TESTIMONIALS:

I would like to let you know how much I appreciated attending the Weedon Island Preserve Seminar, September 12Th in St. Petersburg. Although the severe rainy weather likely kept a number of people from attending The Birds in Flight & Panning Workshop, those who chose not to attend missed a wonderful informative photography program.

As a first-time participant to one of your seminars, I wasn't sure what to expect. It was nice that you started with the basics and continued in a clear, concise way of explaining techniques. Not only was the topic thoroughly covered, but you answered questions during the session and encouraged additional questions at the end. I especially liked the way you answered a question and then return quickly back to where you left off in your lecture.

Your willingness to bring your own camera, lens and accessories and demonstrate how you use them provided a more informative learning style for me. Encouraging us to bring our own equipment gave us a forum to compare some different examples. Beginners or seasoned bird photographers should have come away from this seminar with helpful skills and information. I know I did!

One suggestion for the future would be that everyone leave with something in their hands from the seminar. The CD is a nice review aide and maybe should be considered in the price of the Class.
- Sue Sanborn

Hi Maxis,

Thanks again for the seminar. It is great to meet someone who is self taught and can pass along the knowledge that you have gained through your time and effort in an easy to understand manner. The important thing you demonstrate is that your methods work as proven by the gorgeous image gallery that you display.

You present the material in such a way that I believe everyone is comfortable regardless of their skill level and you encourage questions without regards to "watching the clock." I believe that I was in the minority shooting Nikon but your familiarity with their equipment and systems allows me to gain even though you use Canon. I look forward to your next workshop!

Best Regards,
Michael A. Decker

 

EXHIBIT & SEMINAR LOCATION:

Exhibit and seminar will take place at the wonderful Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center

ADDRESS:

• 1800 Weedon Drive N.E, St. Petersburg FL 33702

• GPS:

1 FULL HOUR SEMINAR DATE AND TIME:

• September 10th, 2009 at 2PM

• Photography exhibit will be on display from September 1st - October 31st, 2009

SEMINAR TOPICS:

• Slide Show Introduction:
  
  

• Enjoy a set of images displayed in a digital projector to get things started.
  
  

• Birds in Flight:
  
  

• Learn how I photograph birds in flight. Learn my tips and equipment techniques
  
  

• The Art of "BUMPING" your camera's focusing system:
  
  

• I will be teaching how I bump my camera's focusing system to successfully photograph birds in flight.

• This presentation is designed for you to clearly understand each step!
  
  

• Hands on Equipment:
  
  

• Experience up-close and personal the equipment I use and how I SET MY CAMERA to work for me.

• I will be showing why carbon fiber tripods can work for you!

• Feel free to bring your camera.
  
  

• Questions & Answers:
  
  

• This is your chance to get every single question answered. Bring your list!
  
  

• And all for $35 per person!!

SEMINAR PRICE & REGISTRATION:

• $35 per person - CASH ONLY
  
  
• Contact me directly to reserve your seat or call 941.623.5155

Contact me if you have any questions.

See you there!