Silver Falls State Park

Silver Falls Autumn Colors

When and Where
When: October 19, 2021, 7:30 - 11:00 am Where: Silver Falls State Park
Tuition and Registration
Tuition for each workshop is only $95 Safe and secure payment through PayPal Click the "Pay Now" button below to register
SPOTS REMAINING: 3
Once your registration and payment is received, you will be sent detailed information regarding the workshop.
Included with your tuition
Personalized instruction and assistance How to use aperture priority mode to control depth of field How to use shutter priority mode to control shutter speed for that creamy water look How to read the histogram How to accurately set focus for tack sharp images How to use a circular polarizer filter to reduce glare and bring out colors Guidance and instruction on composition Post processing using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop (2-hour Zoom session scheduled after the workshop)
Refund policy
Cancellations must be made in writing. 7 days or more prior to the workshop: 75% refund. 6 days or less prior to the workshop: 50% refund. Once the workshop starts, refunds cannot be issued. I make every attempt to insure weather conditions are ideal for this workshop. I monitor weather forecasts from several sources. Conditions can change without warning and in an instant.
Itinerary (subject to change)
7:30-8:00 am: Meet and Greet - workshop overview 8:00-10:30 am: Workshop 10:30-11:00: Hike back to cars - Workshop ends
What to Bring
Camera Wide angle lens Medium telephoto lens Circular polarizer Sturdy tripod Remote shutter release (self timer will work too) Extra fully charged camera battery Lens cloth Camera backpack Sturdy hiking shoes Cold weather clothing Snacks and water Face mask (required inside the park)

About the Workshop
Learn how to photograph fall colors and waterfalls from one of the best places on earth to do it from. We'll hike to 2 waterfalls (1 of which you can walk behind). If time allows, we'll hike to a third waterfall (easy 0.3 mile hike). This workshop will be during the week and early in the day to avoid crowds. This workshop includes about 2.5 miles of hiking with elevation gain and stairs involved. Steady rain in the forecast will postpone this workshop. Alternate dates are 10/21 or 10/25.
COVID-19 Statement
All of my workshops will be limited in size (depending on the location) and all are located at locations with limited (if any) other people present. I am fully vaccinated (including second booster). All participants will be required to be vaccinated. Social distancing will be required and anyone that wants to wear a mask is welcome to do so. If you are sympathetic, contact me so we can work out an alternate plan.
Why choose this workshop over others?
Value: Other workshops charge much more. Experience: I have been leading workshops since 2008. I have been going to Silver Falls State park since I was 12 years old and know the area extremely well. My refund policies are far less restrictive than others. This workshop is limited to only 5 participants meaning you WILL receive personalized attention. See "Included with your tuition" and compare to other workshops.
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements are rated as MODERATE (2.5 miles of hiking with hills and stairs).
Sample Images
Click here for sample images from the area
About Me
I am a passionate photographer with a focus on landscape and astro photography. I have been leading landscape workshops throughout the Northwest since 2007 and have lived in the Northwest my entire life. My passion for photography goes back to the early 1980's. I am the Coordinator for the Portland/Vancouver Photography Meetup Group and have been teaching Photoshop and Lightroom since 2007.