A Place of Magic
Nancy Siegler of Cameron Park is a breast cancer survivor. To celebrate her survival, she has created a huge, joyful garden of sunflowers. Dozens of varieties of yellow, orange and even red sunflowers grow over ten feet high in a huge patch behind her barn. For the last couple of years, KCRA-TV has featured this remarkable garden. Bees enjoy the nectar, while we enjoy the almost overwhelming beauty.
Nancy's barn, immediately adjacent to the flowers, is perfectly set up for a workshop of this sort. We'll spend a couple of hours here reviewing techniques and equipment for great macro photography—including a special Photoshop technique for enhancing depth of field—and then we'll step a few feet outside to celebrate these beautiful flowers with our cameras, lingering into "magic light" time. Those photographers who wish may contribute a few photos afterward to an online album for viewing and critiquing, since logistics don't permit much critiquing on-site.
Nuts and Bolts
Photography tour leader Betty Sederquist, with her nearly 20 years of experience as a college photography instructor and photo workshop leader, will guide you as needed to get GREAT flower shots. Attendance is limited to 11, so there will be plenty of time for individual attention.
Cost is $110 and includes tutoring, as well as lunch, water and snacks. A significant part of this fee goes toward breast cancer research.
What to bring: camera, tripod, cable release and flash (if you have these), extra batteries and cards, comfortable clothing/shoes/sun hat and above all, a sense of FUN! All skill levels welcome. Workshop is handicap accessible.
To sign up and fill out required forms, etc., go to this page.
