Moose PetersonWildlife Photographer, Author, and Educator

A Nikon Legend Behind the Lens, Lexar Elite Photographer, recipient of the John Muir Conservation Award, Research Associate with the Endangered Species Recovery Program, published in over 130 magazines worldwide, author of 23 books, and lecturing across the country to thousands upon thousands of photographers barely covers the work and goals of wildlife photographer Moose Peterson. One of the original Nikon shooters to receive the D1 in 1999, Moose embraced this new technology becoming the only wildlife photographer in the world to shoot strictly digital in the early years. A beta site for all the major hardware and software manufacturers, Moose continues his main goal of photographing the life history of North America's endangered wildlife and wild places using the latest tools. Creative innovation of new techniques, both behind the camera and the computer, is the driving force behind his photography and goals.

Classes with Moose Peterson

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Tuesday, September 03, 2013

NAPP Photo Safari

Just how are those treasured photographs created? You’ll spend your whole week at Photoshop World in pursuit of that answer and a great place to start is at the NAPP Safari Precon. With your host Moose Peterson, you’ll begin in the classroom where Moose will bring the basics of photography to life for you. From the very simple of how to properly hand hold a camera to the importance of black, depth of field, the subject and the most important element light, he’ll present in his own unique flare those basics he has built his career on. So come, spend a great day improving your photography. (laughs extra)

Lunch and transportation included. Limited to 45 participants.

Price: $299

Wednesday, September 04, 2013

Critter Tales: Wildlife Photography

If you Moose’s book Captured, you probably were disappointed when you read his statement, “If you want to play with the big boys, you gotta have 600mm!” But Moose started with a 400mm and that was his longest lens for the first 5 years. That focal length taught him all the main lessons he depends on today to be successful. You have a basic DSLR and a 70-300 or a 100-400? Moose will share with you all that his 400mm taught him, permitting him to get where he is today. These are all techniques, tricks and tips you can apply to your photography to get you way beyond being a rookie and becoming a successful wildlife photographer.

Thursday, September 05, 2013

The Art Of Aviation

Learn how to capture the magic of the skies and the metal birds that cruise through them.