J W Johnston Photography

Instruction was individualized and customized…a lot of fun…very insightful, really helpful.

Over the past few years I’ve conducted a summer workshop for small groups of students who love the natural landscape and want to grow as photographers. The comments above are from students in last year’s session. This year I’m offering four workshops from spring through autumn. The details follow. Thanks for your interest.
--- JW Johnston

A small group of people with a passion for nature and photography gather for presentations on technical and creative matters, field sessions, critiques, individualized instruction and sharing of information and ideas. Photo sessions around Whitney Point because of its natural beauty and your instructor’s knowledge of the area, where to be and when to be there. Classroom sessions at the Big Tent Cultural Center in the village.

Photograph the subtle beauties of nature in transition, from dormancy to buds to blossoms, not to mention the elegance of tree limbs before they’re obscured by leaves. For digital SLR photographers.

FRI - 5:30PM to 8:00PM – getting acquainted, sharing goals, instructor presentation.
SAT - early A.M. to mid-evening. 2 photo sessions. 2 critique sessions. Dinner included.
SUN - early A.M. photo session. Brunch out-of-pocket. Critique. Mid-afternoon wrap up.
Tuition - $175 (10 percent discount for early registration)

Capture the still fresh green, the wildflowers & sweet golden light of late spring. For digital SLR photographers.

SAT - early A.M. to mid-evening. 2 photo sessions. 2 critique sessions. Dinner included.
SUN - early A.M. photo session. Brunch out-of-pocket. Critique. Mid-afternoon wrap up.
Tuition - $150 (10 percent discount for early registration)

Experience the calm of still waters, the mystery of morning fog & the drama of early light breaking through. For digital SLR photographers.

Render vibrant autumn colors the old-school way: with slide film. See first–hand why master landscape photographers still use & stockpile slide films such as Fuji Velvia. Students receive tutorials on slide photography techniques well in advance of this workshop so they can come prepared for the photo sessions. 35mm SLR required. The images below were made on slide film.

SAT-10/9/10-early A.M.to late afternoon/early evening. Classroom & 2 photo sessions.
SUN-10/10/10- early A.M. to mid-afternoon. Photo session. Brunch out-of-pocket. Classroom.
SAT 10/16/10 – 7:00PM - Dinner and Old-Fashioned Slide Show (dinner included)
Tuition - $160 (10% discount for early registration). Students cover film/lab costs.

PREPARATION FOR THE WEEKEND WORKSHOP INTENSIVE Your work actually begins before the workshop. Once you’ve registered and payment has been received, you will receive guidance on how to prepare. This will include exercises – or learning modules – to help maximize your workshop experience.

LAPTOPSWith the exception of “Photography for Dinosaurs” students, you are encouraged to bring along a laptop. This will help you better review and select for critiques images taken during the workshop. Images will be digitally projected for classroom critiques.

ENROLLMENT LIMITEDThis assures the quality of the workshop. Register early to secure your place in the workshop and receive the early enrollment discount. Click here for registration form.