Portland to Harpswell Photography Workshop (September 10, 2021)

Portland to Harpswell Photography Workshop: September 10, 2021

5 participant maximum

INSTRUCTOR: DARYLANN LEONARD

Darylann Leonard’s love for photography began as a child, watching and learning from her father who was a teacher and self-taught photographer. Through the years her love for hiking and exploring the outdoors has provided a natural classroom for learning the art of photography. Darylann has worked for over 25 years in Maine as a Clinical Social Worker. Her experience in helping people through dark times in their lives, through encouraging them to see their inner strength and beauty has carried over into her vision as a photographer. Darylann believes that not only does photography challenge people as individuals, but it also provides an opportunity to show others the world through one’s own eyes. Her goal of bringing her own vision of the beauty of nature to others keeps her love for this art alive.

Darylann has been a contributing photographer for Down East magazine since 2014. Her photography has been featured on Maine Lake and Mountains Visitor Guide, Mid coast Maine Visitor Guide, and Western Maine Guidebook. Her work has also placed in international competitions, including the Greater Lynn and Glennie Memorial Nature Salon. She earned a second place finish in the 2013 Maine Photography Show. Darylann exhibiting artist at Gallery 302 in Bridgton, Maine since 2012.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Explore Maine with acclaimed photographer Darylann Leonard. Darylann knows the coast of Maine, and her excitement for photography is absolutely contagious. The Portland area has won one accolade after another in recent years, and is frequently mentioned as being one of the best places to live in the world. It’s not just the food that has everyone raving, it’s the scenery as well! In addition to the iconic Portland Head Light and Portland Harbor area, we will take you north to Harpswell. This is a relatively quiet part of the coast that is replete with image-making opportunities. Darylann will determine the best locations on the day of the workshop based on his reading of the weather and conditions. Possible locations include Portland Head Light, Spring Point Ledge Light, Bug Light, Portland Harbor, Harpswell, and Orr’s and Bailey islands. These workshops are designed to maximize learning opportunities and provide guidance on creating the kind of images you want to create. This is not a photo tour. There will be individual instruction based on your goals and your questions. On our one-day workshops, we photograph from sunrise to sunset, with a break in between. There will also be classroom time where we discuss a range of topics that lead to successful image making. Lessons are limited to 5 people per day.

CANCELLATIONS

The payment is 50% refundable in the event you have to cancel, as long as the cancellation is made 21 days before the trip. After that time, your payment is non-refundable. Alternately, 100% of your payment will be refunded if a replacement can be found prior to the trip. However, if, due to state and/or federal COVID-19 policies, a lockdown is still in effect, we will refund 100% or offer credit on future trip.

COVID: We will continue to evaluate trip cancellations as state and CDC guidance is updated. We will notify all participants immediately if we decide to cancel a trip. All participants will be required to wear a mask and follow social distancing guidelines.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need a lot of experience or expensive gear to take this workshop?
No. You can make great images right away with simple equipment, and that’s what this workshops aim to teach you. If you have photographed before and aim to update yourself on the latest techniques in digital photography, this is definitely for you. If you are just starting out and have a new camera you want to learn, this is for you, too. If you are a seasoned veteran who doesn’t need much help, just wants to go to great locations and have fun with like-minded individuals, well, this is for you, as well! You will need a basic DSLR camera and a tripod, but you don’t need a lot of fancy gear. I’ve put together a list of recommended accessories.

What about transportation?
Participants are responsible for their own transportation.

What about lodging?
Maine is a popular place and many hotels and BnB’s fill up fast. We ask that you stay close to our predetermined morning meet-up location.

What should I wear?
The most recommended piece of gear is a pair of sturdy shoes. We walk across the hard and angular rocks in many of these locations, so hiking shoes are very helpful. We also like to layer for cool mornings and the head of the day, which usually means a base layer of synthetic, fast-wicking material, and a warm fleece or soft shell. Other suggested items are found below.
– Insect and Tick Repellant
– Sunscreen
– Waterproof Outerwear
– A hat for sun protection
– Rubber Boots (not absolutely necessary, but there may be mud or wading in some locations)
– Headlamp

Should I be concerned about ticks?
Yes. All outdoor activities in New England carry the risk of picking up these nasty hitchhikers. Please use bug repellent that you can apply to your skin, or even better, permethrin, which you apply to clothes you plan on wearing in the field. Also, give yourself an extensive review when you get home at night to check for ticks.

What happens if the weather doesn’t cooperate?
Bad weather is good weather to landscape photographers. If you don’t like the weather, wait 10 minutes. There are many idioms that apply to the weather, and if you don’t already know, following the weather is one of our favorite things to do! We’ve been running workshops for years now, and can say that there hasn’t been a single day where we haven’t enjoyed being out photographing, even in the rain. Please keep an open mind when it comes to your expectations about what ‘good’ conditions are. We want to teach you how to shoot in all conditions!

What does my tuition cover?
The price of the workshop includes all fieldwork, group instruction, and individual tutoring. It does not include travel insurance, meals other than what has been specified, transportation, and lodging.

Should I bring a laptop?
Yes. We recommend you bring your laptop to follow along during classroom time and to take notes. We also recommend you bring a card reader so that we can share and critique your photos if you’d like.

What camera equipment do you recommend I bring?
– DSLR or mirrorless camera
– Lenses to cover 16-200mm are recommended
— A card reader if your laptop doesn’t have one built-in, extra camera batteries, extra memory cards.
– A sturdy tripod and head
– Circular polarizing filter
– Waterproof camera bag