Nature Photography 101
Learn the Basics
with Jo-Anne Oucharek of Nature in my Backyard
New to photography or looking to build confidence with your camera? This beginner-friendly workshop is the perfect place to start. In a relaxed, small-group setting, you’ll get hands-on guidance to understand your camera and take control of your settings.
Led by award-winning nature photographer Jo-Anne Oucharek, this 2-hour classroom-style session covers:
📷 Your Starting Point – Discuss your current skill level and where you’d like to grow.
📷 Gear Review – Get familiar with the buttons, dials, and features of your camera.
📷 Camera Settings – Learn how to adjust Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO for better photos.
Dates: May 18th, June 8th, July 13th, August 17th, or September 21st, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $150
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
Start your photography journey with the right skills and confidence to capture the world through your lens!
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!