Photographing the California Coast:
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Location Class Size Instructor What's included What's not included Activity Level - Intermediate Registration
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ABOUT THE WORKSHOP The California Coast is one of the most beautiful and magical places in the world to make photographs, especially the Central Coast area near Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Point Lobos, and Big Sur. Here the landscape encompasses dramatic ocean views, rolling hills, and breathtaking coastal mountain views, all under a magnificent, ever-changing sky. Landscape painter Francis McComas described the area as "the greatest meeting of land and water in the world." This is the place where landscape photography as we know it today was born. Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, Wynn Bullock, Morley Baer, and many other important photographers made their homes here, honed their craft, and created their most significant and memorable images. Join award-winning photographer Craig Varjabedian to explore and photograph hidden beaches, crashing waves, dramatic seascapes in this incredibly beautiful area. In addition to making photographs, we plan a studio visit to Wildcat Hill, where we will view the photography of Kim Weston along with the work of his grandfather, Edward Weston. We will also enjoy a private conversation with Barbara Bullock-Wilson and learn more about the photography of her parents, the legendary photographers Wynn and Edna Bullock, whose work we will see as well. Then we will catch up with Richard Gadd, director of the Weston Gallery, the premier photography gallery in Carmel, and view important photographs made in this exceptional place. And throughout the workshop we will be making photographs . . . lots of them. This is a shooting-intensive workshop, with Craig providing hands-on one-on-one guidance in the field as needed. Whether you are pointing your camera at the sunlit arch at Pfeiffer Beach or capturing sea otters at play at Point Lobos, this workshop will provide many opportunities to make great photographs in a diverse and spectacular landscape. WHO SHOULD ATTEND All photographers are welcome. This is a shooting-intensive photography workshop. You should be prepared to carry your own gear and be capable of walking and light hiking on sandy beaches and somewhat rocky terrain. You should have a good understanding of your camera, digital or film, in order to get the most out of this workshop. WHAT TO BRING Lots of enthusiasm for making pictures. Your digital or film camera with lenses, a tripod, and filters. If you are shooting digitally, a laptop computer to check your images as you progress throughout the week. (We will provide a complete list of necessary gear before the workshop begins.) SCHEDULE We will depart from the San José International Airport in San Jose, CA on Monday, September 17, at 11:00 a.m. We will arrive back at the airport late Friday, September 21. If you are flying to San Jose, we recommend you arrive on Sunday, September 16 and book lodging near the airport for that evening. We also recommend that you book lodging for the night of Friday, September 21, and plan to fly home on Saturday, September 22 in case we return late to San Jose after the workshop. USEFUL LINKS Thoughts on How to Choose a Workshop
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