Presentation Overview
Bird photography offers a unique opportunity to combine technical skill with patience, observation, and an appreciation for the natural world. In this presentation, Nathan Collie will share the experiences, techniques, and insights he has gained while photographing birds throughout Middle Tennessee and beyond.

Through a collection of stunning images and the stories behind them, Nathan will explore how understanding bird behavior, working with natural light, and developing fieldcraft can lead to more compelling wildlife photographs. Whether your goal is to create beautiful bird portraits or capture moments of natural behavior, you’ll come away with fresh inspiration and practical ideas that can be applied to your own photography.

About the Presenter
Nathan Collie is an award-winning nature photographer, filmmaker, and author whose work celebrates the beauty and behavior of birds and the natural world. A fourth-generation photographer, Nathan grew up surrounded by art and music, developing a lifelong appreciation for nature that ultimately led him behind the camera. Today, his photography focuses primarily on the birds and wildlife of Middle Tennessee, the American West, and the Gulf Coast.

In addition to creating fine art prints on traditional Japanese papers, Nathan has produced nature films for Radnor Lake State Park and Edwin Warner Parks and regularly supports conservation organizations through his photography. He is also the author of Moments with Birds: A Bird Photographer’s Journey Through the Seasons, a beautifully illustrated collection of bird photographs and the stories behind them.