Introduction to Wildlife Photography with your DSLR
Private One on One Lesson - Only $199
- Bring a friend for only $159 more.
Bonus: Includes entrance to the San Diego Safari Park or San Diego Zoo
Contact RADykstra.photo@gmail.com or 858-485-8199
to reserve your appointment time and day.
We only accept PAYPAL or cash.


This on-site workshop starts with a 30 minute lesson on photography basics and camera setup. You will learn about your camera settings and how pros properly set for exposure for various habitats and wildlife. Our journey then proceeds as we will spend a minimum of 2.5 hours of actual on-site photography, where you’ll receive personal assistance and additional instruction and tips. I’ll demonstrate various techniques to take frame worthy wildlife photos, including composition and focusing techniques. You will even learn how to make fences disappear in your photographs. .


Workshop includes:
- Entrance to Safari Park or Zoo.
- Pre-workshop emails with instruction on what to expect and bring.
- Lesson worksheets via PDF at no additional cost.
- Special camera settings that professionals use.
- Tips and techniques including shots for post-processing considerations.
- Personal one on one instruction and guidance (min 2.5 hours, typically more)
- You can remain at the Safari Park or zoo until closing.


- Required equipment: a DSLR camera: (please indicate which camera you have prior lesson)
- Recommended: Telephoto fixed or zoom lens with at least 200mm focal length.
- Optional: Tripod or mono-pod
Lesson Excludes:
- Ground transportation and any parking fees (if applicable)
- Any food or beverages.
- Your are responsible for any personal accidents or incidents during event and/or transportation to and from site.
*If using a discount, I can’t further deduct if you already have a zoo membership.


Contact me to arrange
a dateand time for this lesson
Refund Policy: 100% refund (minus any credit card charges) is available up to 7 days prior to event. 50% is available up to 48 hours prior. Must show up within 15 minutes of scheduled appointment time otherwise instructor may leave without issuing a refund. If late call contact number and instructor will deal on a case by case basis.
