Class Enrollment

WI26 (A) Rob Knight’s Backyard Birds and Beyond Photography Workshop
Date/Time:	Sat 1/24/2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location:	Abernathy Arts Center
Class Price:	$30.00
Notes:	Supply List: Students need a camera with manual controls, such as a DSLR or mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses, or an advanced compact camera with control dials. Absolute beginners are welcome!

Wildlife photography, and birds in particular, can be a daunting discipline to explore. The long lenses and specific camera settings require a bit of study and a LOT of practice to master. This 2-hour class will begin with the basics for photographing birds and wildlife. Instructor Rob Knight will go over equipment considerations, camera settings, shooting modes, auto focus, and more. In the second half of the class, Rob will show you how he built a “bird studio” in his front yard, and give you tips for setting up your own bird studio. With a convenient place to practice, you will be comfortable and confident behind the camera when you set out to capture the perfect wildlife shots in the field!

For convenient parking located nearest the tennis courts – use GPS address: 6621 Bridgewood Valley Road, NW, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. 

Instructor Bio:

Travel and Nature photographer Rob Knight has been a professional artist for over thirty years. He’s been a photographer for more than half of that time and an educator since 2009. Rob is a professional photographer, educator, and a Tenba Visual Artist. He is an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop Lightroom, and a two-time finalist for the National Association of Photoshop Professionals’ “Photoshop Guru” award. Rob has published two books for Peachpit Press and Rocky Nook Publishing, and his work has been featured in Nature’s Best Photography magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and more.

Rob is best known for his destination photo workshops, his easy-going teaching style, and his informative critiques. Rob enjoys teaching in a classroom setting, but he loves teaching and exploring with students on location. Rob began leading photo workshops in 2009 with a focus on nature and wildlife photography. Some of his favorite locations are Costa Rica and Grand Teton NP.

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