Nature Photography 101
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I am partnering with Early Dawn Farms to offer a series of workshops to assist you on our photography journey. These sessions are small groups and or one on one, to ensure you receive the personalized training you need. They are a combination of classroom and field training, providing guidance, techniques and tips so you gain the right skills and confidence to capture the world through your lens!
Photography 101 at Early Dawn Farm
Nature Photography 101
Learn the Basics
New to photography or looking to build confidence with your camera? This beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect place to start. In a relaxed, small-group setting, you’ll get hands-on guidance to understand your camera and take control of your settings.
This 2-hour classroom-style session covers:
📷 Your Starting Point – Discuss your current skill level and where you’d like to grow.
📷 Gear Review – Get familiar with the buttons, dials, and features of your camera.
📷 Camera Settings – Learn how to adjust Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO for better photos.
Dates: May 18th, June 8th, July 13th, August 17th, or September 21st, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $150
Where: Early Dawn Farm
Group Size - Max 4
Nature Photography 101
Getting Started
Capture the beauty of the natural world while keeping wildlife and the environment first. This small-group workshop (max 4 participants) is designed for beginners who want to move beyond auto mode and start taking intentional, ethical nature photos.
Led by award-winning nature photographer Jo-Anne Oucharek, this hands-on session covers:
📷 Ethical Photography – Respecting wildlife, minimizing impact, and understanding behaviour before you shoot.
📷 Camera Basics – Getting off auto mode, adjusting settings in the field, and working with natural light.
📷 Review & Recap – Returning to the classroom to analyze shots, refine techniques, and apply what you’ve learned.
Dates: May 18th, June 8th, July 13th, August 17th, or September 21st, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: $225
Where: Early Dawn Farm
Group Size - Max 4
Nature Photography 101
Private Hands On Workshop
Take your nature photography to the next level with a private, one-on-one workshop designed to sharpen your skills while respecting wildlife and their habitats on the amazing 40 acres at Early Dawn Farm.
📷 Ethical Photography – Learn how to minimize your impact, follow ethical guidelines, and respect the natural world while capturing stunning images.
📷 Seasonal Wildlife & Birds – Photograph a variety of species that change with the seasons. Early Dawn Farm’s diverse landscape—boreal forest, creek, and open grasslands—provides incredible opportunities for capturing birds and wildlife in their natural environment.
Dates: May 14th, June 11th, July 9th, August 13th, September 17th
Time: 3:00 - 7:00 PM (2:00 - 6:00 PM for September date)
Cost: $600
Where: Early Dawn Farm, with access to carefully selected wildlife observation spots. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Multiple days available for booking. Custom dates can be arranged based on season and availablity.
Registration: Spaces are limited, and it is first come first served.
THIS WORKSHOP IS NON-REFUNDABLE due to upfront out of pocket expense
This is your chance to refine your skills, immerse yourself in nature, and capture breathtaking images—all while keeping conservation and ethics at the heart of your photography.