Beginner's Nature Photography Workshop
Introduction to Camera Techniques for Nature Photography
Skill level: Introductory
Instructor: Don Tredinnick, professional nature photographer, instructor and owner of Frozen Hiker Photography
Overview
Today’s cameras are packed with great features and the optics have never been better. The issue is that there are so many features that they can be challenging and even intimidating to use. The result is many people leave their cameras in auto or program mode and don’t get the full benefit of their cameras.
This workshop is designed for the beginner photographer. Don will discuss various camera settings, where it makes sense to use them, and other creative things that you can do with your camera. After the lecture, attendees will head outside to explore Staring Lake Park to practice what they've learned.
Fundamentals Covered:
- The exposure triangle
- The advantages of switching from program mode to aperture or shutter priority mode
- When to use manual mode
- How different focal lengths affect the photo
- Focusing modes and focusing aids
- Capturing sunbursts
- How to shoot at higher ISO settings
Suggested Equipment:
- DSLR, Mirrorless, or high quality “bridge” telephoto camera
- Lens or lenses that allow for wide angle (less than 35 mm), standard (35 - 70 mm) and telephoto (greater than 100 mm)
- Monopods or Tripods (optional)
Due to limited capacity, this event is restricted to residents of one of the 7 cities of our watershed district: Eden Prairie, Chanhassen, Minnetonka, Bloomington, Chaska, Deephaven and Shorewood.
