COLUMBUS PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Feather 'n Fur: A Day of Raptors, Lenses, and Flight at Camp Mary Orton
A four-hour, photography-focused day with Master Falconer Joe Dorrian at Camp Mary Orton, offering up-close perched and in‑flight shots of more than seven raptor species.
Feather 'n Fur: A Day of Raptors, Lenses, and Flight at Camp Mary Orton.
Set inside the wooded grounds of Camp Mary Orton in Columbus, this focused photography day brings participants face-to-feather with more than seven species of raptors — hawks, falcons and owls — under the guidance of Master Falconer Joe Dorrian. Photographers of all skill levels, from beginners to professionals, work in controlled perched and in‑flight settings designed specifically to make striking images possible.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
More than seven raptor species
The day is built around encounters with over seven species of raptors — a concentrated opportunity to study plumage, posture and behavior up close for both perched and flight compositions.
Perched and in‑flight photo sessions
Sessions alternate between carefully staged perched shots and active in‑flight work, giving photographers the chance to capture both intimate portraits and dynamic motion studies of hawks, falcons and owls.
Guidance from a Master Falconer
Master Falconer Joe Dorrian leads the day, introducing each bird and managing the sessions to allow photographers controlled, close-range access while the raptors are handled and flown.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Over four concentrated hours at Camp Mary Orton you move between intimate, controlled setups and open, airborne demonstrations. The rhythm is deliberate: introductions to each species and handling close‑range perched shots, then the sudden arc of a raptor in flight for action frames — all under the falconer’s direction so photographers can work angles and exposure with predictable, repeated opportunities.
THE ROSTER
More than seven raptor species
The day is built around encounters with over seven species of raptors — a concentrated opportunity to study plumage, posture and behavior up close for both perched and flight compositions.
THE ACTION
Perched and in‑flight photo sessions
Sessions alternate between carefully staged perched shots and active in‑flight work, giving photographers the chance to capture both intimate portraits and dynamic motion studies of hawks, falcons and owls.
THE TEACHER
Guidance from a Master Falconer
Master Falconer Joe Dorrian leads the day, introducing each bird and managing the sessions to allow photographers controlled, close-range access while the raptors are handled and flown.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day is right for — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs for four hours.
This is a photography-focused session at Camp Mary Orton; participants are there to photograph a variety of raptors in perched and in-flight settings.
All activity takes place inside Camp Mary Orton in Columbus.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Feather 'n Fur Photography Day?
The experience lasts four hours.
How many raptor species will I see?
You’ll encounter over seven species of raptors, including hawks, falcons and owls.
Do I need to be an experienced photographer to attend?
No — photographers of all skill levels, from beginners to professionals, are welcome.
Where does the program take place?
All sessions are held inside Camp Mary Orton in Columbus.
Who leads the day?
The program is led by Master Falconer Joe Dorrian.
What kinds of photographic situations will be offered?
The day includes both perched portrait-style setups and in‑flight demonstrations to capture action and detail.