David Akoubian
David Akoubian has been a photographer since 1972 when his father presented him with his first camera, but his career in photography started in 1992. David learned his craft originally as a painter and from his father who shares his love of nature and photography. Early in his career he traveled with, learned from and taught beside some of the masters of nature photography including John Shaw, Art Wolfe, Galen Rowell, Bryan Peterson, Pat O'Hara, and Rod Planck. David has been teaching photography since 1994 in the classroom and leading workshops around the United States. David presents and leads workshops at many of the country’s top photographic conferences such as the Photographic Society of America Annual Conference, as well as many camera clubs across the United States. David's clients include, but are not limited to, Coca Cola, PNC Bank, Tamron, Sirui, the Mountain Conservation Trust of Georgia, Lensbaby, The Nature Conservancy, Scholastic Books, and Gibbs Gardens. His photographs and articles have appeared in publications such as Nature Photographer, Audubon Magazine, Blue Ridge Country, Birder's World, Outdoor Photographer, Backpacker Magazine, and many local publications. His work has appeared in several feature books, calendars, as well as in instructional guides. David is a Tamron Image Master, Kase Filter Ambassador, and an f-stop Gear Ambassador.
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David's Seminars & Workshops
THURÂ 6:30Â - 8:30 A.M.
Photographing Sunrise from the St. Augustine Lighthouse
Field Workshop
Meeting Location: St. Augustine Lighthouse, 100 Red Cox Dr.
Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
NOTE: There are 219 steps to reach the observation deck.
Max No. People: 10
Suggested Gear list: Wide-angle lens for the sunrise, but a shorter telephoto, a zoom will work best covering between 100-400mm. A tripod is optional.
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Join professional photographer David Akoubian for a sunrise session from the observation deck at the top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Here, you will learn the proper settings for achieving sunrise images.
FRI 7:00Â - 10:00 A.M.
Photographing Birds in Flight at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm
Field Workshop
Meeting Location: St. Augustine Alligator Farm, 999 Anastasia Blvd.
Price: $100 + Annual Photo Pass
Photo Pass can be ordered here
Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Max No People: 12
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Join professional photographer David Akoubian as he focuses on the birds in the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. We will learn the setting necessary to photograph the birds in varying light, capturing a natural environment as well. We will pay particular attention to the surroundings of the birds, especially backgrounds, isolating the birds for clean almost portrait like images.
A tripod or monopod is recommended but we will talk about how to properly handhold your camera for images as well.
FRI 1 - 2:30 P.M.
Landscape Photography
Photography Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia, 5205 A1A S.
Ticket Price: $25
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No. of People: 30
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Attendees will learn about preparing and photographing landscapes, as well as exposure, composition, and lighting. We will discuss how to prepare for new locations, and how to pack your gear for the trips. We will look at many images and learn why they work and how to avoid common mistakes.
SAT 6:15 - 8:30 A.M.
Photographing Horses on the Beach at Sunrise
Field Workshop
Meeting Location: Frank B. Butler County Park EAST, 5860 A1A S.
Ticket Price: $100
Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Max No People: 14
Suggested Gear List: A wide angle to short telephoto lens for your camera. Shoes that can get wet, as well as clothing that may get wet as we walk in the surf (although it isn’t required, some images will be better while getting slightly wet).
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Join David Akoubian and photograph beautiful horses at sunrise on St. Augustine Beach. Attendees will practice posed images of the horses and riders as well as the horses in the surf.
Attendees will learn techniques to stop action and to pan with the subject as the horses run along the beach. It is recommended you have an understanding of quickly changing your shutter speed for different effects.
SAT 1Â - 2:30 P.M.
Wildlife and Bird Photography
Photography Seminar
Meeting Location: Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia (5205 A1A S.)
Ticket Price: $25
Difficulty Level: All Levels
Max No People: 30
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Professional photographer David Akoubian will discuss techniques and offer tips on photographing wildlife. Whether photographing in your backyard or the bush in Alaska, he will discuss settings on your cameras, and things to make it easier to do with confidence. David will also discuss planning for excursions to photograph in the wild. He plans to inspire with images and stories of wildlife images.
SAT 4:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Photographing Birds in Flight at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm
Field Workshop
Meeting Location: St. Augustine Alligator Farm, 999 Anastasia Blvd.
Price: $100 + Annual Photo Pass
Photo Pass can be ordered here
Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Max No People: 12
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Join professional photographer David Akoubian as he focuses on the birds in the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. We will learn the setting necessary to photograph the birds in varying light, capturing a natural environment as well. We will pay particular attention to the surroundings of the birds, especially backgrounds, isolating the birds for clean almost portrait like images.
A tripod or monopod is recommended but we will talk about how to properly handhold your camera for images as well.
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