The Setup-to-Capture System for Bird Photography - Journal of Wildlife Photography

Transform Your Bird Photography with a Proven Field System

A How-To Training Series to Help You Plan, Attract, and Capture Award-Worthy Shots

This Is For You If...

You want to learn a proven field setup system that consistently delivers clean, compelling bird images. This bundle teaches the exact strategies Alan Murphy uses to plan his shots—from perch design and blind placement to light control and behavior prediction—so you can create winning photos without relying on chance.
You’re frustrated with hit-or-miss results and want more control over your bird photography. Whether the birds don’t land where you want, or your backgrounds feel messy or distracting, this training shows you how to attract birds to the perfect spot and design your shot before they arrive.
You learn best with practical, step-by-step instruction. Each module walks you through a specific part of the field workflow—from blind setup and creative perches to natural storytelling and final composition. No fluff, no guesswork—just clear, repeatable methods you can apply immediately.
You value natural, ethical photography and want techniques that respect your subjects. Alan’s methods emphasize fieldcraft over manipulation. You’ll learn how to integrate your setups into the environment and work without bait or props, making this a perfect fit for photographers who want results and responsibility.
You want to photograph birds in a way that feels intentional, artistic, and deeply rewarding. This isn’t just about getting a bird in the frame—it’s about crafting light, story, and behavior into each image. You’ll come away with more than just technical knowledge—you’ll gain creative confidence in the field.

What If the Best Bird Photos Don’t Happen by Chance?

You’ve got the gear. You’ve got the time.

But the birds don’t show up. Or they land behind a branch.

Or worse — your shot is messy, dark, or just… average.

Here’s the truth:
Great bird photos don’t start with the shutter. They start with the setup.

That’s what separates a decent photo from one that gets published, wins contests, or hangs proudly on your wall.

Learn the System Trusted by Thousands of Bird Photographers

This bundle gives you the complete step-by-step system used by one of the most respected bird photographers in the world — to consistently capture clean, artistic, natural images.

Whether you’re shooting in your backyard or the wild, this approach works.
Because it’s not about luck. It’s about preparation.

Four Video Modules to Take You From Setup to Shot

Birds Through the Lens: Volume 1

Working from a Photo Blind

Learn how to set up photo blinds that blend seamlessly into the landscape. Discover how to choose and trim perches, control backgrounds, and read bird behavior for the best chances of getting the shot — before the bird even arrives.

✅ Set up blinds for optimal light, wind, and cover
✅ Trim perches that attract your target species
✅ Master bird behavior to improve timing and results

Birds Through the Lens: Volume 2

Creative Setups That Attract Birds

Go beyond basic blinds. This module shows you how to create multi-perch systems, use water features, design background layers, and apply seasonal food strategies to bring birds right to your camera — ethically and effectively.

✅ Build layered perches and water drip systems
✅ Control light and reflections for clean shots
✅ Create setups birds love — without stress or disturbance

Birds Through the Lens: Volume 3

Natural & Ethical Fieldcraft

Want to go 100% natural? Learn how to find wild perches in natural habitats, blend your setups into the landscape, and work without food, props, or manipulation. Includes powerful composition and storytelling techniques.

✅ Photograph birds without bait or feeders
✅ Integrate setups into real habitats
✅ Capture behavior-rich, story-driven images

The Ingredients of a Great Bird Photograph

Learn the seven elements that separate a good shot from a great one: light, pose, perch, head angle, background, composition, and story. Alan walks you through critique-style examples so you can train your eye to create stronger images, every time.

✅ Understand what makes an image “work”
✅ Build composition and behavior awareness in the field
✅ Get intentional with every frame you take

💬 What Photographers Are Saying

“Alan Murphy is unquestionably one of the greatest living avian photographers. Ten of his images were recognized in the 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year competition.”
—W.H., Malvern, PA

“Alan left no stone unturned to help us make the best prairie chicken images possible. I returned home with a card full of keepers.”
—D.N., Maryland

“Alan’s workshops are in a word, first-class. He works continuously to ensure every participant gets the best possible shots.” —C.Z., Ellicott City, MD

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BONUS #1

📖 Guide to Songbird Set-up Photography

A 100+ page visual guide packed with tips for feeders, perches, backgrounds, and seasonal techniques. Includes species-specific setups for hummingbirds, woodpeckers, kingfishers, bluebirds, and more.

✅ Creative setups that attract more birds
✅ Clean backgrounds and natural light
✅ Inspiring image examples and diagrams

BONUS #2

📖 The Photographer’s Guide to Attracting Birds

Learn how to ethically attract birds to your yard or photo location using food, water, native plants, and natural habitat strategies. Designed for long-term success and ethical photography.

✅ Use native vegetation and water to draw birds
✅ Build safe, attractive habitats
✅ Get results without disturbing your subjects

Meet Your Instructor: Alan Murphy

Alan Murphy is one of the world’s most respected bird photographers, known for his clean, artistic style and masterful use of light and composition. His images have appeared in National Geographic, Birding, WildBird, and numerous other publications.

With a background in professional bird guiding, Alan brings deep knowledge of avian behavior to every shot. He’s led sold-out photography workshops across North America and has helped thousands of photographers improve their field techniques through his online courses and guides.

Alan’s teaching focuses on ethical attraction methods, natural setups, and repeatable strategies that work. Whether you’re shooting in your backyard or in the field, his approach will help you capture birds in beautiful, story-driven ways.

Every Shot Tells a Story—Get Inspired by Alan’s Work

"The Setup-to-Capture System for Bird Photography"

A How-To Training Series to Help You Plan, Attract, and Capture Award-Worthy Shots

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📷 Imagine What You’ll Create

When your setup is dialed in, your perch is perfect, your background is clean, and you know where the bird is going to land…

You don’t get lucky — you get the shot.

Start planning, attracting, and photographing birds with more success, confidence, and consistency.

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Your satisfaction is assured through our no risk, you-can’t-lose, 100%, no-questions-asked, iron-clad money-back guarantee. If for any reason, you aren’t thrilled and satisfied with your purchase, contact us within 30 Days and we’ll refund 100% of your purchase price.Some terms and conditions apply.*

* DISCLAIMER: Your results will most certainly vary from person to person. Our best efforts, time, energy and experiences have been used in preparing this information, but, as you are surely aware, your results cannot be guaranteed. The fact is – as with any educational product of this type – you actually have to do the work and apply the techniques in this training to get your desired results. This training in no way promises that you will win photo contests, have your photo’s publish or win awards. Any testimonials are for information purposes and should not be considered “typical” results or even true results as they have not been verified in any way (other than our students sent them to us). We have no statistical data to support “actual” results from any user and strongly suspect that, unfortunately, most people who buy ANY information product online probably don’t do much, if anything, with any of the products they buy. Hopefully you’ll be different and actually take action on what we teach you here.

* We wanted to give you a heads up that we can’t offer refunds for anyone who consumes 10 or more modules. By this time, you should know if the course is for you or not. We hope you understand our policy and know that we’re always here to provide exceptional service and support. Your satisfaction means a lot to us!