Pristine coastline and crystalline water scenery await in Annapolis, Maryland, a great American city poised on the lapping shores of the Chesapeake Bay. Prepare to capture the coast and all the surprises it has to offer: colonial architecture at its best, abundant wildlife and unspoiled preserves. With Nikon professional photographers Mark Alberhasky and Corey Rich at your side, you will discover in-depth techniques, whether your lens is turned toward a passing schooner or waterfowl sailing the open sky. This is an experience you don’t want to miss!
Your trek through this sailing capital wouldn’t be complete without a ride at sea. Glide through the heart of the bay as your ship’s sails fill with wind. Shooting on the open sea presents challenges that your mentors will help you overcome, whether it’s framing seaworthy silhouettes against the downtown skyline or snapping shot after shot of the graceful vessels racing by.
Much more is in store ashore, as you travel the cobblestone streets of one of the nation’s earliest cities. Annapolis is alive with history. Fix your camera on the red brick Georgian mansions that dot the historic district, or turn your eye to the horse-drawn carriages that still clop along the thoroughfare. Detail matters here, and your mentors will teach you how to compose focused images that tell the capital’s story.
At Sandy Point State Park, broaden your view and take panoramic images of the Bay Bridge. The sunset gives you a chance to hone your skills with shadow and light, whether you are taking pictures of the massive span of steel and wire across the watery expanse or the outline of a fisherman at the shore casting his line. Don’t miss the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse, one of only ten such structures listed as a National Historic Landmark. The hexagonal beacon hovers over the water on cast-iron pillars like a crab over the sand. Any angle you take will speak volumes of Annapolis’s deep maritime history.
The natural landscape at the Eastern Neck Wildlife Refuge will give your portfolio dimension. Foot trails and boardwalks lead to native wildflowers and butterflies. Have your camera ready to capture the rare site of a skulk of red foxes or a bald eagle gliding over the Eastern Shore.
If you are looking for a place to expand your knowledge of photography and hone your skills, look no further than the Mentor Series trek to Annapolis!
Hi Maryland trekkers! This June we'll be exploring a wide variety of great photo ops in and around Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay. As you read in the itinerary highlights, there will be seascapes, landscapes, architecture, and wildlife opportunities all squeezed into our three day trek. This means you should at least have focal lengths covering 28mm to 200mm, and while longer or wider isn't mandatory it could come in handy. I'm loving my NIkon 28-300 because the focal range from a single lens is wonderful on either DX of FX bodies. There could even be macro subject matter along the way! Since we're visiting a coastal town in summer, there is always the potential for precipitation, so do include a rain shell when you pack. We never let the elements keep us from great pictures (in fact they often make the pictures great!). While tripods are not a must, a good lightweight travel tripod does give you razor sharp results. Most trekkers will bring laptops loaded with photo processing software of their choice. Bring software you are familiar with so you can manage all the images you'll be making and participate in the valuable image review sessions. A second battery? Highly recommended, and don't forget charger and card reader if you use one. I'm always happy to field any photo or gear questions prior to the trek. Just drop me an email. mark@imagema.com See you this summer in Maryland! Mark Alberhasky
Workshop Fee: $1,050
Includes in-the-field instruction, entrance fees, presentations, digital reviews, and transportation to each shooting location.
DoubleTree by Hilton
210 Holiday Court
Annapolis, MD 21401
t. 410-224-3150
Online: www.doubletreeannapolis.com
Group / Convention Code: MES
OR
Reservations: 1-800-222-8733
Group Name: Mentor Series
Rate: $112/night + tax
Cut off date: May 4, 2012
Weather
We are very casual on the treks. We will be shooting mainly outdoors, so bring a variety of clothing you can layer. Dress comfortably, with good walking shoes. Make sure to have rain gear with you at all times to protect your camera bag and camera. http://www.weather.com/
Travel Insurance
Access America (tel. 866/807-3982; www.accessamerica.com)
Travel Guard International (tel. 800/826-4919; www.travelguard.com)
Travel Insured International (tel. 800/243-3174; www.travelinsured.com)
Travelex Insurance Services (tel. 888/457-4602; www.travelex-insurance.com).
Digital Review Sessions
We will have digital review sessions throughout the workshop. You will be asked to select 5 images for each review session that you will review with your mentor on your own laptop.
Equipment
Bring a camera, lenses, flash, lightweight tripod, filters, lens hoods, lens cloth, battery charger, batteries, storage device or portable hard drives, card reader, all cables, power converters, memory cards and adapters, a rain cover for your backpack and camera, cable release and your cameras manual.
Non-Photographers/Spouse Policy
We would like to notify you that spouses or non photographers of trek participants who travel with them to mentor series trek destinations advertised as part of the mentor series will be charged the prevailing workshop cost. This is because of limitations in the workshop classes, transportation and seating at the many venues we work with on the treks.
Incidentals
You are responsible to pay for all charges to your room when we check out of your hotels. Incidentals such as room service, drinks, phone calls, business services, laundry, etc. are not included.
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