These 2 1/2 hour to full day Photography Workshops and Photo Safaris in western Maryland are led by All Earth Guide and award winning professional photographer, Crede Calhoun. Offered at many different and interesting locations near Deep Creek Lake such as Swallow Falls, Cranesville Wildlife Refuge, Mt Nebo, Bears Den, Lost Lands, Snaggy Mountain, and Cherry Run Glades. Learn about creative controls, composition, subject treatment, how to achieve special effects using exposure and focus and more. Crede’s experience as a guide and naturalist also adds some info on local flora and fauna of the area and can help you immerse in the nature subjects with a little knowledge. You might want to bring a little notebook to note the names of the species we may encounter.
Crede has been leading photography workshops in and round the Deep Creek Lake, Maryland area for over 20 years. His career as a professional photographer will also help participants with with professional aspirations gain some good insight into what the world of professional photography is like. Over 3,500 of his images have been published.
All ability levels are welcome. Even smartphone users can learn things to help their image making and vision.
When do the nature photography workshops happen?
Nature Photography workshops are usually offered on a seasonal schedule through All Earth Eco Tours. Check out the event calendar and photo workshop page. If there is not a scheduled workshop currently available, we can still organize and provide an experience. Just give us a call and we can set up a special program that fits your needs and interests. We provide guide and photography learning for photo clubs, groups, families and individuals.
What will we do and learn?
My primary goal is to help you get those creative juices flowing, take you too some nice spots for image making and to be there to answer questions and provide some guidance on image making techniques, considerations and technical know how. Most workshops have folks of varying knowledge and experience so I try and custom tailor some of the teaching with some one on one time so I can help you with any specific areas you are interested in or need help in understanding. Things I can help you with include; determining the proper exposure in difficult lighting situations, exploiting depth of field (or lack of) for maximum effect, spot metering, Photoshop 101 tips, selling online, how to protect and use cameras in inclement or cold weather, and understanding compositional techniques to add interest and depth to your photos. Teaching is done in a casual way and learning is accomplished ‘by doing’, questions, ideas, and inspirational moments! In group workshops some of the best learning is being around other photographers sharing with each other.
Winter Maryland Photography Workshops
Dress for the weather, it’s the mountains and it can be very cold. Lightweight wool gloves that you can wear inside mittens can be the best system for those truly winter days. A wool balaclava style hat, or wool knit with scarf or neck-up can be essential. A parka with a hood is also very warm. The best style of boots are ones that can keep your feet warm. I recommend the rubber bottom leather upper ‘Sorel’ style felt pack boots with a woll removable liner, and wools socks that don’t make your boots too tight. Dress in layers and bring more rather than to little. A small backpack for that extra sweater is recommended. Windpants, and long underwear for those really cold days is a requirement to stay toasty warm. We are never that far from the car so if you get to cold we can take some time to warm up.
Misc Info
Lightweight tripods are very helpful as is a macro lens. We will be hiking so a massive amount of camera stuff or a hard to carry camera bag is not necessary or desirable. We walk a 1-2 miles during the day. If you have any questions, email me or call me at 800-446-7554. Digital cameras ok (I normally use one) and bring lots and lots batteries, and sufficient flash cards or other storage memeory.
What to Bring: Digital cameras and equipment with sufficient memory, batteries and weather protection. Macro focusing lens helpful. Protect from wet weather with ziploc bags and bring small umbrella if rainy or snowy. Trips run rain, snow or shine. Pack a lunch, or snacks and be prepared to get creative. I bring hot coco or refreshments on on all winter and spring workshops if cold.
