Maine Coast & Lighthouses Photo Workshop

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Maine Coast & Lighthouses Photo Workshop
May 21-24, 2009
Thursday noon through Sunday afternoon at 2:00 $850 (discounts available)
Limit 12 with 2 instructors (maximum 6:1 student-to-instructor ratio)
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For photos from our 2008 workshop students, click here!

Join our photography workshop in "Down East" Maine, an area known for its dramatic rocky coast, pounding surf, wonderful lighthouses, and charming fishing harbors and coves. We will photograph in areas where Winslow Homer, Andy Wyeth, and other artists have painted for centuries. And we'll head to our favorite fish shack for the famous Maine lobster. The Barefoot Contessa grew up sailing this area, so knows it well and looks forward to introducing you to her special haunts where you'll be able to celebrate your passion for photography, hone your seeing and imaging skills, and learn about the magic of light to make wonderful photographs.

We will be based in charming New Harbor in the heart of Margo's oft-visited locations, subjects of many of her shots published in calendars, travel magazines, and coffee-table books. Margo knows this area intimately. She spent her childhood Down East sailing in her dad's classic wooden yawl; in later years, she got to know the back roads of Maine by land. Margo and her husband/partner and fellow pro instructor, Arnie, will show you special haunts where you can take advantage of the magic of light. You will see their favorite lighthouses, charming fishing villages, and a stunning coastline punctuated by rocky outcroppings, cozy harbors sprinkled with lobster boats, and the famous Maine fir trees.

We start out with some technical information before heading out for our first afternoon of photography. Our workshops include the following:

Maximum 6-to-1 ratio students to instructors
Opening wine-and-pizza reception;
Primer booklet to help you get started;
Early-morning and late-afternoon shoots;
Mid-day downloading of your images and processing with the latest version of Lightroom 2;
Printing element with step-by-step instructions for printing straight from Lightroom 2;
Lots of individual instruction in both the field and classroom;
Critiques, both individual and group;
Discussions on various aspects of photography, including digital workflow;
Final group critique and show on last day;
A large, archival Epson print to either take home with you or to be mailed to you; and

Lots of fun and frivolity throughout! If you have not already done so, be sure to check our FAQs for questions you may have as well as equipment and installed downloads you need to bring to the workshop including, if necessary, the free, 30-day, trial versions of Adobe products. In our print element, our instructors will give you the ins and outs of successfully and easily turning your favorite digital images into beautiful prints straight out of the latest version of Lightroom 2. In fact, in all our domestic workshops, you will end up taking home a lovely, large, archival print of one of your workshop photographs made with Epson paper and inks.Cost: $850 To sign up, fill out the Application Form, and for the answers to most questions you might have, including what to expect and what to bring, go to our FAQs page.

Click here for more information about accommodations, discounts, PayPal payments, trip insurance, closest airport, etc. The Maine Coast is always popular, so at the very least, reserve your room; you can always cancel later.