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Current Environmental Topics: Nature Photography

 

Fairhaven 332N - 2 credits

During this one-week course you will learn the techniques needed to use your camera to take great photographs of the natural world.

We will cover basic photographic techniques that will improve your ability to take high quality photographs (natural or not), including introductions to exposure, focus, light, depth of field, and composition. Other topics receiving attention will include close-up, flower, and wildlife photography.

Course Schedule:
August 10-14
MWF: three days in the classroom; 10-11:50am
TR: Two all-day field trips; 9am-4:50pm

We travel to spectacular natural settings, including spending considerable time in the Cascade Mountains.

You can use your own camera or check out a camera from the University.

The class will include moderate, but not extreme, hiking.

Photography by John Bower
 
Office hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday
Mailing address: Western Washington University, MS 5293, 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225   360.650.3308