Presentation Overview
Join award-winning nature photographer Nathan Collie as he shares the techniques, preparation, and mindset behind creating compelling bird and wildlife photographs.

Nathan will discuss the camera setup and settings he uses in the field, along with practical advice on studying animal behavior and the environments where wildlife is found. He will also demonstrate a straightforward post-processing workflow that enhances images while maintaining a natural look.

Beyond the technical aspects of photography, Nathan will explore how photographing wildlife can deepen our appreciation of the natural world, contribute to conservation efforts, and enrich our own lives through a stronger connection with nature.

About the Presenter
Nathan Collie is an award-winning nature photographer, filmmaker, and author whose work celebrates the beauty and behavior of birds and the natural world. A fourth-generation photographer, Nathan grew up surrounded by art and music, developing a lifelong appreciation for nature that ultimately led him behind the camera. Today, his photography focuses primarily on the birds and wildlife of Middle Tennessee, the American West, and the Gulf Coast.

In addition to creating fine art prints on traditional Japanese papers, Nathan has produced nature films for Radnor Lake State Park and Edwin Warner Parks and regularly supports conservation organizations through his photography. He is also the author of Moments with Birds: A Bird Photographer’s Journey Through the Seasons, a beautifully illustrated collection of bird photographs and the stories behind them.