Join
photographer Lynne Harty for the unique experience of learning new
photography skills while exploring a private nature preserve in
Cashiers, NC.
This
pristine setting includes miles of hiking trails, dramatic mountain
scenes, and sunsets. Witness the splendor of the fall leaves in
full display and the morning mist that often settles in the valley.
You will have a real opportunity to explore and photograph a place
that is not usually accessible to the public. Lynne will give you
lots of tips to take better photographs of people, still lifes,
nature and landscapes by learning about composition, lighting,
point of view and depth of field.
After
dinner on Friday night we will meet to begin talking about
photography and assess what the goals are of the group. If the
weather cooperates we will start early on Saturday for a sunrise
photo shoot on the ridge, followed by breakfast in an immaculate
setting in the grassy clearing shown in one of the photos below.
There will be some classes with slide shows at the house, live
demonstrations and lots of shooting time as we explore the grounds
and trails. The weekend will be a one of a kind experience sure to
be informative and enjoyable for anyone who loves to take pictures
and be in the outdoors.We will end the program on Sunday with a
critique.
Check
in will be Friday evening from 5-6 and the program will continue
until we part ways around noon on Sunday. There will be a maximum
of 8 students so that each participant can get personal
attention.
Class:
October 22nd-24th, 2010
Cost
of Class: $395/person which includes a wine reception followed
by Asheville's famous 12 Bones BBQ for dinner on Friday, homemade
baked goods and fruit for breakfast Saturday and
Sunday, and a delicious picnic lunch (including
Hannah's homemade cookies) on Saturday. On Saturday night, dinner
will be on your own. Payment in full is due upon registration and
refunds will not be given due to the small number of students in
the class. However, you are welcome to have someone fill your
spot.
An SLR camera and a basic working knowledge of it are required
for this class. A tripod and laptop computer are highly recommended
as are good walking or hiking shoes.
Accommodations: Participants may stay in Lonesome
Valley at the Jennings House, the two Lonesome Valley cottages, or
local accommodations in Sapphire or Cashiers.
The Jennings House:
There is a shared living room with fireplace, den with TV,
comfortable screened porch and large front deck. Guests are welcome
to use the kitchen. There will be a fee for each room, and
participants may share the room and price, which is determined by
size of room and number of beds (see pictures below).
$80 per night downstairs - Room #1 with 2 twin beds.
$100 per night upstairs - Room #2 with king bed
$80 per night upstairs - Room #3 with 2 twin beds
$100 per night upstairs - Rooms #4 and #5 each have 1 king
bed.
$145 per night upstairs - Room with 1 queen bed and one twin.
Also has sofa/chairs and a small balcony.
The Cottages:
The cottages are just a few minutes away. They both have two
bedrooms and two bathrooms and a full kitchen, living room, dining
area, fireplace and deck with picnic table and grill overlooking a
stream.
Rent for the cottages is $175/per night.
For pictures of the house, go to:Jennings
House
For
pictures of the cottage, go to: Lonesome Valley Cottages
1&2
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