About this Event
Event Description:
Our Birding Photowalk is an annual favorite and this year it's taking flight with a post-walk image review session! Join us for a morning nature walk photographing birds at Stage Nature Center in Troy. Experience an exclusive live owl photography opportunity, and finish the morning at a nearby local coffee shop to review images, share successes, and edit together. Attendees get 50% of rentals for the weekend!
This event is designed as a small-group photography experience focused on getting out into the field and photographing wildlife together. Woodward Camera staff will be present throughout the walk to offer tips, camera setting help, and guidance when needed. To keep the experience comfortable for wildlife photography, attendance is intentionally limited.
📍 Full location & check-in details will be shared in your confirmation email after registration.
🦉 Bird Photography Class (Optional but Highly Recommended)
Want to prepare ahead of time? We highly recommend attending our Bird Photography Class before the walk. This class covers gear recommendations, camera settings, and techniques for photographing birds in depth, so you can arrive ready to put your skills into practice during the photowalk.
Even better—the instructor leading the class will also be joining us on the walk, so you'll already be familiar with him and ready to hit the ground running.
Register here:
Itinerary:
- Photo Walk: Saturday, April 25th from 7:00am-9:00am @ Stage Nature Center
Meet up at the Stage Nature Center in Troy for a bird photowalk at 7am with Woodward Cameras's expert staff to help you along the way. Check in when you arrive to get your lanyard!
- Owl Expereince: Saturday, April 25th from 9:00am-9:30am @ Stage Nature Center. Part of your ticket fee will be donated to the Nature Center for an exclusive close-up owl photo op during our walk!
- Post-walk Review: Saturday, April 25th from 10:15am-11:30am @ Mood Coffee
Join us for a casual image review session at Mood Coffee in Troy after the walk! Attendees will share their favorite photos, editing tips, and success stories as a group. This is a great opportunity to share and receive feedback.📍5385 Crooks Rd, Troy, MI 48098
📸 Exclusive Attendee Rental Discount:
We are offering 50% off weekend rentals for registered attendees! Contact the store or stop in prior to the event to reserve your gear. The 50% discount applies to camera and lens rental from Friday, April 24 through Monday, April 27. Regular rental terms and conditions apply. Event registration must be confirmed prior to finalizing the booking. You will receive a rental code to book online or can call the store for consultation first - we'd love to help guide you in your birding gear selections!
Do I need to pre-register?
Yes, pre-registration is required and space is limited. We intentionally keep this event small so the group can move comfortably through the trails and everyone can enjoy the wildlife photography experience. Secure your spot early to join us!
What should I bring?
For the photowalk
- Camera
- Telephoto Lens is Highly Recommended
- Extra Charged Batteries
- Extra Memory Cards
- Water Bottle
- Bug Spray
For the review session
- Laptop (optional) if you'd like to edit while we’re together
- Or simply bring your camera and share your favorite shots
📍 Event Check-In & Location Details
To help keep the group organized and ensure the best experience for registered attendees, exact meeting location details will be shared after you register. You will receive a confirmation email from eventbrite as well as event details in a seperate email from us!
Because we are limiting attendance to maintain a small group experience and support the Nature Center’s programming, only registered participants will be able to join the walk and owl photography session.
What Happens if there are Thunderstorms?
In the event of thunderstorms, we will be canceling this walk. We will send out an email to all attendees asap, notifying them of the cancelation and provide a full refund for the walk. It's no fun to be walking around in a thunderstorm, and it's not ideal bird watching weather either! We will, however, keep the event going if it's raining lightly or sprinkling.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Stage Nature Center, 6685 Coolidge Highway, Troy, United States
USD 80.00
