Some of Perth's best wildlife photography is happening in the middle of the suburbs.

Herdsman Lake is a wetland full of life, and with the right fieldcraft you can come away with images you'd expect to travel for. Join me for a relaxed, hands-on morning on the water's edge, where we'll slow down, watch and shoot.

This is the first ARKD wildlife workshop, so numbers are deliberately small. Everyone gets real time, not a crowd of people on a trail.

What we'll cover

Reading bird behaviour so you're in the right place before the moment happens

Approaching wildlife ethically, without stressing the animals or flushing the shot

Camera settings for fast, small, unpredictable subjects (autofocus, shutter speed, exposure in tricky light)

Using light and the golden hours of the day

Composition and backgrounds that make wildlife images look intentional

Q&A and live feedback on your shots in the field

Who it's for

Beginners through to intermediate photographers who want to get more out of their camera in the field. Any camera is welcome, whether that's a mirrorless, DSLR or a compact with a zoom. If you've never photographed wildlife before, this is a great place to start.

What to bring

Your camera and your longest lens (if you have one)

Spare batteries and memory cards

Water, sunscreen and a hat

Comfortable closed-in shoes and clothing in muted colours

Insect repellent

Your manual, if you want to dig into your camera's settings

A pair of binoculars, if available

What's included

An hour of guided, small-group instruction

Field coaching and personal feedback

A digital resource sheet / follow-up edit tips emailed after the workshop