Nature Photography 101
Private, Hands On Workshops
with Jo-Anne Oucharek of Nature in my Backyard
Take your nature photography to the next level with a private, one-on-one workshop designed to sharpen your skills while respecting wildlife and their habitats.
📷 Ethical Photography – Learn how to minimize your impact, follow ethical guidelines, and respect the natural world while capturing stunning images.
📷 Seasonal Wildlife & Birds – Photograph a variety of species that change with the seasons. Early Dawn Farm’s diverse landscape—boreal forest, creek, and open grasslands—provides incredible opportunities for capturing birds and wildlife in their natural environment.
Dates: May 14th, June 11th, July 9th, August 13th, September 17th
Time: 3:00 - 7:00 PM (2:00 - 6:00 PM for September date)
Cost: $600
Where: Early Dawn Farm, with access to carefully selected wildlife observation spots.
**Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.**
Multiple days available for booking.
Custom dates can be arranged based on season and availability, contact to enquire.
Registration: Spaces are limited, and it is first come first served.
THIS WORKSHOP IS NON-REFUNDABLE due to upfront out of pocket expense
This is your chance to refine your skills, immerse yourself in nature, and capture breathtaking images—all while keeping conservation and ethics at the heart of your photography.
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!