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Workshop Dates:
July 23 - 27, 2026
Mastering Hummingbird Photography
Dates: July 23 - July 27, 2026
Dates: July 30 - August 3, 2026
Dates: August 6 - August 10, 2026
$3,079
Join OM System Ambassador Lee Hoy at his home in the Davis Mountains of west Texas to be immersed in the magical world of hummingbird photography! Photographing hummingbirds in the Davis Mountains is a blend of patience, precision, and technical magic. Using high-speed sync flash makes it possible to freeze wingbeats and capture unique positions! When photographing with natural light, we can preserve the warm colors of the high desert landscape. Perched birds offer moments to focus on iridescent feathers and razor-sharp detail, while flying hummingbirds demand anticipation, fast reflexes, and careful control of light to stop motion without flattening the scene. The combination of rugged natural mountain light, high speed flash sync setups. , and the constant darting energy of the birds turns each frame into a small triumph of timing and technique.
This workshop is planned for the peak of fall migration when 4 to 7 species of hummingbird can be expected! With only two photographers during each workshop, you will receive plenty of personalized attention during the workshop. High Speed Sync Flash and natural light setups will include native flowers. Natural light photography will include perched and flying birds! We will discuss settings such as autofocus, exposure, composition, and post processing.
What's Included
What's Included
- Pre-workshop Zoom session for prep and Q&A
- Opening Dinner on Day 1 (excluding alcoholic drinks)
- Snacks
- Transportation from entrance of neighborhood to my home and back
- High Speed Flash Setups & Flash Controllers for Sony, Nikon, Canon, OM System, & Fuji cameras
- Flowers for Setups
- Blinds (Tripods can be provided upon request)
- In-field post processing training for hummingbird photography
- Post-workshop Zoom image critique
- Guides services throughout the workshop
Mastering Hummingbird Photography
The Davis Mountains of west Texas has a remote "neighborhood" where I live. This "neighborhood" has recorded the same number of hummingbird species as Arizona! 19 total species with a one different species for each location!
Hummingbird photography is a unique genre of nature photography all unto itself! Learn how to maximize your camera's settings for hummingbird photography using high speed flash setups and natural light! Learn how to capture amazing action images, perched images, and hummingbirds in flight!
The Topics
- Exposure, drive mode, flash, & autofocus Settings for High Speed Flash Setup Photography
- Exposure, drive mode, & autofocus Settings for natural light Photography
- How to anticipate action or portrait images
- How to photograph from a blind using a long lens and tripod
- Photographing Wildlife in Natural Settings
- Post processing for hummingbird images with both flash and natural light
Workshop Highlights
Learn from an OM System Ambassador
Lee has served as an OM System Ambassador since April 2019!
Master High Speed Flash Photography
You will learn how to setup a high speed flash setup for freezing hummingbirds in flight. In addition, we will learn exposure, drive mode, flash, and autofocus settings for high speed flash photography.
Master Natural Light Hummingbird Photography
Learn how to set exposure, drive mode, and autofocus settings to maximize the opportunity to capture visually compelling images!
Pre and Post Workshop Zoom Meetings to Facilitate the Learning Process
This workshop includes a group pre-workshop zoom meeting to help you prepare for the trip by discussing clothing, camera gear, accessories, travel suggestions, and more. It also includes a post workshop group zoom meeting for an image critique discussion for those who opt to share images for critique. Both sessions will be recorded and provided for repeated viewing.
Photographing with Long Lens, Blinds, & Tripods
The workshop will teach you tips and techniques for photographing from blinds, using tripods and super telephoto lenses!
Dates
There are two dates for the workshop: July 23 - 27, July 30 - August 3, or August 6 - August 10, 2026. The workshop begins with dinner at 6:00 pm on the first day and concludes at 8:00 pm on the next to last day.
Group Size
Minimum Number of Participants is 1 Maximum is 2.
Pricing
The price of the workshop is $3,079.00 which is paid in full upon registration.*See section below for what is included and not included.
Base Lodging
It is recommended that you stay in Fort Davis, Texas. If you choose to stay in Marfa, add 20 minutes of drive time and if in Alpine, add an hour.
Meals
The opening night’s meal (excluding alcohol) is included in the price of the event, all other meals are the responsibility of the participant. Snacks, water, diet drinks, and coffee are provided at my home.
Transportation
Participants are responsible for traveling to Fort DavisTexas and then to the entrance of my neighborhood during the workshop. I will drive participants up to my home for morning and evening sessions.
Nearest Airport
The closest major airport is in El Paso, Texas (airport code is ELP) or Midland International Air & Space Port (MAF). It is about a 3 hour drive with no stops and no traffic from either airport. El Paso is easier to access with much less traffic and construction, but you land in Mountain Standard Time and are traveling to Central Standard Time. I prefer El Paso over Midland.
Workshop Related Information
*The price of the workshop includes guide services, high speed flash setups, blinds, tripods (if needed), pre and post trip zoom meeting, snacks up at my house, and dinner on the opening night. It does not include the following: transportation to and from Fort Davis and the entrance to my neighborhood; alcoholic beverages; trip insurance (highly recommended); meals other than the opening dinner; airfare; lodging; and any other cost not specifically stated in what is included.
The participant may select any lodging of their choice in Fort Davis (preference), Marfa, or Alpine, Texas.
Pre-Workshop Zoom Meeting
The pre-workshop Zoom Meeting will be Wednesday, July 1st, 2025 at 7:00 PM CST/8:00 PM EST. Participants will receive an email with the link within one week of the date of the meeting!
Cancellation Policy
I no longer offer cancellations on my workshops. If the photo workshop is full and someone from the waiting list can take your spot, your tuition is fully refundable minus a 15% cancellation fee.
We are not responsible for cancellations due to medical or other reasons. Should cancellation be required due to severe weather, an alternate date will be scheduled at no additional charges.
No fees will be refunded if you withdraw after the photo workshop begins.
We are not responsible for any fees associated with non-refundable air travel, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. For insurance quotes and estimates visit www.travelex.com.
Post Workshop Image Critique
The post workshop image critique will be held via Zoom on September 16, 2026. Participants will receive an email with the meeting link following the workshop.
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