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Hi, I’m Sonia - nature and bird lover, creative educator, and founder of Flying Parrot Photography. With over 20 years of experience in photography, design and visual storytelling, I now focus on helping others develop their skills and creative confidence in bird photography through workshops, coaching, and online tutorials. I teach bird photography to adventurous souls who want to level up their skills, capture stunning images, and have fun doing it.
I’ve been immersed in photography pretty much since I could walk. My mum was an award-winning photographer in New Zealand, and I spent my early years helping in our family darkroom (aka the bathroom) under infrared light. I got my first camera at age four, and while I’ve dabbled in design, video, and content creation and hold a Remote Pilot License (RPA) for drone photography, my heart has always belonged to the wild ~ especially when there are birds involved ❤️
These days, I ricochet between the beautiful Sapphire Coast of NSW and the wild corners of East Gippland, VIC, chasing feathered friends through forests and wetlands with a camera in hand. One of my favourite local spots to shoot - and run workshops - is the stunning Panboola Wetlands near Pambula, a haven for birdlife and nature photography. I spend more time there than at home some weeks!
The name Flying Parrot harks back to my drone photography days and was inspired by my three cheeky rescue parrots, one of whom - Morty - loves a roadtrip and sometimes comes along to wreck my vehicle interior and provide entertainment.
Flying Parrot has grown into a hub for bird photography adventures, coaching, workshops, and online tips - all aimed at helping you create images you’re proud of.
I offer small-group bird photography workshops, private one-on-one bird photography coaching, and hands-on help for photographers who want to master their camera, build confidence, and find creative inspiration in nature.
👉 Curious about workshops or coaching? Click the birds (pun totally intended! 😁) to find out how we can work together » 🦜🦜🦜
Thanks for flying by my website, don't forget to check out my YouTube channel for lots of free tutorials and my latest bird photography adventures.
Happy birding and talk to you soon!