About Repair Café Val de Saone
9 years of
seminars

Where wildlife photography becomes a shared discipline

Since 2016, we have brought together photographers, naturalists, and curious observers for structured online seminars that go well beyond technique.

Wildlife photographer in the field observing natural habitat
EG Online

What actually happens in our seminars

Our seminars are structured around specific topics — animal behaviour, low-light shooting conditions, fieldcraft, and post-processing for natural scenes. Each session runs 90 minutes and includes a presentation phase, a guided discussion, and a peer review of submitted images. Participants receive written materials before each session so the live time stays focused on analysis and exchange.

The platform serves students across Alexandria and surrounding areas. Online delivery means no commute, no scheduling conflicts with fieldwork, and the ability to rewatch recorded sessions at your own pace. We keep group sizes small enough that everyone has a real chance to contribute.

Session recordings available for 30 days after each seminar
Pre-session reading materials distributed 48 hours in advance
Peer image critique built into every session structure
Maximum 18 participants per live session
1 Field technique
2 Animal behaviour
3 Post-processing
4 Low-light shooting
01 Seminar session showing detailed nature photography discussion
02 Photographer planning a wildlife shoot at golden hour

Planning before the field

We cover scouting methods, seasonal timing, and equipment selection for specific environments — marshes, forests, open steppe.

03 Group of photographers reviewing images together during seminar

Discussion over lecture

Instructors present a framework, then participants bring their own images and observations. The ratio is roughly 40% presentation, 60% structured dialogue.

04 Close-up of wildlife photography editing workflow on screen

Editing with intention

Post-processing sessions focus on tonal accuracy and preserving natural colour — not stylisation. We work with Lightroom and Capture One examples side by side.