Bird Photography Workshop at Fort De Soto Park

Florida wildlife photography tour with Ronen Tivony, award‑winning photojournalist published in National Geographic, The New York Times, CNN, BBC, and more
A white-morph reddish egret at Fort De Soto Park in St. Petersburg, Florida, photographed during a wildlife photography workshop with Ronen Tivony
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Photograph Florida’s Iconic Shorebirds & Wading Birds

Join award-winning wildlife photojournalist Ronen Tivony for an immersive, hands-on Bird Photography Workshop at the breathtaking Fort De Soto Park—a world-renowned birding destination on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Whether you’re aiming to build a professional portfolio or simply want to deepen your connection with nature through photography, this field-based workshop is designed to sharpen your skills, enhance your understanding of bird behavior, and help you create compelling, story-rich images—right where the action unfolds.

Location:

Fort De Soto Park

Private workshops: 

Available year-round, email me for pricing.

Highlights:

    • Hands-on instruction in, bird behavior, and ethical wildlife photography

    • Techniques for capturing birds in flight, feeding, preening, and nesting

    • Expert guidance on exposure, focus tracking, and composition

    • Small group size to ensure personalized attention

Birds:

Fort De Soto is home to an impressive variety of shorebirds and wading birds, including:

Shorebirds

    • American Oystercatcher, Wilson’s Plover, Black-bellied Plover, Marbled Godwit, Ruddy Turnstone, Sanderling, Willet, Least Tern

Wading Birds

    • Reddish Egret, Roseate Spoonbill, Great Blue Heron, Tricolored Heron, Little Blue Heron, Snowy Egret, White Ibis, Great Egret, Green Heron

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for:

    • Beginners seeking structured guidance in a rich wildlife setting
    • Intermediate to advanced photographers wanting to improve field technique

    • Nature lovers and birders who want to document their sightings beautifully

What to Bring:

    • DSLR or mirrorless camera

    • Telephoto lens (100-400mm or 200-600mm)

    • Tripod or monopod (optional but helpful)

    • Extra batteries, memory cards, water, sun protection

Led By: Ronen Tivony

Ronen Tivony is an award-winning wildlife photojournalist whose work has been published by major global outlets worldwide, including The New York Times, National Geographic, The Guardian, CNN, and BBC. With decades of experience, Ronen specializes in designing wildlife photography tours that connect participants with Florida’s iconic species and habitats. Ronen is certified by the University of Florida as a Florida Master Naturalist.

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Fort De Soto Park: A Wildlife Photographer’s Paradise

Why Choose Wildlife With Ronen

✅ Learn from a photographer published in National Geographic, The New York Times, BBC, CNN, The Guardian, and more
✅ Private 1-on-1 sessions or small groups
✅ Immediate in-field feedback to help you improve in real time
✅ Years of experience teaching photographers from beginners to professionals
✅ Florida resident with deep local insight into the best photography locations
✅ Certified by the University of Florida as a Florida Master Naturalist

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Photographing the Rare White Morph Reddish Egret at Fort De Soto Park