Cypress Swamps Photo Workshop

Itinerary

The exact itinerary will be flexible based on the weather and current conditions.  If we get foggy conditions one day, we'll spend more time out on the boats. With expert local guides and boat operators, we'll get you to the best places at the best times.  Our home base will be right next to the swamp so we won't have to waste valuable time commuting back and forth.  The itinerary below is just an example of what you can expect.

• Day 1: 7PM Orientation session where we'll cover the specialized photo techniques you'll be using during our upcoming days together.
• Day 2: We awake well before dawn, drive to the put-in spot, and board the boats, arriving at an enchanting cypress grove as beautiful fog sifts through the majestic trees.  Vibrant fall colors adorn the branches and calm water amplifies the reflections.  As the morning light begins to filter in, we shoot various compositions.  The fog continues to last throughout the morning and we continue chasing the light until almost noon. We return for lunch and then head out again on the boats in the late afternoon for our sunset shoot.
• Day 3: We are out early again and capture some incredible wildlife images of the egrets and herons in the ethereal forest. A few alligators also make their appearance! We boat back to the pier and do a midday post-processing session.  We depart again on the boats for our sunset shoot where we find some magnificent fall color!
• Day 4: We head out on boats again for our sunrise and sunset photo shoots, chasing the best light, fall colors, and conditions. We do one more midday post processing session showing you how to make the most of your images with many new digital darkroom techniques.
• Day 5: Although it's hard to believe, today is our final sunrise shoot. It's our lucky day as fog has returned and we capture some amazing atmospheric images.  Everyone is thrilled with what they were able to capture.  We return to the pier and the workshop will conclude no later than noon.