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Spring Photography Workshop
April 20-23, 2012
Bill Lea, a nationally recognized nature photographer, has been teaching this annual workshop since 1992. Springtime is a glorious time of year in the mountains. Unlike many photography workshops, our price includes meals, lodging and instruction by one of the finest teams of photography instructors anywhere in the country. Combine that with the location inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park and it is a real steal. The workshop emphasizes wildlife, landscape, and macro photography. Bill and his fantastic team of instructors tailor each program to the interests and skill level of each individual participant with plenty of one-on-one instruction. Field sessions and lectures will cover the use of light, composition, and equipment. Program lasts from Friday afternoon o Monday mid-morning.
Bill Lea may best be known for his artistic documentation of deer and bear behavior, the various moods of the Great Smoky Mountains, and southern ecosystems. He is the author or coauthor of several other photography books, and over 7,000 of his photos have appeared in publications including Audubon calendars, BBC Wildlife, Defenders of Wildlife, National Geographic, Nature Conservancy, and National Wildlife. His latest book, Cades Cove: Window to a Secret World, is in its fourth printing. Visit www.BillLea.com to learn more.
Cost: $611. Includes meals, lodging and instruction.
2012 Schedule
| Friday | ||
| 1:00-5:00 | Registration | |
| 3:00-5:00 | Presentation: "Digital Photography Fundamentals in the Field" | |
| 6:00 | Supper | |
| 7:00-7:15 | Welcome & Orientation: Tremont | |
| 7:15-7:45 | Welcome & Class Introductions | |
| 7:45-8:15 | Introduction | |
| 8:15-8:30 | Break | |
| 8:30-9:15 | Presentation: "Light" | |
| Saturday | ||
| 5:15 | Field Session/Picnic Breakfast | |
| 11:45-11:55 | Introduction: Tom Vadnais | |
| 11:55-12:05 | Introduction: Todd Moore | |
| 12:05-12:15 | Introduction: Jeff Miller | |
| 12:30 | Lunch at Tremont | |
| 1:30-2:00 | Presentation: "Close-up Photography" | |
| 2:00-3:30 | One on One with the Instructors | |
| 4:00-Dark | Evening Field Session/Box Dinner | |
| Sunday | ||
| 5:15 | Field Session/Picnic Breakfast | |
| 10:00-10:30 | Presentation: Wildlife Photography | |
| 10:30-12:00 | Prepare images for Group Review | |
| 12:30 | Lunch at Tremont | |
| 1:30-2:00 | Finish preparing images for Group Review | |
| 2:00-4:00 | Group Review of Participants Work | |
| 4:30-Dark | Evening Field Session/Box Dinner | |
| Monday | ||
| 6:00 | Breakfast & Pack Sack Lunch | |
| 7:00-10:30 | Morning Shoot | |
| 10:30-11:30 | Presentation: "Post-processing Your Images" | |
| 11:30-12:30 | Presentation: "Workflow and Lightroom" |
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received at least 30 days before the program start date may transfer all but $50 to another program*; 15-29 days before the program start date, transfer all but $75 to another program*; 0-14 days before the program start date, no refund or transfer for any reason. No exceptions.
If you’re interested in trip cancellation insurance, we recommend Travel Guard: 800-826-4919 or www.TravelGuard.com.
* Transfers must be used by the end of the following year.