New Jersey Pine Barrens Photography Small Group Workshops
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Photographing the New Jersey Pine Barrens
This unique wilderness known as the Pine Barrens is anything but Barren. It is over 1 million acres in the most populated state in the United States. Come see and photograph this uniquely beautiful landscape with me. I’ve been exploring the Pine Barrens for close to 30 years and have found some pretty amazing places for photography. The forests, lakes, rivers, bogs, and even the cedar swamps offer their own beauty. These workshops are a mix of photography and instruction tailored to the workshop participants’ abilities and needs.
The Franklin Parker Preserve Photography Workshops
4 hour workshops $150 Plus a 1 hour video presentation on how to photograph the Pine Barrens.
50% of the workshop fee is donated to the New Jersey Conservation Foundation
It has been great to partner with the New Jersey Conservation Foundation and hold workshops on their 11,000 acre Franklin Parker Preserve. This preserve is one of the most scenic area of the Pine Barrens. Normally the only way into the preserve is on foot but we will have special vehicle access in the preserve to photograph its uniquely beautiful landscape. We will be able to drive to special locations that normally would require several miles of hiking to get to. The NJCF has done renovations to the trails and roads in the preserve allowing us to photograph different places that were not accessible by car in the past few years.
Workshop Details
For all workshops the group will meet in one of the parking areas. After a brief introduction, we will drive to and/or take short walks to 5 or 6 locations throughout the workshop. Locations will vary based on weather conditions, time of year, etc.
- Size: Maximum of 8 people plus myself.
- Cost: $150 per person.
- Workshops are rain or shine unless the weather conditions are hazardous.
2024 Spring Workshop Dates
- Saturday, March 16, 2024 Sunset 3:30pm – 7:30pm – FULL
- Sunday, March 24, 2024 Sunrise and Full Moonset 6:00am – 10:00am FULL
- Saturday, April 13, 2024 Sunset 4:00pm – 8:00pm – FULL
- Sunday, April 21, 2024 Sunrise 5:30am – 9:30am – FULL
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Notes on these Pine Barrens workshops
- I keep these groups small so I can provide as much time as possible with each of you to help navigate the site, provide ideas, instruction and to discuss the technical and artistic side of photography.
- I always bring my camera, but I’m not there to shoot, I’m there for you. If there is an unusual opportunity I may set up my camera, but primarily I have it to use for instruction.
- Nature and weather are unpredictable, especially in the Pine Barrens. Each day can bring a different experience, so understanding that it is important to keep the workshop itinerary flexible will help ensure the goal that you get great photographs while experiencing the beautiful New Jersey Pinelands.
- Speaking of weather, we will photograph in most conditions, rain or shine. However, heavy rain and other dangerous weather conditions may force the workshop to be rescheduled. I will do everything I can to accommodate everyone’s schedule in rescheduling.
- You are free to cancel and get a full refund up to 30 days before the workshop. Within 30 days, if we can fill your slot, you will receive a credit for your fee that can be applied to any other workshop within the next 12 months. We will make every effort to fill your slot. If we cannot fill your slot, we cannot issue a credit.
- Once you register, I will send you more details about the workshop including a list of recommended equipment and clothing.
- The cost of the this workshop covers the instruction and access to the locations we will be photographing at. It does not include transportation, to and from the workshop, lodging, meals, etc.
Important Covid-19 Information:
Based on CDC guidelines, face coverings are recommended inside vehicles when we are driving from location to location. They are not required.
Custom Tours
Let me know what you want to do and I’ll make it happen. We can mix instructional sessions or just explore the Pinelands. Contact me for more information and pricing.
Notes on this workshop
- Due to the nature of the place we are photographing, this workshop is limited to 25 participants.
- During the workshop I am here for you to help navigate the site, provide ideas, instruction and to discuss the technical and artistic side of photography.
- I always bring my camera, but I’m not there to shoot, I’m there for you. If there is an unusual opportunity I may set up my camera, but primarily I have it to use for instruction.
- This is an operational business and there are a few minor limits as to where we can go on the property.
- While it is not a difficult place to navigate, you must be in physical condition to get around this property. There are not always clear paths and it is your responsibility to make sure you, and your equipment are safe at all times.
- We will photograph in most conditions, rain or shine. However, heavy rain and other dangerous weather conditions may force the workshop to be rescheduled. Should that happen and you cannot attend the new workshop, you can choose to receive a refund or credit.
- You are free to cancel and get a full refund up to 30 days before the workshop. After that you will receive a credit to attend the next workshop, if I can fill your slot. I will make every effort to do so.
- Once you register, I will send you the location and details about the workshop including a list of recommended equipment and clothing.
- The cost of the this workshop covers the instruction and access to the locations we will be photographing at. It does not include transportation to and from the workshop, lodging, meals, etc.
Full Days and Custom Tours
Let me know what you want to do and I’ll make it happen. We can mix instructional sessions or just explore. Contact me for more information and pricing.