Creating Beautiful Wildlife Photography

Looking to get into wildlife photography or to step up your game? Join conservation wildlife photographer Deirdre Denali for an hour of wildlife photography fun! With insights for every level of experience- from iphone to dslr -you’ll walk away with the skills to find inspiration everywhere, better understand your subject and shoot like a pro.

Topics we’ll cover:

Practice makes perfect/backyard photography: the best place to learn the basics is where you live! And whether you live in a city or in the middle of the woods, there is wildlife to be found. In this part of the class, Deirdre will talk through finding inspiration and why location matters!

Settings and conditions: it’s all fun and games until you’re shooting in low light or a heavy rain. In this portion of the class, you will learn which setting to use for various conditions of light and weather.

Animal behavior 101: the true trick to getting beautiful wildlife photography is to know your subject. Here, Deirdre will share her expertise in animal behavior, demonstrating how to move amongst critters without frightening them off!

Simple tips: in this section, Deirdre will share the basics of composition for wildlife photography, along with information about wildlife photography ethics and Leave No Trace principles as they apply.

Q&A: questions about something not covered? This is your chance to ask and get an immediate answer.

Proceeds from this Zoom Photography class benefit the Mountain Studies Institute and the Kula Academy.