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SUMMARY:Creative Dahlia Flower Photography Photo Trek
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Macro Photography Workshop at a beautiful dahlia farm\, where you’ll learn to capture stunning close-up images of intricate flower details. Perfect for beginners and more advanced enthusiasts\, this hands-on session will teach you techniques to reveal the vibrant colors and delicate textures of dahlias through your lens. Immerse yourself in nature’s art and enhance your photography skills in a picturesque setting. \nAs this is not a standard garden but instead a grower’s farm\, the main emphasis on this workshop will be macro and close up photography. You will need to be able to photograph your subjects from approximately 2 feet to just inches away. If you do not own a macro lens\, any lens that has a close focusing range will work. This would be an especially great place for LensBaby use. You could also use extension tubes with a midrange zoom to get similar results. The majority of the images shown here were taken on a micro 4/3s 40-150mm lens with an extension tube. A macro lens was also used for detail shots of shapes and textures of the flowers\, as well as capturing praying mantis and other insects. If you like to use a flash and diffuser\, those would also work great here. \nInstruction will be given on a pre-workshop zoom session\, to go over images\, lens and other gear choices\, composition\, exposure settings and all the details of the visit. If your camera features the option of Focus stacking or Focus bracketing\, you can learn how to use that for even greater control of focus and depth of field!. Hands-on instruction will also be given throughout the workshop. \nTo continue the learning experience\, there will be an image review via zoom after the workshop\, to review images\, and go through composition and editing tips. \nJoin us for this 3 hour immersion into color\, shapes\, textures and more! An early morning start may lead to the added bonus of dew drops on the flowers! \nThe garden is in the Greater Allentown\, PA area. Exact location will be given upon registration.
URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/creative-dahlia-flower-photography-photo-trek/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Grounds For Sculpture Photo Trek
DESCRIPTION:Nestled in the heart of central New Jersey lies Grounds For Sculpture\, a magical place where art and nature are always at play. At its core are more than 270 sculptures by renowned and emerging contemporary artists\, each thoughtfully positioned on meticulously landscaped parkland full of thousands of exotic trees and flowers. Many are life-size\, and so realistic looking that you will swear they are real people! Others are massive and fantastic to explore photographically. It is a feast for the senses! \nGrounds For Sculpture is the perfect place to learn how to utilize every lens in your bag\, creating grand landscapes and intimate close ups. Instruction will be given on how to look for and use the light to best capture the scene. There will a strong emphasis on how to create more compelling images with your lens choice and by varying your aperture\, as well as a strong emphasis on creative composition and more! \nThis trek is perfect for beginners and more advanced enthusiasts. Join us for a fun day of photography. No special gear needed\, although polarizing filters and lens hoods are highly recommended. More details on gear will be sent prior to the workshop. Additionally\, there will be a pre-trek class via Zoom\, where we go through what to expect\, camera settings\, a ton of images with tons of tips! \nGroup size is kept small so there will be plenty of opportunity for personalized attention. A minimum number of participants is needed to run this event. Early registration is highly recommended! \nThe cost of the workshop DOES NOT include entrance fee- Timed tickets are required and must be purchased in advance. Timed tickets open several weeks before the date on groundsforsculpture.org In order to get the group in together\, I need my head count early.  \nGrounds For Sculpture is located at 80 Sculptors Way\, Hamilton\, NJ
URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/grounds-for-sculpture-photo-trek/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Photo Walk
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SUMMARY:Historic Glendale Flower Mill Photo Trek
DESCRIPTION:GLENDALE FLOUR MILLS\n\n\n\nA great article about the history of the mill can be found here: https://www.bctv.org/2020/11/11/uncovering-a-hidden-berks-county-gem/ \nThe mill is currently open as an antique store\, and open to the public only a few days a month. The owner of the property is wonderful\, and she has granted us exclusive access to photograph the mill on a close-to-the-public day! \nBelow are some overview and favorite images from my recent visit there. \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n  \n 
URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/historic-glendale-flower-mill-photo-trek/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Trek
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SUMMARY:A Longwood Christmas-After Hours!
DESCRIPTION:  \nI am thrilled to be once again leading a workshop to photograph the beauty of Longwood Gardens at Christmas\, for 3 amazing hours after the gardens close to the public! On Opening Night!!! \nThis 3 part workshop is being handled exclusively through Longwood Gardens \nDetails from Longwood Garden’s website:: \nRevel in exclusive after-hours access to A Longwood Christmas—including the new West Conservatory—and capture this festive display at your leisure! \nIf you’ve dreamt of a quiet\, after-hours photography session capturing the magic of A Longwood Christmas\, this is your chance to enjoy an exclusive opportunity getting stunning shots of both indoor and outdoor spaces in our Gardens. Start your experience with an online orientation and a brief discussion of night and low-light photography. Then\, meet with instructor Valerie Hoffman at the East Conservatory for an introduction before you are free to roam our Gardens to capture the magic of the display at your own pace and with plenty of space. Reconvene back at the East Conservatory to conclude the photography session\, then wrap up your experience with a friendly online critique and a chance to show off your work! \nCourse Schedule\nOnline Orientation -Tuesday November 17\, 6:00-7:00PM \nOnsite Session\nFriday\, November 20\, 10:30 pm–1:30 am\nOnline Critique Session – Tuesday Dec 1st \nFull course content includes both the online and the onsite components. \nLocation\nOnsite at Longwood Gardens with additional online sessions. \nSee event website for registration:\nhttps://longwoodgardens.org/events-performances/events/photography-after-hours-longwood-christmas\n  \nPlease Note: The images shown below were taken over a period of many years. They do not specifically represent what will be seen on our workshop. Decorations change every year.
URL:https://valeriehoffmanphotography.com/trek/a-longwood-christmas-after-hours/
LOCATION:Longwood Gardens\, 1001 Longwood Rd\, Kennett Square\, PA\, 19348\, United States
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