Wildlife Photography Field Shoot
Join naturalist Matt Felperin for a wildlife photography field shoot at Huntley Meadows Park, one of the more magical natural areas in the region.
While Huntley has excellent photography opportunities throughout the year, winter is especially unique due to a variety of waterfowl species (such as Green-winged Teal, Northern Shovelers, Northern Pintails, and Hooded Mergansers) that spend the season in the wetlands.
Boardwalk access allows for some incredibly close encounters with these birds in addition to other species and awe inspiring landscapes. This also happens to be a great time of year for more elusive animals such as beavers, muskrats, and even river otters!
Learn how to photograph all of these subjects with proper settings, techniques, and composition.
Topics include:
-Tips for photographing wildlife
-Being ready for the shot
-Focus settings that work best
-Exposure and camera settings
-Options/suggestions for photo gear
We’ll find plenty of photo ops including waterfowl, songbirds, mammals and winter landscapes.
Recommended gear: DSLR, mirrorless, or superzoom camera. For DSLR and mirrorless, a telephoto zoom or prime lens with a minimum of 300mm focal length. Other lenses in the range of 18-120mm is also good to have on hand. Tripods are too challenging on the narrow boardwalk path but a monopod to help support the weigh of your lens is fine.
Consider renting a lens, we recommend Aperturent in DC, use CPC10 for a 10% discount on your rental.
Questions can be directed to Marie Joabar at info@capitalphotographycenter.com.
Class limit: 9-10
Instructor: Matt Felperin
Matt is the Roving Naturalist with NOVA Parks, the regional park system of Northern Virginia. In this role, he leads environmental education and recreation programs such as bird walks and kayak tours for the public.
He views his wildlife photography work as one of the most useful tools to connect people with nature.
Class Cancellation Policy
- A refund or a credit towards another class (less a $20 processing fee) can be given if cancellation notice is given more than 5 business days from the scheduled class.
- If there is no cancellation notice, or it is given 5 business days or less, no refund or credit will be given.
- Please check the name and date of the class carefully. Requests to reschedule a class will incur a $20 processing fee provided notice is given more than 5 business days prior to the class. If request to reschedule is given less than business 5 days prior to the class, no refund or credit will be given.
- If Capital Photography Center cancels or postpones a class due to weather or low enrollment, you can choose a full refund or a credit towards a future class.
