Alyce Bender
Alyce Bender is a professional nature photographer, writer, educator, U.S. Air Force veteran, and Tamron Americas ambassador. Her passion for the natural environment compels her to connect others with nature through education and experiences that promote conservation, creativity, and ethical photography. Her work has been featured in group and solo shows across the U.S. as well as in domestic and international publications from the U.K. to Japan. When leading tours, Bender’s goal is to help photographers expand their personal vision and naturalist skills. When not in the field, she offers a variety of educational and mentorship programs.
Alyce's Seminars & Workshops
WEDS 3:30 - 5:00 P.M.
Lights, Camera, Birds: Use of Natural and Artificial Lighting in Bird Photography
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A S
Price: $30
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 30
Description: In this presentation Tamron Ambassador Alyce Bender will be literally
shining a light on bird photography! In the presentation she will cover the types of lighting frequently found in nature and how to use them to create different types of images that showcase your avian subjects. Topics such as how to handle low light at dawn and dusk or in environments like the rainforest and discussion around the use of artificial lighting such as high-speed flash will be included. So, if you enjoy bird photography but are frequently tripped up by “bad” light, this is the presentation for you!
Suggested Gear List: Pen and Paper for those who want to take notes
SAT 10:00 - 11:00 A.M.
Whooping Cranes: Glimpse of a Rare Bird
Classroom Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A S
Price: $30
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 30
Description: In this presentation Alyce Bender, nature and conservation photographer, will introduce participants to North America’s tallest bird and rarest crane, the whooping crane. She will give a bit of background on the life cycle and behavior of the species, discuss the continuing conservation efforts and threats to the species, before delving into how to best observe and photograph this endangered species. So if you have yet to add the whooping crane to your life list or are just a craniac who can’t get enough of these beautiful birds, this presentation is for you.
Suggested Gear List: Pen and Paper for those who want to take notes
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