Photo I: Digital photography for aquatic enthusiasts (1-day)

This comprehensive workshop is aimed at aquatic scientists, conservationists, naturalists, and educators with beginner to intermediate photographic skill. The workshop covers:

• The importance of photography in science, education, and outreach
• Fundamental photographic principles and techniques
• Digital equipment, techniques, and workflow
• Digital photo editing, organization, and management
• Natural history photography
• Underwater photography
• Photographic sampling and documentation in biological research

This flexible workshop can be customized for interested groups, departments, and agencies and is frequently offered at regional and national conferences in aquatic science and conservation. Please contact us to inquire about scheduling this workshop for your group.

Instructors: Jeremy Monroe, Director (Freshwaters Illustrated) & Steve Glass (Glass Photography/Freshwaters Illustrated)

Participants should bring: Digital camera and user's manual, spare camera battery and charger (if possible), memory card(s), camera-to-computer cable, any other photo gear you'd like to work with, outdoor shoes/boots, water, sunscreen, warm clothing layers, wading gear (if desired)

Upcoming workshops:

June 6, 2010 - Sante Fe, New Mexico - in conjunction with the North American Benthological Society & American Society for Limnology and Oceanography joint meeting.

• WHERE/WHEN: 9am - 5pm, Milagro Room, Sante Fe Convention Center
• COST: $85 ($50 for students)
• TO REGISTER: email us to reserve your spot, or make a donation in the appropriate amount through our online system (please note "Sante Fe workshop" in comments box)
• OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PHOTOGRAPHERS (not exclusive to underwater photographers or aquatic scientists)
• LUNCH IS ON YOUR OWN