Springtime in the Smoky Mountains Photography Workshop - April 23-27, 2023 - 1 Space Open

Misty Mountains, rushing streams, spring blooms and classic Appalachian Mountain Landscapes.

Capture ~ Process ~ Print

Dates: April 23-27, 2023
Tuition:
$2,195.00
Location:
Townsend, TN
Instructor:
Joseph Rossbach & Kurt Budliger

1 Space Open


Overview:

Located in the souther Appalachian Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountains straddle the border of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. The park contains some of the most diverse species of plants and animals in North America making it one of the finest locations in North America for woodland and stream photography. In addition to the endless opportunities to create intimate forest and stream photographs, the Smokies have some of the tallest peaks in the eastern US making an excellent location for classic Appalachian vistas. On many morning you will find the low lying valleys and mountain hollows covered in layers of fog and mist making for incredible opportunities to capture haunting atmospheric landscapes. The Smoky Mountains are a must visit location for any serious and passionate nature photographer!


Itinerary:

Day 1: Meet and greet followed by opening presentations on shooting in the park, composition and use of light starting at 3:30pm. Afternoon/sunset shoot (approx. 2 hours).

On day two, we will be out for sunrise and a morning shoot. That afternoon we will go over editing images in both Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. This session will include how to develop RAW files, use masking and targeted adjustments to balance tonality and color and creative techniques in Photoshop to process images to perfection. That afternoon, we will head back out to shoot until after sunset.

On day three, we will once again be out shooting sunrise and morning light until it is no longer productive. In the afternoon, we will be working on how to best prepare our images for print. This will include sizing the image, sharpening and using printing profiles to get accurate color and tone in the final print. We will have an Epson Printer in class that we will use to produce a print and analyze the color and tone.After class, we are back in the field with another afternoon/sunset field session.

On day four, we are out again in the early morning shooting for several hours. In the afternoon, we will be looking at the participants work in a group critique session and helping each student pick an image for print. Joe & Kurt will then help everyone size, sharpen and prepare the image for printing. Each participant will produce a fine art print that you will take home with you. We will supply print tubes to safely take your final print back home. That afternoon, we will a sunset field session followed by a group dinner.

On day five, we will be out for our final sunrise photo shoot and be back to the hotel by no later than 10am


Requirements:

  • Understanding of your camera gear and it's basic operations
  • Ability to hike and walk up to 2-4 miles per day sometimes over uneven and rocky ground with mild elevation gain.
  • An eagerness to explore and shoot under many different weather conditions.
  • A passion for photography and dedication to putting in the time to get the shots.
  • Ability to be flexible and work in a small group setting with other like minded photographers.

Planning your trip:

The nearest airport to Townsend, Tennessee is Tyson/McGhee international Airport located in Knoxville, Tennessee (approx. 1 hour drive to Townsend.)

You will also need a basic rental car for the duration of the workshop. We encourage and will set up a ride share between participants on the first day of the workshop.

You will receive a detailed equipment, gear and clothing list 60 days prior to the start fo the workshop.

We will have a hotel room block and will send you that information 90 days before the start of the workshop.


Workshop Includes:

  • Sunrise/Morning & Afternoon/Sunset photo Shots
  • Classroom Lectures & Post Processing Classes

Does Not Include:

  • Travel to and from the Workshop
  • Transportation during the workshop (We will establish a carpool on the first day of the workshop)
  • Meals
  • Lodging before, during or after the workshop
  • Travel/trip insurance

Booking:

A deposit of 500.00 USD is required to secure a space on this workshop. Final payment is due 90 days prior to the start of this workshop. There is no refund after the final payment has been made (unless we can fill your spot).

The remainder will be collected 90 days prior to the workshop start.If you cancel within 90 days before the start date, a partial or full refund of the workshop tuition might be available as long as we are able to find a replacement. We try to be flexible about emergency cancellations; just contact us and we’ll do our best to work it out!

Attendees are required to purchase trip insurance for the selected workshop in case of any unforeseen emergency or situation for which cancellation is desired or necessary. This includes, but is not limited to, natural disasters, health safety, outbreaks, epidemics, pandemics, illness, acts of God or closures that prevent or restrict the workshop from taking place on schedule and as contemplated by JRPW. It is the participant’s responsibility to protect their payment(s) for the workshop.

$300.00



Images from past workshops.