I have attended many other workshops in the past, and feel this one was at the top of the list in terms of information presented and overall enjoyment- Great job, Lance!
-Dolph Miller, Big Bend 2007
Thanks for a great workshop! You were well prepared and your candor and patience set a perfect mood and pace.
-Scott Martin, Big Bend 2007
Loved the workshop! Lance is an excellent teacher. I now have enough confidence that I feel comfortable experimenting.
-Fran Sherpa, Big Bend 2007
Finding Your Way in the Dark: Workflow for Digital Night Photography from Capture to Print in Big Bend National Park With Scott Martin and Lance Keimig
October 11 - 14, 2008
Lance Keimig and Scott Martin team up to co-teach this informative 4 day and night workshop in Big Bend National Park in Texas. This workshop is specifically for digital photographers who want to learn Night Photography techniques, from exposure to image processing and printmaking. Participants will leave this workshop with the knowledge they need to photograph at night by natural and artificial light, and how to process and to optimize their files for printing.
Full Moon Night Photography
Night Photography is about the compression of time into a single moment, as represented by the image captured on film – be it a minute, or an hour. The camera records the passage of time in a way that we cannot ourselves perceive. With this in mind, we will venture out under the light of the full moon to see, and photograph the world from a new perspective.
New technologies in photography have made Night Photography more accessible and popular than ever. Digital cameras allow for instant feedback that can serve as a guide for determining exposures, but there is more to successful night photography than just exposure. Contrast, atmosphere, light sources, equipment choices, painting with light, and subject matter at night are some of the things this class will cover.
The Workshop
During the workshop, we will explore the world of Night Photography. Using digital cameras, we will work with the light of the moon and with artificial light sources. Participants will create a body of nocturnal images in a variety of locations within and around Big Bend National Park. From relatively short exposures of a few seconds, to full moon exposures of an hour or more, we will explore the range of possibilities of Night Photography. There will be a presentation of both historical and contemporary night photography, discussions of the technical and aesthetic considerations and equipment choices, a demonstration of light painting techniques, and lots of time to photograph. Participants will bring their laptops for daily classroom sessions. Film photographers are welcome, but the emphasis of the workshop is on digital workflow for night photography.
2007 Big Bend Workshop group
Lodging
Guests will either camp, or stay Chisos Mountains Lodge, the only lodging available in the park. Both conveniently located near food service, a convenience store, gift shop, trail heads and other guest services.
RV Park & Campgrounds
There are three campgrounds in the park with well defined campsites. 25 RV sites in the Rio Grande Village Campground are full hook-up RV sites equipped with water, sewage, and electricity. The campgrounds have water available and have lighted restrooms but do not have showers. The campgrounds are self registration and have campground hosts during the busier seasons. Campground fees are deposited in an envelope drop located at the entrance to each camping area.
Cost and Registration
The workshop cost is $950 plus lodging, either $225 per person with 2 people sharing a room, or $450 for a single room at the Chisos Mountains Lodge. Camping is also available. Registration is being handled by the Texas Photographic Society.