Sebastian Kennerknecht is a wildlife and conservation photographer with over a decade of experience visually covering wildlife and environmental issues internationally. He has produced high quality editorial photographs, time-lapses, videos, and web content featured in and by the New York Times, Washington Post, BBC Wildlife, Smithsonian, The Economist, Science, and Conservation International, among others. Sebastian graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and Evolution from the University of California, Santa Cruz, won NANPA’s emerging photographer award, and is an associate fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers.

Check out the free Birdy Hour talk he gave for us, Bird Photography 101.

The workshop was amazing- most participants were far more experienced than I am, but I was inspired by their comments as well as the invaluable information provided in the workshop. I will be out there trying to get better, more artistic shots- no matter what my camera of choice.”

“I attended a 2 basic photography classes at [another location] and have watched some videos online. Sebastian’s class was hands down better than any of them. He provided excellent information which was presented in a clear and practical way.”
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–2023 Bird Photography Workshop Participants

Past workshop topics with Sebastian over Zoom have included Mastering Bird Photography and a series of individual workshop sessions on exposure, composition, focusing, and a photo critique session.

These workshops are recommended for students (high school and up) and adults. As part of our commitment to racial justice, we are offering scholarships to students from underrepresented backgrounds. Scholarships will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis, and recipients will be contacted if a scholarship becomes available. ​

Check out these blog posts from past participants about their experience:

• Student Gains Confidence with Focusing and Storytelling Through Photography Workshop
  
• Biologist Reconnects with Nature Through Bird Photography Workshop
• Artistic Middle School Student Focuses on Bird Photography
• Bird Photography Workshop Takes Birding to the Next Level​