Youth Photography Workshop – Learn Nature Photography with Sharp Shooter Foto
What You’ll Learn in This Nature Photography Class
How to master manual camera settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO)
Composition tips for wildlife and landscape shots
Ethical nature photography and conservation techniques
How to photograph birds, animals, and scenic locations like a pro
When & Where
Join us at the Welder Wildlife Refuge for an immersive, in‑person evening class from 4 PM until sunset. Each session takes you outdoors to trails and wildlife areas to practice your new skills.
Gear Provided
No camera? No problem! We provide loaner cameras and lenses—just bring your memory card and an adventurous spirit.
Scholarships Available
We believe every student deserves a chance to explore nature through photography. Apply for a scholarship today to secure your spot. Just email me a short essay about why you would like to attend and a little bit about you, and I will send you a 100% discount code.
At Sharp Shooter Foto, we believe that by equipping young individuals with cameras and the knowledge to use them ethically, we can foster a generation of passionate conservationists. We design our programs to immerse youth in real-world environmental issues, teaching them to tell compelling stories through their lenses.
🌿 Our Philosophy
We provide youth with the tools to connect deeply with nature, encouraging them to observe, understand, and document the world around them. By engaging with real people and pressing environmental challenges, our students learn to craft narratives that inspire change and promote conservation.
📷 Workshops
Our hands-on workshops place students in diverse environments—from local parks to wildlife reserves—where they
Learn ethical photography practices
Engage with conservation professionals
Develop storytelling skills
Collaborate on group projects
Through these experiences, students gain confidence, teamwork skills, and a profound respect for nature.
🖼️ Student Gallery
Explore the powerful images captured by our students, each telling a unique story of nature's beauty and the importance of its preservation.
🖼️ View Gallery
🤝 Get Involved
Support our mission by:
Donating to fund equipment and scholarships
Volunteering as a mentor or workshop assistant
Partnering with us to host workshops in your community
📸 Donate today to make an impact.
Together, we can inspire the next generation to see the world differently—and to share its beauty with others.
🤝 Partner with us and become part of something bigger.
📬 Stay Connected
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Parent Testimonies
“My kids got so much out of the Welder Sharpshooter overnight camp. From composing photos to getting the experience to photograph wildlife from a photo hide and even developing digital editing and organizing skills. They look at nature a little differently now. And they had a great time making new photographer friends.”
“When my son attended his first photography session, he was planning to join the yearbook staff in school, but he had never held a digital camera before. Getting him to classes wasn’t always easy because the other students were more advanced than he was, and he was a bit self-conscious about it. After the third or fourth session, I could see the confidence building in the way he found the shots he was looking for and the way he held his camera. I can’t thank Sharpshooter Fotos enough for the opportunity they have given my son and many other young photographers in the surrounding area. It is truly amazing how simple Angie made it for them to come in with no experience and have them creating beautiful photos in a short amount of time. Thank you, Angie, and your team of wonderful people.”