Wildlife Photography in Action

This three-part workshop is designed for photographers of all experience levels who want to improve their wildlife photography and learn how to approach animals and birds with greater confidence in the field.

Over three sessions, we will explore the technical and creative decisions that can transform a wildlife snapshot into a compelling photograph. We’ll cover camera settings, light, backgrounds, composition, animal behavior, motion, black-and-white conversion, and ethical wildlife photography.

One of our sessions takes us out of the classroom and into the field at ZooTampa, where we’ll put these techniques into practice while photographing a variety of animals and birds. You’ll work through guided photography assignments focused on light, composition, motion, color, and more.

Our final session brings everyone back together for a Zoom image review and group critique, where you’ll receive feedback on your strongest images and learn how to approach your work with a more critical photographer’s eye.

Session Overview:

• November 8th 9:30am to 12pm (FMoPA): Working with light and backgrounds, camera settings, animal and bird behavior, composition techniques, black-and-white conversion, and ethical wildlife photography
• November 15th 9:30am to 12pm (ZooTampa): Guided wildlife photography in the field, focusing on light, composition, Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, motion blur, color, and black-and-white photography. Zoo admission and parking included
• November 22nd 9:30am to 12pm (Zoom): Submit your top 5–10 images for group critique, with feedback on composition, lighting, timing, image selection, and overall impact.

What’s Included

• Camera setup guidelines and instructional handouts
• Wildlife photography field assignments
• Guided photography session at ZooTampa
• ZooTampa admission and parking
• Final Zoom image review and group critique

Requirements

This workshop is suitable for photographers of all levels who are interested in improving their wildlife photography. Participants must have a DSLR or mirrorless camera, fully charged batteries, and a memory card. A laptop is not required.

FMoPA Members, please email Sierra Rouse at membership@fmopa.org with any questions and for the special promo code to receive your member discount on this class.