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Tim Laman is offering the first lesson of his course, Birds, Camera, Action, completely free. In this lesson, he reveals the exact settings he uses to capture remarkable birds in action. The same basic techniques he used while photographing more than 25 assignments for National Geographic.

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🏆 A world-leading masterclass in bird photography

Birds, Camera, Action

$99 $64

In this course you'll learn the essentials of successful bird photography. But beyond that, you get to learn how Tim Laman has applied his methods to become one of the most successful wildlife photographers working in the field today.

This course is a glimpse inside Tim's head as he shares his thought processes behind creating his award-winning images. You’ll learn to apply his methods to improve your own photography within weeks, thanks to his practical lessons.

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Who is Tim Laman

Tim Laman is a National Geographic photographer with a deep passion for birds and wildlife who also has a background in ornithology, having obtained his PhD in biology from Harvard University.

He has photographed 25 assignments for National Geographic magazine on a range of wildlife subjects, but with a strong emphasis on birds, which have always been a favorite subject. He is the first and only person to photograph all 39 species of birds-of-paradise in the wild.

His work has garnered numerous international awards, including the overall title "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" in 2016.

Tim has worked on many major natural history documentaries for the BBC, Netflix, and National Geographic and produced many short films. A couple of them are “Planet Earth II” and “Our Planet – Jungles”.

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Magazine-worthy bird photos can start just outside your door.

You don’t have to travel to exotic places to capture breathtaking bird photos.

That’s one of the biggest misconceptions in bird photography, and it’s far from the truth.

In this course, Tim will show you how to capture incredible images anywhere in the world, whether he’s photographing chickadees in his backyard in Massachusetts, pelicans along the California coast, or birds-of-paradise high in the rainforests of New Guinea.

No matter where you live, you can create stunning bird photos.

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Soon, you’ll be able to walk into any bird photography situation and know exactly how to get the shot you’ve always wanted.

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What Will You Learn In This Bird Photography Masterclass?

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Be ready to capture birds in action with Tim's recommended settings for beginners and anyone who wants to capture unexpected moments

Part 1: Ready for action

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Learn how to best handle your camera for capturing bird action and explore more camera and lens settings for working with flying birds.

Part 2: Handle your camera like a pro

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Go in-depth on how to efficiently get birds in focus and compose shots quickly by separating focusing and shutter trigger functions.

Part 3: Sharp photos every time

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Learn to focus successfully on flying birds, using the best camera settings and techniques.

Part 4: Perfect focus in flight

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Explore the various auto-exposure mode options and settings, and which ones are best for each situation in the field.

Part 5: Mastering the exposure

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Part 6: Perfect exposure in any light

Learn to use exposure compensation and manual mode to get it right when lighting conditions fool your auto-exposure modes.

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Part 7: Birds in flight

Tim shares his tips on how to succeed in a variety of flight photography situations from takeoffs and landings to birds on the wing.

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A bonus lesson that teaches you how experimenting with your shutter speed can offer a wealth of opportunities to get creative.

Part 8: The art of motion

Imagine you could…

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  • Finally master the art of bird photography
  • Get that “Did you take this?” reaction every time you show your photos.
  • Experience the joy of photographing birds without frustration or confusion.
  • Capture wildlife with perfect focus, composition, and lighting.
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🏆 A world-leading masterclass in bird photography

Birds, Camera, Action

$99 $64

In this course you'll learn the essentials of successful bird photography. But beyond that, you get to learn how Tim Laman has applied his methods to become one of the most successful wildlife photographers working in the field today.

This course is a glimpse inside Tim's head as he shares his thought processes behind creating his award-winning images. You’ll learn to apply his methods to improve your own photography within weeks, thanks to his practical lessons.

GET ACCESS RIGHT NOW!

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FAQs

  • It’s easy to believe you need the newest, most expensive gear to take great photos. And of course, companies love to sell you that idea because they want you to buy their new equipment.

    Sure, good gear can help. But it’s not what you own that matters… It’s how you use it. In this course, I’ll show you how to get stunning results with the camera you already own. You’ll surprise yourself with what’s possible, and as a bonus, you’ll impress everyone around you.

  • Yes, this is the ideal place for beginners to start. You’ll start with the basics and gradually move into more advanced techniques, all explained in a simple, step-by-step way. You can achieve SO much more than you think even if you start from zero.

  • Tim also shares the advanced settings and techniques he uses to create remarkable bird images, so even experienced photographers will gain valuable insights.

    If you also want to learn how to get creative with bird photography, you can bundle this course with Getting Creative. The perfect next step for exploring bird photography in a more artistic and expressive way. Scroll down to discover more…

  • You can take the course at your own pace, whenever it suits you. It’s better to start and make small steps than not to begin at all. If you love photography, this will be the perfect investment in your passion.

  • YouTube videos are a good place to start, but they can feel all over the place and it’s hard to know what really matters.

    That’s why this course, led by renowned photographer Tim Laman, walks you through everything step by step, without the unnecessary jargon.

  • If you can’t find uncommon birds, take uncommon photos of common birds. Even the birds in your backyard can make for stunning shots when you know how to approach them. So yes, you’ll be just fine.

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