Many have been asking about our Photoshop World Precon next Monday. Yes, we’re really leaving at that time for a ton of fun. Those who know me know that’s my normal time out. If you’ve not received the email with details for the Precon that have gone out, here they are. At the bottom is something that didn’t get out in that email you need to know. Cya there!
Greetings to All of My Red Rock Landscape Shoot Workshop Attendees!
I trust that you’re having a great summer and I can’t wait to share part of it with you at my Photoshop World In-Depth Workshop! We’ll meet up at the entrance to the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay at 4:00am. Please be on time, as the bus will be leaving at 4:15am. To ensure that everyone comes prepared I have provided, below, a list of items you’ll want to bring with you:
Well-stocked Camera Bag: Actually, you’ll probably want what you would normally have if you were shooting landscapes out of your own vehicle. The only difference is you’ll be working out of a bus.
Red Rock Canyon, to me, is generally a longer lens landscape opportunity than it is a shorter lens. The difference is with the clouds. And, in July the monsoons show up with spectacular clouds! Here’s my own rule of thumb in deciding what lens to grab getting out of the bus—If you physically are looking up (towards the skies) as well as out (towards the horizon), you’ll want to have your 14-24AFS lens. If you’re looking straight out (and not up) you’ll want to have your 24-70VR. And, if you’re looking at a point on the horizon you’ll want your 70-200AFS.
In your camera bag you will also want to have your 80-400 (for those detailed landscape photos), a polarizer, and a flash because you just never know what might happen and that’s the fun of the chase!
Tripods: There is always some confusion about tripods. They are not required and I won’t be using one. However, if you want to bring one you are more than welcome to, that is totally your choice.
Clothing & Supplies: You will be out in the desert. While water will be supplied, I would bring extra if it were me. Sunblock, hats, and long sleeve shirts are all very good ideas. We’ll be starting before sunrise so you might want to have a light jacket or sweatshirt as well.
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After our morning shoot, we will come back to the room to finish our images in the digital darkroom. Be sure to bring your computers, their batteries fully charged, a card reader and tooth picks (to keep your eyes open). You will be taking this with you on the bus, leaving nothing in the room so come prepared.