Our June 6 meeting will feature a presentation by professional nature photographer John Slonina.
Monday, June 6, 2022
Meeting start time: 7pm (Zoom conferencing line will open approximately 15 minutes before the start time)To join the Zoom meeting, click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/74909264555
Improving your Wildlife Photography
This program will provide several techniques on how to take your Wildlife Photography to the next Level. Some examples are demonstrated with before and after photos and video making the viewer feel like there are right there onsite. We will also discuss how to get great DOF, shutter speed and compositions to make your photos stand out. This program will help you understand the light and use it to your advantage. What equipment to buy and how to use it this includes tripods, ballheads, gimbal heads, and long lenses. We also discuss blinds and window mounts. Planning is critical in wildlife photography. We discuss how to find the best places at the right time of year. We give techniques on how to get closer, how to photograph birds in flight and common mistakes. It is important to understand animal behavior, biology, and ethics.
John Slonina is a professional nature photographer with a passion for wildlife, wild places and teaching. He has been photographing nature for over 30 years and operates a photo tour company – Slonina Photography – which leads instructional photo workshops across North America. John’s goal is to make everything a fun learning experience. His subjects include landscape, wildlife, macro, nature, and night photography. His work has been published in calendars, books, and magazines and displayed in galleries. John has presented for numerous camera clubs, nature groups, and photo conferences, where his teaching style and humor makes him a popular speaker. You can visit his website for his blog posts, online galleries, and tour schedule at www.sphotography.com.
