Contact Ericif you are interested in nature photography workshops.
The 2013 workshop schedule is as follows: · NANPA Nature Photography Summit Feb 28-Mar 3 · Smokies Spring Wildflowers and Streams – April 12-14 · St. Augustine Alligator Farm – April 23-25 · Smokies Rhododendron and Azaleas – June 21-23 · Smokies Mt. LeConte – August 12-14 (overnight hike - limit 1 person) · Smokies Fall Color – October 22-25 · Smokies Cataloochee Valley – November 8-10 (elk rut)
All workshops have a limit of 5 photographers except as noted. The basic format for three workshops is: · Day 1 – meet at 3:00 PM for a short orientation then head out for a sunset shoot · Day 2 – full day in the field · Final Day – Sunrise shoot with a half day in the field
The basic format for the 4 day workships is: · Day 1 – meet at 3:00 PM for a short orientation then head out for a sunset shoot · Day 2 – full day in the field · Day 3 – full day in the field · Final Day – Sunrise shoot with a half day in the field
Instruction is provided both in the field and in a classroom/lecture setting for all workshops. The exact format will depend on logistics for the location.
Pricing is $350 per person for the three day workshops and $450 per person for the four day workshops. For details, send an email to eric@bowlesimages.com
Eric provides private workshops, guide service and custom trips in the Smokies and along the Georgia coast. Contact him to discuss specific needs.
My private workshops are a bit different in that there is a limit of 4 students per workshop. I like working one-on-one but I understand the draw of having a couple of friends taking the workshop as well, it makes it cheaper for everyone AND it's a lot of fun!
PRICES:
1 person = $200 half-day / $350 full-day 2 people = $250 half-day / $450 full-day ($125/$225 per person!) 3 people = $300 half-day / $540 full-day ($100/$180 per person!) 4 people = $340 half-day / $600 full-day ($85/$150 per person!) <--The best deal!!
HOW IT WORKS:For landscape workshops, we'll meet around an hour or so before sunrise at a predetermined location. The half-day will end after lunch (usually 1 PM or so) and the full-day will end up to an hour after sunset depending on the light. I take the lead on locations/times and work with you to develop a custom itinerary. Your input is critical. It's your workshop. If there is somewhere you'd like to be at a certain time, we'll make it happen! As far as instruction goes, every workshop is different. I normally have my camera with me to shoot and show particular concepts/ideas, but I don't "shoot" in the traditional sense of the word. I stand next to you, look through your viewfinder, answer questions, review images with you and talk about anything and everything! Workshops are a lot of fun for everyone involved.