Nature Photography 101
Join Me
I am offering a series of workshops to assist you on your photography journey.
These sessions are one on one or small group to ensure you receive the personalized training you need. They are a combination of classroom and field training, providing guidance, techniques and tips so you gain the right skills and confidence to capture the world through your lens!
A variety of workshops are also being offered in the Route 22 Artist Collective Makerspace. Dates and details below.
Nature Photography 101 at Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery
Learn the Basics
To assist with being prepared, please prepare the following information:
- Camera Gear: Camera Make and Model Lens
- What do you like to photograph? If it is everything, please drill down on what you shoot the most, or what you would like to get better at capturing. This will help with guiding on settings, equipment set up and fine-tuning custom settings!
- What skill level are you at? Do you set your camera on automatic (green), use camera settings like shutter/aperture priority, or full manual
- Is there anything specific you struggle with - equipment settings, blurry images, getting the camera set right for the shot, etc.
- What is your main goal for the workshop?
Please Also Bring:
- Your camera, a notebook, and your camera manual!
Dates:
- Saturday, February 21st | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Wednesday, March 25th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Sunday, April 12th | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Friday, June 26th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Registration Price: $75 + GST | Fees
Nature Photography 101
Learn the Basics
New to photography or looking to build confidence with your camera? This beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect place to start. You’ll get hands-on guidance to understand your camera and take control of your settings.
This 2-hour classroom-style session covers:
📷 Your Starting Point – Discuss your current skill level and where you’d like to grow.
📷 Gear Review – Get familiar with the buttons, dials, and features of your camera.
📷 Camera Settings – Learn how to adjust Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO for better photos.
Learn the Basics - 2 hour - one on one session $150
Nature Photography 101
Getting Started
Capture the beauty of the natural world while keeping wildlife and the environment first. This one on one or customized small-group workshop is designed for beginners who want to move beyond auto mode and start taking intentional, ethical nature photos.
Led by award-winning nature photographer Jo-Anne Oucharek, this hands-on session covers:
📷 Ethical Photography – Respecting wildlife, minimizing impact, and understanding behaviour before you shoot.
📷 Camera Basics – Getting off auto mode, adjusting settings in the field, and working with natural light.
📷 Review & Recap – Returning to the classroom to analyze shots, refine techniques, and apply what you’ve learned.
Getting Started - 2 hour - one on one session $150
Testimonials
"I had the pleasure of taking 1:1 photography sessions with Jo-Anne. Jo-Anne assessed my skill level and the type of photography I preferred to do. She adapted her course to fit my needs. Jo-Anne ensured that she was knowledgeable about the functions of my camera even though it was different from what she uses. Starting with the basic functions to doing field practice was very educational. Jo-Anne helped me to understand what appropriate shutter speed and aperture to use depending on the circumstance. Not only did Jo-Anne help me improve my abilities to use my camera correctly, she also provided education on bird behaviours so that I could capture a much better photograph.
I highly recommend taking Jo-Anne’s lessons. My photographs have improved significantly!"
Christine
