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World-class instruction, incredible Adirondack beauty...
Spring Waterfalls of the Finger Lakes
June 10-13
Ithaca, New York
with Mark Bowie and Joe LeFevre
Overview
Spring in the Finger Lakes region of Central New York is a particularly beautiful time of year with abundant water flowing in the waterfalls highlighted by the fresh, lime-green foliage of the season.
After an initial orientation session on Thursday night, we will spend portions of three days exploring and photographing some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the region around Ithaca and Watkins Glen, NY including Taughannock Falls, Robert H. Treman, and Watkins Glen State Parks. Individual field instruction will be provided as well as indoor instructional sessions and critiques. In the field instruction, we will emphasize the importance of effective composition and proper exposure. Techniques for combining multiple exposures of the same scene will be covered in detail in the indoor sessions along with digital workflow techniques using Lightroom and Photoshop.
In addition to the state parks listed above, we will also visit some lesser known waterfalls as time allows. Instructor Joe LeFevre lives in Central New York and is very familiar with the waterfalls in this area. Mark is a former geologist and brings a photographer's insight into the geologic history of the region. Both are committed to taking you to the most photogenic waterfalls in the region and helping you to take your waterfall images to the next level.
Please join us for an unforgettable workshop!
Instructor
Who Should Attend
Amateur
You can find your way around the camera, but there are features you don't understand or know how to use. You don't feel that you can adequately capture what you see. You're hoping that the instructor can give you guidance on the when and how of using specific camera features, while also helping you to understand how to compose a good photograph.
Description of skill levels - click here
Beginner
You are new to photography and have so many questions you're not even sure where to start. You are not comfortable with your camera. You're not sure what makes some photographs look great and others not so great. You're looking to the instructor to help bring some order to the confusion and set you on a path.
Amateur
You can find your way around the camera, but there are features you don't understand or know how to use. You don't feel that you can adequately capture what you see. You're hoping that the instructor can give you guidance on the when and how of using specific camera features, while also helping you to understand how to compose a good photograph.
Intermediate
You feel pretty comfortable with most of your camera features, although you may have questions about some of the details. You've taken some photos that you're quite pleased with. You are mostly looking to the instructor for new ideas and constructive help with your compositions.
Advanced
You know how and when to use your camera features. You are pleased with many of your images. You might be looking to work in some new locations. Or maybe you’d like to tap the energy of a group of talented people to add to your creative toolbox.
Computer Skills
You should know how to download images from your camera to your computer and have at least a rudimentary knowledge of Photoshop or Lightroom.
Other Considerations
Some locations visited during this workshop require a hike of 1-2 miles. The Watkins Glen hike requires numerous steps on a wet trail. Sturdy, waterproof footwear should be worn. Participants should be in reasonable physical condition.
Group Size
15 max.
Registration Fees
$595 tuition
Deposit of $250 must be paid at time of registration. There is a 5%
discount if you register before March 1. Click
here for information on any other discounts that may be
available.
Itinerary
Day 1
Participants arrive in Ithaca, NY. Orientation and image critiques. Please bring three JPEG images to share on a CD or flash drive.
Day 2
Morning shoot at Taughannock Falls State Park. Indoor instructional sessions on composition and exposure. Late afternoon shoot at other waterfalls near Ithaca.
Day 3
Morning shoot at Robert H. Treman State Park. Indoor instructional sessions on digital workflow and image optimization. Critique of participants' images. Late afternoon shoot at other waterfalls near Ithaca.
Day 4
Travel to Watkins Glen. Morning shoot at Watkins Glen State Park. Afternoon shoot at other waterfalls near Watkins Glen if time allows. Workshop wrap-up.
Note - The actual itinerary may vary considerably from this due to weather and other conditions that cannot be anticipated.
