Palm Coast

Duration: 4 Hours

Activity Level: Easy

Guests: 6 or fewer

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

Skill levels: Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced

What to Expect:

  • Scenic Comfort: Ideal warm-weather location—sandals or bare feet are perfect for the sandy environment.

  • Unpredictable Weather: Coastal conditions change quickly; cloud forecasts are often unreliable.

  • Learning Opportunity: You'll become familiar with the area and identify strong compositions.

  • Repeat Value: Many spots are worth revisiting under different weather and light conditions.

Itinerary:

  • Arrival Time: Meet at the parking lot at least 30 minutes before sunrise.

  • Departure: Group will leave no later than 15 minutes before sunrise to scout and prepare for sunrise compositions.

  • Punctuality Policy: Late arrivals can still catch up, but the group departs on time to maximize morning light.

  • Sunrise Shooting Plan: Focus on capturing early morning sky colors during sunrise.

  • Ongoing Exploration: After sunrise, continue shooting and exploring new compositions as conditions change.

  • Dynamic Conditions: Coastal light and landscape can shift quickly, creating fresh photographic opportunities throughout the morning.

  • Creative Freedom: Emphasis on individual interpretation—participants are encouraged to explore and develop unique compositions.

  • Outcome: Everyone will leave with different images that reflect their personal style.

What’s Included:

Total Experience Time:

  • ~3 hours in the field + 1-hour post-processing consultation (approx. 4 hours total).

In-the-Field Guidance:

  • Hands-on support with camera settings, composition, and advanced techniques (as needed).

  • Emphasis on real-world problem-solving—sharing lessons learned from personal trial and error.

  • Participants can explore and shoot independently with personalized help nearby.

For Beginners:

  • Recommended prep: Read my photography fundamentals blog to maximize your workshop experience.

Creative Freedom:

  • Flexibility to spread out and engage with different scenes—no crowding around one shot.

  • Focus on nurturing your individual creative flow with on-the-spot feedback.

Post-Processing Bonus (free, one-time session):

  • 1-hour private session (Zoom or in-person) scheduled 1–2 weeks after the workshop.

  • Walkthrough of my editing workflow using images captured during the session.

  • Includes guidance on file selection, tonal adjustments, and finishing touches.