Creative Vision Photo Workshops are
designed to challenge you to reach new heights with your
nature photography. Join Creative Vision instructors Ian
Plant and Richard Bernabe on an intensive,
multi-day field and classroom instructional workshop that
will help you create photographs you've always dreamed of
making.
The Destination
Acadia National Park contains
some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in the eastern
United States. With towering seaside cliffs, pounding waves,
scenic lighthouses, granite-topped mountains, and tranquil
ponds, Acadia is the perfect setting to capture the
wonderful fall color of New England. This five day workshop
will explore the very best Acadia has to offer.
Ian and Richard will teach a
variety of techniques—both
in the field and
in the classroom—that
will allow you to advance both your technical skills and
artistic vision. We
focus on a number of professional field techniques to help
you create dramatic and powerful nature images, including:
• Working with dramatic light, including sunrise and sunset;
• The fundamentals of powerful compositions;
• Long exposure techniques for incorporating time and motion
in your photographs;
• Night photography including star trails, static star field
shots, and light painting; and
• Abstract techniques for creating artistic photographs.
We’ll also teach you a number of professional “digital
darkroom” secrets as well. Our hands-on intensive
seminars—held during the middle of the day when the light is
not conducive for photography—will teach you the
fundamentals of image processing, and allow you to master
important techniques including:
• Working with adjustment layers;
• Layer masking and image blending techniques;
• Making difficult selections;
• Color management; and
• Special effects techniques used for artistic expression.
Getting There
Bangor International Airport (http://www.flybangor.com/)
is the closest airport to Bar Harbor, and is just over an
hour away by car.
Transportation
Driving conditions will consist of mainly paved roads. When
possible we prefer that participants car pool with each
other to help limit our impact and to get to know each
other. A standard rental car will be sufficient.
Fitness Level
Moderate. This workshop does involve some short trail hiking
to arrive at certain shooting locations, while other
shooting locations will be just beyond the parking lot. Even
short hikes to coastal locations can involve slippery,
uneven terrain, so hiking boots are recommended. You don't
have to be in tip-top shape, but your enjoyment will be
enhanced by good health and preparation. A standard
liability release form will be required before departure.
What's Included
Location guiding, instruction, software training, PDF lesson
plan and shooting notes for study, classroom lessons,
critiques and tons of inspiration!
Responsibility of the
participants
Transportation to and from Bar Harbor, Maine; lodging
accommodations and meals; and transportation to and from
shooting locations.
Lodging
The host
hotel is the
Best Western in Bar Harbor, Maine. Our group rate is
$139 per night.
Registration
If you have any questions, or
you wish to register for this workshop, please email
Ian Plant.
