Indiana’s Pokagon State Park to Host Fall Photography Workshop

Pokagon State Park will host a fall photography workshop on Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the nature center.

The course instructor is award-winning photographer Barbara Knights-Hale of Jitterbug Photography. The workshop is hands-on with two indoor sessions and a lot of time outside.

The class is designed for beginners and outdoor photography enthusiasts. Participants will learn aperture priority (obtaining the correct exposure), shutter priority, bracketing, setting AF and drive modes, ISO speeds, formatting and use of a tripod.

Participants will need to bring a camera and the camera’s manual, tripod, adequate batteries, any additional lenses, notebook and pen, and adequate outdoor clothing and gear for the weather. The program will occur rain or shine.

The cost is $89, which includes the course, lunch, and park entrance fee. Advance registration is required by contacting Jitterbug Photography at (260) 624-2999 or Barbara@jitterbugphotography.com.

Space in limited and only a few openings remain.

Pokagon State Park is at 450 Lane 100 Lake James, Angola, 46703.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is the agency of the U.S. state of Indiana charged with maintaining natural areas such as state parks, state forests, recreation areas, etc. There are many divisions within the DNR and each has a specific role. The DNR is not only responsible for maintaining resource areas but also manages Indiana's fish and wildlife, reclaims coal mine ground, manages forested areas, aids in the management of wildlife on private lands, enforces Indiana's conservation laws, and many other duties not named here. According to the department's website, their mission is "to protect, enhance, preserve, and wisely use natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education."