Frequently asked questions

Workshops focus heavily on training, from camera settings to animal behaviour. They usually last between four and eight hours, or one day. They can be hide- or field-based and are great learning sessions.

Tours vary from five to twenty days. They are photographic holidays where you are transported to carefully selected wildlife locations to photograph in natural surroundings. This is a relaxing environment where you'll receive gentle coaxing, as a professional photographer will be shooting beside you.

As wildlife photographers, all our trips are designed with this passion in mind from the ground up.

• Genuine small group sizes — we organise trips for up to six guests maximum. A smaller group gives everyone a chance to get the best shots, and for our expert to give feedback and help where needed.
• Accurate descriptions — all of our advertised durations are actual days you get to enjoy your chosen destination, not days spent travelling to and from home. The devil is in the details, and focusing on headlines and price can be deceiving!
• In addition to one of our team members, you will be led by experienced, local, private guides — often the most overlooked factor, and the difference between a successful and a mediocre trip. We only work with people who have a proven track record, usually over a decade in the field.
• Locations — we've pinpointed the best wildlife spots to cover the key species and minimise travelling time, so we visit more sites and see more wildlife than most others for the same trip duration.
• Cost — we believe Captivating Nature offers the most competitive rates in the UK, alongside all the combined unique advantages already mentioned.

The essence of a day-workshop is that it is a learning session — designed to help you grasp the different aspects of photography, from using the equipment to understanding your subjects. For more accomplished photographers, it's about polishing technique and perhaps learning a new approach.

Although we cater for all abilities, to get the most out of a tour you should ideally have a basic understanding of photography. If you are a complete beginner, you may wish to consider a couple of day-workshop sessions before travelling. This is not a requirement, but you will benefit more with some prior training or experience.

Please get in touch if you'd like to receive a one-to-one or a small group workshop.

No, not necessarily. We normally use an interchangeable-lens system because it allows full control. Many of today's models are capable of producing good results. You can also consider hiring a lens or a camera body if the ones you own are not suitable.

On some special occasions, you may need specialised equipment, such as clothing that can withstand very low temperatures in cold environments.

In most cases, the cost of the tour includes all accommodation, most if not all meals, transportation from the point you land until being dropped off at the airport at the end, guidance, and park or equipment fees.

International airfares, alcoholic beverages, sundries of a personal nature, visa (if applicable) and gratuities are not included.