WHITE MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP October 15 and 16, 2011

WHITE MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHIC WORKSHOP


October 15 and 16, 2011

The Mountain Club on LOON 90 Loon Mountain Rd., Lincoln, NH 03251

WORSHOP SCHEDULE

Saturday October 15, 2011

9:30 am to 10:00 am: WORKSHOP REGISTRATION- Sign –in and pick up workshop info package, room voucher, Gondola Voucher

10:00 am to 12:00 pm: PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTION - Class and discussion about digital photography techniques and ideas for making images in the White Mountains. We will cover landscape techniques, natural history subjects, and creative options like B+W, and panoramic photography. You will be provided a class handout with info about the techniques covered that you can bring into the field to guide your photography.

12:00 pm to 12:30 pm: LUNCH with Q & A discussion - Lunch buffet with a chance to discuss photo questions and ideas.

12:30 pm to late afternoon: FIELD PHOTOGRAPHY – Spend the afternoon exploring the area with your camera. Go to the locations provided in the class handout or any location that captures your eye and imagination. This self directed photography is chance to practice the techniques discussed in the class and to experience the White Mountain environment. Go as far and shoot as much as you are comfortable with- no pressure, just photographic pleasure.

Return to the resort when you are ready. If you have a laptop computer and are so inclined download your photography and select a few to include in the evening photography critique.

Dinner is own your own – there are many restaurant options nearby.

7:30 pm to 9:00 pm: PHOTOGRAPHY CRITIQUE SESSION – This is a great chance to get some feedback on your photography and to learn from the other photographers. We project the images on a screen and discuss your creative intentions and results. I find this to be an exceptional learning tool and a very valuable way to build photographic understanding.

After the critique session some folks gather in the resort lounge and continue the conversation, a wonderful chance to socialize and hang with some great folks.

Sunday October, 16, 2011

SUNRISE : OPTIONAL FIELD PHOTOGRAPHY SESSION – For the dedicated and adventurous photographer, early morning in the White Mountains can’t be missed. For others a warm bed is more important. Your choice. The early morning light can be spectacular and the photography potential is tremendous for those who venture forth.

Breakfast is own your own. The resort offers a nice buffet and menu options.

10:00 am to 10:30: GONDOLA RIDE to SUMMIT OF LOON MOUNTAIN - Enjoy the four-passenger Gondola Skyride and enjoy extraordinary scenery, while being carried to the 3,050-foot summit of Loon Mountain, in the heart of the New Hampshire's White Mountains. The ticket for this is included in the workshop package.

10:30 am to your choice: Summit photography – Explore the top of Loon Mountain with your camera. From the observation tower you can see the surrounding mountains and breathtaking views. There are alpine meadows and glacial caves to discover. There is plenty to see and photograph. The summit Café is open if you need a break from the weather or a cup of coffee.

11:00 am GROUP PHOTO on the deck of the SUMMIT CAFÉ – Join the group to record another great weekend in the White Mountains

Spend as much time on the summit as you like. Depending on your travel schedule spend the afternoon pursuing the photography subjects that interest you most.

AFTER the WORKSHOP: A few weeks after the workshop weekend I will create an online presentation of your photography to share with the group. I will provide submission guidelines if you want to participate.

If you have any questions about the schedule contact photographer Dan Splaine at info@testoftimephoto.com