Event Details
When: Wednesday, February 7, 2024 | 5pm PST / 6pm MST / 8pm EST
Where: ONLINE - Zoom Webinar
Cost: FREE - RSVP to secure your spot.
Join us on Wednesday, February 7th for an exclusive online Canon Creator Lab x Socality workshop and Q&A with one of Canada’s premier professional wildlife and nature photographers John E. Marriott (@johnemarriott) with host Scott Bakken (@scottcbakken). In this captivating workshop, John will unveil his latest project: tracking and photographing wild cougars in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
The workshop will begin with an immersive video, where John takes us into the mountains on a cougar tracking expedition. This segment will provide a vivid behind-the-scenes look at his preparations, his insights into the ethical considerations, and his techniques for photographing these elusive creatures.
After the video, we’ll transition to a live presentation from John, where he'll delve deeper into what sparked his interest in these elusive big cats and into the challenges he encounters in capturing their true essence in the wild. He’ll also share insights into the technical complexities of wildlife photography and the specialized equipment he employs to overcome these challenges. Furthermore, John will discuss his conservation objectives and how his photography aids in the broader effort to understand and protect these special creatures.
The session will conclude with a live Q&A, offering you a unique opportunity to interact directly with John.
About John E. Marriott:
John E. Marriott is one of Canada’s premier professional wildlife and nature photographers, with images published worldwide by National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Canadian Geographic, McLean's, and Reader’s Digest. He is an Associate Fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers, a Canon Canada Ambassador, and the co-founder of the EXPOSED Wildlife Conservancy non-profit.
John has been awarded twice in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition honouring the best wildlife photographers in the world.
John is the owner/operator of Canadian Wildlife Photography Tours (www.canwildphototours.com), featuring wildlife photo adventures, workshops, and expeditions to out-of-the-way Canadian locales.
John prides himself on being a conservation photographer known for photographing wilderness scenes and wild, free-roaming animals in their natural habitats.
For more information on John’s photography, please visit his website at www.wildernessprints.com
Who’s this workshop for?
This workshop will be valuable for photographers, videographers and creators of all backgrounds looking to develop and grow in their creative practice. Whether you’re a photographer, videographer, digital creator, model, blogger, or just getting started on your creative journey, these workshops provide an opportunity to connect with others in the community and learn something at the same time. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of the industry's finest and be inspired by the profound beauty and significance of wildlife photography.
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