Ultimate Cape May Birds: 2027 Photography Tour

Price: $2995

($500 deposit to hold a spot, balance is due 30 days before the workshop). Over 60 days notice, refundable as credit toward any future workshops. Non-refundable deposit within 60 days of the workshop date.

Join Matt for a multi-day tour photographing everything southern New Jersey has too offer in the Spring Season. From warblers and other migrating songbirds to shorebirds and wading birds at the bustling rookery just outside of Ocean City, NJ. During this workshop, we’ll focus on capturing stunning images of bird life in various habitats and lighting conditions. Our goal is quality over quantity, with a focus on shot composition and storytelling. We’ll cover how work in low-light, to capture fast action, how to isolate subjects both compositionally, and even work in some post processing time to get the most from out photos.

Date: April 27th May 1st (4 nights)

Group Size: 3 Guests + Instructor

Workshop Includes:

In-the-field instruction with wildlife photographer Matt Malwitz, with guidance to the birds, and transport to and from shooting locations.
Multiple sessions up to 4-hours in the field photographing birds
Post processing lessons

Accommodations:

We’ll be staying in an Airbnb style house with private bedrooms
Transport to and from accommodations not included

Meals:

This workshop runs rain or shine (unless it’s an absolute deluge).

- Close encounters with shorebirds as they fly and interact with each other and young. The birds are within a protected colony, so a longer lens is ideal. We’ll need as much magnification as possible!
- The colony is roped off and in two sections. Where exactly we must go depends on where the birds are most active and photogenic.
- Some birds may come in close, others won’t. I will do everything in my power to put us in the right spot for a particular species, but the birds well-being is priority.
- This workshop is held on an elevated parking area overlooking an isolated rookery. Birds will be moving in an out of the trees at eye level from many angles, so keep your head on a swivel!
As well as the above species, I’ll list some of the other birds way may see on our outing.
- Osprey
- Least Tern
- Common Yellowthroat
- Song Sparrow
- Scarlet Tanager
- Double Crested Cormorant
- Green Heron
- Boat-tailed Grackle
- Fish Crow
Camera Gear
- Interchangeable lens DSLR or mirrorless camera with a 300mm lens or longer (The longer the better!)
- Plenty of memory cards and batteries
- Tripod or monopod if needed. Handheld is ideal as we’ll be moving around in some cases.
- Rain sleeve
Non-camera gear
- Sturdy footwear. Water shoes or boots recommended
- Long pants (tucked into socks for maximum insect shielding)
- Insect repellent (I treat my clothes with permethrin, but use what works best for you)
- Rain jacket (If needed)