September was a busy month for Girls Who Click! Workshops that spanned the nation were offered simultaneously, reaching teen girls who have one thing in common – a love for nature photography.
Karen Kasmauski offered a workshop at the Kenilworth Aquatic Park and Gardens in Washington DC. The ladies got a lucky break in the weather and practiced photography skills and met with a National Park Service Ranger.
Karen Kasmauski is a filmmaker, photographer, project manager and educator. During her two decades as a National Geographic photographer, Karen produced 25 major stories for the magazine. Karen is a senior fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers.
I want to be a photographer and this program encourages girls to learn more in-depth strategies about the art and practice of photography. -Samantha
In Texas, a group of young ladies braved the rain to spend the day with Kathy Adams Clark at the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory. They learned about conservation photography and the unique challenges one faces while photographing migrating hummingbirds.
Kathy is a photographer, naturalist, and teacher. Her goal is to promote photography and the natural world through teaching. When people understand photography they can enjoy it for a lifetime. When people experience the natural world they will work to preserve it for future generations.
…We not only took photos … but also learned about careers in science…This program really helped cement for me that the science field is where I belong. – Kathryn
And on the west coast, a large group of teens spent the day in Moss Landing, California, with wildlife photographer and GWC founder, Suzi Eszterhas. Not only did the girls learn what it’s like to be a female in a male-dominated career, they practiced their skills in a reserve and also from a boat on Elkhorn Slough.
Suzi Eszterhas is best known for her work documenting newborn animals and family life in the wild. Her photographs have been published in over 100 magazine cover and feature stories in publications such as TIME, Smithsonian, BBC Wildlife, GEO, Popular Photography, Ranger Rick, and National Geographic Kids.
Dear Suzi, Thank you for the amazing photography workshop! I had so much fun and learned so much! I will never forget it! – Julia
In October, GWC led a members-only event at the California Academy of Sciences with Suzi Eszterhas. Not only did the girls learn about photography, but they met with staff scientists, got some behind-the-scenes tours of incredible specimens, and got to take a special tour of the living roof.
We are very grateful to our sponsors, without whom our workshops would not be possible: Borrow Lenses, Kenilworth Aquatic Park and Gardens, Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, Elkhorn Slough Safari, Elkhorn Slough Reserve, and the California Academy of Sciences.
