Assateague Island Nature Photography Workshop
October 11-13, 2024
Instructor: Irene Hinke-Sacilotto
Limited to 12 participants
Schedule:
October 11, Friday evening
Orientation (7:00 PM-8:30 PM)
October 12, Saturday
Field (Sunrise - 10:00 AM)
Edit, Lunch (10:00 AM - 12:30 PM)
Critique (12:30 PM - 2:00 PM)
Field (2:00 PM - Sunset)
October 13, Sunday
Field (Sunrise - 10:00 AM)
Lunch and Prep Slides for Review (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Critique (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
Note: Schedule will be adjusted as needed based on the weather, subject availability, and desires of the class participants.
DESCRIPTION
This workshop is designed for those with a basic knowledge of the operation of a 35 mm SLR digital camera, an interest in nature photography, and who desire to improve their photographic skills and optimize the use of their camera. Program includes field sessions on Assateague Island, instructive slide programs, and critiques of participant images. Topics discussed include 1) equipment selection and operation, 2) composition, creativity and perspective, 3) metering and exposure, 4) lighting, 5) digital media and image storage, 6) basic image manipulation and 7) locating, approaching and photographing wildlife.
During the Friday evening orientation, departure times, current field conditions, potential subjects, equipment needed, safety, field ethics, and other logistical topics will be discussed. Prior to dawn on Saturday, the class participants will depart for the beach to photograph sunrise and take advantage of the soft, warm early morning light. Potential subjects include the sunrise, sand dunes, shells, the surf, beach vegetation, fisherman, the wild horses of Assateague Island, and local wildlife including whitetail deer, fox, raccoons, herons, rails, geese, ducks, shorebirds and other resident and migratory species. There will be a mid-day critique of participant images on Saturday followed by a field session that includes sunset. The final critique will be on Sunday. See the schedule for details. Note: Timing of excursions will be adjusted as needed based on the weather, subject availability, and desires of the class participants. Orientation, lectures and critiques will be held in the Environmental Education Center.
This is the only photography workshop offered by Irene Hinke-Sacilotto at Assateague Island National Seashore in 2024. The number of participants is limited to 12. A pre-class assignment will be provided via e-mail along with guidance for submitting images for Friday night's orientation.
Assumes a basic knowledge of your D-SLR digital camera and familiarization with basic terms such as F-stop, ISO, & exposure plus the ability to download your image files to e-mail or a thumb drive for the critique sessions.
Registration for this class is $425 and includes all instruction sessions, use of classroom space, drinks and snacks. Lodging and meals are not provided in the registration fee. Lodging options are available upon request and include camping on the island and hotel accommodations are available within 10 miles of Assateague Island National Seashore.
Cancellation Policy:
For all cancellations made by registered participants more than 30 days prior to the start date of the workshop, AIA will issue a refund of the registration fee minus a $25 administrative fee. For cancellations made within 30 days of the start date, no refunds will be given. If AIA cancels the workshop participants will receive a full refund.