Michael Cartwright Photography
Yorkshire Coast Wildlife Photography - Day Trip
Join me for a full day trip shooting wildlife photography on the beautiful Yorkshire Coast this summer as we search for puffins, seals and seabirds.
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12th May, 2024
£95.00 / £95.00 Deposit
The Yorkshire Coast is a wonderful place to shoot wildlife photography, especially during the summer months. We'll be spending an action packed day along the coast, capturing wildlife images that you can be proud of.
We'll be heading south to Bempton Cliffs, in search of seabirds such as Puffins, Guillemots, Razorbills and Gannets. You may even catch Albie the Albatross, 10,000 miles from home.
The day will also see us visiting a beautiful stretch of rocky coastline that is home to a seal colony.
Complimentary travel from Teesside in our minibus is included.
Max Group size of 6 ensures plenty of hands on help.
We'll be setting off early morning on Sunday 2nd June from Yarm, where you can leave your car for free all day.
PLEASE NOTE - This is suitable for those with good mobility only as we will be walking down lots of steps to a beach. You will require a long focal length lens of at least 200mm, the longer the better. You will be required to keep a fair distance from the seals for their safety.
DETAILS
Date - Sunday 12th May 2024
Travel - Provided in our mini bus
Pick Up Time/Location - 8am Yarm High Street
Traveling Time - Approx 1.45 hours to Bempton Cliffs
Max Number Of Attendees - 6
RECOMMENDED KIT
Long focal length lens, at least 200mm. 400mm is optimal. Monopod if you have one.
Our main focus will be on wildlife images.
Walking boots and outdoor clothing.
You do not need tripod and filters.
TERRAIN/FITNESS
Bempton Cliffs has good paths and is very accessible. The seal colony is more difficult to access, but should pose no problems if you can manage steps, they can be quite steep in places. You can photograph the seals from half way down with a long focal length lens if you don't wish to walk to the bottom. You don't need to be super fit to enjoy this trip but a good level of walking fitness would be advantageous.
COST & PAYMENT SCHEDULE
£95.00 on booking - non-refundable - Includes access to RSPB Bempton Cliffs plus travel
Please note - I cannot guarantee that you will spot puffins, albatross and seals, but you will certainly have a good chance. This is the best time of year to photograph wildlife on the coast. Last year we captured Puffins, Gannets, Razorbills and Seals. * A long lens is required for photographing the seals. We insist on maintaining a distance that will ensure the seals are not disturbed.
Testimonials
I have just returned from a trip to the Arctic Circle arranged by Michael. The best I can say is that this was a trip of a life time! The tour was friendly with lots of laughs. Michael, Scott & Joe passed on their knowledge freely. Nobody was left out, there was something for everyone to do and along with the photo opportunities we had great fun on snowmobiles at midnight on a frozen river going from Finland to Sweden, a dog sled ride through a frozen forest , reindeer sled ride and so much more.
Would I recommend Michael Cartwright Photography?? Hell yes!! A trip I will never forget & many new friends made.
Mike Cook
Over the last 18 months I have been on a number of courses, workshops and photography holidays with Michael Cartwright and his team Scott Bonner and Joe Fletcher. Over that time my photography skills have really improved with their generous and friendly help and support. I have learned so much and met some great people along the way. The latest holiday in Arctic Finland / Sweden has been the icing on the cake. Well organised from start to finish with a range of activities and challenges. It was the most wonderful experience and I have some photographs that I really like. Huge thank you to the team and I can wholly recommend Michael Cartwright Photography!
Gill Davidson
Michael has a unique ability to take complicated subject matter and deliver it in a simple, passionate and infectious manner. He has taken me on a journey with his workshops from ‘extreme novice’ that was absolutely clueless to a confident enthusiast. I will be eternally grateful for all of Michael’s efforts in going the extra mile throughout my learning journey. He is a credit to his profession and he sets the standards for the rest of his industry to follow. Oh, and he is a thoroughly likeable chap too!
Stephen Smith
Great weekend away and I’m really pleased with my photographs! Thanks for a fantastic workshop, everything was first class, including the hotel, the food and the weather! I really enjoyed learning about different ways to compose my photos for a more professional feel. The workshop was well planned and was extremely informative and interesting. The fact that Michael kept a close eye on everybody's progress was an extra bonus. Thanks Michael
Uma Mannan
Both myself and my husband have been friends of Michael's for many years now during which time we have been on numerous photography trips with him!
We have thoroughly enjoyed every single trip from the Lake District, Paris, Budapest but my absolute favourite was the trip to Finland, we may not have been lucky enough to see the Northern Lights but what a fantastic adventure it turned out to be!! Each trip has been made extra special with the fabulous group of people that we have had the pleasure of making friends with, aside from that there is of course the excellent opportunity to take some amazing photographs of simply stunning scenery and architecture. The trips are always well organised and thoroughly thought through from beginning to end, as well as coming away with some truly amazing photos you will for sure meet some lovely people and make fantastic memories......
Jayne Stephenson
I attended my first camera course as a complete beginner, I didn’t even know how to turn the camera on! The initial course was perfect for me, very well explained throughout and left me wanting to know more. Michael and the team are brilliant teachers, they are all very patient and we have a lot of laughs along the way. Since learning how to use my camera I have progressed on to landscape workshops and now class myself as being very confident with my kit. I’ve joined Michael on many occassions and would definitely recommend these workshops!
John Conlin