An Introduction to Nature Photography: Challenges and Techniques

 10/02/2025  |  06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
  Nix Office, 1745 Hoffman Mill Road  |  Registration Required

Creative By Nature - Adult

When: Thursday October 2nd, 6:30-8 p.m. Where: 1745 Hoffman Mill Road - NIX Farm Natural Areas Office Activity Description: This program will offer an introduction to nature and wildlife photography with special emphasis on photographing species in the natural areas. The first part will deal with some of the challenges that nature photography presents including lighting, motion, and distance. The second part will deal with some of the camera options that are available and an introduction to the variety of lenses available. The program will conclude with technical information on photographing different species including iso settings, shutter speed, focal settings and aperture settings with specific information on still species and birds in flight. Practice your skills at the Photography Hike on October 17th at Riverbend Ponds! Sign up separately on Engage. 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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