Cypress Swamps Photo Workshop

November 1-5, 2027 - Coming Soon

November 5-9, 2027 - Coming Soon

Photograph the enchanting beauty and native wildlife of the Southern Cypress Swamps. Dates are timed for the best chances of fall colors and foggy conditions! We will be going out on small boats in Caddo Lake in East Texas and Louisiana to access many diverse areas. With 4 participants on board each boat along with a photo instructor and local guide, you'll have plenty of space and individual attention. Classroom sessions will be held during the midday hours for post-processing training and image critique. This workshop is rated Easy for physical difficulty and includes lodging and ground transportation.

Tuition

TBD
Includes Lodging
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Max Group Size

4 Students per Instructor
4 Students per Boat

Instructor(s)

TBD

Physical Intensity

Cypress Swamps Photo Workshop Caddo Lake Texas

Highlights

Experience the sublime beauty of the Cypress Swamps and native wildlife. Dates are timed for best fall colors and foggy conditions!
We will be using a small boat to efficiently access areas with optimal photographic opportunities. These boats are stable, quiet, and nimble and will deliver great landscape and wildlife photo ops.
A small group size of 4 photographers per boat will ensure plenty of individual attention.
Expert local knowledge from our boat operators and guides.
Lodging and all boat/ground transportation is included.
Post-processing instruction included during the midday hours.

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 pro photographers and local boat operators, we'll get you to the best places at the best times. The itinerary below is just an example of what you can expect.

Day 1: 7PM Orientation session in Marshall, Texas 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, board the boats, and arrive 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.

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Logistics

This workshop is rated Easy for all activity levels. Participants need to have good mobility for getting into and out of the small boats. We will be doing a lot of handheld shooting from the boat to maximize our photo compositions, but there may be opportunities to setup tall tripods in the water for longer exposures.

Double occupancy hotel lodging is included in the workshop price and single rooms are available for an additional fee (see Pricing section below). We will be based in Marshall Texas and there are many options for dining and shopping.

We will send out much more detailed information to help you plan for the workshop as we get closer to the dates. We will also hold a pre-workshop Zoom Meeting to ensure you are setup for success. The closest airport to our location is in Shreveport, LA. All ground and boat transportation is provided once you arrive in Marshall, Texas.

Pricing

TBD/Person + Tax

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Trip Includes:

4 nights double occupancy hotel lodging. Single rooms add $TBD.
Boat and ground transportation once you arrive in Marshall, TX.
Photography guiding and instruction by pro-photographers.
Local guides and bayou experts.
Post-processing and image critique
Pre-workshop zoom meeting

Trip Does NOT Include:

Travel to/from your home to Marshall, TX.
Meals, beverages, and snacks
Tips and Gratuities for instructors and local guides.

When you complete the checkout process, you will be given the option to either pay the full amount or put down a 50% deposit. If you pay the deposit, the remaining amount will be charged approx 120 days prior to the credit card we have on file. See our full Terms and Conditions.

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Recommended Camera Gear

Digital SLR or mirrorless camera body.
Wide angle lens in the 16-35mm range.
Mid-range zoom lens in the range of 24-100mm.
Long telephoto zoom lens in the 100-600mm range. For wildlife you will want a lens that is longer than 200mm. Most of the shots you'll take will be with the telephoto lens.
A tall, sturdy tripod and ballhead. We recommend using the standard arca-swiss mount for your camera so we can more easily share tripods.
An L-bracket is highly recommended for your camera!
Circular polarizers are recommended and ND filters may come in handy for longer exposures. If you like shooting with grads, bring them along.
A monopod can come in handy for handheld shooting from the boat.
Backpack to carry your gear.
Extra batteries, memory cards, and cleaning supplies.
Laptop if you wish to backup your photos or follow along during the post-processing instruction.