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Evaluating Tremont's Impact
Learn why your school's visit to Tremont will be "more than just a field trip."
“Will is truly passionate about his work AND willing to share”
“I have been to other photo workshops, but by far this outdoes any prior experience”
“All the instructors, were excellent… incredibly helpful in the field and back on campus”
This is your chance to capture the wonder of sunrise, sunset, wildflowers and lavish landscapes! Spring in the Smokies is a time like no other. Wildflowers carpet the landscape and drip from every cliff. Nationally recognized nature photographer Bill Lea will lead a workshop emphasizing wildlife, landscape, and macro photography. Bill and David tailor the program to the skill level and interests of each individual participant with plenty of one-on-one instruction. Field sessions and lectures will cover the use of light, composition, and equipment.
This workshop fills quickly, so register early!
Cost: $540
Schedule of Events for 2008
FRIDAY
2:00-5:00 Registration
3:00-5:00 Pre-Session: “Digital Photography in the Field” (Tom)
6:00 Supper
7:00-7:15 Welcome, Orientation (GSMI)
7:15-7:30 Welcome: Bill
7:30-7:40 Introduction: Tom Vadnais
7:40-7:50 Introduction: Lori Kincaid
7:50-8:00 Introduction: Todd Moore
8:15-8:45 Presentation: “Light” (Bill)
SATURDAY
Sunrise @ 6:50 am
5:00 Field Session/picnic breakfast (Oconaluftee Valley Overlook or
Clingmans)
12:00-12:10 Introduction: Bill Schneider
12:15-12:25 Introduction: Jeff Miller
12:30 Lunch
1:30-2:00 Presentation: “Close-up Photography” (Lori)
2:00-3:30 One on One with the Instructors (Bring Laptops)
4:00-Dark Evening Field Session/Box Dinner (Tremont or Clingmans or Morton or Cades Cove)
SUNDAY
Sunrise @ 6:50 am
5:45 Field Session/picnic breakfast to Cades Cove (Please Car Pool)
10:00-10:30 Presentation: “Wildlife Photography” (Bill)
10:30-12:00 Review participants’ work
12:00 Lunch
2:00-4:00 Group Review of participants’ work
4:30-Dark Evening Field Session/Box Dinner (Tremont or Clingmans or Morton or Cades Cove)
MONDAY
Sunrise @ 6:51 am
6:00 Breakfast (Biscuits to Go available)
7:00-10:00 Morning Shoot
10:00-12:00 Presentation: “Photoshop for Film and Digital Photographers” (Tom) and wrap-up