Join us as we learn how to take moving wildlife photos!
The Vision of Wildlife
If you are reading this you are probably either an aspiring Nature Photographer, well on your way to mastery of the craft or somewhere in between. But how much time do you spend on wildlife photography? For many of us it can be a challenge to find the right kind of location, subject, or situation to find a vision of what you want to say or how you want to express the encounters with the amazing wildlife that co-occupies this world with us.
For this series, I didn't want to give you hot spots, focus on the same kind of wildlife images you have seen a thousand times before, or bore you with technical settings. I wanted to bring you four photographers with completely different backgrounds, skills, and ways of seeing the world. Individually they represent amazing wildlife experiences, together they bring forth an extremely strong Vision of Wildlife. Join us to learn, see, and understand ways to see scenes in completely different ways.
On Sept 28th, Welsh Photographer and Mountain Guide Andy Teasdale will amaze you with his images and simple process through "Birding in my Backyard." On October 17th, we will see returning a 3rd time to NPC Photomaster Ian Plant and everything that he knows about "Making Artistic Wildlife Photographs." I guarantee some of his signature images will burn into your mind forever. On October 29th, Julie Steelman will bring us "Mastering Wildlife Action Photography: Predict, Anticipate, Capture" and her personal journey through grief and the underlying connection to wildlife. Closing out the series on election night (November 5th) acclaimed speaker David DuChemin will present "A Wilder Voice, Wildlife Photographs That Are More Than Just Good."
David and Ian will review JPG images after their talks, while Andy and Julie will demonstrate post-processing on user-submitted RAW files. Get your files ready!
The Live Schedule:
- Andy Teasdale "Birding in my Backyard" (available now!)
- Ian Plant “Making Artistic Wildlife Photographs" (LIVE October 17)
- Julie Steelman “Mastering Wildlife Action Photography: Predict, Anticipate, Capture" (LIVE October 29)
- David DuChemin "A Wilder Voice: Wildlife Photographs That Are More Than Just Good" (LIVE November 5)
Ian, Julie and David's sessions will be presented LIVE at 4:00 p.m. PDT/ 7:00 p.m. EDT.
The classes are 2.5 hours in length and an extremely affordable speaker series at only $27 per speaker or get all four speakers at a discounted rate of only $87.
5% of all registration fees will be donated to the environmental cause or organization of the speakers choosing. Another great opportunity to give back!
The sessions will be hosted by Nic Stover, founder of Nature Photography Classes. Registration for the series comes with the opportunity to rewatch the sessions as much. You will have permanent access to the recordings through My Library, YouTube or Dropbox file download.
Andy Teasdale teaches"Birding in my Backyard"
Andy Teasdale
An opportunity arose to really appreciate the birdlife in my garden when Covid came and we went into lockdown in 2020. I had a hide, unused, and there were also plenty of birds around. I'd made nest boxes for them and had a feeder table to watch them, but I hadn't really taken time out of my day to soak it up properly. Sad as it was for so many, I found a happy place in my garden. Just me, my camera and a camoflauged tent. My presentation takes us through my first proper journey of learning to see. From bare branches to blossom, from courtship to fledglings. Over 100 days I saw a whole world of birdlife that previously had been a fleeting glimpse. I learnt to watch, to see, to capture like never before. I loved every minute of it and it is my pleasure to share the journey and the highlights with you.
Bio:
I am a Mountain Guide and a Photographer by profession. I am also a climber and nature lover by passion. I have been lucky to be able to blend my childhood hobbies into a way of making a living that has always had fun, adventure and fulfillment at heart. I vary my work load between climbing activities and photography trips and my hobbies fill the gaps to suit the weather, however these days, I am most likely to be seen on the local sea cliffs if it's dry and the sea is not too rough!! Family time is also very special, where, more often than not, climbing and photography come along as well!
Learn more about Andy and his work on his website.
Andy will be supporting North Wales Wildlfie Trust with 5% from the registration fees
Cost: $27 (or as part of the entire series for only $87!)
Ian Plant teaches “Making Artistic Wildlife Photographs"
Ian Plant
Do you know what is missing in many wildlife photos? A sense of wildness. In this class, Ian will share some of his favorite artistic techniques for taking wildlife photos that tell a story and capture the essence of the wild. He'll discuss a number of creative techniques including light, composition, telling a story, and capturing the magic of the moment.
Following the presentation, he will conducting an image review.
Bio:
Whether hanging over the rim of an active volcano, braving the elements to photograph critically endangered species, or trekking deep into the wilderness to places most people will never see, world-renowned professional photographer Ian Plant has spent the past two decades traveling the globe seeking out amazing places and subjects in his never-ending quest to capture the beauty of our world with his camera. Known for his inspiring images and single-minded dedication to creating the perfect photo, Ian has reached hundreds of thousands of people in his mission to inspire and educate others in the art of photography. Ian is the author of dozens of books and instructional videos and founder of Photo Masters, a site dedicated to photography education and inspiration.
You can learn more about Ian and his work on his website.
Ian will be supporting Sumatran Orangutan Society with 5% from the registration fees
Cost: $27 (or as part of the entire series for only $87!)
Julie Steelman teaches “Mastering Wildlife Action Photography: Predict, Anticipate, Capture"
Julie Steelman
Join us for an in-depth session on how to nail wildlife action photos by predicting behavior and anticipating those fleeting, powerful moments. Learn to recognize key indicators in animal behavior that signal upcoming action, even in crowded scenes. Discover essential techniques for reading the environment, timing your shots, and setting up your camera for success. From choosing the right settings to framing the perfect shot, this talk will equip you with everything you need to capture the dynamic beauty of wildlife in motion. Perfect for photographers ready to elevate their action photography skills!
Bio:
Julie Steelman is an internationally award-winning wildlife photographer with decades of experience traversing the globe from pole to pole, capturing the rare and unusual with a special focus on big cats.
As the founder of the Nature Photography Secrets podcast, she shares her wealth of knowledge and passion for the wild with a global audience.
Her work spans both land and underwater environments, where she has had extraordinary encounters, including being echo-located by a false killer whale, brushed by a silverback gorilla, and becoming the first person ever to videotape killer whales in tropical waters. Her underwater footage has been featured on Shark Week, and she has spent over 90 days walking alongside nine wild cheetahs.
Renowned for her ability to seize those split-second moments, her photographs tell powerful stories of the natural world, earning her numerous international awards and recognition.
Learn more about Julie and her work on her website.
Julie will be supporting the The Marine Mammal Center with 5% from the registration fees
Cost: $27 (or as part of the entire series for only $87!)
David DuChemin teaches "A Wilder Voice: Wildlife Photographs That Are More Than Just Good."
David duChemin
It is very easy to make a photograph of a bear, or a lion. It is much harder to make a photograph about something more: a story, a feeling, something that with a perspective that is uniquely your own. A Wilder Voice is a conversation about the ideas and techniques that make our photographs not only more compelling, and memorable, but explore and express our own perspectives and experiences of the wild.
Bio:
David duChemin is a Canadian photographer, author, educator, amputee and adventurer. A former comedian turned humanitarian photographer, duChemin now spends his time behind the camera focused on wilder subjects. To his great delight and surprise, his books—among them Within The Frame, The Visual Toolbox, The Soul of the Camera, and The Heart of the Photograph—have been published in over a dozen languages and are celebrated for their focus on vision and creativity. His work and teaching can be found at DavidduChemin.com, and his books can be found on Amazon or your local bookstore. David's next book, Light, Space & Time, Essays on Camera Craft and Creativity, will be published in October 2024.
Learn more about David and his work on his website.
David will be supporting the SeaLegacy with 5% from the registration fees
Cost: $27 (or as part of the entire series for only $87!)
