Spring in the Great Smokies

Workshop Overview
In this photography adventure, we will be looking for adventure through the old growth forests during the Springtime in the Great Smoky Mountains. A time of renewal and new growth. Prepare to be amazed, as vibrant colors will be coming to life before your very eyes. Water levels will be flowing at their highest levels of the year and we will be exploring alongside many of our favorites that have opportunities of waterfalls and gorgeous mist filled mossy boulder gardens. We will be up with the roosters every morning to take advantage of the smoke filled mountain valleys that gave the Smokies their name. A true sight to behold while the light dances among the clouds piercing through with light rays falling upon the golden peaks. We will then head on over to the famous Cades Cove, an early settlement in the Smokies and a favorite place to find abundant wildlife such as Bear, Deer, Turkey, Bird of Prey and many others that make the area their home.

Join me for a fantastic 3-day Photography Workshop in the Great Smoky Mountains this Spring. It's a magical time as rivers and waterfalls flow from the rain, and the forest bursts with color. Dogwood blossoms dot the landscape, creating a fairy-tale setting.

We’ll cover everything from a-z in this Workshop, including how to harness water speed and choose the correct exposure for exposure blending. We will also cover focus stacking and how to capture the appropriate images to seamlessly blend them successfully. You’ll learn how and when to use your equipment effectively, from wide-angle lenses to long lenses for capturing wildlife in their hidden spots and how to approach them safely and without scaring them. If you are have issues that are unique to you, not to worry, we will help you address these issues and they will be a thing of the past. After the Workshop, we will get together one more time to share our image and I will share my editing techniques. The session is recorded and you will receive a copy of it so you can refer back to it time and time again.

Breathe in the scents of new growth as the forest comes alive with ferns, flowers, and flowing rivers. Get ready for an unforgettable photography adventure!

Booking Info: Our block of rooms will be at the Bearskin Lodge in Gatlinburg, TN. 865-430-4330. 840 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738. It will be under “Tommy White Photography” or “Mountains to Sea Workshops”. All rooms are creekside with a fireplace.

*We are fully Permitted in the Park and promote “Leave No Trace”

Important:  Your safety is always our highest priority.  Please make sure you are able to hike at least 1-2 miles.  *If you have a pre-existing medical condition, we will need to know about this in advance to assess your ability for this trip.

What’s included

• Photography instruction with Professional Landscape Photographer Tommy White.

• 3 Full days of Photography and field Instruction in the Great Smoky Mountains

• Guidance through the most visited National Park in America

• Snacks and Drinks are provided during the Workshop

• One on One field guidance in composition, color, balance, and harmony

• Learn how to capture and process in Black and White.

• Visual interpretation of the landscape. How to see and use the light.

• Fully park permitted and Insured.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

• Food. Plan to bring your favorite snacks and water. We will have some available.

• Lodging

• Parking Fees

• Alcoholic beverages

• Travel Insurance (optional but recommended)

• Personal Items

• Transportation. Participants should plan to provide their own transportation. Carpooling will be available at your own discretion.

PACK LIST

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Cancellation Policy:  If you need to cancel your booking, the Deposit is non refundable on all Seasonal and Group Photography Workshops.  If the cancellation is less than 90 days, you will receive a full refund minus the deposit and 15% admin fee, when your spot is filled. If the cancellation is more than 90 days, you will receive a full refund when your spot is filled, or, you may move to another available workshop (minus a 15% admin fee) in the current calendar year. The remaining balance on the new Workshop is due upon transfer.

If you are booked for a Private Workshop and you need to cancel, you may reschedule your workshop one time within the current calendar year during an available time.