Wild Bird Photography Without Breaking Your Back or Bank Account

Virtual Presentation Description:
Photographing small wildlife subjects like birds isn’t always about shelling out for an enormous and expensive telephoto prime lens. There’s a lot of value to smaller, lighter (and less expensive) lenses and setups that allow for greater mobility and more compositional flexibility. And there’s no substitute for having a thorough understanding of your subject’s behavior patterns and natural history. We’ll cover different photographic strategies for different types of birds; when to use a large telephoto lens, and when to use a “lean and mean” camera/lens setup for lightweight shooting on a budget; the value of researching your subject; and composition principles for birds and wildlife.

Can’t make it but still want to watch? No problem! The presentation will be recorded and the recording will be available inside of Nature Photography Academy within 24 hours after the presentation. You can watch the recording for free with a 7-day free trial.

Meet Your Instructor:
Paul Nguyen has lived and worked from coast to coast across the U.S., and has over 35 years of experience in film and digital photography. He specializes in digital photography of natural landscapes and wildlife, and capturing the authentic and often comical experience of outdoor adventure and exploration through his video series.

In April 2017, he served in the prestigious National Park Artist in Residence program at Petrified Forest, Arizona, and continues to create programs for the National Park Service. His accomplishments also include an exclusive assignment as a photographer for the Boston Museum of Science, and a position as a program guide and brand ambassador for Swedish outfitter Fjällräven.

His noteworthy image-making and teaching in the realm of photography have gained him sponsorships from Tamron USA and Sun Surveyor, and his acclaimed adventure and overlanding videos have led to numerous outdoor equipment sponsorships.

Hailing from Massachusetts and now based out of Flagstaff, AZ, Paul spends most of the year exploring the western U.S. to research photo tour destinations and create video content. You may run into him, his Jeep, his trailer, and his cat somewhere along your own travels. Despite the distance, he maintains an active connection to New England camera clubs, and continues to serve as a remote lecturer and competition judge. The Boston Camera Club awarded him Judge of the Year honors in 2015-2016.

You can learn more about Paul at his website www.paulnguyenphoto.com and YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/@CringeworthyOverland