Workshop Overview
A Palmetto Photographic Workshop is a unique photography experience. Our workshops are "hands-on" in the
field, where the subjects are, rather than confined to a classroom. We teach "on-the -go" and, in this way, techniques are easier
learned and better retained.
Workshops usually begin on Wednesday evening with a group meeting to discuss the upcoming event and allow us to start shooting at first light on Thursday morning. Depending on the workshop and subject activity, we usually break around midday for lunch and to discuss the morning's shooting. Then it's back into the field to shoot through to evening light. Workshops last until Saturday evening pending the participants departure schedule.
Whether you consider yourself a beginner, advanced amateur, or pro, we have worked with all skill levels and you will find something at each workshop to learn or improve upon.
What to Bring
In order for your Workshop to be a successful experience, we do recommend a certain level of equipment. The following is intended as a general guideline, not a shopping list. If you don't already own a particular piece of equipment, perhaps you should consider holding off on it's purchase until after the workshop. This way, one can assess the need for a new piece of gear under "real world" conditions and avoid a, possibly expensive, purchase mistake. You will be sent a more specific list of what to bring for each workshop once you have registered.
A Digital or 35mm SLR camera body with interchangeable lenses that can be used in a manual exposure mode.
A Tripod. This accessory will improve your photography and I consider it a necessity. Avoid cheap, lightweight, (read flimsy) tripods as they are almost worse than no tripod.
Lenses. Bring what you have. It's a rule, whichever lens you leave at home will be the one you need most.
Cable Release. In order to fire the camera without touching it. This can yield steadier, sharper photos.
Extra Memory cards. Memory is cheap these days so bring plenty. Alternativly you may bring a laptop or other device with which to download the day's images in order to free up your memory cards for the next day.
Don't forget the little things. Extra batteries, battery charger, extra shoes or boots, rain gear (for you and your camera), snacks, etc.
If you have any questions about what to bring please drop us an E-Mail or call us. We'll be glad to answer any question you may have.
Workshops usually begin on Wednesday evening with a group meeting to discuss the upcoming event and allow us to start shooting at first light on Thursday morning. Depending on the workshop and subject activity, we usually break around midday for lunch and to discuss the morning's shooting. Then it's back into the field to shoot through to evening light. Workshops last until Saturday evening pending the participants departure schedule.
Whether you consider yourself a beginner, advanced amateur, or pro, we have worked with all skill levels and you will find something at each workshop to learn or improve upon.
What to Bring
In order for your Workshop to be a successful experience, we do recommend a certain level of equipment. The following is intended as a general guideline, not a shopping list. If you don't already own a particular piece of equipment, perhaps you should consider holding off on it's purchase until after the workshop. This way, one can assess the need for a new piece of gear under "real world" conditions and avoid a, possibly expensive, purchase mistake. You will be sent a more specific list of what to bring for each workshop once you have registered.
A Digital or 35mm SLR camera body with interchangeable lenses that can be used in a manual exposure mode.
A Tripod. This accessory will improve your photography and I consider it a necessity. Avoid cheap, lightweight, (read flimsy) tripods as they are almost worse than no tripod.
Lenses. Bring what you have. It's a rule, whichever lens you leave at home will be the one you need most.
Cable Release. In order to fire the camera without touching it. This can yield steadier, sharper photos.
Extra Memory cards. Memory is cheap these days so bring plenty. Alternativly you may bring a laptop or other device with which to download the day's images in order to free up your memory cards for the next day.
Don't forget the little things. Extra batteries, battery charger, extra shoes or boots, rain gear (for you and your camera), snacks, etc.
If you have any questions about what to bring please drop us an E-Mail or call us. We'll be glad to answer any question you may have.
843.324.6787
