Econlockhatchee Wilderness

Early morning photography hike in one of Central Florida’s hidden gems

Duration: 4 Hours

Activity Level: Easy

Guests: 3 - 6

Skill levels: Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced

Date: TBD - Sign up for newsletter for next available workshop.

Itinerary:

Sunrise Shoot & Guided Exploration

  • Meet at the trailhead 30 minutes before sunrise.

  • Capture the vibrant sky over palmettos and pines.

  • Hike deeper into the trail with stops for multiple compositions.

  • Explore reflections and textures near the riverbank (conditions permitting).

  • Return via alternate trail for fresh perspectives.

What’s Included:

In-The-Field Photographic Guidance

  • Camera settings

  • Composition critique

  • Independent exploration encouraged

Post-Processing Session

  • 1-hour virtual editing session

  • Workflow demonstration

  • Scheduled 1–2 weeks later

Prep for this workshop with my Sunrise Shooting Guide →

What to Expect:

  • Mostly flat trail with sandy areas

  • May encounter wet sections—waterproof boots recommended

  • Easy pace, flexible stops

  • Guidance at each stop

  • Exposed Cypress knees adorned with green growth after being submerged in water for most of the year.
  • A thin layer of fog on the wooded horizon as the sun rises in the morning. Saw palmettos and pine trees indicate this is a Florida landscape.
  • Cypress, Oak, and Palm trees come together near the Econlockhatchee river in central Florida.
  • Golden morning light illuminates the tall pine trees on a cloudy morning in the central Florida forest.
  • Pine flatwoods surrounded by saw palmetto plants in the early morning golden light in Central Florida.