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Bird Photography – Tools, Techniques, and Destinations

Wildly popular seminar targeting one of the most challenging action subjects in nature photography! Birders and Photographers alike will appreciate the wealth of images and outstanding destinations presented. We’ll discuss clear strategies for all skill levels and equipment budgets. You’ll gain a wealth of insight into the many tools available optimized for bird photography. Everyone, every time will learn something, including me—and we’ll have a ton of fun along the way!

Format:
--Seminar includes extensive Digital Slideshow & Equipment Demonstration--optionally followed by guided Photo Outing and/or controlled raptor photo op

Content:
--Over 100 inspiring & thought provoking Images Presented

--Highlights numerous Birding Hotspots in Northern VA and Mid Atlantic Region

--Features Top Birding Destinations and Photo Workshop Settings in Florida & New Mexico

--Demonstrates “Good/Better/Best” Compositions & Beginner Pitfalls

--Innovative Exposure Methods to address the special challenges of Bird Imaging

--Demonstrates equipment & solutions for Beginners through Advanced Budgets and Skill Levels
--Includes an array of Lenses, Camera Supports, and Flash Systems optimal for Bird and Nature Photography

--Provides extensive Resources guaranteed to make learning more about Birds & Bird Photography a breeze

 

Special Features:
--Depending on setting, extremely popular Raptor Photo Op and/or Guided Photo Outing are available

--Extensive collection of equipment, books, magazines on hand enables you to explore future investments

-- Ample Question & Answer Period following the Workshop to address your individual needs; photo critiques if desired via your laptop or email

 

Included Course Materials:
--Invaluable Course Handout consolidates key concepts, equipment, references

 

Who Should Attend?
--Everyone! Beginner though Advanced strategies presented

 

Maximum Class Size:
--Eight individually enrolled Students if Guided Outing Follows
-- 12 max for Private Groups
--Unlimited for Presentation Only

 

What to Bring:
--Writing material for notes
--For guided photo outings, bring along your camera and its manual, your longest lenses, tele-converters (2x, 1.4x, etc), external flash units, tripod, sun block, insect repellent

--A few images representative of your work or of problems you're hoping to resolve.   This is totally optional, just to share and discuss privately following the presentation.  I'd love to see what you've been up to!  I'm not a big fan of the word "Critique" and promise only gentle and constructive feedback.

 

         

All taken during last running of this Seminar -- You can too!

 

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