Art & Science of Wildlife Photography See, Predict, and Capture Nature

Speaker: Lee Skrobot

Class Description

Great wildlife images rarely happen by accident. They result from preparation, observation, technical knowledge, and understanding animal behavior. Join wildlife photographer Lee “Big Daddy” Skrobot as he shares proven field techniques developed over years of photographing wildlife. Discover how to choose the best locations and seasons, anticipate animal behavior, work with natural light, and optimize your camera settings to consistently create stronger wildlife portraits and action images. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, you’ll leave with practical techniques you can apply on your very next outing.

Lee Skrobot

Lee “Big Daddy” Skrobot is an outdoor photographer specializing in wildlife, landscapes, and astroimaging. His photographic journey began at age 16 when he received his first camera, igniting a passion for capturing the beauty of the outdoors.

Lee holds the Florida Degree of Photographic Excellence from FPP and the Master of Photography degree from PPA, in 2024, he was selected to represent Team USA at the World Photographic Cup, often called the Olympics of Photography.

Lee is a recipient of PPA’s Imaging Excellence Award, with 13 images accepted into the prestigious Loan/Imaging Excellence Collection, and a two-time Diamond Photographer of the Year (2021 & 2022).

He has been a Grand Imaging Award finalist in both 2022 and 2023, earned two silver medals and a gold at the 2024 International Photographic Competition, and at the 2026 IPC, his image reached the final four in its category, earning him the distinguished level of Platinum. He is also a two-time Fuji Masterpiece Award recipient, with numerous Best of Show and First Place honors throughout his career. With his work, Lee continues to inspire photographers, bringing the untamed beauty of the outdoors to
life one.

Lee Skrobot's Gallery of Work

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