Set in the casual atmosphere of a private cottage within the historic district of Cape May, this workshop will provide insights into the use of film or digital equipment to capture the natural light of the many beautiful examples of Victorian architecture, spring gardens and shoreline scenes in and around Cape May, NJ.
The goal of the workshop is to explore lighting and lenses in the natural world as a form of creative expression. Florals, architecture, seascapes, and marsh land will be photographed at different times of the day to reveal the many colors and moods of light. Discussions will be on the camera and controls, lenses, and use of lighting to create a cohesive composition and mood, a discussion of HDR a more advanced lighting technique that is currently popular, using color for impact and cropping for emphasis. There will be daily trips to local landscapes followed by critiques of your work on your laptop or in printed form. There will be a balance of learning between the technical and creative aspects of photography. All levels are welcome.
This workshop will officially begin with a wine and cheese gathering followed by an evening orientation session.Daytime activities will begin with a narrated walking tour from a photographer’s point of view through the historic area of town. The Victorian streets, shoreline, birds, fishing boats and spring blossoms of Cape May will supply each participant with an abundance of architecture, still life, nature and landscape possibilities. There will be plenty of time for shooting, critiques and instruction within the town of Cape May and the surrounding seashore areas. Shooters should bring laptops, if they have them, or camera cords to view images, or plan to spend time at the local lab to produce images for review.
Feedback from former students indicates that possibly the most valuable part of the workshop will be a lighting demo by Nancy Ori. Learning to control natural light better is the goal of the workshop.
The evening sessions will include discussions, critiques and instructor presentations.