- AT A GLANCE -
Logistics
SUNRISE:
7:50 AM
SUNSET:
6:47 PM
AVERAGE TEMPS:
44° - 69° F (6° - 20° C)
AVERAGE OCTOBER RAINFALL:
3.08"
AVERAGE HUMIDITY:
56%
NEAREST AIRPORT:
McGee-Tyson Airport (TYS)
October 22 - 25, 2027
“Tiffany Briley and the Photography Workshop Company were such a pleasure to do business with. I did the Charleston workshop and it was excellent. They were organized , on time and took the group to the best places . Tiffany is patient and took time to work with every participant to make sure we got the best photos we could. I intend to do several more of her workshops in the future.”
Itinerary
All locations and times visited will be determined by the conditions given.
All elements are watched closely for the best photographic and learning experience.
Day One
On our first day, we’ll all gather at the hotel at 3:00 p.m. for a meet and greet followed by dinner and our sunset location. We’ll keep it low key tonight while we begin our new friendships and cover photographic techniques.
Day Two
The sunrise waits for no one. We’ll be up and out of bed early to travel to our vista for sunrise. We’ll look forward to a busy day of exploring, photographing while taking time to stop for lunch. Directly following lunch, we’ll be back on our way into the forest for some of the most magical sites east of the Mississippi. We’ll stop for a bite of southern food before we head out for our sunset location and calling it a day.
Day Three
Today’s focus is moving water and motion in photography. We’ll discuss tips and tricks for identifying and creating movement and depth in our images. Once again, we’ll be sure to break for lunch and dinner, but a majority of the day will be spent knee deep in water. Don’t forget your boots or hip waders! After dinner, we’ll gather together for our second photo critique, where we’ll discuss composition. Guests are encouraged to select 1 – 2 of their best raw images from the trip thus far to share with the group.
Day Four
Last day! We guarantee friendships will be forged and we’re all going to wake up dreading that our amazing adventure is coming to a close. We’ll wake up early for sunrise and venture out to capture more of the beauty surrounding us. We’ll photograph into the day and break for lunch, where we’ll say our goodbyes.
October 22 - 25, 2027
Topics We’ll Cover
- The secret to making an impact with your images
- How to set yourself up for success in the field
- Making the most of the location
- The use of natural light
- Long exposure work with the use of filters
- Making full use of your histogram
- Getting past dynamic range
- Manual bracketing
- Capturing water movement
- Proper exposure
- Getting the most from your digital darkroom
- Sometimes rules are meant to be broken
Recommended Gear
Bring what you have. We’ll help you optimize it.
- Digital SLR or Mirrorless Camera
- Multiple Batteries & Memory Cards
- Standard to Wide Lens with Lens Hood (10 - 70mm)
- Telephoto Lens with Lens Hood (70 - 600mm)
- Sturdy Tripod
- Wireless Remote or Cable Release
- Circular Polarizer Filter
- Neutral Density Filters
- Winter Clothing (Temps can drop into the 30's)
- Hiking Boots & Rain Jacket
- Headlamp or Flashlight
- Camera / Lens Rain Cover
What’s Included
- Professional one-on-one instruction in the field
- Expert digital darkroom instruction
- Portfolio review and critique
- Hours and hours of shooting
- Many amazing images
- Several new friends
What’s Not Included
- Lodging
- Airfare
- Airport fees, taxes, and visa fees
- Meals
- Transportation
- Any incidental costs
Trip Insurance
We encourage investing in trip insurance to cover your costs in the event an unforeseen circumstance requires you to cancel.
Transportation
Carpooling is optional and at the discretion of the individual attendees.
Payment & Cancellation Policy
A non-refundable deposit of $250 USD is required to secure your space. The balance is due 90 days prior to the workshop start date.
- If you wish to cancel after final payment has been made, our cancellation and refund policy is stated below:
- 120–90 days prior: 25% refundable (minus non-refundable deposit)
- 90 days or less prior and no-shows: non-refundable
