Red Kite Photography Workshop at Gigrin Farm
A small group workshop from the Gigrin Tower Photography Hide, focused on red kite flight photography, practical camera settings and individual guidance.
Monday 7th September 2026 | £80
Join me for a small group red kite photography workshop at Gigrin Farm, based from the Gigrin Farm Gateway Photography Hide, booked exclusively for our group.
Limited to four photographers, giving me time to work with each person and help you get the most from the session.
At a glance
Location: Gigrin Farm, Rhayader, Mid Wales
Date: Monday 7th September 2026 - 4 spaces available
Time: 1:30pm to 5:00pm, with feeding starting at 3:00pm
Price: £80 per person
Group size: Maximum 4 photographers
Hide: Gigrin Farm Gateway Photography Hide, booked exclusively for our group
Recommended lens: 300mm to 600mm
About the workshop
Gigrin Farm, near Rhayader in Mid Wales, is one of the best-known places in the UK to photograph red kites. During the daily feeding session, large numbers of kites gather over the surrounding countryside, creating excellent opportunities for flight images, behaviour shots and wider views of the spectacle.
The workshop will focus on the practical challenges of photographing fast-moving birds in flight. We will look at camera settings, shutter speed, autofocus, exposure, backgrounds and composition, as well as how to adapt as the action, light and weather change.
The aim is to help you come away with stronger images, but also with a better understanding of the decisions behind them.
What we will cover
Camera settings for birds in flight
Shutter speed and movement
Autofocus modes and tracking
Exposure compensation and changing light
Composition and backgrounds
Working with fast-moving subjects
Reviewing and adjusting your approach during the session
The exact content will depend on the weather, light and the experience level of the group.
Who this workshop is for
This workshop is suitable for beginner and improving wildlife photographers who would like practical help photographing birds in flight.
You do not need to be an expert. The session is designed to help you understand the settings and decisions that make this type of photography easier, including shutter speed, autofocus, exposure and composition.
You will need a DSLR or mirrorless camera and a telephoto lens. The workshop is not suitable for phone photography.
Good to know
Location: Gigrin Farm is close to Rhayader in Mid Wales, with the Elan Valley nearby for those planning to make a longer visit.
Hide: The workshop will be based in the Gigrin Farm Gateway Photography Hide, booked exclusively for our group. This gives us a dedicated position for photographing red kites during the feeding session, with opportunities for flight images as well as birds coming down and landing on the ground later in the session.
Timing: The session runs from 1:30pm to 5:00pm. This gives us time to settle into the hide, talk through camera settings and prepare before the red kite feeding starts at 3:00pm.
Weather: The hide gives us a dedicated position, but Gigrin farm is still an outdoor venue and conditions can change. Please dress for the weather.
Facilities: Gigrin Farm has an on-site café, toilets and free parking. Full joining instructions will be sent before the workshop.
Other species: Buzzards, rooks, crows and ravens may also be seen around the feeding area.
White red kite: Gigrin Farm is known for occasional visits from a very rare white red kite, also known as a leucistic red kite. It cannot be guaranteed, but it is one of the special possibilities at this location.
Wildlife: Red kites are wild birds. Gigrin Farm provides an excellent opportunity to photograph them, but sightings, behaviour, light and photographic results cannot be guaranteed.
What to bring
Camera equipment:
DSLR or mirrorless camera
Telephoto lens, ideally 300mm to 600mm
Wide-angle lens, optional, for wider shots of red kites gathering over the feeding area.
Spare batteries
Memory cards
A monopod or tripod may be useful if you normally use one, but many photographers prefer to photograph red kites handheld because of the speed and movement of the birds.
What else to bring:
Weather-appropriate clothing
Comfortable footwear
Drinks and snacks, although there is a café on site
Any personal items you may need during the session
The workshop price does not include:
Travel to and from Gigrin Farm
Food and drink
Personal, travel or camera equipment insurance
Accommodation
Before the workshop
Before confirming your place, I like to have a short phone or video call to understand your experience level, the equipment you use and what you would most like to get from the workshop.
This helps make sure the workshop is a good match for you and allows me to tailor the session as much as possible within the small group.
Ready to join the workshop?
Please complete the booking form to start the booking process. I will confirm availability, arrange a short call and send the next steps, including payment details. Full workshop terms and conditions will be sent before payment is requested.