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Whether you're a novice to night photography or a seasoned professional, our comprehensive series of learning modules is designed to elevate your photography skills to new heights

  • Safety considerations.

  • Composition: Photographing at any height but eye level.

  • Star trails and star points compositing.

  • Low ISO long exposures vs high ISO short exposures – when and why?

  • Focusing in the dark.

  • White Balance; capturing the silvery light of the moon, and squashing streetlights.

  • Shooting the moon/Shooting away from the moon and determining your aperture.

  • Recording movement of light.

  • Light painting on any budget.

  • Relying on your talent, not your computer: Create “organic” photos using your eyes as your guide, not based on post production expectations.

  • Ideal gear - what the pros are using and why. Ideal gear - what the pros are using and why.

Itinerary:

Friday, August 16th

·   3:00-4:30 – Meet and Greet Presentation including Long Exposure Night Photography techniques to be used during this workshop and a logistics session to familiarize yourself with the property.

·   4:30-6:00 – Daylight/dusk property walk, plan your shots and get a look at the things you want to shoot before dark.

·   6:30-7:30 – Dinner

·   8:00 – 12:00 midnight – Field shoot

Saturday, August 17th

·   3:00-4:30 – Meet and Greet Presentation including Long Exposure Night Photography techniques to be used during this workshop and a logistics session to familiarize yourself with the property. 

·   4:30-6:00 – Daylight/dusk property walk, plan your shots and get a look at the things you want to shoot before dark.

·   6:30-7:30 – Dinner

·   8:00 – 12:00 midnight – Field shoot

Recommended equipment:

 Camera, DSLR or mirrorless digital camera (Recommend (2) 32 GB storage cards storage minimum)
Sturdy Tripod (something sturdy and dependable that you are comfortable with carrying for several hours)
Lenses; Recommend any of the following:

  • Very wide rectilinear 11mm or 14mm for some of the architecture

  • Middle range zoom (24-105mm) for most use cases

  • Flexible long zoom (70-300mm)

    Accessories

  • Remote shutter release (and a backup unit)

  • Polarizing filter for daytime images

  • Flashlights for lightpainting 

    More details will be provided with the full equipment list later

Cancellations and refunds:

Emergencies happen and things change which is understandable, we hope you understand that workshops are complex to plan and organize.  Email jeff@jeffmccrum.com immediately with any cancellation requests keeping the policy below in mind.

Weather and other unforeseen events will cause us to modify plans but will not cancel the workshop.  Should events beyond control (borders close, all flights are canceled due to Icelandic volcanoes, COVID outbreak, etc.) cause any cancellation we will inform participants as quickly as possible and issue full refunds.  We are not responsible for any losses incurred that are not currently covered by the workshop (airfare, etc.).  We therefore request that all parties purchase fully refundable travel tickets and trip cancellation insurance.

Deposits are required when you register and the balance is due 25 July 2024.  Emails sent to cancel any time before 24 July 2024 will result in a refund of half the deposit and will be refunded to the means as originally used to pay.  All cancellations are to be sent via email to jeff@jeffmccrum.com, phone calls or texts are not acceptable.  If the balance is not received by midnight (EST) 25 July 2024 we reserve the right to retain the deposit and re-list your spot on the trip.  After 25 July 2024 there are no refunds.

All activities have associated risks and we cannot be held responsible for any injuries and will require an indemnity waiver to be signed for all participants.  Other circumstances like illnesses or diseases, such as COVID-19 or influenza contracted by a participant will be asked to do their utmost to minimize exposure to others, both inside the group and those in Venice.  Masking while inside and socially distancing by 2 meters outside would be seen as the expectation and group leaders reserve the right to discuss additional options with attendees as required, as not every circumstance can be foreseen.  Similar to other cancellations, we cannot refund, even for illness, within 21 days of the start of the workshop, as there would be no means of filling the opening, we would again recommend a travel insurance policy that would cover the cost of the workshop.