Focus on Forest Fauna: Photography Fundamentals
Description
Come learn about the connections between animal photography and conservation! The hands-on lessons learned in the class will help you take better animal photos inside and outside the zoo.

Participants will learn:

  • camera settings and functions for both DSLR cameras and phone cameras

  • tips and tricks for great zoo photos

    • how to deal with different light situations

    • how to frame the shot with large and small, furry, feathered, and potentially scaly zoo animal friends

    • what settings to use with mesh, glass, and open fronted exhibit spaces


This course is appropriate for beginner to intermediate photographers.

Note: We will have DSLR cameras to borrow if you do not have your own. You will need to bring your own SD card.


About the Instructor: Marcus Donner is a visual storyteller with 35 years of experience as a professional photographer, photo editor, and photography instructor. He has photographed everything from presidents to fire breathers to great horned owls. His success as a teacher centers on the belief that everyone—no matter what their skill level—can take better photos. Marcus is the author of City Critters: Wildlife Photography In Your Own Backyard, Travel Photography for Everyone: Iceland, and Noodle Taco: A Taiwanese-Mexican-American Culinary Adventure. He has received numerous awards including two national feature photography awards from the Society of Professional Journalists. When he’s not taking pictures, Marcus volunteers with the Seattle Urban Carnivore Project, serves on the board of the Friends of Discovery Park, and enjoys wildlife spotting with his wife Peg. He earned his Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri. Follow Marcus @marcusdonner on IG and visit him at marcusdonner.com.
Dates:
4/5/2025 8:00 AM - 4/5/2025 12:00 PM
Ages:
Ages 18 - 99
Cost:
$130.00
Availability:
Registration is no longer available
Additional Fees:
Registration Fee$3.50