• 2012 Workshop Dates:

• April 21 & 22, 2012 - few openings left
• Maximum of 5 participants
  
  
• Click here to REGISTER

• What you need to know:
  
  

  Alligator Farm
  
  Founded in 1893, the St.. Augustine Alligator Farm is one of Florida’s oldest zoological attractions. For over a century, it has entertained millions of visitors, lured by the awesome presence of captive reptiles, long regarded in the popular imagination as at once mysterious, dangerous and frightening. A true piece of Floridana, the St. Augustine Alligator Farm has inspired popularization of the alligator in the national consciousness and helped to fashion an image for the state.
  
  
  Why The Rookery?
  
  The main attraction of the Alligator Farm for photographers isn't the gators nor the crocks. The main attraction is the large bird rookery within the facility which provides amazing opportunities for the bird photographer.

  The rookery will become our playground for two days. Another good advantage of the rookery is that our subjects will always be there posing for us!

  Please Note: THIS WORKSHOP INCLUDES AN ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHER'S PASS WHICH ALLOWS YOU TO ENTER THE PARK ONE HOUR BEFORE THEY OPEN AND STAY LATE!
  
  
  What species are we going to photograph?
  
  The rookery offers a large diversity of species including, Great Egrets, Wood Storks, Spoonbills, Tri-colored Herons, Cattle Egrets, Snowy Egrets, Green Herons, White Ibis, Alligators, Crocodiles and more.

  What else is going on with this workshop?
  
  Because St. Augustine has so much to offer, each morning we'll gather at key locations to photograph landscapes during the early morning hours. I've been exploring St. Augustine for a few years now and have learned several extraordinary locations to create amazing and powerful landscapes. Please see my gallery below.

  And if that's not enough, we'll also spend few hours editing our images using a digital projector. During this Photoshop driven class you will learn step by step how I edit my images.

  

  A full itinerary will be delivered to you upon registration.

What else will you learn during the workshop?

• Manual exposure
• Analyzing and learning how to read your histogram
• Using filters (landscapes)
• Composition
• Short lens and wide angle composition techniques
• What works & what doesn't work
• Panning using your long and short lens
• How to manage your focusing system to work for you!
• Extensive flash & fill flash session
• Digital workflow
• Photoshop image editing class
• Quick Mask
• And much more! 

Are we going to be walking a lot?

Absolutely NOT. Park your vehicle, walk a few yards and you are there!

Suggested Lodging - (Not included)

Holiday Inn Express - St. Augustine
2300 State Road 16
St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824.5151

• Workshop Tuition and Registration:
  

• $550 per person for TWO full days of extensive shooting.
  
  
• $450 deposit (non-refundable unless you find a person to fill your spot). Deposit should be paid the day you register. Remaining $100 should be pay in full by February 1st, 2012.
  
  
• Rookery Photo Pass is not available to those who cancel prior to the workshop. Photo Pass will be given to you the day the workshop begins.
  
  
• Each participant is responsible for their own transportation
  
  
• Each participant is responsible for their own hotel accommodation.
  
  
• Each participant is responsible for his/her own physical condition.
  
  
• Each participant must download and submit the Workshop Registration Form at the time of registration. Download Form
  
  
  
• Click here to REGISTER
  
  
  
• Why should I go with you?
   
• I will use all my experience and skills to make sure YOU GET RESULTS.
  
  
• I will put you right in front of the action maximizing your opportunities in the field.
  
  
• I will teach and assist you with ALL your questions and needs.
  
  
• I will also help you set up your equipment (Canon or Nikon) to maximize your opportunities.
  
• I will critique your images. This will help you avoid the same mistake day after day, allowing you to improve your photography skills and help you avoid future mistakes.
  
  
• Lastly, my prices are the BEST out there. Why pay more??