Paul McDougall

Paul McDougall is professional wildlife photographer and photographic guide. Paul has lots of experience photographing wildlife worldwide and at home in Scotland. Paul is a specialist photographic guide, and has extensive experience guiding in Kenya, with over 400 days spent guiding in Masai Mara.Paul is a highly engaging presenter and speaker and runs regular workshops and training courses on wildlife photography basics from camera settings to understanding light and capturing unique moments.Paul wrote the book "The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Wildlife Photography - from taking a shot to capturing a moment" It is the number 1 selling book in the Nature and Wildlife category on amazon. This book forms the basis of his Digital Training Workshop of the same name. All of the contents of the training modules and book form the basis of Paul's wildlife workshops and tours and he has successfully taught many clients how to capture outstanding wildlife moments.Paul started his own Wildlife Photography Company Touch the Wild in 2015 and through this brand has published many articles and images online and on social media. Paul's Facebook page has a substantial  following and he regularly posts wildlife photography hints and tips along with new images.Touch the Wild is also the brand that Paul uses to lead his tours and wildlife photography workshops.Paul's number 1 objective when working with clients is that they take the best images that they have ever taken.This is what drives Paul's passion for teaching wildlife photography - seeing the expression from clients when they "just get it".Paul's workshops as he is knowledgeable, approachable and down-to-earth and his workshops offer great value for money."He gave us 1 to 1 support throughout the day and we each felt that we had learned a lot and resolved some individual issues, as well as having an enjoyable day and coming away with some good images. I would highly recommend Paul's workshops as he is knowledgeable, approachable and down-to-earth and his workshops offer great value for money"- Hamilton Camera Club UK"Paul‘s knowledge and enthusiasm for wildlife was inspirational."- Steve Hubbard UK