Spring Creative Vision Workshop
Central New York
The Central New York region offers landscape photographers a wealth of opportunities
for creative exploration on par with any area of the state. It is a region known for tranquil
lakes and ponds, picturesque waterfalls and streams, and beautiful forests. As a native
of Syracuse and after having lived there for 13 years as a photographer, it is home to
many of my favorite and most cherished photographs. While beautiful throughout the
year, I came to regard spring as the most special. Join me as we explore Green Lakes
State Park, Labrador Hollow, and Chittenango Falls State Park, among others.
My Creative Vision workshop series is for serious-minded photographers striving for
greater creativity and artistic growth. My goal is to help you find your path in
photography and make creative, self-expressive photographs that reflect your unique
vision and response to the world around you and don’t rely solely on the inherent
objective qualities of the subject. My workshops are an immersive experience that
encourages artistic development through philosophies, photographic fieldwork, and
classroom instruction.
Field lessons will include tips and techniques on:
● nurturing your creativity
● seeing beyond conventional composition templates and fine tuning compositions
● learning to see in black-and-white
● using visual elements for effective communication
● working with your range of lenses, from wide angle to telephoto
Chris will also give indoor instructional sessions on:
● Expressing Your Vision
● Black and White Artistry
● Visual Design and Effective Compositions
● optimizing images in Lightroom and Photoshop
● converting images to black-and-white
We will also have review sessions of participants’ images shot during the workshop.
Chris will help take your images to a new level. Our low instructor to participant ratio guarantees everyone significant one-on-one instruction in the field, and the beautiful settings will give each plenty of inspiration to explore their photographic vision.
Camera Skills Needed
All skill levels are welcome.
Users of all types of cameras are encouraged to attend, however digital SLR cameras are preferred for their ability to maximize the learning possibilities of this workshop.
Description of skill levels - click here
Computer Skills Needed
A basic understanding of digital workflow and some working knowledge of Lightroom or Photoshop will be helpful. Chris will be glad to answer your image processing questions.
Other Considerations
Though locations visited during this workshop are readily accessible, though a short hike may not be out of the question. Participants MUST be in good physical shape and should wear sturdy boots and use caution due to the frequent rocky terrain.
As with all outdoor pursuits, some risk is inherent; all participants will be required to sign a waiver prior to the workshop.
Group Size
10 participants max.
Registration Fees
$925 tuition only.
Deposit of $250 required at time of registration. Deadline for early registration discount is February 27. 2025. Click here for information on any other discounts that may be available.
Details
Dates and Times
Workshop begins Sunday, April 27th at 4:00 pm and ends Wednesday, April 30th at noon.
Where to Meet
Participants will gather at The Craftsman Inn and Suites in Fayetteville, NY
Directions
Directions to the The Craftsman Inn and Suites can be found on their website. Call them at (315) 637-8000 if you need further assistance
Meals
Meals are the responsibility of the participant and their cost is not included in the registration fee. Your leader(s) will work with the group to organize meal times and locations.
Lodging
Lodging is the responsibility of the participant and is not included in the registration fee. We recommend The Craftsman Inn and Suites at 7300 Genesee St, Fayettville NY 13066. The Craftsman Inn and Suites is holding a number of rooms under "API". When you make your reservation you must tell them that you are in the API block. Reservations can only be made under API by calling the hotel at (315) 637-8000.
Please do not make an online reservation.
Transportation During the Event
Participants’ vehicles will be used for transportation during field trips. We are adamant about carpooling as much as possible to minimize the number of vehicles needed for any given field trip, as well as to lessen our impact on easily damaged roads and trails. Note that the instructor is not allowed to provide transportation for participants during the event.
Please contact the leader(s) directly with questions: chris@chrismurrayphotography.com or 315-416-8038