Sunsets and Night Photography

On The Blue Ridge Parkway

July, 19-22 2018

Join Kenny McKeithan and Kate Silvia for an adventure in learning and exploring along the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina. During this 3 night workshop, we'll visit wondrous waterfalls, capture amazing sunsets, explore the highlands of Roan with its' 360 degree views, and hike along the Appalachian Trail. A visit to breathtaking Grandfather Mountain is included in the price. This is one of our biggest and most popular workshops of the year and it tends to sell out months in advance. We'll be adjusting our schedules a bit and skipping sunrises so we can work on our night photography skills. Photo editing classes will be held early afternoon.  All photography skill levels are welcome. If you're a beginner, be sure to let us know so we can walk you through the steps of proper exposure. A block of rooms is reserved under Kate Silvia Photography at the Best Western Mountain Lodge in Banner Elk, NC.  

Workshop Fee $455-$475 per person. See registration page for details.

What You'll Learn

• Basics of Digital Nature Photography
• Camera settings, exposure, and working in Manual Mode
• Composition
• Lenses and Filters
• Long Exposures
• Night Photography skills including pinpoint stars, star trails, photographing the Milky Way, photographing the moon, focusing at night,  using star trackers, and processing night photos in Photoshop and Lightroom.
• High Dynamic Range at sunset
• Image blending in Photoshop and Lightroom (HDR for sunset images)

What To Bring

• Digital or Film Camera with Interchangeable lenses
• Tripod
• Any filters you own. A polarizer is highly recommended for waterfalls we'll visit.
• Remote release (not required but necessary for star trail images)
• Flashlight/headlamp with Red Light capability...maintains your night vision.
• Batteries, Chargers, SD/CF cards or film
• Hiking Shoes or Boots
• Rain gear
• Sweatshirts, pants, layers...it can get chilly even in summer
• Cell Phone
• Water bottle/hydration pouch
• Sunscreen and Bug spray
• Hat

Please click here to go to the Kate Silvia Photography page for more information and to register.