Nature Photography 101
Getting Started
with Jo-Anne Oucharek of Nature in my Backyard
Capture the beauty of the natural world while keeping wildlife and the environment first. This small-group workshop (max 4 participants) is designed for beginners who want to move beyond auto mode and start taking intentional, ethical nature photos.
Led by award-winning nature photographer Jo-Anne Oucharek, this hands-on session covers:
📷 Ethical Photography – Respecting wildlife, minimizing impact, and understanding behaviour before you shoot.
📷 Camera Basics – Getting off auto mode, adjusting settings in the field, and working with natural light.
📷 Review & Recap – Returning to the classroom to analyze shots, refine techniques, and apply what you’ve learned.
Dates: May 18th, June 8th, July 13th, August 17th, or September 21st, 2025
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: $225
Where: Early Dawn Farm
Group Size - 4 MAX
Custom Dates can be arranged for your private group - please contact.
Registration: Spaces are limited, and it is first come first served.
THIS WORKSHOP IS NON-REFUNDABLE due to upfront out of pocket expense
Join us for a relaxed, informative workshop where you’ll gain confidence behind the camera while respecting the world in front of it.
A Note From Your Instructor; Jo-Anne Oucharek
Capturing moments has always been a part of my life. The move to Cochrane in 2014, brought my camera out of retirement. It marked the beginning of a new photography adventure and it was the birds that inspired “Nature in my Backyard”! This new journey has opened my eyes to the beauty and nature that surrounds me in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. I am passionate about sharing my adventures through the stories behind the lens. My hope is the images captured from my adventures provides insight into the compelling stories of the animals I am fortunate to spend time with in nature.
When we get to spend time with wildlife in their natural environment, it is truly a gift!