Cheaha Spring Photography Workshop
Cheaha Spring Photography Workshop
Join internationally renowned Alabama photographer, John Dersham, for this landscape photography workshop on the highest mountain in Alabama. Friday workshop will be indoors, and Saturday workshop will be outside in the park. No refunds after March 15, 2022.
For more information or to purchase a ticket email Mandy.Pearson@dcnr.alabama.gov or call 256-412-9938.
Date: Friday & Saturday, March 25 & 26, 2022
Location: Cheaha State Park Interpretive Center
Fee: $75 per person for workshop instruction and park admission; No refunds after March 15, 2022; lodging available at Cheaha State Park for a separate cost. For more information about lodging options and pricing for overnight accommodations, please call 256-488-5111 or visit Cheaha State Park | Alapark
Suggested Gear from John Dersham and the Cheaha Team:
-Please bring a tripod, if you have one. This is a basic tool that will help you take incredible shots!
-Bring a neutral density filter, if applicable to the type of camera you are using. (We understand that participants will have a diverse array of instruments so don't worry if you don't have this item.)
-Dress in WARM clothes; layers are best.
-There will be minimal hiking (easy/moderate trails) for each photography stop. Wear appropriate footwear. We will be walking along several creeks and streams; we may cross a stream so waterproof footwear is best. Plan to carry your camera/supplies up to 1-2 miles roundtrip.
-Bring a backpack with everything you will need for short walks into the forest, such as water, snacks, etc. Your vehicle will always be within 30 minutes of you at each stop. Some stops will be much closer: 5 minutes from vehicle.
-Cheaha’s Vista Cliffside Event Center (onsite restaurant) is temporarily closed. However, drinks and snacks are available for purchase at the Cheaha Mountain Store.
Workshop Schedule:
Friday Evening Lecture
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm CDT
John Dersham: Photographic Composition, Lighting and Impact
Saturday Field Workshop (Outdoors) 7:00 am Meet in Interpretive Center for Coffee & Orientation
8:00 am Depart from Interpretive Center (Convoy to sites in personal vehicles)
8:15 am - 9:15 am Cheaha Lake & Cheaha Creek
9:30 am - 11:00 am Cheaha Falls/Chinnabee Silent Trail (Talladega National Forest)
11:30 - 12:30 pm Lunch at Cheaha Mountain Store (Bring your own picnic or purchase snacks/coffee/drinks in store)
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm CCC Reservoir and Rock Garden/ Angel Falls,
2:30 pm -3:00 pm Vista Cliffside Overlook
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Photographing Animals at Cheaha Interpretive Center
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm Final Discussion & Dismissal
Times may vary slightly depending upon time spent at each location.
Thank you for your participation in this event and for your support for Alabama State Parks. Don't hesitate to contact the Park Naturalist if you have questions or concerns Mandy.Pearson@dcnr.alabama.gov.
