Join Ivey Kennedy and Bobby Stormer for a Bird Photography Bootcamp private boat tour aboard the Osprey! After an incredible first year on the water, we're bringing this experience back with two opportunities to join us—a morning tour and a sunset tour. Leading us is Captain Bob and the crew of the Osprey, who bring an incredible knowledge of the local ecosystem, birdlife, tides, and hidden corners of the marsh.

We'll cruise through Cape May's beautiful back bays and coastal salt marshes, exploring areas that simply can't be experienced the same way from land. These productive wetlands provide important habitat for an incredible variety of birds and wildlife, while also creating some truly beautiful opportunities for photography. Throughout the trip, we'll search for species such as ospreys, herons, egrets, terns, gulls, shorebirds, rails, waterfowl, and other migrants. Every trip is different, and you never know what may appear around the next bend.

Photographers will also receive hands-on guidance throughout the cruise, with opportunities to work on birds in flight, autofocus and tracking, exposure, composition, anticipating behavior, photographing from a moving boat, and incorporating the surrounding marsh into more environmental images. Sony loaner gear will be available on both tours!

[ 10am - 1pm ]  MORNING TOUR
Our morning cruise will take advantage of active daytime birdlife as we explore the back bays in search of feeding, resting, and migrating birds. With plenty of natural light and constantly changing subjects, this trip is a great opportunity to focus on behavior, birds in flight, portraits, and environmental compositions.

[ 4pm - 7pm ]  SUNSET TOUR
Join us later in the day as the marsh transforms in the warmer evening light. Capture reflections, silhouettes, and colorful skies as the sun begins to set over the back bays. It's an incredible setting for combining bird photography with the beauty of the Cape May landscape.

Space is very limited at 15 seats per tour! Be sure to register early to secure yours.

RECOMMENDED GEAR TO BRING:
• Camera body
• 400mm+ telephoto lens
• Memory cards
• Extra batteries
• Binoculars
• Water and bug spray
• Comfortable clothing (layers)

Unique University® is the highly acclaimed education component of Unique Photo®, NJ’s only camera and video superstore. There is over 2000 sq. ft. of learning space, including our state-of-the art, 1000 sq. ft. main presentation hall. Unique University’s mission is to help our visitors “Create Better Pictures” by providing photography education for beginners to pros. With events daily, it is the place where photography groups such as local camera clubs, ASMP, PPA and others meet. We have a full curriculum of classes and seminars from world famous speakers such as Art Wolfe, Rick Sammon, Michael Yamashita, Tyler Stableford, Lindsay Adler, and Will Crockett. We offer photography experiences to such places as the Lakota Wolf Preserve, Wolf Conservation Center, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Rutgers Football, Longwood Gardens, Festival of Ballooning, and much more. Our technical classes include such topics as basic digital photography, lighting techniques, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, macro photography, composition, editing and printing, wedding photography, HDR photography, working with speedlights, how to use social media, digital organization, one-on-one instruction, and much, much more.

Where are classes held? 
Unless stated otherwise, most classes are held in the Unique University classroom within the Unique Photo Superstore (123 US Highway 46 West, Fairfield, NJ 07004). We also hold classes at our Philadelphia, PA location (28 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106). 

What should I bring to class? 
You're encouraged to bring your camera and a notebook and pen to most classes. Some classes will require additional equipment, so please check the class descriptions. 

Will lunch or refreshments be included? 
Lunch and refreshments are not provided for any classes under 6 hours unless noted. 

How do I register for a class? 
You can register online, in-store at the concierge, or by phone at either 973-377-6454 or 973-377-2007. Please note that you will need to provide payment information. 

Can I register at the door? 
For most classes, you're free to register at the concierge desk prior to the start of the class. Please note that there are some classes that offer "Early Bird Special" rates and others that have limited seating, so it would be in your best interest to register early for such classes. 

I wanted to register for ______ class, but it is now sold out. Is there a waiting list? 
Please contact us at 973-377-6454 or [email protected] with the following information: your name, phone number, email address, and the class name and date. 

My question has not been addressed here. Is there someone I can contact? 
Please contact us at 973-377-6454 or [email protected] with any additional inquiries.

Unique University Class Cancellation Policy
- Classes costing less than $99 may be canceled up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund. For classes costing $100 or more, advanced notice of seven days before the class is necessary for a full refund.
- Requests for cancellation made after these deadlines will be awarded store credit in the amount paid for registration towards a future Unique University seminar or workshop.
- Cancellations made within 24 hours of the beginning of a class will not be honored and no refund or credit will be given.
- Cancellations of any class utilizing models will be subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the purchased price (up to $100).
- Cancellations of any class that includes an admission ticket (including, but not limited to: museums, gardens, shows, exhibits, and special events or locations) may be subject to forfeiture of the admission ticket fee.
** Attention American Express cardholders: If you cancel a registration for a class costing $100 or more, there will be a 3% cancellation fee deducted from your refund or store credit.