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In this three-hour introductory class, led by Kenny McKeithan of the Charleston Center for Photography, you will learn the basics of digital photography with an emphasis on photographing wildlife (specifically birds). We’ll learn parts of the camera, how to use the settings to help isolate your subject from the background and how to freeze a subject in motion. We’ll also learn how to control the exposure to get the best image for a variety of wildlife subjects. We will end class by showing off one of our resident birds for the students to try out what they learned. Participants must bring their own camera.

These classes are aimed at the Digital Single Lens Reflex or mirrorless camera, not point and shoot style cameras. Some examples would be:

• Canon Rebel series, Canon D series (D60, D70, D80, etc) 7D series, 5D series, EOS M series, EOS R
• Nikon D3000 series, D5000 series, D7000 series, D300, D600/650, D700/750, D800/850, and Z series.
• Sony A6000 series, A7 series

This is not a complete list. If anyone has a question about a particular camera, please reach out to membership at membership@scaquarium.org.

Member price is $50; non-member price is $60 (with purchase of general admission ticket), and registration is required. To register, please call 843-577-FISH (3474).

Spend an afternoon with the experienced fishing experts at RedFin Charters to learn the proper and effective techniques of cast net throwing. Your kids will have a blast practicing to throw a net like a pro while learning how net size, type and weather conditions will impact what they can catch. We will also discuss sustainable fishing practices so they can be good stewards of our beautiful ecosystem. This program is intended for children aged 6+. Chaperones may attend for free. Members $5/non-members $10. The afternoon will end with a free Betts Nets dip net, RedFin Charters t-shirt and a 10% off coupon toward a Betts Nets cast net at Hadrells Tackle. To register, please call (843) 577-FISH (3474).