Turkey Run Workshop
April 22-25, 2008

Workshop Location

We hold our workshop at the historic Turkey Run Inn nestled among the dogwoods and redbuds in Indiana's scenic Turkey Run State Park. The Inn offers excellent dining and accommodations at affordable prices. Its modern conference center facilities provide the setting for daytime and evening slide illustrated lectures.

Turkey Run State Park preserves 2,182 acres of "primitive" America. Melting glacial ice and debris carved the Sugar Creek streambed out of sandstone as well as many of the canyons in the park. Rich flood plain soils nourish stands of giant sycamores and tracts of virgin hardwoods. Wildflowers carpet the forest floor making this area a nature photography paradise. The park is situated in Parke County which has more covered bridges than any other county on America - 32 in all!

Workshop Description

With a low student to instructor ratio, you will receive as much individual attention as you want. We will answer your questions about photographic equipment and technique using hands on demonstrations to illustrate the information. The workshop is designed to take advantage of good shooting conditions in the morning and evening when the light is suitable for photography. Sunrise will find us in the field where we'll continue shooting until mid morning. During the harsh light of midday we will gather in the conference center for illustrated lectures on composition, light, technique, equipment, and digital photography in addition to other topics of interest to photographers. In the afternoon we'll head out to another location and shoot until sunset.

Field trips concentrate on nature, landscape and covered bridge photography - with a few surprises thrown in. Most of the shooting locations are fairly close to the car, although participants must be able to negotiate moderate inclines or steps to reach prime shooting spots at some locations.

The workshop starts on Tuesday evening at 6:00 PM. Plan to eat before you come to the first session. After introductions and orientation, we'll get started with instructional programs. Wednesday offers a morning and evening field trip with classroom instruction during the day. The instructors are familiar with the area and will choose the field trip location based on the conditions. Thursday follows the same schedule, but culminates in an evening group meal at a restaurant in the nearby village of Rockville. Friday morning, we'll return to the field for a final outing.

Workshop Lodging and Meals

Each participant will be responsible for their own lodging and meals. However, Turkey Run Inn is holding several rooms for our workshop participants. Let us know if you need accommodations and we'll help you with arrangements. The cost for a single bed room is approximately $59, and $69 for a double bed room (plus tax). Camping facilities are close by for the adventurous type. The dining room serves from 7:00 AM until 9:00 PM every day.

Workshop Tuition

Tuition is $225.00 per person which includes instructional sessions, field trips, and instructional materials.

A $100 deposit is required at the time of registration. The balance is payable 30 days prior to the start of the workshop. Your deposit is refundable in full up to 30 days before the workshop. If we cancel the workshop for any reason, we will refund all payments in full, but we cannot be responsible for any other fees you incurred.

Instructors

Ed and John have been active, serious photographers for many years. They spend countless hours in the field together sharing information and refining their craft. They experiment with new equipment and techniques. Both instructors share a passion for photography and it comes through in the workshop. Their goal is to send you home inspired and equipped to make great photographs.

Ed is an award winning photographer who specializes in nature and landscape photography. His photography is frequently featured in state and local publications, and his work is displayed in galleries and exhibits. Ed has studied with such notable photographers as John and Barb Gerlach, Rod Planck, and Larry West. His background as an amateur naturalist is valuable in the field.

John is a professional photographer in West Michigan. He lectures on photography and is frequently called upon to judge photography competitions. His knowledge about professional photographic lighting focuses his attention on the quality and direction of light and, he uses the same principles when photographing nature. Visit his website at: www.johndykstraphotography.com.

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