Florida's Birding & Photo Fest official guide 2016 | Page 19

M I K E M AT T H E W S Mike Matthews started his passion for photography over 40 years ago and has been shooting professionally for the last 11 years. His images have been published and won numerous awards. Being an avid outdoorsman Mike uses his outdoor skills to get close to wildlife and captures it with stunning photographs that brings his audience along as if they were there. Macro photography is one of Mike’s favorite ways to photograph, and one of his greatest joys is teaching others how they can have similar results photographing this small but beautiful world. So whether it is with a macro lens, or using a telephoto lens to capture an Osprey in flight. Mike’s hope is that you enjoy his passion for photography capturing nature in its truest form. To see more of Mike’s work visit his web site at www.mikematthewsphotography.com Frog and Reptile Macro Workshop | Photography Seminar Meeting Location: GTM Research Reserve, Classroom 3 FRIDAY & SATURDAY 10 A.M. TO NOON AND 1 TO 3 P.M. Price: $125 | Max No People: 12 | Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate Professional photographer Mike Matthews’ unique and informative workshop will provide the opportunity to photograph 10-15 species of exotic reptiles and amphibians such as the red-eyed tree frog, brightly colored poison dart frogs, and numerous lizards and snakes. All animals will be placed in natural settings in a controlled environment to produce stunning photographs. Sign up early, this workshop sells out quickly. 19 PHOTO: MIKE MATTHEWS