Product Description
Instruction by Dan Wampler
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Come join us for 3 days of spectacular opportunities for Color and Infrared photography in the Great Smoky Mountains. Whether you are a novice or experienced photographer, you will enjoy everything the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer. Great Smoky Mountains National Park encompasses 861 square miles, and we will do our best to capture as much of its beauty as possible. During your 3 days of the workshop, you will be guided to some of the most perfect locations, and given hands-on instruction on how to make stunning Color and IR images. If you arrive with an interest in learning, you will leave with beautiful images. During this workshop, you have the ability to get hands-on and try out all the Infrared filters Life Pixel offered for conversion. This is an Image capture workshop, limited to just 10 participants to ensure more hands-on training experience.
We will meet each morning and proceed to spend as much time as possible exploring this wonderful park.
During this Photo Tour/workshop you will receive hands-on instruction in:
- Infrared Photography
- Getting the right exposure
- Creative composition skills
- Perspective
- Use of f-stop for Depth of field
- Working with natural light
- Auto Exposure Bracketing
- Introduction & Basics of High Dynamic Range Infrared photography HDR
What to Bring:
- Digital Camera
- Wide-angle lens
- Tripod (not required, but extremely helpful)
- Memory cards
- Water bottle
- Extra camera battery
- Walking shoes
- Lunch each day.
- A positive attitude
About the Instructor
Dan Wampler is the Creative Director for Life Pixel Infrared and has been shooting digital infrared for over 12 years. 
He started in the Photography industry in 1981 and over the last 36 years of his career has trained thousands of photographers. He is an internationally published digital artist and photographer and is very passionate about his work.
Contact Info
Please direct all workshop-related inquiries to Dan Wampler, Life Pixel Creative Director.
By Phone: 866-610-1710 ext 5
By Email: danwampler@lifepixel.com
Payment, Registration & Dates
Workshop date 05/17/22 – 05/19/22
Where: Great Smokey Mountains National Park
Participant Limit: 15 All participants must be at least 18 years of age, and attendees must be paid participants.
Lodging: See TripAdvisor for a list of possible accommodations in proximity to the park.
We will meet each morning at the Sugarlands Visitors Center, this link is a map.
Payment for workshops must be received in full at the time of registration. Your spot in the workshop is not secure until your payment has been received and the required forms have been returned. Forms will be emailed to participants.
Note: The following are not covered by the workshop costs and are your responsibility
Airfare/transportation
Transportation during the workshop
Food/Lodging
Contact Info
Please direct all workshop-related inquiries to Dan Wampler, Life Pixel Creative Director.
By Phone: 866-610-1710 ext 5
By Email: danwampler@lifepixel.com
Cancellation Policy
Reasons for cancellation must be presented in writing. The cancellation policy is as follows:
90 days prior 10% Cancellation fee
60 to 89 days 25% cancellation fee.
30 to 59 days 50% cancellation fee.
*No refund will be given on any cancellations that are less than 30 days prior to the start of the workshop. There will be no exceptions to the Cancellation Policy.
Weather-Related Cancellations
We cannot control the weather. Travel insurance is always suggested.
If conditions become unsuitable for photography, Cancellation will be handled in the following manner.
Any day where shooting is possible for 5 hours or more is considered a full day.
Up to 4 hours of shooting, Participants will receive 10% of the amount paid for a workshop towards a future workshop.
If a full day is canceled, the Participant will receive 20% of the amount paid for a workshop towards a future workshop.
The decision will be made by the Instructor; the Instructors decision is final.
Insurance
The photographers/instructors are not responsible for non-refundable costs associated with canceled trips. It is recommended that you purchase travel insurance.
Terms & Conditions
This workshop will take place in a National Park, and you must agree to abide by all rules, restrictions, ordinances, and regulations governing this location. Failure to do so could result in your removal from the workshop with no refund of workshop fees.
Standard Release
You consent to allow any photograph or video that is taken of you and/or your property during the course of the workshop to be used for promotional purposes with no fee or compensations.
Release & Waiver
All workshop participants must agree to all the terms and conditions stated above as well as sign a release and hold harmless waiver. This agreement is required and a condition to participating in this workshop. Your payment for this workshop constitutes full agreement to the Policies stated above. Refusal to comply with and sign the policies and waiver form will automatically cancel your participation in this workshop.
Jo Lucas (verified owner) –
Did this workshop last year. Amazing trip and Dan is quite the host. Beautiful scenery, bears, horses and most of all, Dan sharing all his years of experience in photography…. We learned both infrared as well as regular photography. Would recommend to anyone looking to learn infrared in a beautiful area, with a down to earth, humorous guy….