“People must feel that the natural world is important and valuable and beautiful and wonderful and an amazement and a pleasure.” - Sir David Attenborough

Christmas 2020 - Last Order date 21st Dec 2020*

Update Oct 2020

                                                                 Website Orders -  Still Open! 

Special order Large Framed Prints and Canvases - At the moment I have 36"x24" (right)  Wood Framed @£195 , 30"x20" @ £175 for limited number of images and

 New Lower price Canvas Panoramic Sunset Stags approx 36"x12" was £150 - now £125    New size Canvas 24"X12" £75 inc Del. Click Here

 Framed with Black or Dark Brown wood glass frame  Sunset Stags £195  inc del ...click here

 Please view galley to purchase any framed or unframed prints

Events - Shows- Exhibitions- Covid 19 -  Xmas 2020

OCT 2020 - At the moment with current situation its unclear if any Xmas events will be taking place. Most have been cancelled already so with that in mind I have not listed any yet.

If any do go ahead I will update this with the times and places.

              

In Shops

                                  Find my work in :

Exmoor Food and Craft Shop - Minehead (on the main  avenue)

Crafters - Dulverton  (near Tong Dam Thai Restaurant)

2020 - Photography Courses/Days

Covid 19:- Photography days are still planned to go ahead but subject to guidlines and restrictions in place at the time. If it  not possible due to these restrictions they can be rolled over to next year or refunded. The choice is yours. 

Red Deer Rut 2020

Red Deer Widlife Photography Workshop Courses (Exmoor)- Dates 2020

Covid 19- As I only run days with 1 or 2 people  at the moment there is no restrictions that will affect the photography sessions except the standard mitigation procedures in place for everybody.  The nature of the day is outside in nature, so social distancing is not a problem! But should there be any need for any interaction of any kind with equipment or people then all necessary santising products will be available for our use. 

The Red Deer Rut :     £195 for one person £320 for two (booked at the same time)

 Book now for this year  or why not buy a gift voucher as a surprise for someone special ! A great Xmas  present!  Enquire via email here

Sept 2020          Sat 26th, Sun 27th

Oct /Nov 2020   Sat 3rd Sun 4th

                                  Sat 10th Sun11th

                         Sat 17th Sun 18th

                         Sat 24th Sun 25th 

                         Sat 31st Oct ,Sun 1st Nov 

                         Sat 7th Nov, Sun 8th Nov

Other days during September, October available on request.   Enquire via email here

General deer photograpahy days can stil be  booked throughout the year - please email or Facebook Messenger to arrange a mutually convienient date.

The Red Deer wilife photography days courses are run on a one to one or one to two people basis for maximum attention for clients and minimum disturbance to the wildlife.

General Wildlife and Landscapes

General wildlife / landscape courses can be arranged from at a conveinent time to suit you and your friends or family. Red deer photography can also be included in these days but as always with wildlife can  be unpredictable and the deer may not be easily accessible. Bird life can be good on Exmoor during the winter with species such as Short Eared Owl Hen Harrier, Buzzard, Kestrel, Merlin, Barn Owl spotted during the day. Winter migrants include murmurations of Starlings, golden plover, redwing and lapwing.

Summer highlights include cuckoo, Exmoor ponies and goals, red deer calfs, red kites and summer visitors such as pied flycatchers and nightjars.

Snakes !

During March and April I will be running some special Reptile days were we try and find and photograph one of my favourite species of snake - the Adder ! Learn about habitat, behaviour and identification as part of the day and why we must help protect them and educate others about their important position in keeping our eco-system healthy. Common lizards and slow worms are also possible to see if we are lucky.

About the Photography days / workshops

My workshop courses are not a "get you a photo of an animal ,at all costs" kind of  day like some, but an introduction to becoming a better wildlife photographer. This includes key camera settings, field craft and most  importantly, ethics. Hopefully this will not only enhance your photography skills but also  enhance your experiences photographing  wildlife for years to come.

Costs are £195 for a one to one day . If 2 people book together at the same time, for the same day there would be a £90 discount, i.e £300 for 2 people. Including light refreshments and hot/cold drinks.

A 20% deposit via PayPal(credit/debit card) or the full amount is required to secure the date requested with the balance payable on the day via cheque or cash (card payment is also available on request)

For further details and booking please email rupert@rupertsmithwildlife.co.uk