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Improving Your Bird and Nature Photography
Instructor: Brian Zwiebel
Sponsored by Sabrewing Nature Tours
TWO DAY SESSION
Date: Saturday, May 9 (afternoon classroom session) and Sunday, May 10 (morning field session)
Time: Saturday, May 9, 1-2 PM and Sunday, May 10, 7-10 AM
*Please make sure you don't register for anything that conflicts with the second day of this workshop!*
Afternoon Classroom Session Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Morning Field Session Location: Maumee Bay Nature Center
Fee: $85 (covers both sessions!)
Registration Required
Limited to 10 participants
Learn what Brian Zwiebel of Sabrewing Nature Tours does (and what YOU should do) every time he gets his hands on a new digital camera. Discover what a histogram is, how to read it, and how to use it to make better exposures. Learn how to make the best images possible by taking full advantage of light, angle, and wind. We will also discuss how to improve imagery with better backgrounds in two easy steps. All of this and much more will be included in the program.
Sponsored by Sabrewing Nature Tours
TWO DAY SESSION
Date: Saturday, May 9 (afternoon classroom session) and Sunday, May 10 (morning field session)
Time: Saturday, May 9, 1-2 PM and Sunday, May 10, 7-10 AM
*Please make sure you don't register for anything that conflicts with the second day of this workshop!*
Afternoon Classroom Session Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Morning Field Session Location: Maumee Bay Nature Center
Fee: $85 (covers both sessions!)
Registration Required
Limited to 10 participants
Learn what Brian Zwiebel of Sabrewing Nature Tours does (and what YOU should do) every time he gets his hands on a new digital camera. Discover what a histogram is, how to read it, and how to use it to make better exposures. Learn how to make the best images possible by taking full advantage of light, angle, and wind. We will also discuss how to improve imagery with better backgrounds in two easy steps. All of this and much more will be included in the program.
Point and Shoot Warbler Photography
Instructor: Stephen Ingraham Sponsored by Zeiss Sports Optics
Dates: Saturday, May 9 & Thursday, May 14
Time: 9-10:30 AM
Location: Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
Meeting Location: East Entrance of the Boardwalk
Fee: $30 (covers one session - choose whichever day works better for you!)
Registration Required
Each session limited to 12 participants
More and more photographers are choosing long-zoom, advanced point and shoot cameras for photographing birds and wildlife – and they are producing amazing results. Warblers and other small birds in dense cover, however, present special challenges for any photographer. Steve Ingraham (Zeiss Sports Optics) will provide hands-on help with your camera and settings to enable you to bring home more warblers and better warblers... and avoid as much frustration as possible in the process.
Dates: Saturday, May 9 & Thursday, May 14
Time: 9-10:30 AM
Location: Magee Marsh Wildlife Area
Meeting Location: East Entrance of the Boardwalk
Fee: $30 (covers one session - choose whichever day works better for you!)
Registration Required
Each session limited to 12 participants
More and more photographers are choosing long-zoom, advanced point and shoot cameras for photographing birds and wildlife – and they are producing amazing results. Warblers and other small birds in dense cover, however, present special challenges for any photographer. Steve Ingraham (Zeiss Sports Optics) will provide hands-on help with your camera and settings to enable you to bring home more warblers and better warblers... and avoid as much frustration as possible in the process.
Bird Photography Secrets Revealed
Instructor: Shiv Verma, sponsored by Panasonic
Date: Sunday, May 10, or Thursday, May 14
Time: 7-10 AM
Location: Magee Marsh (meet at west entrance near the Ohio Division of Wildlife tent)
Fee: $65
Registration Required
Limited to 10 participants per session
From the fundamentals to advanced - what you need to know to take amazing bird images. In this workshop you will learn how to take full control of your photography. From now you will no more hope the camera gets it right. You will learn how to master manual mode, get your exposure right on, and photograph with purpose.
In addition you will learn the concepts of composing and framing your birds for the maximum impact - in other words you will create WOW images.
Lumix cameras and lenses will be available for you to try out during this workshop and throughout the festival.
Date: Sunday, May 10, or Thursday, May 14
Time: 7-10 AM
Location: Magee Marsh (meet at west entrance near the Ohio Division of Wildlife tent)
Fee: $65
Registration Required
Limited to 10 participants per session
From the fundamentals to advanced - what you need to know to take amazing bird images. In this workshop you will learn how to take full control of your photography. From now you will no more hope the camera gets it right. You will learn how to master manual mode, get your exposure right on, and photograph with purpose.
In addition you will learn the concepts of composing and framing your birds for the maximum impact - in other words you will create WOW images.
Lumix cameras and lenses will be available for you to try out during this workshop and throughout the festival.
Intro to Nature and Bird Photography
Instructor: Kevin Loughlin
Sponsored by Wildside Nature Tours
TWO DAY SESSION
Dates: Monday, May 11 (afternoon classroom session) and Tuesday, May 12 (morning field session)
Times: Monday, May 11, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM and Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
*Please make sure you don't register for anything that conflicts with the second day of this workshop!*
Afternoon Classroom Session Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Morning Field Session Location: Maumee Bay State Park Nature Center
Fee: $85 (covers both sessions!)
Registration Required
Limited to 10 participants
Do you enjoy taking photos of the natural world? Are you often disappointed with how your images turn out, but can't figure out what you did wrong? Join professional nature photographer and owner of Wildside Nature Tours, Kevin Loughlin, for a fun and informative "Basics of Digital Nature Photography Workshop."
Learn simple techniques to improve your photography. Explore the major elements that make a photograph a wall-hanger rather than a trash liner. Discover helpful tricks, through classroom instruction as well as hands-on practice that will excite and inspire!
Kevin Loughlin will introduce you to techniques used by professionals to get the best images. In the classroom portion we will discuss exposure (ISO, shutter speed and aperture), composition, lenses and other equipment and much more! We will then take to the field on the morning of session #2, and put to use what we learned in the classroom. Hands-on instruction is the best way to learn and there will be ample time for everyone to ask questions.
Sponsored by Wildside Nature Tours
TWO DAY SESSION
Dates: Monday, May 11 (afternoon classroom session) and Tuesday, May 12 (morning field session)
Times: Monday, May 11, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM and Tuesday, May 12, 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
*Please make sure you don't register for anything that conflicts with the second day of this workshop!*
Afternoon Classroom Session Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Morning Field Session Location: Maumee Bay State Park Nature Center
Fee: $85 (covers both sessions!)
Registration Required
Limited to 10 participants
Do you enjoy taking photos of the natural world? Are you often disappointed with how your images turn out, but can't figure out what you did wrong? Join professional nature photographer and owner of Wildside Nature Tours, Kevin Loughlin, for a fun and informative "Basics of Digital Nature Photography Workshop."
Learn simple techniques to improve your photography. Explore the major elements that make a photograph a wall-hanger rather than a trash liner. Discover helpful tricks, through classroom instruction as well as hands-on practice that will excite and inspire!
Kevin Loughlin will introduce you to techniques used by professionals to get the best images. In the classroom portion we will discuss exposure (ISO, shutter speed and aperture), composition, lenses and other equipment and much more! We will then take to the field on the morning of session #2, and put to use what we learned in the classroom. Hands-on instruction is the best way to learn and there will be ample time for everyone to ask questions.
Spotting Scope Photography Workshop
Instructor: Clay Taylor, Sponsored by Swarovski Optik
Date: Tuesday, May 12 and Friday, May 15
Time: 8-10:00 AM
Location: Swarovski Optik's trailer at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Fee: $30
Registration Required
Limited to 15 participants per session
In this field-based, hands-on workshop, Clay Taylor (Swarovski Optik of North America) will cover what those new to spotting scope photography need to know for a successful day in the field. For those who have already immersed themselves in the world of spotting scope photography, additional field techniques to help enhance your skills will also be covered. Please bring your tripod, scope, phone, and camera and/or adapter.
Date: Tuesday, May 12 and Friday, May 15
Time: 8-10:00 AM
Location: Swarovski Optik's trailer at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Fee: $30
Registration Required
Limited to 15 participants per session
In this field-based, hands-on workshop, Clay Taylor (Swarovski Optik of North America) will cover what those new to spotting scope photography need to know for a successful day in the field. For those who have already immersed themselves in the world of spotting scope photography, additional field techniques to help enhance your skills will also be covered. Please bring your tripod, scope, phone, and camera and/or adapter.
Spotting Scope Photography Workshop
Instructor: Robert Wilson, KOWA U.S.
Date: Wednesday, May 13 and Saturday, May 16
Time: 8-10 AM
Location: Howard Marsh Metropark
Fee: $30
Registration Required
Limited to 15 participants per session
Do you own a spotting scope or are you thinking of purchasing one to photograph birds with? Enjoy time with Robert Wilson, field representative for Kowa U.S. to learn the secrets of capturing photos of birds through a spotting scope. Topics to be covered include technique, equipment and photography tips, including digiscoping with your cell phone.
Date: Wednesday, May 13 and Saturday, May 16
Time: 8-10 AM
Location: Howard Marsh Metropark
Fee: $30
Registration Required
Limited to 15 participants per session
Do you own a spotting scope or are you thinking of purchasing one to photograph birds with? Enjoy time with Robert Wilson, field representative for Kowa U.S. to learn the secrets of capturing photos of birds through a spotting scope. Topics to be covered include technique, equipment and photography tips, including digiscoping with your cell phone.
Intro to Nature and Bird Photography
Instructor: Kevin Loughlin
Sponsored by Wildside Nature Tours
TWO DAY SESSION
Dates: Thursday, May 14 (afternoon classroom session) and Friday, May 15 (morning field session)
Times: Thursday, May 14 , 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM and Friday, May 15, 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
*Please make sure you don't register for anything that conflicts with the second day of this workshop!*
Afternoon Classroom Session Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Morning Field Session Location: Maumee Bay State Park Nature Center
Fee: $85 (covers both sessions!)
Registration Required
Limited to 10 participants
Do you enjoy taking photos of the natural world? Are you often disappointed with how your images turn out, but can't figure out what you did wrong? Join professional nature photographer and owner of Wildside Nature Tours, Kevin Loughlin, for a fun and informative "Basics of Digital Nature Photography Workshop."
Learn simple techniques to improve your photography. Explore the major elements that make a photograph a wall-hanger rather than a trash liner. Discover helpful tricks, through classroom instruction as well as hands-on practice that will excite and inspire!
Kevin Loughlin will introduce you to techniques used by professionals to get the best images. In the classroom portion we will discuss exposure (ISO, shutter speed and aperture), composition, lenses and other equipment and much more! We will then take to the field on the morning of session #2, and put to use what we learned in the classroom. Hands-on instruction is the best way to learn and there will be ample time for everyone to ask questions.
Sponsored by Wildside Nature Tours
TWO DAY SESSION
Dates: Thursday, May 14 (afternoon classroom session) and Friday, May 15 (morning field session)
Times: Thursday, May 14 , 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM and Friday, May 15, 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
*Please make sure you don't register for anything that conflicts with the second day of this workshop!*
Afternoon Classroom Session Location: Maumee Bay Lodge
Morning Field Session Location: Maumee Bay State Park Nature Center
Fee: $85 (covers both sessions!)
Registration Required
Limited to 10 participants
Do you enjoy taking photos of the natural world? Are you often disappointed with how your images turn out, but can't figure out what you did wrong? Join professional nature photographer and owner of Wildside Nature Tours, Kevin Loughlin, for a fun and informative "Basics of Digital Nature Photography Workshop."
Learn simple techniques to improve your photography. Explore the major elements that make a photograph a wall-hanger rather than a trash liner. Discover helpful tricks, through classroom instruction as well as hands-on practice that will excite and inspire!
Kevin Loughlin will introduce you to techniques used by professionals to get the best images. In the classroom portion we will discuss exposure (ISO, shutter speed and aperture), composition, lenses and other equipment and much more! We will then take to the field on the morning of session #2, and put to use what we learned in the classroom. Hands-on instruction is the best way to learn and there will be ample time for everyone to ask questions.