety of winter duck species, including American Wigeon, Canvasbacks, Redheads, and both Greater and Lesser Scaup, with the possibility of encountering bonus species such as swans, Snow Geese, and various owl species. Drawing on years of experience at this exceptional location, I will guide you to capture intimate, eye-level shots of diving waterfowl, a rare opportunity for photographers typically limited to distant views.
Understanding key factors such as sun, wind, tide, species behavior, and terrain is crucial for achieving stunning imagery. This workshop offers a unique chance to refine your bird-in-flight photography skills while shooting alongside an internationally recognized, award-winning photographer. With personalized instruction on camera and lens settings, you’ll gain hands-on experience to master the art of capturing dynamic in-flight shots. Limited to just four participants, the workshop ensures ample one-on-one time to address individual questions and challenges in the field.
The primary focus will be on diving ducks, with a large population of birds often present, offering excellent opportunities to capture in-flight action, behavioral interactions, and striking portraits.
Included: Photographic instruction; three morning and four afternoon shoots (location to be determined by the weather and migration reports)
Not Included: Travel to Maryland, hotel, meals, personal items.
Booking and Trip Policy: Click Here to view our policies before booking a trip.
Questions: Info@WildShutterAdventures.com or call Joe at 443.640.5649
