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Acadia National Park, Maine Photography Workshop
Fall Colors in Acadia NP - Autumn October 8th - 12th, 2024 Instructor: Andy Cook Join
us
as we photograph many iconic scenes in
and near Acadia National Park. We'll focus on shooting
rocky coastal scenes, lakes, streams, quaint buildings, harbors,
carriage roads and bridges.
Participants should
check in with
Andy on Monday, (Oct. 7th, 2024) in front of the hotel lobby at 6:30
P.M. We'll move to the instructor's room for introductions, meeting and discussion.
Lodging Location: Cromwell Harbor Motel, 359 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609. Reservations only 800-544-3201, info 207-288-3201 Check-in Monday, Oct. 7th, 2024; Check-out Saturday, Oct. 12th, 2024. The workshop ends after shooting on Saturday morning, Oct. 12th. A lot of time is spent in the field on this workshop, we will have some midday time to aid with post processing but post processing is not emphasized on this workshop. LODGING: We think it is convenient for participants to stay in the same hotels as the instructor, but it is not necessary. There are many nearby hotels in Bar Harbor, so please select a hotel that makes you feel comfortable. Participants need to contact hotels directly and reserve their room upon registering for the workshop.
Be prepared for
possible temperature extremes and sudden changes in weather. Be aware
that mornings can be very chilly. Often we will be out in darkness
before sunrise and after sunset, please bring a flashlight. We plan to
arrive at our morning location each day around 6:00 A.M. Sunset is
approximately 6:00 P.M.
Equipment Recommendations:
Bring all camera equipment including the camera's manual. We recommend
using a polarizing filter with many photographs on this workshop. Andy
now combines images of various exposures in post processing. Andy will
be happy to teach participants his field and post processing techniques
for doing so (requires a cable release with some cameras). To
receive post processing assistance please bring your laptop with
Photoshop installed.
A lens range from 18mm to 400mm after the lens multiplication factor is recommended. However, we think participants should bring their entire range of lenses. To blur wave action into a mist, bring a 6-stop (1.8 filter) or higher neutral density filter, this filter can be the screw on type. Andy carries both a 6-stop (1.8) and a 10-stop (3.0) in his bag. Note: Andy highly recommend this filter when shooting coastal scenes. It allows one to create compelling, longer exposure photographs. If bringing this filter, also bring a cable release. Note: Many variable ND filters have issues with banding and differential darkening, Andy does not recommend using variable ND filters. Bring lots of memory, 64 to 128 gig if downloading and formatting cards for reuse. 32 to 64 gig per day if not formatting and reusing cards. One should shoot with a sturdy outdoor tripod that can adjust from standing height without cranking up a center post, to very close to the ground. This type of tripod does not have attachments from the legs to the center post; i.e. the legs move independently. Please use a cable release or know how to work the camera's timer delay to avoid camera shake. Unless the camera has a built-in level, we recommend having a 2 axis flash shoe bubble level for this workshop, it is the easiest way to make sure photos are level; the ocean looks level. Please buy these at a reputable dealer; they run about $35.00.
To
be as prepared as possible for this workshop, please review the 2
videos, 7 lessons and 10 workshop handouts found at the link below:
Below please find the PDF
handouts recommended for this workshop. One needs to print or download
to a digital device these documents before the workshop from the link
above.
For this workshop we recommend that participants: *Print: Blank Workshop Locations Visited. *Print or download to field digital device: CFDER Field Reminder (This is useful to those new to our workshops and/or trying to develop a useful field workflow.) *Print or download to field digital device: Steps to Capture Panorama Photographs *Print or download to field digital device: Hyperfocal chart for camera’s LMF. (Unless you already have a depth-of-field app on your smart phone.) *Print or download to digital device: Andy’s Camera Settings (Only if unsure about what the camera’s settings should be.) *Print or download to digital device: Tripod Tips and Techniques (Only if one is new to tripod use or are considering a tripod purchase.) ADOBE® PHOTOSHOP® & POST PROCESSING VIDEOS
Series of video lessons teaching post processing for Landscape and Nature Photographers. Excellent for beginners and intermediate users of Adobe Photoshop.  2021 Group Photo Workshop Effort Scale This
workshop is not our most or least difficult. It is best described as in
the middle. Many locations are just beyond the parking lot. We have
scheduled two carriage road hikes with some elevation gain. The longest
hike is about 1 mile each way. The hiking may deemed vigorous activity
or light activity based upon one's condition. One or two locations may
involve rock scrambling (using hands and feet to move over rocks). Trail
hiking surfaces and those beyond the parking lot are generally uneven,
hiking boots are recommended. One doesn't have to be in tip-top shape,
but a participant's enjoyment will be enhanced by good health and
preparation. Please consult with your doctor before attending our
workshop.
Rocky
Mountain Reflections Photography, Inc. is authorized by the
National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, to conduct
services in Acadia National Park.
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