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Experience a fresh perspective on animal photography this spring at the Minnesota Zoo. Spring offers unique photographic opportunities—animals are more active, and the energy of the season brings new life to every scene.This three-part workshop is designed for photographers of all skill levels, combining educational instruction, hands-on shooting, and expert feedback to help you capture compelling images and elevate your photography.
Put what you learned into practice during the hands-on portion of the workshop, with guidance from Katelynne and additional NCE staff. Photograph animals across a variety of Zoo environments, adjusting your techniques as lighting and animal behavior change throughout the day. We recommend bringing a telephoto lens for outdoor shooting and a fast or prime lens for indoor exhibits to make the most of each setting.
Check-in will take place at a designated location, where you’ll receive your admission tickets. Full event details, including the meet-up location and GroupMe chat link, will be included in your event email.
All three parts of the workshop are included in the ticket price, along with parking and admission to the Zoo.
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Part I: Online Seminar
Thursday, May 14th • 6–7:30pm
Part II: In-Person at MN Zoo
Saturday, May 16th • 10am–3pm
Part III: Online Image Review
Thursday, May 21st • 6–7:30pm
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Be Prepared:
This workshop will be held rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather. We recommend bringing a water bottle, wearing comfortable shoes for walking around the Zoo, and bringing any personal items needed to make the most of indoor and outdoor photography opportunities.
There will be an hour-long lunch break about halfway through the day. Click here for on-site food and beverage options at the Zoo, or feel free to bring your own snacks or pack a lunch.
Full Event Details:
Full event details will be sent via email on Wednesday, May 13. The email will include the meet-up location and the GroupMe chat link for the in-person portion, as well as links to join the online sessions and submit images for the review.
How to Register:
Tickets are sold through the Part One: Online Seminar event page.
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Check out the Farm Babies exhibit while you’re at the Zoo! Open through Sunday, May 17th, this is the perfect opportunity to photograph these adorable baby animals.
Learn more here
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For any questions about this or other events, email us at classes@natcam.com. We’ll respond within 1–2 business days.
| Rating | % Original | Description |
|---|---|---|
| M | 99%+ | Mint, flawless, perfect |
| NM | 91-98% | Near perfect, almost no wear |
| EX | 81-90% | Excellent, faint wear |
| VG | 71-80% | Very good, light wear |
| AVG | 61-70% | Average, normal wear |
| FAIR | 51-60% | Fair, heavy wear |
| POOR | <50% | Poor, imperfect, serious wear |
| AS-IS | --- | Broken, or seriously flawed |
