Read the river
Understand where birds are likely to feed, launch and bank based on wind, water and light.
Private bald eagle workshops · St. Louis
Be ready
when it happens.
One-on-one field instruction for photographers who want sharper flight frames, stronger timing and a repeatable system.
Photograph by Ryan Oswald
2027 seasonJan 16 to Feb 10
FormatPrivate, one-on-one
Tuition$895 one day
Live availabilityChecking live dates…
The winter flagship
Learn the whole decision, not just the camera setting.
Ryan teaches you to read wind, open water, light and behavior before an eagle ever enters the frame. Then you build the camera setup, tracking technique and editing workflow to finish the image with confidence.
What the day includes →
Years of field experience distilled into one focused day on the Mississippi.
A private field day
Less waiting.
More learning.
Build the shot
Set exposure and autofocus for the conditions, then refine timing through direct feedback.
Finish the frame
Use the included recorded editing session to turn field decisions into a complete workflow.
Workshop experience
“Since the workshop my photography has been taken to a whole new level. Ryan is down to earth, genuinely in love with the art and that love really shows in his teaching.”Jason Browning · Workshop alumnus
Choose your format
Private instruction in the field or live on your screen.
In personOne-on-one in the field
Private field sessions
Work beside Ryan on the subject you want to photograph.
Choose wildlife, landscape or night photography. Ryan builds the location, timing and lesson around your goal.
Custom format · Dates by requestSee private field sessions →
Live onlineYou share your screen
Online one-on-one editing
Edit your own photographs with Ryan in real time.
Bring your Lightroom or Photoshop questions. Work through your files together and replay the recorded session later.
60 minutes · $175 · Recording includedSee online editing sessions →
Private dates are limited
Choose your winter field day.
Reserve one day for $895 or two connected days for $1,695.
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