Pet Action Photography Workshop. Capturing Motion and Personality

Pet Action Photography Workshop. Capturing Motion and Personality

Class - Photography | Available

251 N Spruce St. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 United States
Photography Studio - 207
Beginner to Advanced
8/5/2025-8/19/2025
6:00 PM-8:00 PM EDT on Tue
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$120.00
$108.00

Pet Action Photography Workshop. Capturing Motion and Personality

Class - Photography | Available

Learn how to freeze the perfect moment and showcase the energy, personality, and spirit of animals in motion in this dynamic pet action photography workshop. Ideal for photographers of all skill levels who love working with animals, this hands-on course covers the techniques and tools needed to capture sharp, expressive, and compelling action shots of pets—from high-speed play to spontaneous, candid moments. Participants will explore camera settings, focusing techniques, lighting, and composition, with plenty of opportunities to practice on location with real furball supermodels. Whether you're shooting for clients, competitions, or your own portfolio, you'll walk away with skills to create captivating images that tell a story.


  • Key Topics:

    • Fast shutter speeds and motion freezing

    • Tracking focus and burst shooting modes

    • Working with natural light and flash for action

    • Communicating and connecting with animal subjects

    • Editing tips to enhance clarity and impact

    By the end of this workshop, you will:

    • Confidently photograph pets in motion in a variety of settings

    • Know how to anticipate and capture peak action moments

    • Produce high-quality images that highlight each pet’s unique character

Hurst, C. Stephen
C. Stephen Hurst

C. Stephen Hurst recently moved to Winston-Salem from New York City where he spent many years as a professional photographer and instructor at the International School of Photography. Hurst is a self-taught photographer who emphasizes connection, anticipation, and communication through his process; some of Hurst’s photography clients have included the Disney Family Foundation, Nike, and Columbia Business School. Hurst holds a B.F.A. in Cinema Studies from New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Learn more about his work at amancalledhurst.com.