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SUMMARY:EXPLORE Waterfalls and Gorges of Western Indiana
DESCRIPTION:Let’s do some exploring!\nJoin me for a day (or half a day) exploring and photographing this epic location in pursuit of calendar-worthy photos! With the specific moments of sunrise and sunset as our only hard deadlines\, and with capturing the colorful beauty of autumn as our main objective\, we will let the particulars of each location and the elements of nature dictate our schedule. \nHere are some things we will likely be encountering: \n\nWhat it’s like to do professional landscape photography\nReal-life location scouting\nCapitalizing on the peak fall foliage in western Indiana\nMaximizing cloud types\, weather patterns\, natural lighting situations\, ect.\nTracking sun or moon positioning for intentional placement in a photograph\nPrevisualizing scenes\nIn-the-field composition coaching\nGetting things right in-camera for HDR or panoramic composites\nExperimenting with James’ photography gear\nPick James’ brain on any photography topic\nFellowship with Christian photographers in the beauty of God’s creation\n\nDetails\nWho should come: Anyone who has a camera and wants to take beautiful pictures! Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an approved guardian. \nTuition: $100/photographer for the full day (sunrise and sunset)\, or $50/photographer for a half day (6 hours surrounding just sunrise or just sunset). Lenspiration members receive 50% off automatically at checkout. Tuition does not cover park entrance fees. \nMeetup Location: The current plan is to meet at the parking area near Upper Cataract Falls in Cataract Falls State Recreation Area at 7:00am. If time or location changes\, James will reach out to you directly after registering. \nSchedule: Meet 1hr before sunrise. We’ll photograph blue hour\, sunrise\, and morning golden hour before breakfast and devotions. During the mid-day hours we’ll travel to Turkey Run State Park (possibly stopping in at Shades State Park)\, download photos to our computers (if we have time)\, eat lunch\, explore the trails\, and scout out where we’ll stake out for pictures at sunset. After dinner\, we’ll photograph evening golden hour\, sunset\, and dusk. The event should be over by 9:30pm\, about 1 hour after sunset. \nMeals: You are responsible for bringing your own water\, breakfast\, lunch\, dinner\, and snacks in between. \nLodging: Each attendee is responsible for their own lodging. \nWeather: Expect it to be cool and wet\, lows in the 40s\, highs in the 60s. Feel free to bring water shoes for wading. Check the weather beforehand in case it’s predicted to be rainy\, and plan accordingly. \nPrerequisites: For general details on things like prerequisites and what to to bring\, see the details listed out at www.lenspiration.com/meetup. \nMore Photos: Be inspired by photos taken during other Lenspiration workshops at www.lenspiration.photos/workshopphotos \nQuestions? Feel free to contact James directly for specific inquiries at www.lenspiration.com/contact
URL:https://www.lenspiration.com/workshop/explore-waterfalls-gorges-indiana/
LOCATION:Cataract Falls State Recreation Area\, North Cataract Road\, Spencer\, IN\, 47460\, United States
CATEGORIES:EXPLORE Meetups
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SUMMARY:MMR Photography Summit\, PA
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URL:https://www.lenspiration.com/workshop/mmr/
LOCATION:Miracle Mountain Ranch\, 101 Rodeo Dr.\, Spring Creek\, PA\, 16436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photo Class
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SUMMARY:CAPTURE Maine
DESCRIPTION:An educational workshop for those who love photography and the great outdoors!\nJoin a group of outdoor-loving\, learning-focused photographers for an ultimate photography experience\, observing and practicing more advanced topics in photography! CAPTURE is a two-day intensive\, practical and hands-on. It’s designed for photographers who love any genre but want to go beyond the basics in landscape\, outdoor\, wildlife and nature photography. Learning photography in the classroom of creation\, we’ll focus on building skills in these three essential areas: \n\nLearning how to effectively rely on your camera’s manual controls\nSetting up and following an efficient and organized post-processing workflow\nImproving composition by developing an eye for “seeing” and practicing specific composition tools\n\nIn addition to what is already planned\, be sure to bring your own list of questions and we’ll do our best to cover those as well! \nDetails\nWho should come: Anyone who has attended a Lenspiration Photography Field Day\, or who has been a Lenspiration Member for a while\, or anyone who considers themselves to be at a beyond beginner level with their camera. \nRequirements: \n\n15 years or older (contact James for exceptions). Adults are required to submit a Liability Release Form. Attendees under the age of 18 are required to submit a Minor Liability Release Form and are encouraged to come with a guardian. There is no fee for guardians.\nPhysical ability to be walking or hiking for several hours in a day.\nA DSLR or mirrorless camera\nTripod\nLaptop computer with image editing software installed\n\nTuition: $300/photographer\, or $150/photographer for Lenspiration members or friends of the Moore family! \nRegistration: If you do not purchase a ticket online\, contact me or the Moore family to let us know you are coming and you can pay with cash or check when you arrive. Parents or siblings are free to come with their cameras too\, though obviously I will only be able to spend one-on-one coaching time with those who are paying attendees. \nTentative Schedule:  \n\nFriday: Meet and greet at 9:00am. Classroom training during the day\, going out to put what we’re learning into practice and shooting golden hour and sunset. Focus of the day: How to comfortably shoot in Manual and setting up an efficient process for organizing and editing photos in preparation for making the most of the next day.\nSaturday: Sunrise shoot\, travel to Acadia National Park\, and photograph as many scenic places as possible there through golden hour and sunset. Focus of the day: learning to “see” and put composition technique into practice to walk away with calendar-worthy photos\n\nMeeting Location: Moore family home\, Bradford\, Maine (77 Middle Rd. Bradford\, ME 04410) \nTransportation: Transportation to/from workshop is not provided. During workshop\, carpooling options may be available (especially to Acadia and back). \nNational Park Entrance Fee: If you will be traveling to Acadia National Park in your own vehicle\, you will be responsible for the $20 entrance fee. \nLodging: Find your own lodging near Bradford. Lodging cost is not included in tuition. \nMeals: \n\nFriday: Breakfast not provided. Lunch and dinner will be provided by the Moore family.\nSaturday: Bring your own breakfast (for in the car) and lunch (for at Acadia). Come prepared to buy your own dinner out\, or for pitching in for pizza (or something similar) that will be shared with everyone.\nBring your own water and snacks for between meals.\nIf you have special food needs or allergies\, you should plan to provide your own meals.\n\nClothing: Bring clothing for rain and cool temperatures. Average daily temperatures here in May are still chilly\, between 40 and 63 degrees. We will be out after sunset which generally tends to be a colder part of the day. Bring stuff to keep you and your gear dry in the field in case it rains. May is a very cloudy month\, and chance of rain is about 30%. Modest attire is always in style. \nMore Photos: Be inspired by photos taken during other Lenspiration workshops at www.lenspiration.photos/workshopphotos \nQuestions? Feel free to contact James directly for specific inquiries at www.lenspiration.com/contact \n 
URL:https://www.lenspiration.com/workshop/capture-maine/
LOCATION:Moore Family Home\, 77 Middle Rd\, Bradford\, ME\, 04410\, United States
CATEGORIES:CAPTURE Workshops
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SUMMARY:FPEA Convention\, Orlando\, FL
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URL:https://www.lenspiration.com/workshop/fpea/
LOCATION:Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center\, 6000 W Osceola Pkwy\, Kissimmee\, FL\, 34746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photo Class
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SUMMARY:EXPLORE The Susquehanna
DESCRIPTION:Let’s do some exploring!\nJoin me for half a day exploring and photographing this epic location in pursuit of calendar-worthy nature\, wildlife\, and landscape photos! With the specific moment of sunset as our only hard deadline\, and with capturing the colorful\, spring beauty of scenic spots along the Susquehanna River as our main objective\, we will let the particulars of each location and the elements of nature dictate exactly what our schedule will be for the afternoon and evening we are together. \nHere are some things we will likely be learning: \n\nReal-life location scouting\nCapitalizing on the colorful flora of late spring\nHow to artistically photograph streams and waterfalls\nMaximizing cloud types\, weather patterns\, natural lighting situations\, etc.\nTracking sun or moon positioning for intentional placement in a photograph\nPrevisualizing scenes\nIn-the-field photography coaching\nGetting things right in-camera for HDR or panoramic composites\nWhat it’s like to do  professional landscape photography\nExperimenting with James’ photography gear\nPick James’ brain on any photography topic\nFellowship with Christian photographers in the beauty of God’s creation\n\nDetails\nWho should come: Anyone who has a camera and wants to take beautiful photos in the outdoors. Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an approved guardian (exceptions can be requested here). \nTuition: $99/photographer. Lenspiration members receive 50% off automatically at checkout. Tuition does not cover park entrance fees. \nTransportation: Each attendee is responsible for their own transportation to and from the meetup location\, as well as getting around to the multiple shooting locations throughout the day (exceptions can be requested here). \nMeetup Location: The current plan is to meet at 2pm on Tuesday\, June 3 at The Pinnacle Overlook Parking area near Holtwood\, PA. Meetup location is subject to change\, but if you are already registered\, James will reach out to you directly. \nSchedule: A typical Meetup starts in the mid-afternoon to allow us plenty of time to get to know each other\, do some exploring\, and finalize a good place for golden hour and sunset. After dinner\, we’ll photograph evening golden hour\, sunset\, and dusk until about 9:30pm\, about 1 hour after sunset. \nMeals: You are responsible for bringing your own water\, dinner\, and snacks in between. \nLodging: Each attendee is responsible for their own lodging. Ideally\, you will want to camp or stay someplace close to Holtwood\, PA\, so you do not have to drive far after sunset. \nWeather: Expect it to be pleasant temperatures\, but wet\, lows in the 50s\, highs in the 80s. Feel free to bring water shoes for wading. Check the weather beforehand in case it’s predicted to be rainy\, and plan accordingly. Workshop will run rain or shine. \nPrerequisites: For general details on things like prerequisites and what to to bring\, see the details listed out at www.lenspiration.com/meetup. \nQuestions? Feel free to contact James directly for specific inquiries at www.lenspiration.com/contact \nThe following photos were taken on a workshop in and around Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve and Susquehannock State Park\, places we my visit during the Susquehanna Meetup.
URL:https://www.lenspiration.com/workshop/explore-susquehanna-2025/
LOCATION:Susquehanna Riverlands State Park\, Pennsylvania\, United States
CATEGORIES:EXPLORE Meetups
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SUMMARY:AFHE Convention\, Phoenix\, AZ
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URL:https://www.lenspiration.com/workshop/afhe/
LOCATION:Phoenix Convention Center\, 33 S. Third Street\, Phoenix\, 85004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photo Class,Photography Teams
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SUMMARY:EXPLORE Jekyll Island\, GA
DESCRIPTION:Let’s do some exploring!\nJoin me for a day (or half a day) of exploring and photographing this epic location in pursuit of calendar-worthy photos! With the specific moments of sunrise and sunset as our only hard deadlines\, and with capturing the unique coastal landscapes of this area as our main objective\, we will let the particulars of each location and the elements of nature dictate our schedule. \nHere are some things we will likely be encountering: \n\nPhotographing both sunrise and sunset on the coast\nLong exposure photography\nNight sky and Milky Way photography\nReal-life location scouting\nCapitalizing on the unique phenomenon of a dying forest at Driftwood Beach\nMaximizing cloud types\, weather patterns\, and natural lighting situations\nTracking sun and moon positioning for intentional placement in photographs\nPrevisualizing scenes\nIn-the-field composition coaching\nExperimenting with James’ photography gear\nPick James’ brain on any photography topic\nFellowship with other Christian photographers in the beauty of God’s creation\n\nDetails\nWho should come: Anyone who has a camera and wants to take beautiful photos in the outdoors. Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an approved guardian (exceptions can be requested here). \nTuition: $199/photographer for the full day (sunrise and sunset)\, or $99/photographer for a half day (6 hours surrounding just sunrise or just sunset). Lenspiration members receive 50% off automatically at checkout. Tuition does not cover park entrance fees. \nTransportation: Each attendee is responsible for their own transportation to and from the meetup location\, as well as getting around to the multiple shooting locations we’ll be visiting throughout the day (exceptions can be requested here). \nMeetup Location: The current plan is to meet at 6:00am on Saturday\, January 10 at Driftwood Beach Parking at the north end of the island. This should allow enough time to hike in and be on the beach an hour before sunrise when it’s just starting to get light. Meetup location is subject to change\, but if you are registered\, James will reach out to you personally. \nTentative Schedule: Meet before sunrise. Photograph blue hour\, sunrise\, and morning golden hour on Driftwood Beach before devotions and brunch at 10am. During the mid-day hours we’ll explore other parts of the island\, make our plans for photographing the night sky later\, download photos to our computers (if we have time)\, and maybe do some hiking to look for wildlife. After an early dinner at 4pm\, we’ll photograph evening golden hour\, sunset\, and dusk. For those who can stay\, we’ll photograph the night sky on the beach starting at about 6:30pm. The event should be over by 9:00pm. \nMeals: You are responsible for bringing your own water\, brunch\, dinner\, and snacks in between. We’ll be eating picnic style for all meals. \nLodging: Each attendee is responsible for their own lodging. \nWeather: Expect it to be very cool for south Georgia\, low of 40F\, high of 60F. Bring extra layers\, a headlamp\, a rain jacket\, a hat\, water shoes\, hiking shoes\, and extra pairs of socks. We’ll be in the surf\, I’m sure. Check the weather beforehand in case it’s predicted to be rainy\, and plan accordingly. \nPrerequisites: For general details on things like prerequisites and what to to bring\, see the details listed out at www.lenspiration.com/meetup. For this specific workshop\, because we will have a great opportunity for night photography\, it is highly recommended that you bring a tripod\, a shutter release (if you have one)\, and the widest angle lens you have with the widest aperture possible. \nMore Photos: Be inspired by photos taken during other Lenspiration workshops at www.lenspiration.photos/workshopphotos \nQuestions? Feel free to contact James directly for specific inquiries at www.lenspiration.com/contact
URL:https://www.lenspiration.com/workshop/explore-jekyll-island/
LOCATION:Driftwood Beach Parking\, N Loop Trail\, Jekyll Island\, GA\, 31527\, United States
CATEGORIES:EXPLORE Meetups
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SUMMARY:IAHE Convention\, French Lick\, IN
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.lenspiration.com/workshop/iahe/
LOCATION:French Lick Springs Hotel\, 8670 IN-56\, French Lick\, IN 47432
CATEGORIES:Photo Class
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SUMMARY:Family Conference\, Big Sandy\, TX
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URL:https://www.lenspiration.com/workshop/bigsandyapril/
LOCATION:International ALERT Academy\, Big Sandy\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photography Teams
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SUMMARY:EXPLORE Springtime in the Smokies\, NC
DESCRIPTION:Let’s do some exploring!\nJoin me for a day (or half a day) of exploring and photographing this epic location in pursuit of calendar-worthy photos! With the specific moments of sunrise and sunset as our only hard deadlines\, and with capturing the vibrant landscapes of this area as our main objective\, we will let the particulars of each location and the elements of God’s hand in nature dictate our schedule. \nHere are some things we will likely be encountering: \n\nPhotographing both sunrise and sunset at breathtaking overlooks\nLong exposure photography\nReal-life location scouting\nMaximizing cloud types\, weather patterns\, and natural lighting situations\nTracking sun and moon positioning for intentional placement in photographs\nPrevisualizing scenes\nIn-the-field composition coaching\nNight sky and Milky Way photography\nExperimenting with James’ photography gear\nPick James’ brain on any photography topic\nFellowship with other Christian photographers in the beauty of God’s creation\n\nDetails\nWho should come: Anyone who has a camera and wants to take extraordinay photos in the great outdoors. Attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an approved guardian (exceptions can be requested here). \nTuition: $199/photographer for the full day (sunrise and sunset)\, or $99/photographer for a half day (6 hours surrounding just sunrise or just sunset). Lenspiration members receive 50% off automatically at checkout. Tuition does not cover park fees. \nTransportation: Each attendee is responsible for their own transportation to and from the meetup location\, as well as getting around to the multiple shooting locations we’ll be visiting throughout the day (exceptions and carpooling options can be requested here). \nMeetup Location: The current plan is to meet at 5:30am on Wednesday morning\, May 6\, at Luftee Overlook on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina on Rt 441. This should allow enough time to set up and enjoy a stunning sunrise. Meetup location is subject to change\, but if you are registered\, James will reach out to you personally if anything changes. \nTentative Schedule: Meet before sunrise. Photograph blue hour and sunrise at Luftee Overlook. Drive seven miles over to Kuwohi Observation Deck\, the highest point in Tennessee for golden hour and devotions. We’ll then make our way down toward Bryson City\, stopping along the way at scenic locations as we run across them. During the mid-day hours we’ll explore waterfalls\, mountain streams\, and go tubing on Deep Creek if it’s warm enough and we want to make the time for it (there will likely not be enough tubes to go around so bring your own\, or renting options are available in town). After an early dinner\, we’ll plan to head up the Blue Ridge Parkway to photograph tunnels and overlooks through golden hour\, sunset\, and dusk. For those who can stay\, we may try photographing the night sky until around 10:00pm. \nMeals: You are responsible for bringing your own water\, breakfast\, lunch\, dinner\, and snacks in between. We’ll be eating picnic style in the outdoors for breakfast\, but we may be able to have lunch and dinner at an indoor location near Bryson City. \nLodging: Each attendee is responsible for their own lodging. \nWeather: Expect it to be cool in the morning\, warm in the afternoon\, low of 50F\, high of 75F. Bring extra layers\, a headlamp\, a rain jacket\, a hat\, water shoes\, hiking shoes\, and extra pairs of socks. We’ll be in the water\, I’m sure. Check the weather beforehand in case it’s predicted to be rainy\, and plan accordingly. \nPrerequisites: For general details on things like prerequisites and what to to bring\, see the details listed out at www.lenspiration.com/meetup. For this specific workshop\, because we will have opportunity for night photography\, it is highly recommended that you bring a tripod\, a shutter release (if you have one)\, and the widest angle lens you have with the widest aperture possible. \nMore Photos: Be inspired by photos taken during other Lenspiration workshops at www.lenspiration.photos/workshopphotos \nQuestions? Feel free to contact James directly for specific inquiries at www.lenspiration.com/contact
URL:https://www.lenspiration.com/workshop/explore-springtime-smokies-nc/
LOCATION:Luftee Overlook\, Luftee Overlook\, Bryson City\, NC\, 28723\, United States
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SUMMARY:TTD Convention\, Pigeon Forge\, TN
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.lenspiration.com/workshop/ttd-tennessee/
LOCATION:LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge\, 2986 Teaster Ln\, Pigeon Forge\, 37863
CATEGORIES:Photo Class
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SUMMARY:HEAV Convention\, Richmond\, VA
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URL:https://www.lenspiration.com/workshop/heav/
LOCATION:Greater Richmond Convention Center\, 403 North 3rd Street\, Richmond\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photo Class,Photography Teams
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