Capturing the Beauty of Waterfalls

Instructor: Don Tredinnick, professional nature photographer, instructor and owner of Frozen Hiker Photography

Waterfalls have an irresistible power that draws you in. In this class, you'll learn how to photograph waterfalls and flowing water to create beautiful works of art. Whether it's a serene, silky waterfall or a dynamic, life-like image that captures the energy you felt, you'll master the skills to bring these moments to life. This class includes classroom instruction, hands-on practice in the field, a short lunch break and an image review.

In this class, you will learn:

• Focus techniques
• Compositions that add interest to your waterfall photo
• Creating abstract photos from flowing and falling water
• Photographing interesting details using a telephoto lens
• Using filters to achieve long exposures in order to create silky waterfall images
• Controlling shutter speed to approximate the “natural blur” that our eyes see when looking at a waterfall
• Lens selection for managing distractions and to provide perspective
• Managing shadows and highlights
• Protecting your gear and yourself

Please note: The in-person practicum requires navigating paved walkways with occasional steps. This class meets rain or shine. Please dress for the weather and comfortably to allow for squatting, kneeling or even laying on the ground. Bring to class a lunch or snack and a beverage.

Equipment, bring to class:

• DSLR or MILC (mirrorless interchangeable lens camera)
• Owner's manual
• Lens or lenses ranging from 24 - 200mm
• Neutral density filters (2 or 3 stop)
• Polarizer (optional)
• Tripod