Nature Photography Walk
Composition is the focus of this photography walk. We'll take wander and learn and share what makes a photograph work. We'll cover the 'rule of thirds' frames, light, color, perspective, and more. We'll take some great pictures and discuss what works and how to recognize what went wrong for photos that just didn't work and what to do to make a difference.
We'll also discuss special considerations for landscape photography vs portrait photography and how the natural light one day can be great for one and challenging for the other.
Great photography is all about recognizing opportunity (and sometimes the lack thereof!)
This walk can be done with cell phones and/or any kind of camera. It's enjoyable for all levels of photography experience.
I carry my camera with me all the time. I find I notice more about the natural world and I enjoy the sense of accomplishment and gratitude for that nature that I feel when I find something to photograph
---Jeanne Christie
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My photography background
Many years ago I was a newspaper photography for a weekly paper. I photographed solely in black and white and had a darkroom. Later I took photography and video classes at the Smithsonian and Maine College of Art. For a half dozen years I taught digital photography locally at Windham Adult Education. Throughout all of this I learned about the secrets of taking good photographs.
Taking good photographs of nature is really hard--and also fun! The natural world is complex and messy and many pictures don't work because there is no center of focus. Landscapes that look lovely when we are there looking at them in the moment often do not translate into good pictures. We will find out why as we explore these and other concepts crucial to recognizing good composition during our walk. Afterwards, you will be able evaluate natural landscapes and recognize opportunities to take interesting photographs you will enjoy sharing.
Length: 2-3 hours, clear skies to light drizzle.
Time: Daily--early or late in the day. Mid-day is not a good time to take great photos outside. The sun is too high and strong and it bleaches and flattens colors.
Southern and Lakes Region Locations for walks and activities in Maine include: Emmons Preserve in Kennebunkport, Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, Clifford Park, Biddeford, Two Lights or Crescent Beach State Parks, Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth Forest Preserve, Falmouth, Donnabeth Lippman Park, Windham. Raymond Community Forest and other Loon Echo Land Trust Lands and Bradbury Mountain State Park, Pownal (near Freeport). This is not a comprehensive list. Other state and town parks and lands are available. Properties that are privately held or owned by nonprofit organizations are also possible on a case by case basis.
Rates
January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
$55 per person 2-3 hour walk twelve or more participants
$60 per person 2-3 hour walk, seven to eleven participants
$65 per person 2-3 hour walk three - six participants
$85 per person2-3 hours one-two participants.
Available daily based on availability. Must be reserved
a minimum of three days in advance.
Half day and full day flat rates provided upon request. These are generally used when the cost of the walk is paid for by an organization and individuals participate at no cost.
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