Winter Landscape Master Class 2

Come explore the best of North Carolina’s frozen High Country!

It may not be snowing, but you can be assured of one thing… It will be cold. And where’s there cold, there’s Rime Ice and lots of frozen goodies for the person that knows where to look. This will be a more intimate look into the Winter gems of the Southern Appalachians. This trip will be based on the weather conditions and we will be hitting anything from the Roan Highlands at 6200’ to the incredible mountain streams and lakes of the Blue Ridge Parkway and Wilderness areas.

Areas that we may visit include the Blue Ridge Parkway, Roan Mountain, Mt. Rogers, Linville Gorge, and Grandfather Mountain.

Overview

This workshop will explore the wintry world of golden sunrises, icy reflections, and frozen waterfalls. Rime ice is one of our favorites and we’ll spend the better part of a day near 6200 feet where rime ice thrives and turns a normal world into an icy winter wonderland. We’ll also dive into the frozen forest where golden rays spill through the forest long after sunrise. Afterwards, we’ll have a hearty breakfast at one of our favorite restaurants atop a mountainside. Following, we’ll likely dive deeper into the forest floor and look for frozen creeks and waterfalls.

I am topping the enrollment at 4 this day so that I can spend time with each of you individually. Part of my goal is to understand where you are with your photography and where you would like to be. There is always something useful I can share to elevate your Workflow. If you’re just starting out in photography no problem. As with anything, a good solid foundation is a great place to start and I can certainly get you started there.

A 4WD vehicle is recommended for this Workshop. The roads are typically in good shape, but if it is snowing the secondary roads can be snow covered.

Lodging for this Workshop will be at the Holiday Inn Express in Boone.

Holiday Inn Express - (828) 264-2451
1943 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC 28607

Other Accommodations which are across the street are: Fairfield Inn and Suites and The Marriott

Important:  Your safety is always our highest priority.  Please make sure you are able to hike at least one mountain mile. The terrain here is uneven and can be steep to our shoot locations. An equipment list will be provided prior to the workshop.

Cancellation Policy:  If you need to cancel your booking, the Deposit is nonrefundable on all Seasonal and Group Photography Workshops.  If the cancellation is less than 90 days, you will receive a full refund minus the deposit and 15% admin fee, when your spot is filled. If the cancellation is more than 90 days, you will receive a full refund when your spot is filled, or, you may move to another available workshop (minus a 15% admin fee) in the current calendar year. The remaining balance on the new Workshop is due upon transfer.

If you are booked for a Private Workshop and you need to cancel, you may reschedule your workshop one time within the current calendar year during an available time.

Topics we will cover

• How to research potential shoot locations

• How to read the weather

• Learn how to create powerful compositions and bring your artistic vision to life

• Visualizing your composition, capturing and guiding the viewer

• The use of Neutral Density and ND Graduated filters to enhance and control light.

• How to identify and control: Balance and visual flow

• The use of filters to enhance and control light. How to “see” light

• Histograms, how to read them and why they play an important role

• Focus Stacking for extreme front and back focus

• How to use lens compression and when to use it.

• How to blend focal lengths and exposures to maximize Dynamic Range

• How to create beautiful Long Exposures to unveil a hidden visual world of intrigue and wonder

• Image Critique and Visual Experience

• Post Processing and Digital Workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop, including third party softwares

What’s Included

• Photography instruction with renowned Landscape Photographer Tommy White

• Lightroom and Photoshop training

• How to use 3rd party programs like TK Actions, Luminar and Nik

• 2 Full days of Photography and field Instruction in the Winter Tundra near Boone

• One on One field guidance in composition, camera settings, recording movement, and how to create depth and visual flow

• GPS field guidance and how to use Apps and software to document our locations

• Visual interpretation of the landscape. How to find and compose difficult scenes

• Guidance and safety throughout the entire trip

What’s not included

• Participants should plan to provide their own transportation. Carpooling will be available at your own discretion. 4wd is recommended.

• Meals during the trip. I will always have drinks and snacks on hand, but plan to travel with your own favorites as well.

• Lodging - We will provide information for you on Lodging after your registration.

• Park and admission fees. We are fully permitted in State and National Parks, but occasionally there are other fees per individual.

• Alcoholic beverages

• Personal Items

Cancellation Policy:  If you need to cancel your booking, the Deposit is nonrefundable on all Seasonal and Group Photography Workshops.  If the cancellation is less than 90 days, you will receive a full refund minus the deposit and 15% admin fee, when your spot is filled. If the cancellation is more than 90 days, you will receive a full refund when your spot is filled, or, you may move to one other available workshop (minus a 15% admin fee) in the current calendar year.  The remaining balance on the new Workshop is due upon transfer.   

If you are booked for a Private Workshop and you need to cancel, you may reschedule your workshop one time within the current calendar year during an available time.