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About this trip
Are you ready to capture the raw power and breathtaking beauty of colossal winter waves?! This unique 1:1 experience allows us to tailor your experience and work on photography techniques and editing at your pace. This experience is so much more than BIG WAVES. You'll have potential opportunities to capture seascapes, wild life and more... You will choose the available date on the check-out page that best suites your schedule.
Join me for an adrenaline-fueled Private Photography Workshop unlike any other! Embark on an epic journey to chase down towering waves that roar and thunder against the rugged coastline of the PNW. This immersive experience will push your skills to new heights as you freeze these awe-inspiring moments in time.
🌟 What to Expect:
- Expert guidance capturing the untamed beauty of the ocean.
- Hands-on instruction tailored to all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned pros.
- Access to exclusive shooting locations along the Pacific Coast, renowned for their stunning vistas and dynamic waves.
- Learn advanced techniques for capturing motion, harnessing natural light, and composing striking images that tell a story.
- Immerse yourself in the thrill of the chase as we pursue the perfect shot amidst the crashing waves and dramatic coastal landscapes.
🌊 Why Winter Waves?
- Witness the Pacific Ocean and it's awe-inspiring, towering swells reach their peak during the King Tides and Winter Months
- Experience the raw power and energy of the ocean as massive waves collide with the shoreline, creating dramatic displays of nature's fury.
- Winter swells are significantly higher creating a unique subject to many coastal landscapes.
Dates are limited, so reserve your spot today and prepare to unleash your creativity amidst the wild beauty of the Pacific Coast's winter waves!
📸🌊 Secure Your Seat Now! 🌊📸
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
BEGINNER - ADVANCED
*DISCLAIMER: HIKING DIFFICULTY LEVEL IS INTERMEDIATE. WHILE SOME HIKES CAN BE SHORT (1 MILE) CONSIDER THE ELEVATION.
Planning your shoots
• Scouting and evaluating conditions
• Composing an image to grab the viewer’s attention
• Composing an image with a person in frame to show scale and tell a story
• Utilizing apps, such as PhotoPills, for more efficient planning
• Choosing the right lens and filters for wave photography
• How to shoot with a plan and vision for editing your image
• Histogram - how to read for perfectly exposed images
• Exposure control - how to use ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed in different scenarios
• Bracketing, Perspective Blending and Focus Stacking
• Long Exposure - how to capture motion in water
• Stacking Stars for Noise Reduction - how to shoot the proper frames to stack
• Lightroom and Photoshop - learn our post-processing workflow
• Luminosity Masks
• Dodging and Burning
• Understanding layers and masks
• Finishing touches using clone stamp and removing distractions
• Creating Orton glows and painting with light
• Build Social Media Presence - how to maximize engagement
• Capturing Timelapses
Trip Goals:
My goal is to leave you feeling confident, motivated and passionate about your photography with a new set of ideas and perspective! We will teach simple and actionable techniques to scout out incredible compositions and the process of how to approach and execute unique photos in any environment or conditions. The classroom portion of this adventure will teach you a combination of Lightroom and Photoshop workflows and methods that will allow you to create some powerful images.
What’s included
- All Photo InstructionFrom the field to the computer, I will cover it all. We will teach you techniques on how to capture a better image and our unique work flow in Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Social Media InsightsInstagram and growing your social media has been a huge interest for many. We will be touching on the ever changing algorithm of Instagram and how to successfully grow your presence as a photographer
What’s not included
- Transportation & LodgingFlights, hotels and car transportation are not included.
- Meals/SnacksMeals will often be on the go as we chase light, you will be responsible for your own food.
- Travel InsuranceWith any trip/adventure, it is recommended you have travel insurance, especially for medical emergencies.
Available Packages
This includes 8 consecutive hours of shooting and classroom time on the date that you choose above on the calendar. The 8 hrs is flexible and can be used however you prefer. ie. Spending more time shooting time vs time editing.
Available options
Once you choose this 2nd day option, this books you for the next consecutive calendar day. This gives us a full 36hrs together opposed to only 8 hrs with the single day option. I recommend at least getting 2 days as it gives us significantly more time to Increase your chances of experiencing the best conditions possible.
**Recommended Once you choose the 3rd day option, this books you for the next consecutive calendar day from Day 2. This gives us a full 3 days together. BEST OPTION to give multiple days together to chase optimal wave conditions.
Itinerary
Our itinerary will rely solely on the conditions, swells and tides that present themselves. Our goal is to chase conditions all the way from Astoria, OR area down to Coos Bay over the span of 6 days.
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