Bozeman Magazine

Learn with a pro -- photographer John Winnie Jr. -- Saturday, March 24th, as he shares proven techniques for best results when photographing with a telephoto zoom lens. Find out how you can improve your form and make the most of shutter speed and image stabilization for tack sharp photos. Proper calibration is a critical ingredient--and often the missing link for successful photography with telephoto lenses. Class meets from 1 to 3 PM. Bring your camera and telephoto zoom and be prepared to go outdoors. You'll see step by step how Winnie calibrates his lenses and then you'll have a chance to calibrate your own gear. Winnie has been photographing for decades and knows a thing or two about getting the most out of tripods, heads and remote releases for telephoto lenses that he will share as well. About your instructor: An award-winning wildlife and landscape photographer, John Winnie Jr's work has been published in books, magazines, calendars, posters and postcards, including in Smithsonian, Canadian Geographic, National Wildlife, Discover, Montana Outdoors, Wildlife Conservation, and American Birds magazines. He is the author of, “High Life, Animals of the Alpine World,” and co-photographer of “The Rockies: Canada’s Magnificent Wilderness.” Photography allows John to merge his appreciation for beauty with gaining and sharing a greater understanding of the natural world. John is a conservation ecologist and Associate Teaching Professor in the Ecology Department at Montana State University. His conservation work and research have taken him from Afghanistan to Tajikistan. Closer to home, he's studied the links between wolves and elk and aspen in and around Yellowstone National Park. John hopes that when people look at a collection of his pictures, they will understand, feel, and care more than they did and that this will lead to more deliberate, informed and compassionate actions and decision-making. See John's work at https://john-winnie-jr.photoshelter.com/index. You must pre-register. For more information, or to enroll, stop by F-11 Photo at 2612 West Main, call 406-586-3281, or visit online at www.f11photo.com.