Introduction to Wildlife Photography Class

**Introduction to Wildlife Photography Class**
If you are new to photographing wildlife or if you have been capturing images of nature for a while but you have not ventured away from the ‘auto’ function, this class is for you. Bring your camera and your enthusiasm for learning. Following the classroom instruction we’ll explore the natural areas at Sams House for practice and some 1:1 tips.

The instruction will be focused on:

* Basics of the exposure triangle (ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed)
* Why use these? Why not just shoot on auto?
* Composition, what it is and how to think about it
* Why animal behavior matters when it comes to a good photo
* Should I edit my photos?
* Ethics with wildlife photography

**About the Instructor:**
Joel Cohen
Wildlife Conservationist & Photographer.
Joel moved to South Melbourne Beach in 1989 at the age of 13. He saw his first momma loggerhead sea turtle lay eggs that summer and saw his first North Atlantic right whale mom and calf that winter while out surfing. He fell in love with the wildlife that surrounds us. After working long hours for many years, he was able to carve out time to volunteer with several local wildlife groups and learn more about the incredible abundance of wildlife we have here. He is currently in his fifth season as an active volunteer with the Sea Turtle Preservation Society and also the North Atlantic right whale conservation group under the Marine Resources Council. Joel also volunteers with several other local wildlife groups.