Bird Photography Tips and Tricks with Alan Murphy

Join SW Photo Club at 6:15 pm on September 11, 2025, and Alan Murphy to learn about Bird Photography Tips, and Tricks.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Last December, Alan Murphy joined us to share the Ingredients that make a Great Bird Photograph. This presentation was so well received, we’ve asked Alan to join us again on September 11th to talk about Bird Photography Tips and Tricks. Specifically, Alan will cover Tips and Tricks for:

• Photograph Hummingbirds in ambient light and get them to perch.
• Tricks for woodpecker photography.
• How to get birds onto cactus.
• How to use bird feeders for photography.
• How to work with suet for photography.
• How to Use Water for Bird Photography.
• How to get ground birds up on perches.
• How to work with nest boxes for photography.
• Tricks for Kingfisher photography.
• How to use a wide-angle lens for wildlife photography.
• How to photograph birds on water.
• Tips for Photographing Small Birds in Flight.
• How to work with infrared triggers.

Learning the ins and outs of the Tips and Tricks on this list should set the stage for some great shots for those interested in enhancing your Bird Photography.

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY:
Alan, who grew up as a birder in England & Ireland, moved to the US in the early eighties. To study the new species he was seeing in the States, he took up photography to aid in the identification process. Alan now runs his bird photography business and travels two weeks of every month, leading workshops. Alan is the author of many educational ebooks and videos. He has nearly 100 published covers, including those of National Geographic and Life magazines. Alan has won numerous awards, including 2025's Bird Photographer of the Year's best portrait. Alan lives in Evergreen, Colorado, with his wife, Kim, and their rescue dogs.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO TAKEAWAY FROM THIS PRESENTATION

• Learn many Tips and Tricks for attracting Birds for Photography.
• Learn how to position them for great images.
• How to work with tricky to shoot birds, like Hummingbirds, Kingfishers, and small birds in flight.
• Learn that Bird Photography doesn’t always mean shooting with a Telephoto / Super Telephoto Lens and can be accomplished with a Wide-Angel Lens.

This Registration is for this single event. Alternatively, you can join the SW Photo Club for an annual, recurring fee of $40.00. By joining the Club, you can attend a full year of meetings and activities, gain access to Club experts, and gain access to past presentations dating back several years. For a complete overview of the SW Photo Club, click here, www.swphotoclub.com, to review our Home Page and Join Us Page, where you can also see sample meeting presentations.