The Art and Science of Photographing Birds in Flight with Annalise Kaylor

Whether it’s autofocus issues, exposure chaos, missed composition opportunities, or struggling to make the bird “pop” in the image, many photographers walk away from birds-in-flight photography feeling like it’s a matter of luck.

This workshop is here to show you that sharp, well-composed, emotionally engaging photos don’t happen by luck. It’s skill. And you can master it.

In this live, three-hour online intensive workshop, I’m bringing you the same techniques and methods I teach when leading workshops in the field, helping you transform missed opportunities into portfolio-worthy images.

Some of what attendees will learn:

Which autofocus settings work best for your brand of camera, including Sony, Canon, Nikon, and Olympus mirrorless cameras

How light, habitat, wind, and weather affect your success rate—and how to use them to your advantage

Composition techniques for dynamic, storytelling images that make your subject pop, including when to center, when to leave space, and how to work with cluttered backgrounds

How birds move and why that matters, helping you read their body language and anticipate what they’ll do next

How to troubleshoot common focus and unintentional motion blur issues

The 1-2-4 method for simplifying your settings, freeing you up to focus on the things that matter, like composition and impact

The 5 bird-in-flight shots every wildlife photographer should master

During the workshop, we’ll also review real-world examples submitted ahead of time by attendees. This isn’t just a critique or review, it’s a chance to see the “why” behind what works (and what doesn’t).