Workshops & Talks
Having educated myself in photography mixing professional studies in studio photography and visual expression and self-studying nature photography, I believe I have now something to pass on to others too. I too have attended many lectures, workshops and online courses. I have also taken as much inspiration as possible from top photographers whose work I admire.
My personality is the kind that I want to share what I have learned, and I am happy to give workshops and lectures. Feel free to ask if you want to book a presentation by me.
Picture on the right: © Tore Tuen
Coming up 2025-2026
Two completely new presentations available: Feathers and Light, and Dance!
22-24.8.2025 Osprey photography workshop in Tervo
19.-22.9.2025 Eagle photography workshop in Oulanka. Collaboration with Canon Suomi and Rajala Pro Shop
Zimanga’s photography hides 22.11.-2.12.2025
Hungary’s photography hides 30.5.2026–6.6.2026
Workshops and presentations
Floating hide Workshops by request —from April onwards
Teaching how to photograph waders and water birds from floating hides. This means that you get to photograph birds from the same level as they are, as you are in the water wearing dry suit. Your camera is safely attached to a floating hide, and the floating hide has camo-cover to hide you. This way it is easy to get very close to birds without disturbing them. The best of all is the photography level right on the water surface, so you will be able to get nice reflections from the water.
Workshop includes the use of floating hide and dry suit. Photographing about 3 hours, total workshop time about 4 hours.
Bookings & more info : mia@raventree.fi
Feathers and Light: Mastering the Moments in Bird Photography
Inspirational presentation about using natural light to create different visual effects and atmospheres.
I will share my favourite styles that I aim to capture in bird photography, and give tips on how to succeed in the challenging moments.
The presentation is in English.
The Dance
In my presentation, I will talk about the arrival of birds in Finland after winter, as they return to their breeding grounds. The main focus is on Great crested grebes, whose lives I have closely followed over the past few years. However, the presentation also features other bird species whose spring courtship displays are especially striking. These celebrations include jumping, dancing and even a bit of fighting.
The presentation is in English.
Photographer at Svalbard-photo presentation
With these photos I will bring you all with me on a trip to expirience the mesmerising nature of Svalbard. Did the photographer get the shot of her dreams? Did she get to see polar bears?
Book the presentation for your own event!
The lenght can be adjustes from ~45 to 75 minutes.
The premiere was at Helsinki in 2023.
WEBINARS
Photograph light! -Valon luonne lintukuvauksessa WEBINAR
Educational webinar about using light in bird phtotography —based on my presentation of a similiar topic. Here we will dig a little deeper on the topic and also discuss some camera settings you can play with different athmospheres.
Webinar takes ~2 h
ORDER THE WEBINAR TO YOUR OWN EVENT!
Bird photography tecniques and tips-webinar
Guidance on various photography techniques and other tips. We will cover not only the camera settings in bird photography, but also angles, backgrounds, and other practical actions. What kind of camouflage techniques are there, when is a hide useful, and when is something else appropriate. How do you get the best possible photos?
Can be adjusted to be ~2-3h
Past workshops
2025
5.6.2025 Stavanger, Norway. Canon X StavangerFoto, Mastering The Moments In Bird Photography
22.-24.5.2025 Reykjavik, Iceland. Canon X Ofar, Mastering The Moments In Bird Photography
10.5.2025 Liminganlahden Lintukuvafestivaalit, Liminka
9.4.2025 Luontokuvaajan kokemukset ja käytännöt Canonin uusimmista peilittömistä kameroista: EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II ja EOS R3
SLV järjestää yhdessä Canonin kanssa jäsenille maksuttoman webinaarikoulutuksen keskiviikkona 9.4 klo 18-20. Koulutuksessa Canonin asiantuntija Olli Turtiainen sekä luontokuvaaja Mia Surakka keskustelevat uusimpien peilittömien kameroiden ominaisuuksista ja asetuksista.
5.4.2025 Kotimaan matkailu -messut, Tampere
LISÄTIETOA: Luontokuvaajan matkassa -kuvaesitys
2024
4.12.2024 Kameraseura Mielikuva ry
13.11.2024 Kangasalan Kameraseura ry
19.10.2024 Vuoden Luontokuva -gaala
5.10.2024 Luonto ja luontokuva, Jämsä
24.9.2024 Kamera-seura ry, Helsinki
10.9.2024 klo 18 Hannu Hautala -keskus, Kuusamo
“Inspiroivat tyylit lintukuvauksessa” Vapaa pääsy!
4.5.2024 klo 10:30 -16:30 Live Koulutus: Lintukuvaajan päivä Pohjoisen luonnonkuvaajat ry
25.4.2024 klo 18-20 Webinaari Lintukuvaajan tekniikat ja vinkit Osa 2, Kamera-seura ry
18.4.2024 klo 18-20 Webinaari Lintukuvaajan tekniikat ja vinkit Osa 1, Kamera-seura ry
21.3.2024 klo 18-20 Webinaari Kuvaa valoa! Valon luonne lintukuvauksessa, Kamera-seura ry
6.3.2024 Kuvaesitys Tampereen valokuvausseura
10.1.2024 klo 18-20 Webinaari Kuvaklinikka, aiheena lintukuvaus Suomen Luonnonvalokuvaajat SLV ry
2023
Webinaari Lintukuvaajan tekniikat ja vinkit -SLV ry Marraskuu’23
Lintukuvaaja Huippuvuorilla -kuvaesitys SLV ry Lokakuu’23
Lintukuvaaja Huippuvuorilla -kuvaesitys Viitasaari Lokakuu’23
Webinaari Valon luonne lintukuvauksessa -SLV ry Lokakuu’23
Webinar Lintukuvaajan kokemukset ja käytännöt Canonin peilittömistä kameroista EOS R6 ja EOS R3 Elokuu’23
Kuvaa valoa! Valon luonne lintukuvauksessa Liminganlahden Lintukuvafestivaalit Huhtikuu’23