Description: The wettest months along the coast of California are in the winter. Although, winter storms are generally short lived and can offer some great light and clouds. With no summer fog and the low angle of light during the winter months there are some great photographic opportunities. The rugged coastline of Big Sur is a photographer's delight! The rocky coast has sea stacks, arches, and one of only two waterfalls (in California) that cascade directly into the ocean. The iconic Point Lobos area is geologically unique and contains a rich and diverse plant and animal life both on shore and in the water. It is considered a crown jewel in the California state park system for good reason. The southern part of Monterey Bay is also one of the best locations to photograph sea otters and California sea lions.
On this workshop we will have opportunities to chase the light and work different areas along the northern coast of the Big Sur. There will be a special focus on working with water. From fast shutter speeds to freeze the waves to long exposures that render the water like a mist, you will learn how to control your shutter speeds and create images that are expressive. We will use the light to our advantage and create dynamic images of the coastline and intimate landscapes that catch the viewer's eye. Working early and late in the day, you will learn to photograph in low light and we may spend an evening photographing a starry sky (weather permitting). There will be at least one field session dedicated to photographing the sea otters and sea lions. There may be other opportunities to photograph some birds and wildlife but the focus will primarily be on coastal landscapes.
Classroom work will include a presentation on landscape photography, composition, and the various techniques that will be implemented during the workshop. Workflow and post-processing tips to get the most out of your RAW images will also be included. Group critique sessions will complete the workshop.
Participants should be able to do some light hiking over varied terrain.
Tentative Itinerary
The day/time we visit locations will depend on the conditions we might have. The idea is to visit a location in conditions that are most suitable. Thus, it is hard to provide a detailed itinerary. However, some of the highlights will include the following locations:
- Moss Landing
- Point Lobos
- Garrapata State Park
- Garrapata Beach
- Pfeiffer Beach
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- and more!
January 10
6:00–8:00 PM: Orientation meeting and presentation at hotel
January 11–14
6:00 AM: Meet in the lobby for sunrise field trip
10:00 AM: Return to hotel
10:00 AM–12 PM: Break
12:00 PM–2:30 PM: Classroom Session
3:00-6:00 PM: Sunset field trip
6:30 PM: Dinner
January 15
6:00 AM: Meet in the lobby for sunrise field trip
9:30 AM: Return to hotel - end of workshop
Other shooting locations to be disclosed at the workshop and will vary based on conditions.
Itinerary Includes:
- All in-the-field instruction
- Classroom presentations
- Group Discounts on lodging
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Itinerary Does Not Include:
- Lodging (discounted lodging has been arranged)
- Transportation throughout
- Meals
- Incidentals
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Please contact Nikhil if you have any questions about any of the workshops listed above.
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