Aperture & Instinct: Photographing Wildlife with intention

Step into the wild with purpose in this immersive wildlife photography experience designed to deepen your understanding of both your camera and your subject. In collaboration with the Ohio Wildlife Center, this class offers a rare opportunity to photograph three different species — a mammal, a small raptor, and a reptile — up close and with intention.

What You’ll Experience:

Meet the Mission of the OWC
Learn about the important work the Ohio Wildlife Center does to protect and rehabilitate native wildlife.

Hands-On Wildlife Portraits
Photograph three unique species in a controlled setting, allowing you to focus on technique and composition.

Instinct & Anticipation
Discover the habits and behaviors of the animals you’ll be photographing to help you anticipate decisive moments and capture more meaningful images.

Settings & Strategy
Explore how camera settings — especially aperture — affect depth of field, mood, and clarity. Discuss how small adjustments can dramatically change your final image.

Goal-Setting for Future Shoots
Learn how to set creative and technical goals for your wildlife photography outings to ensure you walk away with the shots you envisioned.

Mindful Photography
Immerse yourself in the moment and connect with species you rarely get to approach, all while practicing intentional photography.

Whether you’re a beginner looking to build confidence or a seasoned shooter wanting to refine your approach, this class will help you photograph wildlife with greater awareness, skill, and purpose.

What to Bring:

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• Your camera and favorite lens(es)
  
• Charged camera batteries
  
• Sd cards
  
• Notebook or device for taking notes
  
• Curiosity and a respect for wildlife
  

Meet your Instructor! Kathy Cubert

Kathryn Cubert has been photographing birds at every opportunity in a full range of weather conditions for over eight years. She has also been a Hog Island Audubon bird photography instructor in Maine for the past three years. Kathryn has exhibited her imagery at the McConnell Arts Center, the Ohio State Fair Fine Art Exhibit and the Riffe Gallery.Her photos have been published by Audubon.org, NANPA (the North American Nature Photographer’s Association), Bird Watchers Digest, Columbus Monthly, local conservation organizations – the Arc of Appalachia and Appalachia Ohio Alliance. She is a current member of Westbridge Camera Club, BSBO (Black Swamp Bird Observatory) and Columbus Audubon

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