CTA Photography Workshop Changed To A One Day Event
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Stowe, VT – This winter, Vermont’s Catamount Trail Association (CTA) will be conducting a one day winter photography workshop in Underhill, VT on January 15th. The workshop will take place at a special private residence located on the side of Mount Mansfield in the heart of some of the best backcountry skiing and snowshoeing in VT. Local photographers Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson of Ember Photography will conduct the workshop. (www.EmberPhoto.com).
“It is a great joy for us to share some of the discoveries we’ve made behind the lenses over the years,” says Johnson, who has worked closely with her husband, Mohr, since 2000. “And winter is undoubtedly our favorite time of year.”
Since their earliest adventures together, Mohr and Johnson have been photographing the outdoor world for a growing list of editorial, non-profit and commercial clients – a list that today includes the New York Times, Outside Magazine, The Nature Conservancy, Patagonia Inc., Vermont Life and many others – while simultaneously developing their fine-art and wedding photography. Mohr is also an accomplished writer, and the couple organizes their own slideshow series in the northeast US, each winter.
Some of the topics to be covered:
• Winter Light — Being comfortable and creative with winter’s challenging and ever-changing light;
• Creative Compositions — Exploring focus, perspective and composition with a variety of winter scenes;
• Exposure — Understanding and balancing shutter speed, aperture and ISO;
• Camera Handling — Tricks to making winter photography easy in the face of winter’s elements;
• Advanced Techniques — Action; Night/low-light; Macro-photography; Tri-pod use;
Tentative Schedule:
9:00am - Introduction with coffee and juice
9:00 -10:00am - Indoor exploration of cameras and an interactive discussion around the use of winter lighting, exposure and composition.
10:00 -12:00am - Outdoor shooting on snowshoes/skis and ongoing discussion/exploration.
12:00 - 2:00pm - Lunch and critique of morning shoot on large screen. Preparation for afternoon shoot with a focus on more advanced techniques: action, low-light, macro, tri-pod
2:00 - 3:30pm - Outdoor shooting on snowshoes/skis and ongoing discussion/exploration.
3:30 - 4:30pm - Indoor critique of afternoon shoot and overall wrap-up with wine and cheese
The workshop will be limited to 14 people to insure an optimal intimate learning experience for all attendees. Outdoor photo sessions will be on snowshoes or backcountry skis.
The workshop cost will be $150 per person for CTA members and $170 for non-members. The workshop includes instruction, lunch, and end of the day wine and cheese social. Click here to download registration form or call the CTA office 802-864-5794 to reserve a space. The last day to reserve a space for the workshop is Jan 12, 2011.
The Catamount Trail Association (CTA) is a non-profit, member-driven organization that develops, manages, and conserves the Catamount Trail, a public-access ski trail that runs the length of Vermont from Massachusetts to Canada. The CTA builds partnerships to support the Trail, and fosters awareness and stewardship of Vermont's diverse landscapes through promotion and use of the Trail. Founded in 1984, the organization also advocates backcountry and cross-country skiing for the quality of life, recreational, health, economic and educational benefits they provide.