Lecture – Photographing Nature in the Desert

Photographing Nature in the Desert Speaker: Kathryn Dannay, Photographer Date: Saturday, February 13, 2027 Time 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM Description: Join award-winning photographer Kathryn Dannay to learn how to improve your desert photography. Focusing on photographing nature, Kathryn will review several composition guidelines, and then walk through the different nuances of photographing landscapes, versus flora versus fauna. She will also cover tips and tricks and gear suggestions while sharing beautiful photos taken in and around the McDowell Mountains. Bio: Kathryn Dannay is a landscape photographer whose work celebrates the quieter details of the natural world. Drawn to the subtle interplay of light, texture, and form, she seeks to create images that invite viewers to slow down and discover beauty in often-overlooked moments. Whether photographing close to home or while traveling with her husband, Jeff, Kathryn is continually inspired by the landscapes and cultures she encounters and the stories they quietly tell. RSVP below to let us know you are coming!