Staggeringly beautiful and diverse, the Everglades is the largest remaining subtropical wilderness in the US. It has been designated a Biosphere Reserve, a World Heritage Site, and a Wetland of International Importance in recognition of the significant global impact if it is not protected and restored. The 'Glades is home to an amazing array of wildlife and ecosystems, join us as we explore and photograph this unique and vitally important place, taking you deep into the heart of the Everglades on a one-of-a-kind photography adventure!
November 12-14, 2010 - Western Everglades, Florida
ALL INCLUSIVE!
You get there, we take care of the rest!
This workshop is lead by Jason Hahn, award winning professional nature photographer and Florida Master Naturalist. The co-leader is Jim Caldwell, an exceptional nature photographer and videographer, with a great passion for the Everglades. They have both spent countless hours exploring Florida's natural beauty, from the uplands, to the wetlands, to the coasts, photographing its diverse wildlife and scenery. Jason and Jim, along with the skilled guides of Everglades Area Tours, will lead you into the Everglades via boat, kayak, and hike. While many photography tours only take you to places you can see from the side of the road, we will take you off the beaten path deep into the Everglades, exploring hidden and rarely seen places where you will photograph the amazing wildlife and scenery of this incredible place.
What's Included - Three days packed with photography, instruction, and adventure in the Everglades!
- Guided Boat Based Kayak Tour - The kayak transport boat will carry us deep into the Glades, where we will explore via kayak. The 'yaks we will be using are super light and stable, great for beginner paddlers and easy to work out of as photographers. We will take short trips out from the transport, which also provides a convenient nearby "base", allowing you to control how much you want to paddle, jump on board to take a break whenever you want!
- Guided Boat Tour - We will explore areas far off the beaten path, photographing from the boat. This is a perfect opportunity to get close to wildlife and photograph scenery at the heart of the 'Glades.
- Guided "Wet Walk" Swamp Hike. Experience the mystery and wonder of the Everglades first hand on this hike into a cypress strand. We will "wet-walk" on this tour where we will photograph a variety of wildlife, scenery, and rare plants like bromeliads and orchids.
- Sunset Photography - But before we even embark on these tours, we kick off our weekend workshop with an evening photographing the sunset over Chokoloskee Bay.
- Our Digital Workflow Class, "Getting the Best out of Every Shot" - We wrap up our weekend with a comprehensive class on how to get the best results for all the great pictures you took, using Photoshop and Lightroom. Jason covers his complete workflow from organization to preparing files for print, stock, or the web, unveiling tips and techniques to make your workflow smooth and easy, and to get you away from the computer and back out in the field!
- "All Inclusive - You Get There, We take care of the Rest!" - The price for this photo workshop includes all of these tours and Jason's photography instruction, plus lodging, meals and transportation during the workshop.
Location - Western Everglades, Chokoloskee, FL
Dates - Friday, November 12 – Sunday, November 14, 2010.
Photography Skill Level - Any, Beginner to Pro
Activity Level - Light to Moderate. We will be taking kayaking (no experience necessary) and hiking trips through the Everglades during this workshop, which will involve a few hours of physical exertion outdoors.
Price - $1195 which includes your photography instruction, all guided photography tours, 2 nights lodging (Fri. - Sat.), all meals from dinner Friday through lunch Sunday (breakfast, lunch, dinner), the digital workflow class, and photo feedback and discussion sessions. Transportation to and from Chokoloskee and gratuities for guides are not included.
Deposit - A nonrefundable $500 deposit is required to register.
Class Size - This class will have a 6 to 1 ratio of students to instructor.
Travel - There are a number of airports within a reasonable drive from Chokoloskee. The nearest large airports are Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) near Ft. Myers, FL, which is 80 miles away (1.5 hr drive) and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) which is 100 miles away (2 hr drive). For directions to Chokoloskee, please click here: Google Map of Chokoloskee
Lodging - We will be staying in Chokoloskee, FL, within walking distance of our photo tour departure points. Additional nights before or after the workshop are at your own expense.
Time Zone - Eastern Standard Time, please adjust your clocks accordingly when you arrive.
Itinerary - We keep a very flexible schedule during the workshop to respond to the opportunities the wildlife, weather, and light provide us. However to plan your travel, here is a tentative schedule of where we will be and when.
Day 1 - We will be meeting in Chokoloskee at 3:30pm, where we will go over our workshop schedule, meet our guides, hold a short classroom session, and then head out for our first photography session. After we wrap up our photography session, we will meet back for dinner and an evening slideshow and class.
Day 2 - Photography out in the 'Glades! We have three photography adventures into the 'Glades planned; a kayak tour, a boat tour, and a wet walk hike into the Glades. Our schedule will vary according to the wind, weather and light, to give you the best experience and photography opportunities on each adventure. We start the day approximately 1.5 - 2 hours before sunrise, meeting for a quick breakfast before we depart. We then photograph throughout the morning, breaking at midday for lunch and open discussion sessions. Then after lunch we head back out for more photography, concluding near sunset. After sunset we will return to Chokoloskee for dinner, downloads, and a feedback session Saturday evening. These evening feedback sessions are a great learning experience and a lot of fun!
Day 3 - We will meet again for an early breakfast and then head out for our final photo session into the 'Glades, breaking again at midday for lunch and open discussion sessions. After lunch we will hold our "Digital Workflow - Getting the Best out of Every Shot" class, which will end at approximately 3:00pm.
Afterwards - Download, sort, and review all the great images you got on your trip. Buy a new hard drive to store them all. Send us an email with your favorites. Tell all your friends about us. Wallpaper your home with your beautiful Everglades shots. Win photo contests with all your killer images. Sign up for another OPW workshop with your prize winnings... :)
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