Bird Photography: Start to Finish

Bird Photography: Start to Finish is a one-day workshop to begin learning to create powerful bird images from the moment you raise your camera to the final print.

Anne Simmons and Fernando Romo begin by making sure your camera is set up for success — autofocus modes, drive settings, exposure strategies, and lens choices that help you react quickly in the field. You’ll learn how to locate birds, anticipate behavior, and improve your chances of capturing compelling moments.

Later, once the bird activity has diminished, we’ll return to the studio and working the computer lab. Nick Sinnott will walk you step-by-step through culling, organizing, and editing your files to bring out detail, color, and sharpness while maintaining a natural look. Finally, we’ll discuss preparing and printing your images so your photographs look as good on the wall as they did in your viewfinder.

Whether you are new to bird photography or want a stronger, more consistent workflow, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to go from sighting to stunning final image.

Details:

PART ONE: “Ideal Camera Settings for Bird Photography” ONLINE (will be recorded)

PART TWO: “Birding In the Field”

– Guided birding trip to Horner Park with Fernando Romo

PART THREE: “Best Practices for Culling, Editing & Printing Your Images” practices taught by Nick Sinnott

OPTION ONE:

PART ONE: ONLINE Thursday, April 16th 7pm-8:30pm (will be recorded)

*Students can stay after to go over individual settings

PARTS TWO & THREE: Saturday, April 25th 7:15am-2:30pm

OPTION TWO:

PART ONE: ONLINE Thursday, April 16th 7pm-8:30pm (will be recorded)

*Students can stay after to go over individual settings

PARTS TWO & THREE: Sunday, April 26th 7:15am-2:30pm

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Online “Camera Settings” webinar led by internationally renowned birder, Fernando Romo with individual assistance to get your settings right.
• “Birding in the Field” excursion to Horner Park guided by Fernando Romo & Anne Simmons.
• Transportation to and from the school to Horner Park
• Boxed Lunch
• “Best Practices for Culling, Editing & Printing Your Images” led by Nick Sinnott
• Printed Image of your work

*Recommended to rent a long lens of at least 400mm to experiment for the day if you do not have one.

Weather: These are “rain or shine” events as it’s impossible to predict the weather and sometimes bad weather makes for great photography so be prepared.

Fernando Romo: 

Fernando Romo is a highly sought after birding guide based in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico and has an extreme talent for spotting the rarest birds and being able to photograph them. He has been introducing people to the wonders of nature on guided conservation travel for the past 20 years. His passion for nature conservation and photography has taken him all over Mexico, Patagonia, Antarctica, Pantanel, Colombia, Ecuador, Panama, Galapagos Islands, Argentina, Chile and Alaska, to name a few! He leads numerous expeditions throughout the year including CPC’s “Monarchs in Mexico” and “Birding in Puerto Vallarta”. Fernando is extremely passionate about birds and it rubs off on all those who bird with him. Whether you are new to nature photography or not, Fernando makes sure that you walk away with a great learning experience and a memory that will last forever.

Anne Simmons:

Anne Simmons first took her Photo I class with Richard Stromberg himself back in 2008. She is an artist and uses photography as one of her mediums. She has a passion for nature and adventure travel and loves to share that with others. She now organizes CPC’s “Monarchs in Mexico” and “Birding in Puerto Vallarta” trips and plans on continuing sharing these and other unique experiences in nature with the school’s community.