Desert Bird Photography Two-day Workshop

Name: Desert Bird Photography Two-day Workshop
Start: 2025-02-15T14:00:00-08:00
End: 2025-02-16T09:00:00-08:00
Location: Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center

Schedule

Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 16 Feb, 2025 at 09:00 am

UTC-08:00

Location

Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center | Borrego Springs, CA

Immerse yourself in the art of desert bird photography at our two-day workshop in Borrego Springs, led by an experienced bird photographer. You’ll learn the technical essentials of bird photography, from optimal camera settings for different scenarios to advanced composition techniques. Our instructor Sandeep Dhar will guide you through the fascinating world of desert birds, sharing knowledge on finding and photographing species. You'll learn the techniques for working with challenging desert light and fieldcraft techniques that ensure both stunning images and the well-being of your subjects. Transform your learning into action with our small-group field session on day two in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, where 12 participants will receive personalized guidance during the magical desert morning hours. Whether you're capturing the golden light on a Cactus Wren or freezing the moment a Black-throated Sparrow takes flight, you'll leave with not just extraordinary images, but with the confidence and technical mastery to elevate your bird photography to new heights. Workshop participants will receive comprehensive materials including technical settings reference sheets, ethical bird photography guidelines, and post-workshop resources to support your continued growth as a bird photographer.
- Improve your bird photography with expert, personalized guidance.
- Capture stunning desert birds in their natural habitat.
- Master techniques for photographing in challenging desert light.
- Connect with fellow photographers in a beautiful desert setting.

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Date/Time/Location:
Technique & Composition Class:
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center
401 Tilting T Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004
Field Photography Class:
Sunday, February 16, 2025, 6:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center

Cost:
ABF Member (Class only): $25
Non-Member (Class only): $35
Student (Class only): $15
ABF Member (Class + Field Session): $75
Non-Member (Class + Field Session): $90
Student (Class + Field Session): $40
*Please note that as the Anza-Borrego Foundation is a non-profit organization, all program costs are used to support current and future education programs, including subsidized programs that seek to increase access to the outdoors.
Scholarships: A limited number of scholarships are available for those with financial hardship. If you’d like to request a scholarship, please reach out to [email protected] with a two–three paragraph description about why you’d like to attend this program and your need for a scholarship.

About the Instructor: Through years of devotion to bird photography, San Diego resident Sandeep Dhar has developed a distinctive approach that fuses artistic vision with technical precision to create compelling images that not only capture the beauty of birds but also tell their stories in ways that inspire others to protect them and their habitat. An educator at heart he finds immense joy in helping others discover their photographic voice. His work has earned recognition in several prestigious venues, including selection for the 2024 Bird Photographer of the Year contest.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellation requests must be received seven days before the event if you wish to receive a refund. Refunds cannot be issued for cancellations made after the seven-day deadline. Field trips may be cancelled due to unsafe weather, road conditions or low attendance, with 24-hour notice, if possible. If ABF cancels a program, we will issue a full refund or credit.