Join us for this exciting edition of our popular wildlife photography workshop and get early-morning access to the Denver Zoo.
Overview
Join Mike's Camera and Denver Zoo for a wild photography workshop! You’ll get online class instruction followed by an early morning, guided walking tour at the Denver Zoo, where you’ll get hands-on photography instruction before the doors opens to the public. Then you’ll be able to share the images you captured at the zoo with the group during a virtual follow-up image critique.
During the photoshoot, we will be breaking up into small groups to allow for a more personal guided experience.
50% of the proceeds from this workshop will go towards supporting the Denver Zoo foundation and its mission to inspire communities to save wildlife for future generations.
As an Added to bonus for attending this workshop, Attendees will be issued a coupon to save 20% on a family membership at Denver Zoo.
What You’ll Learn
Your evening pre-safari webinar will consist of tips and tricks for improving your composition, instruction on exposure, exposure value, and controlling depth of field for achieving stunning wildlife images.
Then on Sunday, you’ll get a walking tour at the Denver Zoo to put into practice what you learnt at the online event.
In addition to our guided tour of the zoo, your instructors from Mikes Camera will be on hand to answer any technical questions and provide assistance and instruction to ensure you capture sensational images.
The following week we will meet online 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!
What to Bring
- Your camera(s) with extra memory cards and Batteries
- A variety of lenses from telephoto and zoom to prime and macro
- Tripod/Monopod; suggested, but not required
- Water, snacks. Food and refreshments can also be purchased at many of the Zoo concessions
- Hat to protect from the sun, sunscreen, light raincoat or appropriate clothing for the season
- Comfortable shoes
Tuition: $199.00
Tuition includes evening webinar, hands-on shooting workshop, private viewing and access to restricted animals, a great variety of photographic opportunities for the entire day, plus a 12x18-inch Print of a favorite image from your day’s shoot.
Click Here to Register Now!
50% of the proceeds from this workshop will go towards supporting the Denver Zoo foundation and its mission to inspire communities to save wildlife for future generations.
As an Added to bonus for attending this workshop, Attendees will be issued a coupon to save 20% on a family membership at Denver Zoo.
Max Class Size
Photo Safari workshops are limited to 30 photographers. During the photoshoot at the Zoo, we will be split up into small groups of 10 or fewer. Participation is for those 12 years and older. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult 21 years or older.


Workshop Schedule
NEW 2025 Dates!!
Lecture: Tuesday July 29, 2025 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM - (Live Online Event - Recorded for attendee review)
Photography walk: Sunday August 3, 2025 from 8:15AM – 11:30AM at Denver Zoo (the group will meet at the main entrance)
Gallery/Critique: Friday August 8, 2025 from 6:30PM – 8:30 PM (Live Online Event -Recorded for attendee review)
Click Here to Register Now!
PLEASE NOTE: Registration will close 48 hours before the scheduled start time.
You will receive a link to access the webinar the day before it begins.
If you have any issues, please contact us at education@mikescamera.com.
For questions about this event please contact Scott Dougherty at our Lone Tree location - 303-708-9655. Thank you!
Cancellation Policy:
> 2 weeks prior: Fully refundable.
< 2 weeks prior: 1/2 of Tuition refundable as credit.
< 1 week prior: No credit or refund.
