Join Adirondack photographer, Carl Heilman II, for a daylong photography workshop that will help inspire you to explore a range of shooting options to expand your photographic creativity. The day will begin with a morning classroom discussion where we’ll cover camera setup options plus details and questions about the basic photography principles—exposure, motion, and depth of field. Carl will also discuss equipment and lens options to help folks more easily explore various shooting angles when on location.

During the afternoon we will experiment with the covered techniques along with different ways of looking at subjects while going to various exhibits around the museum grounds. We’ll also walk the trail to scenic Minnow Pond as long as the weather cooperates.

Participants should bring along a camera, tripod, a variety of lenses and focal lengths from wide angle to telephoto, and any close-up (macro) equipment they might have. There are no specific requirements, but a larger range of equipment choices will offer a greater variety of shooting options. (For example, in his standard camera bag, Carl carries 2 DSLR mirrorless camera bodies, a 14-24, 24-120, 70-300 zooms, plus a 50mm lens, and extension tubes for close-up options. He includes his fisheye lens for unique shooting situations.)

• Workshop open to all abilities.
• Participants are welcome to bring food and snacks for the day. Pre-ordered bagged lunches are available with registration. Museum admission is included in the workshop fee.
• All participants should bring their own drinks and/or water bottles for the day.
• Sturdy walking shoes for the trails are strongly recommended.

Registered participants must meet in the ADKX Visitor Center by 9:45.

Cancellation Policy: If the Adirondack Experience is required to the workshop due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, customers will receive a full refund. There will be no refunds for no-shows.

Photo Credit: Ken Rimany