Digital Nature Photography Workshops and Events

Richard Bernabe's photography workshops are designed for the digital nature photographer, beginner or advanced, interested in finding and expanding thier creative vision while learning how to use the digital technology in their camera to best express that vision to the rest of the world. In addition to being a widely-published, professional outdoor photographer, Richard is an experienced teacher and instructor, both in the classroom and out in the field.

With over 7500 publishing credits since 1998, Richard Bernabe has become one of the top outdoor photographers in the southeastern United States. His images have been licensed to magazines, advertising campaigns, calendars, and several books, including his own, South Carolina Wonder and Light published by Mountain Trail Press in 2006.

List of 2010 Workshops

March 26-28, 2010

The Southern Charm of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina

Come experience the Old South at its best! We will photograph plantations and lush gardens with blooming azaleas and moss-draped live oak trees. Wildflowers and wildlife abound as spring breaks long the low country of South Carolina. We will also spend an afternoon in historic downtown Charleston photographing the old homesteads and churches along Battery Park and the charm of the old city. Tuition includes admission to Cypress Gardens and Magnolia Plantation. Tuition is $575

CLICK HERE for more information or Contact Richard if you have any questions.

April 3, 2010

A Day at Hunting Island, South Carolina

Photograph one of the last natural coastlines in South Carolina that is also easily accessable. Sunrise to sunset, we will photograph natural coastal landscapes, wildlife, salt marshes, maritime forests, and possibly some of historic sites and plantations in the area. Tuition $150. Contact Richard for more information.

THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL!

April 17, 2010

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee/North Carolina

This workshop is hosted by the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC). Their website is www.noc.com.

A Day in the Smoky Mountains!

Photograph The Great Smoky Mountians at their finest! Scores of wildflowers, pristine mountain streams and rivers, and expansive views of layered blue mountains await you and your camera around every turn in the road. Classes are based out of NOC's Great Outpost store in Gatlinburg, TN and all field work is done in the surrounding mountains and rivers of The Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Photography equipment, digital cameras, lenses, tripods, exposure, light, composition and processing are just some of the topics that will be covered. Tuition is only $150! Click here for more information and registration

Call 1-888-905-7238 and use option #4 to register. Be sure to reference the April 17 Smoky Mountains Photo Workshop. Contact Richard if you have any questions or need any specific information.

April 23-25, 2010

Wildflowers and Lush Spring Landscapes Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Townsend, Tennessee

Springtime! The Great Smoky Mountians at their finest! Scores of wildflowers, pristine mountain streams and rivers, and expansive views of layered blue mountains at sunrise and sunset await you and your camera. In addition to having the opportunity to create some stunning images, you will also learn professional field techniques by someone who has been conducting photo workshops in the Smokies for over ten years. Tuition is $575.

CLICK HERE for more information about this workshop or Contact Richard if you have any questions or want more information.

THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL!

May 1, 2010

Waterfalls of the Carolinas (with additional dates of June 12 and July 17)

This one-day instructional workshop will take you to many of the best waterfalls in North and South Carolina. The exact locations are not known until the day of the event. Weather, light, and water flows are all factors that go into which waterfalls we visit. There is a very big emphasis on instruction so come prepared to learn! There are two addional dates of June 12 and July 17. Tuition is $150.

Much more information HERE!

Contact Richard for more information.

September 17-19, 2010

Nantahala Outdoor Center, Bryson City, North Carolina

Introduction To Digital Nature Photography

This comprehensive course for outdoor and nature photography beginners combines both classroom and hands-on field instruction. This weekend workshop for digital photographers includes lodging and meals for the weekend! The all-inclusive price is $500.

More information can be found here.

Call 1-888-905-7238 and use option #4 to register. Be sure to reference the September 18 nature photography workshop. Contact Richard if you have any questions or need any specific information.

October 13-17, 2010

Acadia National Park, Maine with Richard Bernabe and Ian Plant via Creative Vision Workshops.

Looking to take your creative expression to the next level? Creative Vision Photo Workshops are designed to challenge you to reach new heights with your nature photography. Join Creative Vision instructors Ian Plant and Richard Bernabe on an intensive, multi-day field and classroom instructional workshop that will help you create photographs you've always dreamed of making.

Acadia National Park contains some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in the eastern United States. With towering seaside cliffs, pounding waves, scenic lighthouses, granite-topped mountains, and tranquil ponds, Acadia is the perfect setting to capture the wonderful fall color of New England. This 5 day workshop will explore the very best Acadia has to offer.

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October 22-24, 2010

Spectacular Fall Colors in the Smokies, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee/North Carolina with Richard Bernabe and Jerry Greer.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the "must visit" locations in autumn for any outdoor or nature photographer. From the dramatic high peaks draped in reds, yellows, and orange to the intimate river and stream scenes adorned with blazing autumn foliage, there is never a lack of fall beauty to be captured with the camera. Jerry Greer and Richard Bernabe have a combined 35 years of photographing this National Park and will guide you to the best locations in the best light. In addition, they will both help you with composition, exposure, and tips to make the Smokies look their best in photographs. This workshop fills up quickly so reserve your spot now!

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November 19-21, 2010

Landscapes and Lighthouses, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina

The North Carolina's Outer Banks is a magical place landscaped through the ages by wind, water, and drifting sand. From the exquisitely sculpted dunes of Ocracoke, to the prolific migratory waterfowl at Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, to the unique landforms at Cape Hatteras, photography subjects abound. You are never far from water and sunrises and sunsets are some of the finest you will see anywhere.

There are three scenic lighthouses in the immediate area that Richard will help you photograph with unique perspectives and dynamic compositions. The lighthouses with the water, sand, and magical light are all integral parts of the Outer Banks experience.

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How to register for a workshop

To reserve a roster spot in one of our workshops, please mail the fulltuition with the downloadable registration form to the address below. All spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you have requested to register for a workshop that is full, your name can be placed on a waiting list in the event of a cancelation.

Richard Bernabe Photography
206 Johnson Road
Greer, SC 29651

A sixty-day notice by e-mail, telephone, or mail must be given in order to receive a full refund for a deposit or tuition. A rain-day refund will only be given if the entire event is rained out. A 20% percent discount will be given if one of a two-day workshop is completely rained out. If weather prevents fieldwork on a particular day, image critiques and digital darkroom techniques can be substituted for lost time in the field.

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