Classes, webinars, videos and portfolio reviews to support your nature photography
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| Category | Title | Lead Photographer Name | URL | Fee Required? | Description | Level of Photographer Offering is Geared Toward | Photographer's E-mail |
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| Portfolio Review | Portfolio Review | Cindy Miller Hopkins | http://nanpafoundation.org/portfolio-reviews/ | Yes | Cindy is happy to review images by photographers with a skill level from beginner to professional. She enjoys providing creative critiques as well as sharing technical advice on wildlife and travel images. Her true expertise is centered on metadata, marketing images and the business of photography. | Beginner/Novice; Intermediate; Advanced; Professional | info@nanpafoundation.org |
| Class | Textures: Master Class | Kathy Adams Clark | http://www.kathyadamsclark.com/photo_classes.html | Yes | Four part class teaching how to apply textures to your photos. Textures allow the photo to look like a work of art. Photoshop layers will be used. Homework assignments will be shared with the class. | Intermediate | kathyadamsclark@comcast.net |
| Webinar | Learn How You Can Earn Money For Your Photo Project Online Workshop | Jennifer Leigh Warner | https://www.experiencewildlifeworkshops.com/share/HENi0Em6-68A0hLL?utm_source=manual | No | Join professional wildlife conservation photographer Jennifer Leigh Warner for this FREE online workshop where she will walk you through some easy fundraising avenues to earn money and exposure for your photography project. | Intermediate; Advanced; Professional | jennifer@experiencewildlife.com |
| Class | Night Photography: Master Class | Kathy Adams Clark | http://www.kathyadamsclark.com/photo_classes.html | Yes | You know a bit about night photography but would like to develop more skills and acquire more knowledge. This class is in four sessions with homework between each class. Assignments will be shared with the class for additional learning. | Intermediate | kathyadamsclark@comcast.net |
| Class | Processing Tips Adobe Camera Raw/Lightroom/Elements | Kathy Adams Clark | http://www.kathyadamsclark.com/photo_classes.html | Yes | We'll concentrate on the sliders in Adobe Camera Raw and the Develop module in Lightroom. Both process images in much the same way. When to use specific sliders will be explored in more detail including tips on sharpening, local adjustments, and much more. | Intermediate | kathyadamsclark@comcast.net |
| Webinar | Photographing People | Jennifer Leigh Warner | https://www.experiencewildlifeworkshops.com/share/rEJfrijeweNpK9Ud?utm_source=manual | Yes | You will learn how to incorporate people into your photography stories. The workshop is a LIVE event, so you will be able to ask questions during the event. What you will learn: How to add people into your photo stories. Lighting techniques Do you need a model release | Beginner/Novice; Intermediate; Advanced | jennifer@experiencewildlife.com |
| Class | Making Money With Your Camera | Kathy Adams Clark | http://www.kathyadamsclark.com/photo_classes.html | Yes | Your friends and relatives tell you that your photographs are worth selling. You'd like to develop an income stream by operating a photography business. Learn about portraits, working with environmental organizations, corporate, YouTube, Instagram, plus art, magazine, and calendar martkets. | Intermediate | kathyadamsclark@comcast.net |
| Class | Bird Photography | Kathy Adams Clark | http://www.kathyadamsclark.com/photo_classes.html | Yes | Photographing birds is challenging. Join this class to learn about the cameras and lenses we use to capture photographs of birds. Learn about tripods, other camera supports, and flash. Also, learn where to successfully photography birds, how to stalk birds, and even how to build a backyard photo blind. | Intermediate | kathyadamsclark@comcast.net |
| Portfolio Review | Portfolio Review | Jaymi Heimbuch | https://jaymiheimbuch.com/consultation/portfolio-reviews/ | Yes | Together, we work on strategies to improve not only your images but your presentations as well. Effective pitches and compelling captions can make the difference in communicating your story successfully and getting your photography seen by the world. | Beginner/Novice; Intermediate; Advanced | jaymi@jaymiheimbuch.com |
| Portfolio Review | Portfolio Review | Brenda Tharp | http://nanpafoundation.org/portfolio-reviews/ | Yes | As a professional nature photographer and workshop instructor, Brenda has years of experience in advising people on ways to improve their photography. She will ask what you want from the review so she can tailor her comments accordingly. She’s also willing to discuss post-processing and answer questions about photography businesses. | Beginner/Novice; Intermediate; Advanced; Professional | info@nanpafoundation.org |
| Portfolio Review | Portfolio Review | Michael DeYoung | http://nanpafoundation.org/portfolio-reviews/ | Yes | Michael welcomes reviews from all levels of photographers. Having widespread editorial and advertising publication credits, he offers more of a commercial and editorial perspective than fine art. He's been an active contributor to multiple stock agencies for over 30 years as well as doing national level editorial and commercial assignments. | Beginner/Novice; Intermediate; Advanced; Professional | info@nanpafoundation.org |
| Portfolio Review | Portfolio Review | Sebastian Kennerknecht | http://nanpafoundation.org/portfolio-reviews/ | Yes | Sebastian will review portfolios from any skill level. He'll first ask what the reviewee wants out of the review and will tailor his remarks accordingly. This can be constructive advice about the photographs or post-processing, information on the business of photography or answering questions to problems faced by the photographer. | Beginner/Novice; Intermediate; Advanced; Professional | info@nanpafoundation.org |
| Portfolio Review | Portfolio Review | Sonia Wasco | http://nanpafoundation.org/portfolio-reviews/ | Yes | Sonia will review images with skill levels from beginner to professional. Sonia will bring an agent’s perspective to the photographer and will offer a discussion on sales potential to the creator. Sonia enjoys sharing potential marketing experience with her reviewees. | Beginner/Novice; Intermediate; Advanced; Professional | info@nanpafoundation.org |
| Portfolio Review | Portfolio Review | Tom Wear | http://nanpafoundation.org/portfolio-reviews/ | Yes | Tom has 30+ years of stock photography editing experience, both for commercial and editorial markets, so that is the perspective he brings to reviews, along with general composition and technical advice including post-production for appeal to stock agency clients. Any skill level is fine. | Beginner/Novice; Intermediate; Advanced; Professional | info@nanpafoundation.org |
| Portfolio Review | Portfolio Review | Dawn Wilson | http://nanpafoundation.org/portfolio-reviews/ | Yes | Dawn primarily does wildlife but can also do landscape, editorial work and storytelling collection. Beginner and intermediate level of photographers. | Beginner/Novice; Intermediate | info@nanpafoundation.org |
| Portfolio Review | Portfolio Review | Lisa Langell | http://nanpafoundation.org/portfolio-reviews/ | Yes | Lisa welcomes the beginner through advanced nature photographer with an emphasis on wildlife, floral and abstract work. Reviews will provide in-camera techniques, composition, use of lighting and also suggestions as-needed for post-processing tips using Photoshop. | Beginner/Novice; Intermediate; Advanced; Professional | info@nanpafoundation.org |
| Portfolio Review | Portfolio Review | Gordon Illg | http://nanpafoundation.org/portfolio-reviews/ | Yes | Gordon has knowledge of most kinds of nature photography, and is willing to critique photographers wanting feedback on a selection of their images. | Beginner/Novice; Intermediate; Advanced; Professional | info@nanpafoundation.org |
| Class | Conservation Photography 101 | Jaymi Heimbuch | http://ConservationPhotographyCourses.com | Yes | Master how to find, photograph and pitch a powerful conservation story without the overwhelm of where to start, the stifling insecurity about getting the “right” images, or frustrating confusion over how to connect with editors. | Beginner/Novice; Intermediate | help@conservationphotographycourses.com |