Colin Hocking Photography

10/16/2024

This coming Saturday, join me for a Snap Shot to Pro Shot session at the Sewee Visitor Center in Awendaw....details on the flyer!

10/10/2024

I'm doing a SnapShot to Pro Shot: Elevate your bird photography game session at the Sewee Visitor center on Oct 19th. We'll also do some image reviews, so bring a few on a pc compatible flash drive.
Info is on the flyer...

09/30/2024

my next BIG workshop is coming up in November...a bird and wildlife photography outing to Huntington Beach State Park.
There are 4 spots remaining, so register soon!
This is an immersive few days of photography and class time...and the birding at HBSP this time of year is excellent!
https://colinhockingphoto.weebly.com/charleston-181536.html

09/27/2024

We've always been amused by the fact that Bald Eagles show up behind our house during bad weather! Today is no exception...to make up for the tornado watch this morning, not one but two!!

09/26/2024

Went on the Early Morning Bird Walk yesterday at Caw Caw Interpretive Center County Park with Kristina Lyn Wheeler...Here are some of the sightings!
Excited to see a Yellow Billed Cuckoo and a Barred Owl!

09/25/2024

I feel like I’ve been AWOL for a while!
Well, I did take a mini vacay away from the hustle and bustle…but now I’m back there’s a lot to share with you, so I hope you can make it to some of these upcoming events and workshops!

SnapShot to Pro Shot: Ways to Elevate your Bird Photography
Celebrating National Wildlife Refuge Week, this one is at
The Sewee Visitor Center, Awendaw
Saturday 19th October, 10am to Noon
$15 payable at the door
Please call the Center to Register : (843) 928-3264

Photo Workshop at Huntington Beach State Park
November 21-23rd
Follow the link for details and to register
https://colinhockingphoto.weebly.com/charleston-181536.html

Hammock Coast Bird festival
Feb 6-9th 2025
Stay tuned for details, but I’ve been invited back to run lectures and outings on how to improve your bird photography

Workshop and Tour of the Jurassic Coast of England
April 25th to May 2nd, 2025
we’ll be exploring the bird life along this stunning coastline while staying in a luxury converted barn in the middle of the English countryside!
Two spots remain!
https://colinhockingphoto.weebly.com/england.html

Jurassic Coast photo tour

09/05/2024

There are still a few spots available for my Huntington Beach State Park workshop in November!
It's my last workshop this year, so if you'd like to learn how to be a better wildlife and bird photographer, this is how you get to spend hours with me in the field and classroom learning!
Here are the details:
https://colinhockingphoto.weebly.com/charleston-181536.html

09/05/2024

Very happy to be invited back to the Hammock Coast Bird festival next February as a guest presenter!!
Once registration opens I'll let you know, as it fills up quickly!
Here are some shots from this year's event

08/21/2024

Thanks for showing your support for tomorrow's Early Morning Bird Photography Walk with myself and Kristina Lyn Wheeler to the Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve!!
There are only FOUR spots left, so register now if you'd like to join us!
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/charlestoncountyparks/activity/search/detail/9992?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&fbclid=IwY2xjawEzEe1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUfDDPS3oV_FRtfvKBurn3XXg-LsGDU4ucR6XCATOCi9zmK8FFhwcn9ibA_aem_LhIjw6TzcC1nkT-mizAq0g

07/25/2024

Here are my upcoming photo training and outing opportunities!
Follow the links for information and to register.

August 22nd, co leading a bird photography morning at Folly Beach with County Parks naturalist Kristina Lyn Wheeler:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/charlestoncountyparks/activity/search/detail/9992?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2pnh-dNuXdJiObLjU8j3mBDeV7m1Iwwp8Zr7cs_VrBxKtkR9fHmq0kJCA_aem_1x_QkqZQJWojE_LOlutnlA

November 21-23, photo workshop at Huntington Beach State Park:
https://colinhockingphoto.weebly.com/charleston-181536.html

Jurassic Coast of England April25 to May 2, 2025
https://colinhockingphoto.weebly.com/england.html

07/24/2024

Also at Lake Murray, Osprey, Green Herons, Spotted Sandpipers, Grackles, Cowbirds....

07/15/2024

You may have been seeing some Swallow Tailed Kite activity of late, and if so, here's your opportunity to participate in some citizen science!
Report your sightings to the Aviation research and Conservation Institute from today, July 15th until August 10th!
(Don't worry that it says 2018! It will take you to the form for 2024!)
Just follow the link below to complete the form:

Please click the link to complete this form.