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Wild
Florida Photography, with lead instructor James Shadle,
is proud to present In The Field Nature Photography Workshops and
Guided Photo Tours. These workshops are customizable, one-on-one and
small group learning environments that allow for the utmost attention
to be given to each participant. Taking your photography to the next
level requires learning and understanding both the technical side
of photography and just as importantly, your subject. We're pleased
to announce our affiliation between Wild Florida Photography and Arthur
Morris/Birds As Art. We are now an Arthur Morris/Birds As Art, Approved
and Recommended Private and Small Group Workshop / Tour provider.
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James Shadle is an international award
winning nature and wildlife photographer and Florida Master
Naturalist, his work has been featured in numerous publications
including: National Geographic Adventure Magazine, Outdoor Photographer
Magazine, Audubon Magazine, National Wildlife Magazine, Pop
Photographer Magazine, Shutterbug Magazine, and Visions Magazine,
to name a few.
As a Florida Master Naturalist, James is qualified to teach
you about your subject as well as the technical skills needed
to photograph it beautifully. James was born in Tampa, Florida
in 1958, and grew up in rural Hillsborough County, playing
in woods and fields where homes and businesses now stand.
Till this day, he still lives only a few miles away from where
he was raised. So to say that James is a native is an understatement. |
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Blake Shadle, is a fine young nature and
wildlife photographer and web design specialist, as one of the
"young guns" he brings fresh "vision" to
the field. Like his father, he shares a special bond with "Wild
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that both James' and Blake's enthusiasm and passion is contagious.
James and Blake share an old school work ethic with the
skill and ability to teach you the latest techniques using
the latest equipment. They "shoot" digital camera's
to provide instant feedback to their clients. James has many
years of experience with many film formats, and has been "shooting"
digital for over 5 years. |
The pricing listed below includes both our Terrestrial and Boat workshops
and tours.
| Terrestrial
Workshops and Tours |
Boat
Workshops and Tours |
| Full Day |
Full Day |
1 Photographer, $350
2 Photographers, $300 each
3-4 Photographers, $250 each |
1 Photographer, $450
2 Photographers, $400 each
3-4 Photographers, $350 each |
| Half Day |
Half Day |
1 Photographer, $250
2 Photographers, $225 each
3-4 Photographers, $200 each |
1 Photographer, $300
2 Photographers, $275 each
3-4 Photographers, $250 each |
If you have any questions, or to schedule a Custom Workshop
or Tour, contact James Shadle via email at james@wildflorida.net
or via cell phone at (813) 363-2854.
What we teach our participants while in the field is driven by their
needs, goals, and aspirations. Information that we'll cover during
an instructional workshop will at least include: Matters
of Light
- Light Quality
- Light Quantity
- Soft Light/Harsh Light
- Color Temperature and it's Psychological Effect
- Light Direction, On axis, off axis and backlighting
How to make tack sharp images, time and time again
- Using your camera's Auto Focus Modes
- Using your camera in Manual Focus Mode
- Handholding and Flight Techniques
- Long Lens and Tripod Techniques
Nailing the exposure, the most difficult element of photography
to learn(or teach for that matter)
- Understanding Metering Modes
- Understanding Reflected and Incident light
- How to distinguish different tonalities and how they effect
the final image
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Wild Florida Photography is the original Tampa
Bay by boat nature photography workshop and tour provider. We have
an exciting list of locations that will give you the opportunity to
create incredible images of dramatic behavior. A partial list of species
that can be photographed includes:
- Roseate Spoonbill
- White Ibis
- American Woodstork
- White Morph Reddish Egret
- Reddish Egret
- Great Egret
- Snowy Egret
- Cattle Egret
- American Oystercatcher
- Black Crowned Night Heron
- Little Blue Heron
- Tri-color Heron
- Caspian Tern
- Royal Tern
- Sandwich Tern
- Least Tern
- Laughing Gull
- Magnificent Frigatebird
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"I have been dreaming of this image for
years… Thanks to James Shadle’s expertise, it is now a
reality rather than a vision. He is driven, hard-working, talented,
and just a helluva nice guy (as is his son Blake). If you visit Jim's
web site (http://www.wildflorida.net/),
you will quickly see that he is a fine photographer; be sure to check
out the Wildlife and the Abstract galleries. Most excellent photographers
are also-almost by necessity-excellent naturalists as well and James,
having taken the Freshwater Module of Florida University's "Florida
Master Naturalist" program fits right into that category. His
ability to spot small creatures like rattlesnakes (swimming in salt
water) and baby Diamondback Terrapins borders on the supernatural
(and he is-of course-a fine macro photographer)." - Arthur
Morris www.birdsasart.com
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"James - Thank you for a great day photographing
birds in Tampa Bay. I never would have taken so many great shots without
your knowledge of the best locations, and your ability to quietly
approach to within close proximity. My primary goal was to photograph
roseate spoonbills in flight, and I was thrilled with the images I
got. I'm planning on bringing my family the next time so they can
enjoy the incredible spectacle of hundreds of birds in a natural environment."
- Jim Zuckerman www.jimzuckerman.com
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"Look no further than James Shadle if you
want the best photographer/guide in the state of Florida. He not only
knows all the hot spots, he also knows the small, little known nature
spots that other guides have no idea even exist. If his instincts
for finding wildlife aren't enough, he is also an outstanding photographer
who loves to share his skills and knowledge and is an excellent teacher.
I highly recommend James and his tours!" - Jim Caldwell
www.specialty-media.com |
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| "Jim, A late but heartfelt thanks for the
great 3 1/2 days photographing in the Tampa Bay area. The birds were
great and the company even better. I have been spending a lot of time
deleting and organizing my pictures. Got some real good ones and attached
a few. It was fun going out with just you and Arthur to the "Pit".
That was a fun spot. I'll be back -- I just don't know when. Take
care. Regards, John " - John Canning |
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| "Jim, Had an awesome time shooting last
Saturday. As much as I loved the spoon shots, I really loved the eye
level oystercatcher shots we got with that killer background of mangroves."
- Michael Pancier |
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| "I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed
the boat ride yesterday morning. What a wonderful experience! While
I haven't reviewed my images yet, I'm sure I will have some successes."
- Edie Hinckley |
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| Please contact us for
availabilities. |
| Contact James Shadle via email
at james@wildflorida.net
or via cell phone at (813) 363-2854 for latest
availabilities. |
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| A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required
for each workshop. We currently accept Check, Money Order, and Credit
Card (via PayPal). The non-refundable deposit amount is due at the
time of booking. Full balance of workshop is due within 30 days of
the scheduled date. If we do not receive the balance by this time,
we reserve the right to cancel your workshop or fill your spot off
of our waiting list. |
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If you have any questions, or to schedule
a Custom Workshop or Tour, contact James Shadle via
email at james@wildflorida.net
or via cell phone at (813) 363-2854.
Please make deposit checks out to “James Shadle” and mail
them to:
James Shadle
3305 Clyde Roach Place
Valrico, FL 33594 |
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