Skills and Techniques for Nature Photography

 05/06/2026  |  06:00 PM - 07:45 PM
  Nix Office, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road  |  Registration Required

Creative By Nature (Community Program) - Adult

Where: 1745 Hoffman Mill Road - NIX Farm Natural Areas Office Main Conference Room. Activity Description: This program will present skills and techniques that photographers can use to enhance their nature photography experience. This will include an overview of basic equipment including camera types and lenses, camera and lens settings, sharpening photos, preparing for editing, and basic editing techniques. Participants will be invited, prior to the program, to share questions and expectations so that the program can be tailored to meet their needs. There will be a follow up photography hike where participants will have the opportunity to apply skills that they have learned. Accessibility: Nix has mobility access. Interpretation services available upon request. If you have any questions or concerns about the accessibility of a program, please contact [email protected] or call 970-416-2815 for more information. People with disabilities are welcome to participate in all programs and we are happy to make any appropriate accommodations. Requests for disability-related services can be made during registration through the activity contact or by calling 970-416-2815 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the activity. What to Bring: The device that you take photos on, pen and paper if you wish to take notes. Program will be held indoors.

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General Info

Thank you Fort Collins and Larimer County voters! Your support of citizen-initiated sales taxes makes land conservation and educational activities like this possible.

Lauren Hennessey

She/her/hers

Public Engagement Specialist 

City of Fort Collins Natural Areas Department

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