About The Workshops

Nature/Outdoor photography is one of the fastest growing, and we think, rewarding outdoor recreational activities in North America. Spending time outdoors with a camera not only focuses our attention on the natural beauty around us, but helps to strengthen our connection to the environment. Whether you enjoy photographing wildflowers, the grand landscape, streams, forests, or wildlife, let us help you develop the technical skills and creative vision that will allow you to capture nature’s endless beauty digitally or on film.

Each workshop offers participants an intensive introduction to nature photography.  Workshops emphasize small group, hands-on instruction, and are limited to 14 people.  Participants can expect a variety of instructional experiences, each designed to expand their understanding of the creative and technical aspects of nature photography.  A portion of each workshop will be taught indoors where instructors will use slide presentations and demonstrations to illustrate photographic techniques, concepts, and equipment.  In addition to classroom activities, participants will get the opportunity to apply newly acquired skills and techniques in the field.  Much of our time together will be spent photographing Vermont’s boundless natural beauty as the instructors provide expert individualized and group instruction.

Each workshop will emphasize basic to intermediate techniques utilized by successful nature photographers.  Topics include

:- importance of a tripod                                    - working with light

- metering (film and digital)                                - composition and working your

                                                                                 subject

- effective use of lenses                                    - close-ups in nature

- filters                                                                  - film/digital

In order to optimize our time together, workshops will begin on Friday evening with an orientation and introductions, as well as an instructional slide show.  We will reconvene on Saturday morning for lectures and slide presentations.  The afternoon and early evening will be spent learning and photographing in the field.  On Sunday we will begin bright and early with a sunrise shoot and continue where we left off Saturday evening.  The workshop will conclude early Sunday afternoon allowing ample time to return home. 

Workshop participants are required to provide their own transportation, lodging, meals, and photo supplies.  We strongly encourage participants to carpool and dine together, thus conserving natural resources and optimizing our learning opportunities.  In addition, all workshop participants should have a 35mm DSLR or film camera with interchangeable lens capability, as well as a sturdy tripod.  Although the instructors are familiar with many features offered on today’s camera systems, it is assumed that each participant has good working knowledge of his/her camera.

Workshop Dates/Cost

Upcoming Workshop Schedule TBA

This workshop will be held at the Best Western in Waterbury, Vermont (exit 10, I-89).  Tuition for each workshop is $275 per person. A $75 nonrefundable deposit is required at the time of registration with the remaining balance due 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the workshop.  Participants who register by May 20, will receive a complimentary copy of John Shaw’s Nature Photography Field Guide, a $25 value and exceptional nature photography resource.