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Beginning Bird and Wildlife Action Photography

  • Henry Vilas Zoo 702 South Randall Avenue Madison, WI, 53715 United States (map)

Beginning Bird and Wildlife Action Photography: An insider's tips and tricks

 

Sorry, this class is sold out.

 

Luck favors the prepared! Experienced bird and nature photographer, Arlene Koziol (you may have noticed that her bird photos are everywhere on our website and printed materials!), will lead you through techniques and strategies for getting that perfect bird capture using your own equipment. You'll learn how to be ready to take the shot, handheld camera technique and fast-draw technique for action photography, the importance of anticipating behavior, importance of "reading the landscape" in the field, field techniques, and wildlife photography etiquette. Following class will be an optional lunch and discussion at ZuZu Cafe (1336 Drake St.) next to the zoo. Enrollment is capped at 8.

Requirements:

  1. Participants must have basic working knowledge of your camera

  2. Camera must have a burst or multi mode. Can be a point-and-shoot, DSLR, or mirrorless camera

  3. Camera with 300mm lens

Date: Monday, May 7
Time: 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Henry Vilas Zoo, north entrance (702 S. Randall Ave., Madison)
Registration fee: $15.00 per person
Taught by: Arlene Koziol

Registration opens March 26 to MAS members
Remaining spots open for public registration April 9

Header photo by Arlene Koziol

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Later Event: May 8
Warbler Walk: UW Arboretum