Category: Workshop Archived

I will be publishing my 2014 workshop schedule soon – but one solid date that only has few spots left is Vegas to Zion from Dusk to Dawn from 4/13-4/18/14.  I teach this with Tim Cooper, who also co-authored our book – Night Photography:  From Snapshots to Great Shots.  This will be our third year teaching this weeklong workshop through the Rocky Mountain School of Photography.

It is one of my favorite workshops  – mainly because we go to a variety of really cool locations that are often difficult to get access to at night.

Just to give you a taste of how creative and fun this workshop can be…here are some shots that Tim and I have taken over the years.

Lensbaby is one of our sponsors and provides the entire Lensbaby family to try out  during the workshop.  This will really help you see and interpret the neon boulevards in a brand new way.

Speaking of Neon…we are the only workshop that offers night access to the Neon Boneyard.  This is a fantastic location to learn or finesse your light painting techniques as we breath new life into these historic signs of Vegas legends.

Ghost towns are most appropriately photographed at night, and we have access to two totally different spots!  The first one has an amazing collection old cars, Wild West buildings, a fallen airplane from an old movie set, and this triple decker bus just to name a few!

After we have mastered the bright lights, we head east to the cosmic canopy of Zion National Park.  There is a cool old ghost town where you can practice more light painting or 1+ hour exposures to get epic star trails.  Tim has been exploring Zion for many years and we have several choice spots to create spectacular nightscapes against the full moon and stars.

I will warn you, it is an intensive and full 5 days of lectures, critiques, shooting, and if you know Tim and I…plenty of laughs!  You can check out past students testimonials here.  Vegas to Zion is really a wonderful way to improve your night photography skills and have fun doing it!  You are guaranteed to leave with a unique portfolio of nocturnal images.

For more info or to register click here

 

Carpe Noctem!

TBA – Join Matt Hill and I as we guide you through the most historic cemetery in the United States. We will capture ghost-like lantern tours, go over advanced light painting techniques, and maybe have a visit from the headless horseman!

Bannerman Castle 03 ~ Mamiya 7 with 43mm lens ~ 1 1/2 hours at f/11 ~ Fuji Acros 100 film

Join photographers Gabriel Biderman and Matt Hill as we lead you on a night photography tour of one of the oldest and most inspiring locations in all of NY – Bannerman Castle. This turn of the century castle rests upon the small, lonely island of Pollepel about an hour north of NYC in the middle of the Hudson River. Perhaps you’ve seen it on a train ride north or on a boat tour from Beacon; it has mystified generations of people and now you will have the opportunity to photograph it at night.

This will be a rare overnight excursion, so bring a tent if you think you will sleep, last time we shot until 9am! Thom Johnson co-founder of the trust and author of the book Bannerman Castle (NY) (Images of America) will be on the island for a historical tour before we set up our tripods and focus on creating some truly outstanding images under the full moon.

Gabriel and Matt will go over the basics of night photography and how to successfully meter, capture star trails, paint with light, and hone your “night vision”. The majestic Castle and Residence will be the main focus but there are many little details on the island that will be yours to capture, including the Twin Towers, rising from the water, that guard the south harbor. This will be a very hands-on, one-night workshop that is sure to add some amazing images to your portfolio.

Logistics:

We are making this unique opportunity available on two separate full moon nights in 2012:

Saturday October 19th from 4pm (sharp!) until 9am Friday October 20th –  Only a few spots left!

Fee: $350 for one night.  Payable by check/money order to the Bannerman Castle Trust. Please contact me for this information.

Boat transportation to the island and from Cornwall on the Hudson are included in the price. We recommend that you bring your own food, snacks, and water. Tents and sleeping bags are recommended, if you want to sleep. No animals live on the island but there is plenty of poison ivy so please wear the appropriate shoes and clothing (shorts are not recommended). Portable toilets are located on one side of the island.

This is an extraordinary night adventure and is limited to 6 people.

Technical Requirements:
Film and/or Digital SLR Camera, Tripod, & Cable Release

Who should attend: You must be familiar with your camera, especially in Manual Mode. A full list of suggested gear will be sent to you upon payment.

 

Bannerman Castle 03 ~ Mamiya 7 with 43mm lens ~ 1 1/2 hours at f/11 ~ Fuji Acros 100 film

Join photographers Gabriel Biderman and Matt Hill as we lead you on a night photography tour of one of the oldest and most inspiring locations in all of NY – Bannerman Castle. This turn of the century castle rests upon the small, lonely island of Pollepel about an hour north of NYC in the middle of the Hudson River. Perhaps you’ve seen it on a train ride north or on a boat tour from Beacon; it has mystified generations of people and now you will have the opportunity to photograph it at night.

This will be a rare overnight excursion, so bring a tent if you think you will sleep, last time we shot until 9am! Thom Johnson co-founder of the trust and author of the book Bannerman Castle (NY) (Images of America) will be on the island for a historical tour before we set up our tripods and focus on creating some truly outstanding images under the full moon.

Gabriel and Matt will go over the basics of night photography and how to successfully meter, capture star trails, paint with light, and hone your “night vision”. The majestic Castle and Residence will be the main focus but there are many little details on the island that will be yours to capture, including the Twin Towers, rising from the water, that guard the south harbor. This will be a very hands-on, one-night workshop that is sure to add some amazing images to your portfolio.

Logistics:

We are making this unique opportunity available on two separate full moon nights in 2012:

Thursday May 25th from 4pm (sharp!) until 9am Friday May 26th –  SOLD OUT!

Fee: $350 for one night.  Payable by check/money order to the Bannerman Castle Trust. Please contact me for this information.

Boat transportation to the island and from Cornwall on the Hudson are included in the price. We recommend that you bring your own food, snacks, and water. Tents and sleeping bags are recommended, if you want to sleep. No animals live on the island but there is plenty of poison ivy so please wear the appropriate shoes and clothing (shorts are not recommended). Portable toilets are located on one side of the island.

This is an extraordinary night adventure and is limited to 6 people.

Technical Requirements:
Film and/or Digital SLR Camera, Tripod, & Cable Release

Who should attend: You must be familiar with your camera, especially in Manual Mode. A full list of suggested gear will be sent to you upon payment.