Total Eclipse of the Texas Heart
$2,000.00
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Immerse yourself in the celestial spectacle: the 2024 Solar Eclipse alongside Texas Bluebonnets Landscape Photography Workshop!
Attention all nature enthusiasts and photography aficionados! Prepare for an exceptional chance to experience the stunning sight of Texas Bluebonnets in full bloom, complemented by the rare occurrence of the 2024 Solar Eclipse. Join us for an immersive landscape photography workshop that guarantees to elevate your portfolio and leave you spellbound!
Adventure Dates
April 7th - 9th, 2024
GROUP SIZE
Limited to a small group of 6 students to ensure that everyone receives 1:1 attention
Experience Level
All skill levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners, are invited to participate in this inclusive photography workshop.
HIKING
This workshop will involve limited hiking, covering a distance of up to 1 miles, across diverse terrain including rocky and sandy paths.
SOLAR ECLIPSE
We will be located to see the Total Eclipse in Texas. Next Total Eclipse in the US wont be until 2044.
BLUEBONNET
Famous Texas Bluebonnets will be blooming abundantly for amazing foregrounds.
group CamP Site
As locations are already booked up, we have already booked campsites in the area.
Chef meals
Our on-staff Chef will provide breakfast and dinner at the campsite each night.
Reserve your place now to guarantee your spot in this exclusive workshop that promises to unlock your creative potential.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS
Fields of Blooms
Immerse yourself in the vibrant sea of TexasBluebonnets as they paint the landscape in brilliant shades of blue with a hint of red. Capture the natural beauty of this iconic Texan wildflower against a backdrop of picturesque fields and rolling hills.
Total Solar Eclipse Magic
Witness the awe-inspiring 2024 Solar Eclipse, a celestial event that will temporarily transform day into night. Capture the incredible dance between the moon and sun and the stunning landscapes that will be bathed in the eclipse's ethereal light.
Guidance from Masters
Learn from our team of seasoned landscape photographers who specialize in capturing the essence of Texas Bluebonnets. Acquire techniques in composition, lighting, and post-processing that will elevate your photography to new heights.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour Magic
Witness the magic of the golden hours as you capture the interplay of light and shadow against the unique features of Death Valley and Alabama Hills. Stay up after sunset and learn how to infuse your photographs with depth and emotion during these enchanting moments.
Nature's Masterpiece
Explore Texas' scenic beauty beyond the Bluebonnet fields, capturing rolling hills, charming countryside, and quaint towns that encapsulate the true essence of the Lone Star State.
Eclipse Photography Masterclass: Learn the art of capturing a solar eclipse with expert guidance during our dedicated masterclass.
This is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to capture the stunning beauty of Texas Bluebonnets in tandem with the awe-inspiring 2024 Solar Eclipse. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to create a portfolio of images that will forever encapsulate nature's most breathtaking spectacles.
Meet the Team
We are excited to share our love of photography, nature, and adventures with you. Please check out our links below to learn more about us.
Steve Hamm
Stephen Hamm Photography
Mike Simmons
Distant Light Photos
Included in Workshop
PLANNING YOUR SHOT
– Scouting and evaluating conditions
– Composing an image to grab the viewer’s attention
– Composing an image with a person in the frame to show scale and tell a story
– How to work with light and how to find the best light for the scene
– Utilizing apps, such as PhotoPills, for more efficient planning
– Choosing the right lens, find your focal length
– How and when to use filters
– How to shoot with a plan or vision for editing
EDITING SESSIONS
CHOW TIME
CAPTURING YOUR IMAGE
– Creative light painting techniques to bring your vision to life
– How to use and capture moonlight in your night scenes
– Histogram: How to read for perfectly exposed images
– Exposure control: How to use ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed in different scenarios
– Creative ways to use lens distortion
– Focus stacking & Focal Length Blends
– Bracketing and exposure blending
– Focusing at night to capture pin-sharp stars and foreground
– Blue Hour Blending: How to capture blue hour & Milky Way
– Stacking for Noise Reduction: how to shoot the proper frames to stack
BRINGING IMAGE TO LIFE
– Lightroom and Photoshop: Learn our post-processing workflow
– How to blend multiple images in Photoshop (Blue Hour Blends, Focal Length Blends, Exposure Blends, Composites)
– Luminosity Masks
– Dodging and Burning
– Blue-hour Blends
– Star-stacking: how to edit starry night skies with Starry Landscape Stacker (or Sequator)
– Understanding layers and masks
– Finishing touches using clone stamp and removing distractions
– Creating Orton glows and painting with light
– Sharpening: Creating sharpness in your final image
Subsequent to our field sessions, a comprehensive post-workshop editing session awaits. During this session, each instructor will meticulously guide you through their complete editing workflow—an opportunity of exceptional value. The most advantageous aspect is that you can comfortably absorb these insights as everything is meticulously screen recorded, permitting you to revisit and review the material at your preferred pace.
On-site Chef will provide breakfast and dinner at the campsite. Lunch and snacks will not be provided.
RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THE ADVENTURE NOW
Availability is limited, and reservations are first-come, first-served. The workshop is supported by a duo of accomplished photography instructors who will be in attendance throughout its duration. This setup ensures personalized, one-on-one guidance, allowing you to enhance specific areas of your skill set that you wish to refine.