Capture Wildlife Like a Pro: Personalised, One-to-One Photography Mentorship.
Finally make your bird and wildlife photos sharp.
Learn the exact settings, fieldcraft, positioning, and light decisions that lead to stronger wildlife images.
These one-to-one sessions are built on real years in the field and can be joined from anywhere, helping you make more intentional wildlife photographs instead of relying on luck.
Clean light and background — the subject stands out immediately.
You Had the Moment. But Missed the Photo.
You had the moment.
The bird landed perfectly.
The light was beautiful.
The background looked clean.
But when you looked at the photo later, the eye wasn’t sharp.
Or the shutter speed was too slow.
The autofocus locked onto the wing instead of the eye.
The subject looked too small in the frame.
These are some of the most common wildlife photography mistakes.
They usually come down to a few things:
camera settings, positioning, subject distance, light, and timing.
Once you fix those, you’ll start coming home with far more photographs you’re happy with.
Better positioning and light make a clear difference.
Who this is for
This mentorship is perfect if:
- your bird photos still come out blurry
- autofocus doesn’t feel consistent
- subjects feel too small in the frame
- backgrounds look distracting
- you struggle in low light
- you want stronger safari photos
- you want help choosing better field positions
- you want real feedback from someone with years in wildlife photography
Why Learn With Me?
- Teaching photography since 2007.
- More than 15,000 students taught.
- Personalised one-to-one mentoring built around your camera and goals.
- Honest feedback on your own wildlife photographs.
- Practical fieldcraft, positioning and light decisions you can use immediately.
- Clear, simple teaching without unnecessary technical jargon.
What past students say
What you will learn
In these 4 sessions, you will learn how to:
- Camera settings for birds and wildlife
- Autofocus for moving subjects
- Using long lenses effectively
- Positioning for cleaner backgrounds
- Working with natural light
- Composition, habitat portraits and negative space
- Editing for colour, sharpness and stronger images
The goal is simple: more sharp, intentional wildlife photographs.
Good moment — but the image didn’t come out sharp.
How the 4 sessions work
Session 1 — Wildlife camera settings
Shutter speed, aperture, ISO, autofocus, drive modes, and lens use.
Session 2 — Fieldcraft and positioning
Angle, distance, background control, subject height, and anticipation.
Session 3 — Light, storytelling, and composition
Habitat portraits, negative space, behaviour, and timing.
Session 4 — Editing and keeper rate
Colour correction, white balance, crop choices, and learning from missed frames.
Every session is tailored to your gear and your subjects. I’ll give you simple exercises to work on between sessions, and we’ll go through your results together in the next session.
It’s often not about better gear. Small changes in position, light, or timing can change everything. That is what this mentorship helps you see.
What makes this different?
Unlike YouTube videos or large workshops, every session is built around your camera, your photographs and the wildlife you enjoy photographing.
We review your own images, identify what’s holding you back and create a practical plan you can apply on your very next outing.
Ready to Improve Your Wildlife Photography?
₹16,000 / US$200
Four private 90-minute online sessions with personalised feedback.
About Me
Girish’s interest in photography began early, shaped by hours spent with his father’s National Geographic magazines.
After studying Physics and computer programming, he trained in photography under Girish Mistry at SHARI Academy in Mumbai. He began with travel photography and writing, before expanding into portraits, food photography, and later wildlife and nature.
He has conducted photography workshops across India at institutions including IIT Bombay, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Sophia College for Women, S.M. Shetty College, Anna Leela College, American School of Bombay, Witty International School, VIBGYOR Group of Schools (Mumbai and Pune), and The Bishop’s School, as well as organisations such as ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth, Kotak Mahindra Bank, NABARD, iVolunteer, and Syllable.
He has also taught as a visiting faculty member at SNDT Women’s University.
Since 2007, he has taught more than 15,000 students — from beginners with their very first camera to professionals looking to improve faster.
His teaching style is simple: clear explanations, personal feedback, and real progress you can see quickly. No technical overload. Just practical learning.
He is also the author of “Do It for the Bokeh”, available on Amazon.
Using the environment to add depth, not distraction.
Book Your Wildlife Photography Mentorship
Learn the settings, fieldcraft, and compositional choices that help you come home with stronger wildlife images. Open to students anywhere.