Get a rare opportunity to photograph an assortment of captive birds of prey in their natural habitats during our Birds of Prey Photography Workshop in Partnership with Hawk Quest. This fun workshop consists of a Virtual Seminar to teach you how to set your camera to capture the action and detail, a hands on photo shoot where we will break into 6 groups with 10 participants and a virtual gallery and critique to showcase your best results. You will also have the opportunity to photograph the Harris Hawk in flight

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This may be the last time we are able to host this event with Hawk Quest as Kin is looking to retire next year. Don't miss out on your opportunity to capture images of these magnificent birds. This event is going to sell out quickly, be sure to register early!

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‍Overview

The Workshop includes an evening online class, followed by a Saturday morning photo session with birds of prey at Bear Creek Lake Park (Lakewood), and a follow up online critique.

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What You’ll Learn

• Techniques to make great portraits of birds while they are static in the trees
• Best methods of photographing birds in mid-flight
• Composition, exposure, depth of field, shutter speed, panning, focusing tips, awareness of light; as they pertain to bird photography

Workshop Tuition Includes:

• Evening Online lecture
• Hands-on small group photo session
• Follow-up Online critique
• 12 x 18 inch print of your favorite image!

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Planned Birds

• Bald Eagle
• Kestrel
• Aplomado Falcon
• Peregrine Falcon
• Short Eared Owl
• Screech Owl

The bird line up could change based on the birds availability that day.

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Tuition:

3-Part Workshop: $159.00, plus Eventbrite processing fee

Photoshoot Only: $109.00, plus Eventbrite processing fee

(Participants are responsible for the $10 Park Entrance fee)

‍Click Here to Register!

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‍Evening Lecture
Your Online evening webinar will consist of tips and tricks for improving your composition, instruction on exposure, exposure value, and controlling depth of field for achieving stunning images. We will help you focus on capturing amazing images of wild birds in flight.

You will receive the attendee link for this virtual portion of the workshop 48 hours prior to the start of the event.

Morning Photo Excursion

Meet up to photograph an assortment of birds of prey. You'll have the rare experience to photograph all of the birds in their natural habitat. Instructors from Mike's Camera will be in every group to answer any technical questions and provide you hands-on assistance and instruction to show you tricks to capture sensational images.  

There is not a lot of walking during the workshop, however there is uneven ground, rocks, and tree limbs throughout the workshop. Please remember that we are photographing outside, The bugs like to join us sometimes so please bring bug spray with you.

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‍Follow up Critique & Gallery

The following Wednesday night we will meet online once again to share our favorite images and give each other feedback.  You will also be able to pick up a 12x18 print of your favorite image from your local Mike's Camera!

You will receive the attendee link for this virtual portion of the workshop 48 hours prior to the start of the event.

About Kin Quitugua & Hawk Quest

Kin Quitugua, a master falconer and longtime environmental educator founded Hawk Quest in 1986. He has trained, handled and flown birds of prey as diverse as the Bald and Golden eagles and the Saw-whet owl. For more than 25 years, Kin has dedicated himself to educating the public about the place of raptors in our ecology.

Kin created Hawk Quest believing environmental awareness is a key to the survival of the world as we know it, and education - of our nation's youth in particular - is paramount to this process. He has developed many educational programs such as Hawk Quest's unique Classroom-in-the-Wild. Kin has received national recognition for his work combining educational and ecological concerns, having appeared on both local and national television programs. Kin also serves as a consultant to organizations which promote the welfare of birds of prey.