Jack Rogers
Jack Rogers is a prize-winning, widely published bird and nature photographer who has been photographing birds and other wildlife for decades.  Jack leads workshops and presents a variety of seminars here in Florida each year and recently retired from his tenure of teaching nature photography at Valencia College in Orlando. He is also a great supporter of Florida’s conservation organizations and his images may be seen on their websites, pamphlets, and signposts across the state.
Jack's Seminars & Workshops
THUR 1:00 - 2:30 PM.
Artistic Avian Photography
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, , 5205 A1A S
Ticket Price: $35
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 30
Description: This seminar is designed to help you elevate your bird photography to a new, more artistic level. During this seminar, Jack will present different techniques that you can use to add drama and interest to your bird photography. You’ll examine new perspectives, viewing angles, lighting situations, shutter speed options, and other interesting ideas, with each technique being illustrated with images that will show you the results you can achieve in your own work. You’ll leave this seminar with lots of great new ideas that will help you add a “touch of art” to your own bird photography.​
FRI 10:00 - 11:30 A.M.
A Florida Insider’s Guide to Great Places to Photograph Birds in Florida
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, , 5205 A1A S
Ticket Price: $35
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 30
Description: ​Everyone knows Florida is a great place to photograph birds and nature. But where do you go? When do you go? What gear will you need? Is it a morning or evening shoot? Take advantage of Jack’s decades of experience photographing birds and nature in Florida to learn the answers to these and many more questions that will help you produce great images. Jack will share his favorite locations, show lots of great images representative of the birds and wildlife to be found at each locale, and give tips and techniques (as well as directions) that will make you productive and successful during your photo outings across Florida.
FRI 6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
SAT 6:30 - 8:30 A.M.
Photographing Florida Native Raptors
Field Workshop
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1AS
*Meet Lakeside in the Parking Lot on North Side of Building
Price: $125
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 12
Description: This popular workshop will provide extraordinary access to photo opportunities that are rarely available in the wild. We'll provide a variety of beautiful Florida native raptors, including owls, falcons, and hawks that will be perched on carefully selected native perches appropriate for each species, thus providing the perfect conditions to produce amazing, intimate images. Jack has hosted raptor workshops for several years and will share lots of tips on the best camera settings, depth of field choices, lighting angles, perspective and background selection. Don't miss out on this opportunity to capture superb images of awesome birds.
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Suggested Gear List: Telephoto/zoom lens (200-500mm range), tripod recommended.
SAT 10:00 - 11:30 A.M.
Tips and Techniques for Great Bird Photography
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, , 5205 A1A S
Ticket Price: $30
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 30
Description: During this seminar Jack will use lots of great images captured over decades photographing birds in Florida and around the world to provide insights and ideas that you can use to bring your avian photography skills to the next level. The discussion will include camera settings for different situations, tips on how to improve bird-in-flight photography, preparation for successful field photo outings, and much more. Whether you are just beginning as a bird photographer or have been at it for years, you are sure to learn something new that you can apply to make your next photo outing successful and productive.​
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