Have you ever dreamed of becoming a nature and wildlife photographer? This immersive two-day workshop explores the complete creative journey, from capture to publication, covering camera technique, composition, macro photography, wildlife photography, ethics, and visual storytelling. Participants will develop the technical skills and creative vision needed to create meaningful images that inspire while gaining insight into sharing their work with the world. Please bring your camera, laptop, a device or card reader for downloading images to your laptop, your preferred image editing software, and a packed lunch for each day.
About the Presenter
Donald Quintana is an award-winning nature and wildlife photographer, conservation visual storyteller, educator, and international photography tour leader with more than 35 years of experience. His photographs have appeared in National Audubon, Nature’s Best Photography, California Outdoors, Ranger Rick, and numerous other publications. He is passionate about helping photographers develop both their technical abilities and their artistic voice while fostering a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Registration is through Indian Creek Nature Center
Cost: $320 Nonmembers $295 Members Pre-registration is required.
Recommended Ages: 16 and up
Organizing, Editing, & Managing Your Nature and Wildlife Photographs
Creating beautiful photographs is only the beginning. This workshop teaches participants how to organize, edit, archive, and manage their growing image collections using an efficient digital workflow while preparing images for printing, publication, competitions, and social media. Through demonstrations and hands-on instruction, participants will leave with practical skills they can immediately apply to their own photography. Please bring your camera, laptop, a device or card reader for downloading images to your laptop, your preferred image editing software, and a packed lunch.
About the Presenter
Donald Quintana is an award-winning nature and wildlife photographer, conservation visual storyteller, educator, and international photography tour leader with more than 35 years of experience. His photographs have appeared in National Audubon, Nature’s Best Photography, California Outdoors, Ranger Rick, and numerous other publications. He is passionate about helping photographers develop both their technical abilities and their artistic voice while fostering a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Cost: $165 Nonmembers $150 Members Pre-registration is required.
Recommended Ages: 16 and up
The Basics of Nature & Wildlife Photography
Ready to get your camera off Auto mode? This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the fundamentals of exposure, focus, composition, lenses, and camera settings while helping participants gain confidence using their DSLR or mirrorless camera in the field. Classroom instruction and practical exercises will provide a solid foundation for creating stronger nature and wildlife photographs. Please bring your camera, laptop, a device or card reader for downloading images to your laptop, your preferred image editing software, and a packed lunch.
About the Presenter
Donald Quintana is an award-winning nature and wildlife photographer, conservation visual storyteller, educator, and international photography tour leader with more than 35 years of experience. His photographs have appeared in National Audubon, Nature’s Best Photography, California Outdoors, Ranger Rick, and numerous other publications. He is passionate about helping photographers develop both their technical abilities and their artistic voice while fostering a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
Cost: $165 Nonmembers $150 Members Pre-registration is required.
Recommended Ages: 16 and up