Great Smoky Mountains National Park Workshop 2023
Smoky Mountain National Park, Tennessee
April 19 - 23, 2023 (5 days/4 nights )
Join me in Townsend, TN for springtime in the Smokies! The National Park Service reports "Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a world-renowned preserve of wildflower diversity—over 1,500 kinds of flowering plants are found in the park, more than in any other North American national park. In fact, the park is sometimes referred to as the “Wildflower National Park.” From the earliest hepaticas and spring-beauties in the late winter to the last asters in the late fall, blooming flowers can be found year-round in the park." We will spend our days from sunrise to sunset photographing wildflowers at their peak, rushing mountain streams, spring green foliage, and amazing mountain scenery in the best possible light. The park offers great photographic opportunities for everyone including mountain landscapes, wildlife (bear, turkeys, elk, deer, coyote, and many birds), historic buildings, and rushing streams. We will shoot sunrise and sunset at the iconic locations including Clingmans Dome, Cades Cove, and the Morton Overlook. Please Contact Me for details.
Details:
Begin Date: April 20th, 2022
End Date: April 24th, 2022
Participants: 6 Total Participants
Price: $1,995.00 (double occupancy)
limited single room available (please inquire)
Deposit: $500.00 to hold your place in the workshop
1st Payment: $747.50 August 1st, 2022
Final Payment: $747.50 January 1st, 2023
Itinerary Outline
April 19th - Arrive at our lodging by 3:00 pm. Settle into your room and prepare for dinner at 6:00 pm followed by
7:00 pm discussions and introductions.
April 20th - Sunrise Shoot - Midday Break - Afternoon Sunset Shoot
April 21st - Sunrise Shoot - Midday Break - Afternoon Sunset Shoot
April 22nd - Sunrise Shoot - Midday Break - Afternoon Sunset Shoot
April 23rd - Sunrise Shoot - Back to our cabin for breakfast - head for home.
Weather permitting we will be at our sunrise shoot by 6 am each morning and then continue to shoot through the morning. Each day there will be lunch at our cabin and a scheduled midday break for downloading and rest. Each day at 4 pm we will have training/critique/editing sessions followed by early dinner and returning to the field for our evening shoot (sunset 8 pm).
Our itinerary is constructed for shooting in the best lighting conditions and, if we experience an overcast day (great for photography) we will edit accordingly. Be prepared for changing weather conditions from rain to possible snow (in high elevations) including plenty of layers, waterproof boots, and rain gear. We will shoot be shooting in a drizzle but not hard rain and wind.
What's Included
One of the many benefits of small group size is the ability to design a more intimate all-inclusive experience for each workshop. Our group will be staying together in a large cabin and our meals will be cooked fresh daily by our private chef. Best of all, no worries about anything but photography and returning home with the best possible images for you! No fussing with hotel reservations and no scurrying to crowded restaurants in between shoots which allows for more comraderie, learning time, and relaxation on our trip.
- Small Group Size
- Professional field instruction
- Photo Editing instruction
- Many hours of shooting
- Many amazing images
- New Friends
- 4 Nights of group lodging in our private cabin
- All meals (including beverages and snacks in the vehicle) during the workshop
What's Not Included
- Transportation to and from the workshop
- Meals outside the workshop
- Alcohol
- Items of a personal nature
- Anything not mentioned as "What's Included"
- recommended comprehensive trip cancellation insurance (example of one of the many available options)
Payment and Cancellation Policy
- A non-refundable $500 deposit is required to secure a space for this workshop.
- 30-90 days prior to the start of the workshop there will be a 25% refund policy (minus the non-refundable deposit)
- 30 days or less prior to the workshop, including no-shows, there is no refund.
While travel insurance is not required, we highly recommend investing in trip insurance to cover your costs if an unforeseen circumstance requires you to cancel.
There are many options to choose from click below if you would like to see the company I use personally. (I have the annual policy that is one price and covers all of my trips for the year.)Maps - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Click anywhere on this Google Map to locate points of interest, park roads, and visitor centers.