2 0 2 4 F I N G E R L A K E S I N A U T U M N
N E W Y O R K | F I N G E R L A K E S
OCTOBER 14th - 16th, 2024 (3 days)
CLASS LIMIT : SOLD OUT
INVESTMENT : $1,250.00 / $1,000.00 (ALUMNI)
ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP
This workshop will focus on waterfalls, fall colors and long exposures during the day, and of course we will have a night shoot or two in there (weather permitting). We will chase the fall colors through vineyards and surrounding backroads including areas around Seneca Lake and Cayuga Lake. Locations such as Watkins Glen State Park and Taughannock Falls are on the list. We will work on composition and exposure while thinking of how we will process them in our digital darkroom.
Autumn signifies a beginning of the end with an explosion of vibrant colors across the landscape that often remind me of a pack of skittles. This beauty doesn't last long and that makes me love it even more. This region has wide open views, rolling hills, lakes, old barns, waterfalls and tons of vineyards with stunning sunset views, and yes, the wine is great here!
The roads aren't busy, there aren't many traffic lights, but there is lots of open space that makes this one enjoyable destination with tons of photo ops to be had. We will start the afternoon of the 14th and end in the afternoon on the 16th of October 2024.
RAINBOW FALLS | WATKINS GLEN, NY
A Red Barn along Seneca Lake, NY
AUTUMN BARN | FINGER LAKES, NY
There are some scenic drives where we can explore in search of falls colors, but we will concentrate on waterfalls in Watkind Glen and Taughannock Falls which are pretty close in proximity.
NEW YORK IN AUTUMN | OCTOBER 2022
We will be based out of Watkin Glen, NY. You can find any hotel or Air BnB in that area. I have an Airbnb just south of Lodi, NY at Idol Ridge Vineyard which is about 20 minutes from Watkins Glen on the east side of Seneca Lake. I suggest an Airbnb on the east side of Watkins Glen. We won't be on the west side of the lake at any point as of now.
GLOWING TREE | FINGER LAKES, NY
WORKSHOP INCLUDES / WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Permit Fees
- Snacks and Wine at a Local Winery (optional)
- Multiple shooting locations
- Daily Fall Color drives
- Lake Views / Waterfalls
- Night Sky Photography at Taughannock Falls State Park
- Northern Lights Photography (if the auroras are active during our stay)
- Understanding shutter speed, f/stop, ISO, white balance and other custom settings
- Learn about the phases of the moon, planets, constellations, eclipses and more!
- Use of filters to enhance your landscape photography
- Why the turkey crossed the road
- FREE Online Video Tutorials for processing your photographs, panoramas, star trails, timelapses and more!
FINGER LAKES VINEYARD | NEW YORK 2022
LODGING
We will be based off of Seneca Lake, NY. You can look for a location between Watkins Glen and Lodi, NY for a place to call home for a few nights. If you have any questions, please reach out!
CAMERA GEAR
A full list of camera gear will be supplied to upon registering, the basics are a DSLR camera , wide/fast angle lens, a tripod and a cable release. Most gear that is used can be found on the workshop overview page.
DEPOSIT
A non-refundable payment is due to reserve your spot on the trip. If you are a JBP Alumni you receive 20% OFF off admission to this workshop. If you need to cancel for any reason within 4 months of this workshop, you will receive a credit to a future workshop, minus any transaction fees / Cancellation fees. If your spot can be filled after cancelling, a full refund or workshop credit will be issued.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Jeff Berkes Photography reserves the right to make changes to the schedule, dates if need be. We are not responsible for bad weather, delays or cancellations. We are also not responsible for lost or stolen items, injuries, sickness, death or damages to personal equipment and lost of personal travel expense. Failure to comply to park rules, regulations and will result in you being ejected from the workshop.
This workshop does not include travel to, from and during the workshop or overnight sleeping arrangements. Carpooling is encouraged, but not required. Upon our meeting and greet the photographers can discuss carpooling within the group.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
We will be hiking Watkins Glen and Taughannock Falls during this trip. Watkins Glen has a slow and steady increase in elevation. Even with the moderate increase, we are going slow, taking lots of stops to take pictures. We will move at your own pace. Taughannock Falls has two viewpoints, one of which requires less than a 1 mile walk on a level and flat trail. The activity level for this workshop is place from easy to moderate, moderate because of steps and an incline at times in Watkins Glen.
For more information or to register please contacts us here at [email protected]
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WORKSHOP ALUMNI: Receive 20% OFF the price listed above
