Our first workshop of 2018 was offered by Jaymi Heimbuch in Newport, Oregon at the Yaquina Head Outstanding Natural Area. During their workshop, teen girls had the chance to learn about the profession of wildlife photography and got the opportunity to photograph a wide diversity of wildlife, including tide pool creatures, harbor seals, seabirds and the beautiful landscape of coastal Oregon.
Learning about Nature in Newport
Along with photography lessons from Heimbuch, students learned about wildlife and ocean safety from naturalist Leslie Palotas, and enjoy a talk from special guest Dr. Renee Albertson, a scientist from Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute, about how photography is used in scientific research and conservation.
Jaymi says, “Some of the girls came from towns two or three hours away to attend this workshop. It’s fantastic to know that we can provide something so valuable to teens, and to know that their parents are so dedicated in encouraging them in their interests! We went through a ton of information in the workshop, from shooting and editing techniques to ecology of marine animals to ocean safety. It made for a long, but very fun day. The girls were engaged and enthusiastic, and really loved wandering the tide pools creating their shots.”
Our Donors Make It All Possible!
The profession of nature photography has been male-dominated for far too long. Girls Who Click is partnering with professional women photographers to empower teen girls to enter this important and fulfilling career. YOUR donations are making our free nature photography workshops for teen girls possible. We can’t thank you enough!
“This workshop exceeded my expectations. I loved that we got the chance to meet people who actually use photography in their jobs.” C.B.
“It was exciting to learn about different ways that photos can be used. I love photography and wildlife, and this was an opportunity for me to learn and explore both.” L.D.
“This workshop went above my expectations…We got to have lots of freedom to take photos, which I really liked. It was SO much fun!” G.P.
“I give this workshop a 10.5 out of 10!” P.C.
Please support our new crowd funding campaign by donating or spreading the word about our work. Girls Who Click (GWC) is a new nonprofit organization that aims to inspire a new generation of female nature photographers. Through a network of the US’ most esteemed female nature photographers, GWC will offer FREE workshops for teen girls across the country. Participating students will engage with a role model who helps them to gather the confidence and skills to pursue their passion and apply it as adult photographers.