October 13-19, 2024
The fall season provides wonderful opportunities to
explore vibrant changes in color in addition to the beautiful bold rocky coast.
This is an wonderful time to visit Maine. Not only do you experience the dynamic
rugged coast of Maine but the trees, blueberry fields, and grass fields come alive
with color. The light is starting to soften this time of year providing
interesting contrast and heightened detail and color opportunities with the
foliage and the shoreline. Every season has its own magic and treasure in imagery
that will be enjoyable to shoot.
Warm days and cool nights provide amazing clear and rich
blue skies during the day and beautiful star filled skies at nights. Take a
short hike and find yourself surrounded by trees showing off their colors, leaf
covered trails, and abstract images filled with color from the foliage
reflections in the water. The less intense light of fall also allows for
slower shutter speeds, which provides opportunities to soften the flow of water
or experiment with the movement of the trees, leaves, grass, and water.
Come explore Maine with us during this beautiful time of year.
Saturday - Arrival We will have a casual get together in the evening for brief meet and greet to discuss class schedule and meeting times & locations.
Wednesday - Photo Shoot Hiking trips planned to one of 3 locations: Jonesport, Great Wass or Cutler.
Sunday - Photo Shoot & Class Meeting We will start shooting early morning on the waterfront to capture the first light to touch the USA. Breakfast to follow at a local diner (breakfast is responsibility of participant). After breakfast we will meet at our class space to review your 2 images that you brought with you: 1). A shot that you took in past month. 2). A photo that conveys who you are as a photographer. End with discussion on assignment to bring to class on Monday.
Thursday - Photo Shoot & Class Meeting Early morning sunrise photo shoot. Class meeting in the afternoon to discuss learning the past few days.
Monday - Photo Shoot & Class Meeting We will plan to meet at 4 AM for a 45 minute drive to photo shoot for sunrise. We will take 2 ferry trips as we explore the Bay of Fundy and travel into New Brunswick, Canada with dinner in St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada (dinner is responsibility of participant) and return home late in day. Upon returning back to Eastport and your place of stay, review images to present for class on Tuesday. (2nd option depending on weather: Photo sunrise shoot in Lubec and explore Campobello and West Quoddy Lighthouse.
Friday - Class Meeting Each participant will select 2 images from the week of photo shoots to use in the gallery reception. Students will learn about matting and preparing for a gallery reception
Saturday - Class Meeting & Gallery Reception This will be the time to finish matting and framing your final product. Discussion about future selling of artwork and how to approach galleries. Preparation for how to showcase at the gallery reception. Gallery reception in evening to showcase final product.
Tuesday - Photo Shoot & Class Meeting Tuesday we will explore locally with about 3 hours of light to moderate hiking at Shackford Head State Park in Eastport, ME, Dependent on weather is 1 hour lobster boat tour or a ferry ride to Deer Island to NB and back home. Afternoon class will cover discussion of photo shoot and selecting photos in prep for reception on Saturday.
Sunday - Class Meeting & Departure Review of the week to discuss photo shoots, experiences at reception, and any final points that might need to be addressed if your travel arrangements allow.
*Please note class schedule is subject to change daily depending on border crossing requirements, boat availability, weather, time expectations, etc.
Own personal clothing for 1 week Outfit for gallery reception Thick sweatshirt Light windbreaker/jacket Hat Warm jacket Rain gear Hiking/walking shoes with non-skid soles
Backpack and/or camera bag Camera gear you are comfortable using Lenses: 18-35mm, 28-70mm, and 70-200mm Memory cards Extra batteries (3 minimum) Tripod Card reader Computer External hard drive
Remote shutter release
Water bottle Bug spray Sunscreen Passport / vaccination info for border crossing into Canada/US Vehicle for own personal transportation License Money for personal purchases and meals Sunglasses,
Headlight
The class will be held in a very large NY Style loft with fully functioning kitchen and bathroom facilities above the Full Fathom Five Gallery.
Check out our local area chamber of commerce website for businesses listed under placed to stay for options to book a great place to stay while in Eastport at www.eastportchamber.net.
Check out local seasonal rental vacation places on Airbnb or VRBO for more information about places to stay. Be sure to book early as places tend to fill up fast. We also offer seasonal rentals. Check out our website www.fullfathomfivegallery.com under seasonal rental tab. Overnight stay is responsibility of participant.
Eastport is a 2.5 hour drive from Bangor BGR Airport and approximately 4.5 hour drive from Portland PWN airport. Both provide rental car service. There should be a commuter flight service starting 2024 from Boston BOS & BGR to Eastport if all goes as hoped. Plan ahead to make sure a rental vehicle is available to use. Travel & vehicle is responsibility of participant.
Final Payment is due 45 days prior to start of class, Payment by Visa, MC, Check, money order, or cash are accepted. No foreign funds are accepted. There is a full refund is cancelation is on or before 45 days of the class start date. There is 50% refund if cancelled 30 days before start day. Less than 30 days there is no refund. If cancellation is made within.... you have the option of transferring to any open class, but the class must be started within 1 year. There is no exception to the cancelation policy, We encourage you obtain trip insurance. If we need to cancel the class due to unforeseen circumstances that are out of our control our liability is limited to the full refund of money paid for class. We are not responsible for any loss due to non-refundable airline tickets, vehicle rental or other travel arrangements, this includes rental/hotel stays booked. We would encourage you to obtain travel insurance. *Please note class schedule is subject to change daily depending on border crossing requirements, boat availability, weather, time expectations, etc.
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