Delaware Bay - Horseshoe Crabs, Shorebirds, the Full Moon, and More
May
24
to May 26

Delaware Bay - Horseshoe Crabs, Shorebirds, the Full Moon, and More

This workshop is SOLD OUT.

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A Natural Phenomenon

Every year, thousands upon thousands of horseshoe crabs emerge from the water to mate and lay their eggs at night. The Delaware Bay is one of the primary locations for this amazing natural event.

When it’s time to lay her eggs, a female horseshoe crab will deposit somewhere around 4,000 eggs in clusters. She’ll do this several times, laying up to around 20,000 eggs in one night and up to some 100,000 in each meeting season.

As a result, the area is flooded with 2-3 million migrating shorebirds that stay for several weeks to feast, rest, and refuel. In addition, the best weekends to see this wildlife spectacle are the full moon & new moon, giving us opportunities for excellent nighttime photography.

The Workshop

There will be group shooting sessions and time to shoot on your own. In addition, there will be classroom sessions on full moon and bird/wildlife photography. And we’ll review each other’s work at the end of the workshop.

The full moon is on Thursday, May 23, so we’ll be working with an almost-full-moon on Friday and Saturday. Think of thousands of horseshoe crabs on the beach in the moonlight.

Room and board are included in the price of the workshop. We’ll be staying at a house in Frederica, DE, where participants will have their own bedroom.

How to Register

For more information and to register, https://www.wildliz.com/horseshoecrabs

More Information About Horseshoe Crabs

https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2020/05/19/11-facts-horseshoe-crabs-will-blow-mind/

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Delaware Bay: Horseshoe Crabs, Shorebirds, the Milky Way, and More
Jun
7
to Jun 9

Delaware Bay: Horseshoe Crabs, Shorebirds, the Milky Way, and More

This workshop is SOLD OUT.

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A Natural Phenomenon

Every year, thousands upon thousands of horseshoe crabs emerge from the water to mate and lay their eggs at night. The Delaware Bay is one of the primary locations for this amazing natural event.

When it’s time to lay her eggs, a female horseshoe crab will deposit somewhere around 4,000 eggs in clusters. She’ll do this several times, laying up to around 20,000 eggs in one night and up to some 100,000 in each meeting season.

As a result, the area is flooded with 2-3 million migrating shorebirds that stay for several weeks to feast, rest, and refuel. In addition, the best weekends to see this wildlife spectacle are the full moon & new moon, giving us opportunities for excellent nighttime photography.

The Workshop

There will be group shooting sessions and time to shoot on your own. In addition, there will be classroom sessions on Milky Way and bird/wildlife photography. And we’ll review each other’s work at the end of the workshop.

This workshop takes place at new moon, which means that - skies permitting - we can photograph the Milky Way.

Room and board are included in the price of the workshop. We’ll be staying at a house in Frederica, DE, where participants will have their own bedroom.

How to Register

For more information and to register, follow this link: https://www.wildliz.com/horseshoecrabs

More Information About Horseshoe Crabs

https://oceanconservancy.org/blog/2020/05/19/11-facts-horseshoe-crabs-will-blow-mind/

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Get Out of Auto Mode
Jun
16
10:00 AM10:00

Get Out of Auto Mode

With Liz Guertin.

Sponsored by the Maryland Photography Alliance.

Rescheduled from the original March 23 date.

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This workshop is for photographers who have never really explored the capabilities of their DSLR or mirrorless camera, and who mostly use Auto or Program Mode when taking photos.

What You’ll Learn

  • An overview of your camera, with suggestions for settings you may not know about, DSLR vs. Mirrorless, RAW vs. JPEG, and recommended internet sites for learning more.

  • How to use the different camera shooting modes, from Program mode to Manual mode.

  • The exposure triangle: aperture, shutter, and ISO.

  • Metering and white balance.

  • How to setup and use autofocus, including back button focus.

  • When to use manual focus.

  • An introduction to good composition

  • And more!

Learn, Shoot, Review, and Repeat

This workshop combines classroom instruction with field shooting. You’ll learn, then immediately practice what you’ve learned. This will be repeated throughout the length of the workshop. We want you to immediately practice what you’ve just learned so that you don’t forget it.

The workshop takes place at the Riverside Lodge on Hoopers Island, which is surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay and the Honga River, and is just a short walk to a marina, a historic church, a seafood processing plant, and more. Once you’ve parked at the Lodge, you won’t need your car again until the workshop is over.

Riverside Lodge

Follow this link for a look at this beautiful location: https://riversidelodgemd.com/the-lodge/

How Much

The cost of this workshop is $250 for MPA members, and $300 for non-members.

How to Register

  1. Fill out the liability waiver and send it to workingimage@fastmail.com

  2. Send payment via Paypal or Venmo —

    Venmo: @Robert-Sullivan-270

    Paypal: @RSullivan2038

You can also send a check. Please contact me for the mailing address.

There is a maximum of 10 people for this workshop.

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From Crapo to Crocheron: Moonrise at Farm Creek
Aug
17
6:00 PM18:00

From Crapo to Crocheron: Moonrise at Farm Creek

With Liz Guertin.

Sponsored by the Maryland Photography Alliance.

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The Workshop

This very popular workshop begins with moonrise at an amazing location, followed by the sunset, and then our best night-time locations at the “end-of-the-world” in southern Dorchester County.

We’ll cover night-photography techniques, including tips on using a tripod, focusing in the dark, using the histogram, and getting a good night-time exposure.

What’s New

We’ve reduced the group size to help deal with crowding at some of our locations. In addition, we’ll split up the group, when necessary, at locations with limited space.

Image Critique: We invite you to submit one or two of your photos from this night to the instructors for a private critique.

Online location for display of your photos. You can see other members photos, and get feedback on your own.

How Much

Cost: $175/MPA member, $190 non-member

How to Register

  1. Fill out the liability waiver and send it to workingimage@fastmail.com. If you’ve already filled out a waiver for a previous workshop in 2024, you don’t need to do it again.

  2. Send payment via Paypal or Venmo —

    Venmo: @Robert-Sullivan-270

    Paypal: @RSullivan2038

You can also send a check. Please contact me for the mailing address.

There is a maximum of 8 people for this workshop.

Please Note

This is not a workshop for beginners. You must know how to use your camera in manual mode, understand how to use the histogram, and be comfortable enough with your camera that you can use it in complete darkness.

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Night Photography on Assateague Island
Sep
28
6:00 PM18:00

Night Photography on Assateague Island

  • Assateague Island National Seashore (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

With Liz Guertin.

Sponsored by the Maryland Photography Alliance.

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The Workshop

Assateague Island is beautiful! We’ll photograph sunset on the Bay side of the Island, and then work our way to the ocean side as the light fades. And when it’s dark enough we’ll photograph the Milky Way. We have some great Milky Way locations!

We will, of course, cover our night photography teaching points, with as little or as much attention as you need for your night-time compositions. Bring your full-frame or crop-sensor DSLR or mirrorless camera, with a wide-angle lens for the night sky and a medium range telephoto (think 24-105mm) for everything else. And don’t forget your tripod!

What’s New

We’ll spend time at the beginning of the workshop learning about Milky Way photography. Instruction will be based on the slides which you’ll receive after registering for the workshop.

Image Critique: We invite you to submit one or two of your photos from this night to the instructors for a private critique.

Online location for display of your photos. You can see other members photos, and get feedback on your own.

How Much

Cost: $175/MPA member, $190 non-member

How to Register

  1. Fill out the liability waiver and send it to workingimage@fastmail.com. If you’ve already filled out a waiver for a previous workshop, you don’t need to do it again.

  2. Send payment via Paypal or Venmo —

    Venmo: @Robert-Sullivan-270

    Paypal: @RSullivan2038

You can also send a check. Please contact me for the mailing address.

There is a maximum of 10 people for this workshop.

Please Note

This is not a workshop for beginners. You must know how to use your camera in manual mode, understand how to use the histogram, and be comfortable enough with your camera that you can use it in complete darkness.



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Freight Trains and Autumn Leaves
Oct
19
to Oct 20

Freight Trains and Autumn Leaves

With Liz Guertin

Sponsored by the Maryland Photography Alliance.

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Nestled in the valleys of the Allegheny Front, Altoona, Pennsylvania was founded by the Pennsylvania Railroad and played a significant role in the manufacture of steam-powered rail in the middle of the 19th century. It played a pivotal role not only for manufacturing trains, but for ingenious solutions to raising rail up and over the mountains, including the world-famous Horseshoe Curve and other engineering marvels.

This 24-hour workshop will feature several excellent locations as we photograph modern-day freight trains in the midst of autumn colors.

We’ll be shooting from many different perspectives - from above and below, near and far, and often right beside the trains as they pass through both downtown Altoona and the Pennsylvania countryside. We’ll discuss and use a variety of techniques for capturing the trains - including panning, various degrees of blurring, selecting good backgrounds, and of course freezing the motion of the train entirely.

You are responsible for your hotel room and meals. Our first location is in downtown Altoona, and we suggest you find a room here. (Altoona has many options for you to choose from.) We plan to have at least one group meal.

Please note that these photos were taken in early Spring. We expect a very colorful autumn!

Additional notes: One of our locations can only be reached by climbing a long flight of stairs. A second location requires a 1/3 mile hike. If you have mobility issues this may not be the best workshop for you (though we’ll work with you as best we can).

How Much

Cost: $400 for MPA members, and $450 for non-members.

How to Register

  1. Fill out the liability waiver and send it to workingimage@fastmail.com.

  2. Send payment via Paypal or Venmo —

    Venmo: @Robert-Sullivan-270

    Paypal: @RSullivan2038

You can also send a check. Please contact me for the mailing address.

There is a maximum of 8 people for this workshop.

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Beyond the Frame: An Exploration of Creative Photography
Nov
10
11:30 AM11:30

Beyond the Frame: An Exploration of Creative Photography

Sponsored by the Maryland Photography Alliance.

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The Workshop

Join us at the scenic National Arboretum for a day of exploration and discovery. We'll take advantage of the fantastic fall foliage and spend time in front of the iconic Capitol Columns and other favorite spots.

We'll practice techniques like intentional camera movement, multiple exposures, panoramas, long exposures, textures, and more, We'll coach on settings, technique, and composition, all while allowing for one of the best things: breaking rules to see what happens!

In addition to practicing with your cameras, we'll include tools for your phone photography toolbox. We'll follow it all up with a post-workshop image review opportunity.

How Much

Price: $250 for MPA Members / $275 for nonmembers.

How to Register

For more information and to sign up:

https://www.wildliz.com/creativephotography

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