Waterfall and Fall Colors Photography at Hickory Run State Park!
Fall is my favorite season to photograph in, and my favorite subject to photograph during this time is waterfalls. There’s just something magical about heading down a forested trail, walking among the trees displaying their beautiful array of colors, then coming upon a waterfall that is surrounded by this beauty! Pennsylvania has so many stunning waterfalls for us to explore and capture amazing images-although not all are easily reached. Hickory Run contains a bunch of different opportunities to capture  waterfalls big and small, flowing streams, a cute little chapel, a beautiful lake and more, that most people with a reasonable amount of physical ability can explore with minimal effort exerted.
Join us for a full day of capturing a great variety of images in a gorgeous state park! No special skills required! We will begin with a class via Zoom a few days before the event to go over all the details-including suggested gear (wide angle to mid-range telephoto will do), settings to use, composition tips, filter use and more! The only additional and recommended gear is a sturdy tripod that you are able to adjust the legs at different angles individually (without a brace in the center keeping them from being extended upward on an individual bases), a circular polarizer for each lens you bring, and possibly a Neutral density filter to enable long exposures of the flowing water. Feel free to contact me in advance with questions or for suggestions.
We will then meet shortly after sunrise to begin our adventure, then continue to photograph at a variety of locations, taking a break for lunch at a local restaurant nearby. We will then return to the park to continue to capture as many amazing locations and images as we can. Val will be there giving hands-on instruction throughout the entire day.
About a week or so after the event, we will gather once again on Zoom for editing tops and image review.
The group will travel on their own and meet at the starting location-which will be shared upon registration. Where we go and the order we head there will be flexible.
A minimum number of participants is needed to run this event.
Updated Terms & Conditions – Valerie A Hoffman Photography (March 2023)
As we live in our new ‘normal’, the following updated policies are being put in place to protect the health and wellbeing of all workshop attendees, as well as those who we will come in contact with during events.
That being said, here is what you need to know and comply with:
- Anyone who is sick with COVID like symptoms or has a fever over 100 degrees must not attend the event. Amount paid may be put towards a future workshop, or can be refunded in full if notice is given in advance. Suggest checking your temperature BEFORE leaving home. By registering for an event, you also agree to a touchless temperature check at the initial gathering for any workshop or trek.
- Face Masks are optional unless otherwise specified.
Cancellation Policy:
Two (2) weeks notice is required to receive a full refund. 75% refund of the Trek fee with only one (1) week notice. NO refund will be given if less than one (1) week notice is given for cancellation. Must call to cancel. We reserve the right to cancel the Trek at our discretion. Minimum number of participants is necessary to run event.