3pt Birds of Prey Photography Workshop with HawkQuest - CO

Get a rare opportunity to photograph an assortment of captive birds of prey in their natural habitats during our Birds of Prey Photography Workshop with Hawk Quest. The fall colors create some unique colorful backgrounds. There will be six groups with 10 participants for the hands on portion of this workshop.

This event sells out quickly, so be sure to register early!‍

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.

What You’ll Learn

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

Workshop Tuition Includes:

• Evening online class
• Hands-on photo session with 10 participants in a group
• Follow-up online critique
• 12 x 18 inch print

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.

Tuition

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

Shoot Only: $109, plus Eventbrite processing fee

(Participants are responsible for the Park Entrance fee)

Evening Online Class - Tuesday May 28, 2024 6.30pm - 8.30pm MST

Your Wednesday 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.

Morning Photo Excursion - Saturday June 1, 2024, 8am to 11am MST

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 Mikes Camera will be in every group to answer any technical questions and provide you hands-on assistance and instruction to ensure 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.

Follow up Critique - Wednesday June 5, 2024 6.30pm - 8.30pm MST

The following Wednesday night 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!

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.

Max Class Size

The workshop is limited to 60 photographers. During the shoot, we will be split up into small groups of 10. 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.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration will close 48 hours before the scheduled start time. You will receive a link to access the Online seminar 48 hours prior to the event You will then receive a NEW Link for the critique portion of the event If you have any issues, please contact us at onlinelearning@mikescamera.com.