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Photography Workshop with Lazy Birders


Golden Gate Bird Alliance • Summer Birding Class 2025

Explore the art of bird photography with us! In this beginner-friendly, hands-on photography workshop, you'll build practical skills in camera handling, composition, and observation. As we practice together, you’ll gain ‘shutter miles,’ improve your photography, and deepen your understanding and admiration of the birds around you. Along the way, you might capture some stunning images, uncover fascinating bird behaviors, and leave with a deeper commitment to protecting the Bay Area birds.

Basic camera requirements
DSLR or mirrorless camera with a telephoto lens, or a Point-and-shoot camera with a powerful zoom like the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80D or the Nikon Coolpix P950. You need zoom and a minimum of 400mm focal length.

If you don’t have a camera, here are a few local rental options:

[OR] borrow a camera from a friend 😊


Workshop schedule

  • Two 1.5 h Online classes via Zoom on Thursday evenings
    – July 31 and August 7 at 7:00 pm

  • Two 3 h practice Field Trips at Heron’s Head Park on Saturday mornings
    – August 2 and August 9 at 8:00 am

  • Finale 1 h Online photo share and Q&A via Zoom on Thursday evening 
    – August 14 at 7:00 pm

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