FREE WORKSHOP – Photographing Sandhill Cranes – November 7, 2026

DATE:  November 7, 2026

TIME:  10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

PLACE:  Thomas Theatre – Hutchins Street Square, Lodi, CA

FREE – No registration required

This introduction to photographing wild birds will focus on Sandhill Cranes.  Topics include the basics of birding, ethical considerations, predicting bird behavior, and locations for observing and photographing cranes.  Jennifer and John Day will cover cameras, lenses, and other equipment, basic camera settings, best times of day, and dealing with wind and weather conditions.  Photographing birds in flight and birds that are stationary, as well as photographing birds in your backyard will also be discussed.

Jennifer Kibbe Day has extensive experience photographing Sandhill Cranes in the wild and has taught introductory courses in digital photography.  With experience in post-processing digital images using Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop, her photographs have been displayed in Sacramento businesses and local art shows.

John Day is often photographing wildlife, especially birds, in his retirement.  He is a member of a photography group that focuses on improving their skills and also processes his photographs in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.  He has been awarded Best Color Photo at the Sacramento County Fair and People’s Choice, Best Photo, at the Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival.

THIS IS A FREE WORKSHOP – No Registration Required