Wildflower Photography Workshop
When: Saturday, April 18, 2015, 1 pm - 5 pm
Where: Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Museum, 5000 Discovery Drive, The
Dalles, Oregon. Phone: (541) 296-8600
Fee: $30.
Call the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center at the number above to enroll, or to enroll online, click here.
Have you wanted to photograph wildflowers and have results you can be proud of? In this workshop, Chris Carvalho will share the techniques you need to know to create images that are professional quality and help you express your creative vision. Both beginning and intermediate skill levels are welcome. This session is timed to let you immediately use what you've learned to capture the beauty of spring in the Gorge.
What to Bring:
 | Your camera, including the instruction manual. Both film and digital cameras are welcome. The camera should have a "manual exposure mode. |
| Extra film or memory cards and batteries |
| A tripod if you have one. Since we will be working on wildflowers, a tripod that lets you position the camera very close to ground level is preferred. |
| A comfortable pad for kneeling while doing the afternoon field session. |
| A day pack or camera bag for carrying your equipment while photographing |
| Snacks, water, a hat, and sunscreen |
What's Covered:
Noon - 1 pm: Before my workshop, Sandy Bisset will share her own photographs
in the MJ Murdock Theater in a free session and talk about identifying
wildflower species in the area. Lunch is available in the Basalt Rock
Cafe.
1 pm - 3 pm: Wildflower photography tips and technique
3 pm - 4 pm: Afternoon field session on museum grounds
4 pm - 4:30 pm: Wrap-up in the classroom to share results and discoveries
If you have any of the following items, bring them also:
| Macro lens |
| Litedisc or other portable photo sunshade |
| Lens hood |
| Small nylon stuff sack |
| A heavy item that fits into the nylon sack, such as a water bottle or rock |
| Manual or electronic cable release that fits your camera |
| A small knife or scissors |
| Two or four bamboo garden stakes (3 foot length) |
| Six feet of plastic wrap |
| If you have an image or two that's been difficult to work with, bring it and I'll see if I can help improve it. |
Preparation:
Familiarizing yourself with your camera's manual exposure settings will improve your workshop experience and help you get superior results. If you have a camera with a macro lens or macro focus feature, experiment with it before the class. If you have a digital camera, learn how to use the "histogram setting" if it's available, and how to zoom in to see closeup details on pictures you've shot. If your camera has a spot meter feature, learn about it. If your camera has exposure compensation, experiment with that before the session. Everyone who enrolls will receive a set of exercises to learn about these features before attending.
Weather: If we have poor weather, we will do photography exercises inside the classroom with cut flowers and cover some optional course materials.
