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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
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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
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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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