PhotoSafari

Join wildlife photographer and LCC instructor, Wayne Pope, on photo-safari through Potter Park Zoo. During the workshop, you will learn tricks about being a nature photographer, including techniques for taking striking wildlife portraits and tips for working with your own personal camera.

The workshop includes a morning lecture, lunch break and a guided tour through the Zoo.

Class Topics

Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Tripods, etc.
Exposure: Shutter Speed, Aperture, White Balance & ISO
Flower and Insect Close-ups
Wildlife Portraits
Field Trip through the Zoo!

Materials

Please bring your own camera with instruction manual and any other accessories you would like assistance with. Film, digital and movie cameras are welcome.

Registration

Limited to 20 participants
Don’t miss out this great opportunity! Call to reserve your spot today: 517.342.2718

Instructor Bio

Wildlife photography expert, Wayne Pope, has over 35 years of experience behind the camera. He began his career capturing images of terraced rice patties and mist-covered mountains while stationed in Taiwan as an interpreter for the U.S. Army.

His work has appeared in: Michigan Out of Doors, Michigan’s Natural Resources, Woods and Water News, Sailing, Michigan Outdoor Journal, and Traverse Magazine.

Wayne was one of three featured photographers in the April 1997 edition of Traverse Magazine and his photo of a drumming grouse was featured on the cover in November 1995.  His work has received numerous awards including first place recognition in the Lansing State Journal “Big MAC” photo contest in 1997.