Neal Smith Camera Basics Workshop

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What: Camera Basics Workshop

When: Saturday, January 21 from 10:00am – 12:00pm 

Where: Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge

9981 Pacific St, Prairie City, IA 50228

Join photographer Mike Cox for free class to learn camera basics on Saturday, January 21st from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Mike will cover a variety of camera settings such as shutter speed, ISO, depth of field, different camera modes, and the various autofocus modes. Following the one-hour classroom time, participants will get a chance to practice their newfound knowledge along the trails or indoors at the visitor center if the weather is inclement. 

Items to bring: your camera with 1 or 2 lenses, notepad, pen/pencil, appropriate outdoor attire for the weather conditions. To register and for additional information, please contact [email protected] or call 515-994-3400.

The refuge is located right off highway 163 in Prairie City at 9981 Pacific Street – only about 30 minutes east of Des Moines. For more information about the refuge and event, including driving directions, please visit our website at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/neal-smith or check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NealSmithNWR. Specific questions can be directed to Nancy Corona at [email protected] or (515) 994-3400