WORKSHOP PHILOSOPHY
We are a group of teachers and photographers who believe that the teacher needs to teach at the level of the student, beginner or expert. We believe it is about the student learning and enjoying the learning.
Workshops are designed to both improve skills and provide photographic opportunities.
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Feb. 20-Feb 21, 2015
Warm early morning sun, cool off shore breeze, gentle lapping sounds of the waves running up the sandy beach and the boisterous ” it’s all about me” barking of the less than beautiful male elephant seals. Ah, what a great day it was. Two weeks ago the seals were just beginning to populate the beaches near Cambria. Mary and I were doing the pre-shoot survey for the February workshop and spent the day shooting their early season antics. Mating seemed to be the last thing on their minds that day. Basking in the sun was their priority. A few young males strutted along the beaches but no territorial disputes yet. The seals were easily seen from our vantage points on the bluffs overlooking the beaches. Workshop guests will get great shots even with 200mm lenses on cropped sensor cameras. Longer lenses are advised but don’t let that deter you from coming.
Instructors will be available for advice on all aspects of photography while we shoot seals, macro, and wildlife images. There is also a chance of seeing zebras,yes zebras.
If macro, long lens, or wildlife is something you want to try, this is an opportunity for instruction.
Shooting Saturday morning will work up an appetite and powerful thirst guaranteed. The coastal town of Cambria has plenty of eateries to satisfy the group. Downtown Paso Robles has well established restaurants and a wonderful selection of wine tasting rooms from many of the local wineries.
There is an additional opportunity at a local winery known for its sculpture.
The afternoon will be spent getting tips on composition, Lightroom tips and constructive critiques on our images. Bring up to 5 images for optional critique. A jump drive for the images would be helpful.
I was using a new Tamron 150-600mm borrowed from Lew Held, Northern California’s sales rep which made capturing head shots easy and fast. Focusing is quick and lens is lightweight for it’s range not to mention affordable. Mary used Tamron’s new 16-300mm, easily hand held due to the VC (Vibration Compensation) and 450mm equivalent on her Nikon 5000 body. Patrick uses his 500mm on a full frame Canon.
Sunday morning we will be available for additional photo and post processing tips and consultation.
Logistics Information
There are a number of motels and hotels in Paso Robles for any budget. The instructors will be staying at the newly renovated Motel 6 in Paso Robles. There will be a no host, Friday evening, get acquainted dinner at Odyssey World Cafe. Details provided upon sign-up.
Contact Patrick; Patrick@ backroad-images.com
EASTERN SIERRA FALL COLORS WORKSHOP
Allow us to push your passion for photography to the next level and turn your digital memories into fine black and white works of art. Location fine art photography does not only take a bit of luck but time to train your eye to see past what your eye’s is actually seeing in front of you. Fine art photography starts with the developing a great foundation of building great bones of a photo; i.e. composition, lighting, lines and then color. The 2014 Fall Colors Workshop will be built around the beauty and locations of the Sierra fall colors, with the wonderful addition of learning how to make those beautiful colors disappear and turn into timeless black and white images.
Oct. 16, 2014 through Oct. 19, 2014
Classic Landscape Photography Experience
Eastern Sierra Fall Colors
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Learning how to improve your photos, like Instagram for everything…
4 evenings from7pm to 9pm
BOOMERIA, Review & Post Processing
A unique location that provides a number of unusual setting items, such as a castle and a guillotine, followed by a review and post processing.
PINNACLES NATIONAL PARK
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Spring 2015
WORKSHOP NOTES
- Students are responsible for their own lodging and food
- Transportation is not provided, but we will facilitate car pooling
NOTE: Attendees of prior workshops receive a 15% discount on all workshops.
Bring a friend and you both receive a 15% discount on the workshop.