Steve Gettle Virtual Seminar
March 2, 2024 – Saturday
9 AM to 12:30 PM

The two topics for the seminar will be Bird Photography, Beyond the Basics (9:00 AM to 10:30 AM), and Landscape Photography (11:00 AM to 12:30 PM). There will be a 1/2 hour break between each session. There will be time for questions after each session. A set of notes will be emailed to you by Steve. A copy of the video will be available to watch for 30 days after the seminar.

The cost of this seminar will be $25 for Early Registration (12/2/23 till 2/10/24) and $35 for General Admission (2/11/24 to 3/2/24).

The link to sign up is https://2024-wacco-spring-seminar.eventbrite.com.

Bird Photography – Beyond the Basics

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM (Central time)

Creating photographs of our world's birds is a fun and challenging pursuit. In this course, we will go beyond the basics, learning tips and tricks to take your bird photography to the next level. Attendees will learn how to use fill-flash properly, use many different types of blinds, and build a backyard bird photography studio. Participants will learn why you don’t need a $12,000 lens to photograph a bird.

Landscape – Landscape Photography by Steve Gettle

11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (Central Time)

The world is filled with scenic splendor. Learn how to create stunning images of the land. We will not only cover techniques to photograph the grand sweeping vista but also move in close and look at creating portraits of the details in our natural world, from intimate forest scenes to flowers and the beautiful patterns in the natural world. Learn how to “see the picture,” find order and create beauty in the chaos.

Steve's Bio
Steve Gettle, a seasoned photographer with a 30-year career, has dedicated countless hours to capturing the beauty of nature through hundreds of thousands of photographs. His images reflect a profound love for wildlife and the untamed landscapes of our world.

Exhibitions and Recognition:

Steve's work has been showcased in global galleries and museums, including the Museum of Natural History in London and The American Museum of Natural History in New York.

He has had two solo exhibitions at The National Center for Nature Photography.

He was featured in prestigious publications such as National Geographic, Canadian Geographic, Audubon, Sierra Club, BBC, the World Wildlife Fund, and the National Wildlife Federation.

Awards and Distinctions:

Steve was honored with numerous awards, including Great Lakes Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

He was recognized in the BBC's Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Nature's Best Photography contests.

Photo Tours and Workshops:

Steve shares his expertise through private and group nature photography experiences in unique locations. He conducted tours and workshops for organizations like the North American Nature Photographers Association and Rocky Mountain School of Photography.

Performances and Lectures:

He is an engaging speaker with a regional and national photography convention lecture series.

He offers a one-day nature photography seminar, "The Art of Nature Photography," for educational and entertaining purposes and is available for presentations on various photographic and creative topics.

Community Involvement:

Steve contributes to environmental and educational causes by donating his time and work to multiple organizations annually.

Website:  https://stevegettle.com

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/steve.gettle

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/SteveGettle

Past Programs

October 2023 – Birds Of Prey Photo Shoot
August 2023 – Sunflower Workshop, Shimon Sunflower Farm
March 2023 – Jennifer Renwick, David Kingham
March 2022 – Jason Odell
March 2021 – Bryan Hansel
September 2021 – Birds of Prey Workshop at Schlitz Audubon Society
March 2020 – John Gerlach
September 2019 – Chicago City Afternoon and Night Photography
March 2019 – Colleen Miniuk-Sperry
September 2018 – Birds of Prey Workshop at Schlitz Audubon Society
March 2018 – Roman Kurywczak
September 2017 – Chicago City Afternoon and Night Photography
March 2017 – Ian Plant
September 2016 – Birds of Prey Workshop at Schlitz Audubon Society
March 2016 – Mike Moats
March 2015 – Adam Jones
September 2014 – Birds of Prey Workshop at Schlitz Audubon Society
March 2014 – Joe LeFevre
March 2013 – Dan Anderson
March 2012 – Moose Peterson
March 2011 – Rod Planck
March 2010 – John Dykstra and Ed Post
March 2009 – Darrell Gulin
March 2008 – John Dykstra and Ed Post
March 2007 – Fuzzy Duenkel
March 2006 – Digital Solutions
March 2005 – Adam Jones
March 2004 – Joe Lange
March 2003 – Andre Gallant
March 2002 – Bill Silliker
March 2001 – George Lepp