DETAIL OF PHOTO : STEPHEN INGRAHAM
Point & shoot at the St . Augustine Alligator Farm | Field Workshop **
Meeting Location : St . Augustine Alligator Farm , 999 Anastasia Blvd .
THURSDAY 4:30 TO 7:30 PM
Price : $ 40 + Annual Photo Pass | Max . No . People : 10 | Difficulty Level : Beginner Join Stephen Ingraham at the St . Augustine Alligator Farm as he instructs and inspires you to change the way you look at nature photography – and convince you that it is indeed possible to be a “ real ” nature photographer with a point & shoot camera . This workshop provides a basic introduction to the cameras and techniques that put nature photography within the reach of anyone with the desire to share what they appreciate in the natural world .
Introducing Point and Shoot Nature Photography : Bird and Wildlife ; Macro and Landscape | Photography Seminar
Meeting Location : GTM Research Reserve , Classroom 3
FRIDAY 10 TO 11:30 AM
Price : $ 10 | Max . No . People : 20 | Difficulty Level : Beginner Serious nature photography is no longer the sole domain of the well equipped DSLR photographer . As thousands of photographers have discovered over the past few years , today ’ s long zoom point & shoot digital cameras , in the hands of a thoughtful and creative photographer , are capable of amazing images of everything from birds and wildlife , to macros of wildflowers and insects , to grand landscapes and sweeping panoramas under dramatic skies – all in a relatively small , compact , and inexpensive package . This workshop provides a basic introduction to the cameras ( including how to choose the best one for your needs ) and techniques that put nature photography within the reach of anyone with the desire to share what they appreciate in the natural world . Part inspiration and part instruction , it will change the way you look at nature photography and convince you that it is indeed possible to be a “ real ” nature photographer with a point & shoot camera .
Field Techniques for Point and Shoot Nature Photography | Field Workshop
Meeting Location : GTM Research Reserve , Trailhead Pavilion
FRIDAY 3 TO 5 PM
Price : $ 15 Max . No . People : 10 Difficulty Level : Beginner We will spend time in the field exploring the basic camera settings and important attitudes for bird , wildlife , macro , and landscape photography with a Point and Shoot camera . The camera is going to do most of the hard work , but you do need to know how to point it in the right direction … both in its basic setup ( menus etc .) and in a more literal sense of what to take pictures of , and how those choices determine what you ask the camera to do . This workshop should build your confidence in the both the camera ’ s and your own abilities . Bring whatever camera you have , and we will share .
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STEPHEN INGRAHAM
Stephen Ingraham has been celebrating the wonders of the natural world with a camera for over 50 years . A survivor of the film , SLR , and bag of lenses era , he has chosen to work almost exclusively with digital superzoom Point and Shoot cameras for the past decade . His work has been featured in many national and local publications , and is seen daily by up to 75,000 followers on Social Media . His most recent print article , on bird photography with Point and Shoot Cameras , appeared in the November / December 2014 issue of Bird Watcher ’ s Digest . His point & shoot Nature Photographer web site features both instruction and inspiration for aspiring bird , wildlife , macro and landscape photographers ( psnp . lightshedder . com ) “ Photography should be fun , and photography is about sharing . Modern digital cameras are pretty amazing . Let the camera do all the work it can so that you can concentrate on seeing what is worth celebrating , and deciding how to share it .” ( Steve was also the Birding and Nature Observation Product Specialist for ZEISS Sports Optics for the last 12 years .)
Mobile Post Processing for Point and Shoot Nature Photography . Snapseed and PhotoShop Express on iOS and Android | Photography Seminar
Meeting Location : GTM Research Reserve , Movie Room
SATURDAY 1 TO 2:30 PM
Price : $ 10 | Max . No . People : 15 | Difficulty Level : Beginner You cannot save a bad photo with post processing , but any good photo can be made better with some software tweaks . You should begin to visualize the processed image before you snap the shutter . Even if you are traveling light , with only your tablet ( or even just your phone ), you can produce excellent processed results with apps like Snapseed and PhotoShop Express ... especially with today ’ s Wi-Fi equipped cameras . We will work through a series of photos to see what can , and should , be done in the field ( or at home ) before posting ( or letting anyone else see your images ). Bring your tablet or phone . Download Snapseed and PhotoShop Express ( both free ) if you do not already own the programs . ( Some of what we will learn can also be done in Lightroom , PhotoShop or PhotoShop Elements on the desktop .)
Advanced and Specialized Modes for Point and Shoot Nature Photography | Photography Seminar
Meeting Location : GTM Research Reserve , Trailhead Pavilion
SATURDAY 3 TO 5 PM
Price : $ 15 | Max . No . People : 10 | Difficulty Level : Beginner There is way more to your P & S superzoom than immediately meets the eye . HDR for dramatic landscapes . Sweep panorama . Hand-held night scene mode . Sports mode for action and birds in flight . Macro mode or macro settings . Creative Styles . Etc . Expand your understanding of your camera and your vision !
Point and Shoot Nature Photography at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park | Field Workshop *
Meeting Location : Old Town Trolley Tours , 167 San Marco Ave .
SUNDAY 8 AM TO 1 PM
Price : $ 15 | Max . No . People : 10 | Difficulty Level : Beginner Photography Field Workshop . Washington Gardens State Park . An opportunity to get out and take pictures with your point & shoot camera in a supportive , nurturing atmosphere – and a beautiful spot with opportunities for birds , wildlife , butterflies , dragonflies , flowers , land and seascapes . * Transportation is provided for this field trip .
** A note about Alligator Farm Field Workshops
The Alligator Farm REQUIRES an ANNUAL PHOTO PASS for this workshop . ** If you need a Photo Pass then please purchase our “ I NEED AN ALLIGATOR FARM PHOTO PASS ” ticket and a Photo Pass will be ordered for you . You will only need to buy the pass one time and it ’ s valid for one year .