Email Crede to get on the email mailing list

click the pic A few Photos from the June Lost Lands Workshop 2012 Dates Location Email us for Info on ALL Workshop Dates Times Monday August 6th $75 pp Cranesville Wildlife National Heritage Refuge 9:00AM-11:30AM Monday August 13th $75pp Cranesville Wildlife Refuge 9:00AM-11:30PM Monday August 20th - $75pp Swallow Falls State Park 9:00AM-11:30AM Monday August 27th, $75.00 pp Full Day Canaan Valley Wildlife Refuge and Blackwater Falls, includes lunch. Drive yourself, We'll meet either at the Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center or a coffee shop in Davis. To be announced. A full day of photo fun and adventure. 9:00AM till 6:30PM Sunday September 9th $75.00 Per Person Swallow Falls State Park 9:00AM till 11:30PM Sunday September 16th $75.00 Per Person Swallow Falls State Park 3:00PM till 5:30PM Sunday September 22nd and 23rd $225.00 Per Person Overnight Backapacking Trip Photo Safari in the Middle Fork Wildlands Email For Info Sheet, Equipment List and Details -Backpacks,tents, cooking gear and food package provided. Noon on Saturday until 2PM on Sunday Sunday October 14th $105.00 Per Person FULL - NO SPACE AVAILABLE Autumn Glory Photo Workshop & Safari Lost Lands Wild Lands - 3.5 Hours Includes lunch. 9:00AM till 12:30PM Sunday October 21st $125.00 Per Person "Into the Deep Swamp" Cranesville Wildlife Refuge Photo Safari - By boat or foot depending on weather - Journey into the Cranesville Backcountry 9:00AM till 1:30PM   Check Back December 1st for Winter Photography Workshop Schedule   Call for Lodging Packages and Camping Information B&B Lodging for most workshops starts at $100.00 per night-per room - sleeps 2 Maryland Photography Workshops ©Crede Calhoun Photo Workshop September 16th, 2012 Fall 2012 OTHER TIMES, DAYS and LOCATIONS AVAILABLE FOR GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS CALL OR EMAIL CREDE FOR AVAILABILITY AND TO SCHEDULE A CUSTOM WORKSHOP. Private photoworkshops are a great camera clu and family activity for groups getting into digital photography. Learn the basics or sharpen your knowledge and skills. Explore a wide variety of very scenic nature locations and learn along the way. Get enthusiastic about nature photography for mind and spirit! 2 1/2 Hours - Cranesville Swamp Photo Tour Explore the scenic wonders of many unique environments. Click pictures for a slide show of our Maryland Photography Workshops All photography by instructor ©Crede Calhoun Fees: 2 1/2 hour Workshops in the local Deep Creek Area are $75 per person with a two person minimum fee of $150.00 - Winter Workshops may include an add'l $20 fee for snowshoe rentals. Meeting Place: Directions supplied when you call For reservations How to Make Reservations: Call! 1-800-446-7554 or email Dolly Sods and Canaan Valley Adventures: Crede guided backacking trips in the Dolly Sods Wilderness Area in the mid 70's and lived near Canaan Valley for several years working as a photographer and ski patroller and is well versed in the photo opportunities to be found there. These full day adventures to 'The Sods' are fun and travel to some really amazing photo locations. Everything from intimate swamp details to majestic panaoramic views and sunsets. Learn about backcountry photography as well as the flora and fauna of the is unique high elevation boreal landscape perched atop the Allegheny Front. Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge The CVNWR is a nature photographers dream come true. Crede provided many of the photographs on assignment for the USDA for the first CVNWR full color outreach brochure. Travel to these areas with Crede and explore unique natural environments and ecological oddities. Full Information and More Photos Here These 2 1/2 hour field workshop are led by All Earth Guide and award winning professional photographer, Crede Calhoun. Offered at different locations near Deep Creek Lake such as Swallow Falls, Cranesville Wildlife Refuge, Mt Nebo, Bears Den, Snaggy Mountain, Cherry Run Glades etc. Learn about creative controls, composition, subject treatment, special effects and more. All levels are welcome (other days and times available for groups). Crede modifies and adjusts the program based on the needs, skill and wants of the group or individual. Pack a lunch for between sessions and have a nice picnic! (Max Group Size 8) Bring the Family and all the cameras! Call 1-800-446-7554 or 301-746-4083 for Reservations Private Individual and Group Nature Photography Workshops are also available at other times and days. Call Crede for rates and scheduling. Longer workshops available. Crede is available to guide Camera Clubs and Photography Clubs for field adventures in a wide variety of natural locations. From easy to reach by car or more involved hiking in the backcountry. Call or email Crede to discuss what kind of exciting photo safari you are looking for. Crede is an expert wilderness guide with over 35 years of experience.

If conditions require it for winter workshops I will provide you with a pair of quality snowshoes at no extra charge. Most of the time we explore areas in and around Swallow Falls State Park, but sometimes we take a short drive to the National Heritage Wildlife Refuge Cranesville Swamp, or a new place I have discovered also close by....

Maryland Nature and Landscape Scenery Photo Galleries Winter Photo Workshop Nature Photography Workshop 'Ferns' by Participant Jack Kramer from the May '04 workshop Laura Jackson searching out the beauty of winter. Hey Crede, Just wanted to thank you for the great instructional workshop Charissa and I had. We had an absolute blast!! We talked about it for quite a while and how much we learned. We are practicing some of the skills already. We are developing the pictures now, so we'll try and send you some. Some of those macros on the digital came out great. I'll shoot some of those to you soon too. Thanks again, and we'll look you up for a kayak tour the next time we're up that way. Very beautiful area, you're lucky to live right there in it. See ya. -- Steve Gift

What you will do: My primary goal is to help you get those creative juices flowing, take you to some nice spots for image making and to be there to answer questions and provide some guidance on image making techniques, considerations and technical know how. Most workshops have folks of varying knowledge and experience so I try and custom tailor some of the teaching with some one on one time so I can help you with any specific areas you are interested in or need help in understanding. Things I can help you with include; determining the proper exposure in difficult lighting situations, exploiting depth of field (or lack of) for maximum effect, how to protect and use cameras in inclement or cold weather, and understanding compositional techniques to add interest and depth to your photos. Teaching is done in a casual way and much learning is accomplished 'by doing'.

Surprisingly, many folks are interested in things such as how to make money with photography, showing and selling photography on the internet, and what it's like to pursue a photography career. If these things interest you we'll have time to delve into these areas as well. I also have been working in Photoshop since version 2 so digital imaging is also something I can help you with. If you want to sell event or stock photography online I can help you get started.

What to Bring: Bring slide film 6-8 rolls, and SLR camera equipment in a suitable backpack or fanny pack. Digital cameras and equipment with sufficient memory, batteries and weather protection. Macro focusing lens helpful. Protect from wet weather with ziploc bags and bring small umbrella if rainy or snowy. Trips run rain, snow or shine. Pack a lunch, or snacks and be prepared to get creative. I bring hot coco or refreshements on on all winter and spring workshops. Dress for the weather, it's the mountains and it can be very cold. Lightweight wool gloves that you can wear inside mittens can be the best system for those truly winter days. A wool balaclava style hat, or wool knit with scarf or neck-up can be essential. A parka with a hood is also very warm. The best style of boots are ones that can keep your feet warm. I recommend the rubber bottom leather upper 'Sorel' style felt pack boots with a woll removable liner, and wools socks that don't make your boots too tight. Dress in layers and bring more rather than to little. A small backpack for that extra sweater is recommended. Windpants, and long underwear for those really cold days is a requirement to stay toasty warm. We are never that far from the car so if you get to cold we can take some time to warm up. Lightweight tripods are very helpful as is a macro lens. We will be hiking so a massive amount of camera stuff or a hard to carry camera bag is not necessary or desirable. We walk a 1-2 miles during the day. If you have any questions, email me or call me at 800-446-7554.

Digital cameras ok (I normally use one) and bring lots and lots batteries, and sufficient flash cards or other storage memeory. If you have any questions about what to bring or wear please call or email me.

Current Schedule is ON Crede's Studio Web Site

The Leader: Trips are led by Camp Earth Chief Guide Crede Calhoun. Crede is an accomplished professional photographer, nature photographer and expert wilderness guide. He has had photos published in Outside, Paddler, Natural History, Audubon, National Geographic Traveler, National Geographic Books, Sierra, New England Travelar, Paddler, River Runner, Canoe, US Water News, and numerous other national and local publications. Over 3,200 of Credes pictures have appeared in magazines, commercial brochures and catalogs for the resort, recreation, adventure manufacturing, and travel industry. Crede has also had one man photography shows of his photography at the Art Company, Appalachian Gallery, MAC Benedum Gallery, Well Hung Gallery, Windrush Gallery, Maryland Governors Mansion Juried Show, and was a participant in the Friendsville Community Borders Project that produced an exhibit at Morgan State Univ. Museum in Baltimore. Crede has won several awards for his fine art and commercial photography and graphic design. Crede also has several giant 8'X28' Photo Murals as well as smaller backlit photos on rotating display at BWI Airport. Crede recently sold a photo for use on a Capitol One Credit Card, and many of his photographs grace the walls of numerous vacation homes and private collections. Crede's Ever Growing Panaramio Gallery on Google Earth More Photos on Crede's Workshop Page on his Vision Quest Studios

Visit My Event Photography Website
ccalhoun1.photostockplus.com

---