Bird & Wildlife Photography on the Patuxent River
This class is also offered on 6/6.
Take a leisurely ride on a pontoon boat and explore the tidal tributaries of the Patuxent River, one of central Maryland’s wildest.
Join naturalist Matt Felperin for exciting bird photography opportunities such as Osprey, herons, shorebirds and songbirds. WIldlife abounds in the area as well and we'll hope to see beavers and turtles. We'll also see wildflowers and explore marshes in places inaccessible by foot. With good weather, we'll also catch a beautiful sunrise!
You’ll also learn more about this special place and its role in keeping the Chesapeake Bay a healthy ecosystem under tremendous environmental pressures.
Topics include:
-Tips for photographing wildlife
-Being ready for the shot
-Focus settings that work best
-Exposure and camera settings
Recommended gear: DSLR, mirrorless, or superzoom camera. A telephoto zoom or prime lens with a minimum of 300mm focal length. A normal 24-105mm lens for closer encounters. No tripods but monopods are OK.
Consider renting a lens, we recommend Aperturent in DC, use CPC10 for a 10% discount on your rental.
Prerequisite: Participants should be familiar with their cameras and somewhat familiar with exposure settings of ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed. We will not be able to introduce you this material at the class. If not familiar, consider taking the Photo Basics-Getting off Auto class first.
Questions can be directed to Marie Joabar at info@capitalphotographycenter.com.
Class limit: 8-10
What People are saying about Matt
“I attended the Wildlife workshop that Matt taught and it was so much more than I expected. Keep up the good work!”
“Matt is an incredible instructor and, even more importantly, very approachable with any questions that came up along the way.”
“This was such a great workshop, I learned so much and had a lot fun too!”
"Matt did a great job in guiding us to learn about different wildlife and adjust our camera settings accordingly in a challenging environment. I learned a few tips that improved my photography significantly. Photos that I've taken after that class are a lot better."
"Amazing class! I loved the early morning boat ride on the marsh and Matt was great offering so many tips on the species we were seeing. It was so enjoyable and it offered tremendous opportunities to practice my photography."
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.
