”Photograph Nesting Egrets, Nesting Black Crowned Night Herons,
Eagles, and More”
Photo Tour Dates: May 6th and 7th 2023
Photography by Lisa and Tom www.Lisatom.photos
Email: LisaTom.Photos [@] comcast.net
https://linktr.ee/lisatom.photos
Follow us on Instagram @LisaTom.photos
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Displaying and Nesting Egrets,
some with chicks
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Nesting Black Crowned Night
Herons
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Eagles, Great Blue Herons,
Cormorants, Baby Ducks, etc.
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The event includes tips on
approaching and photographing wildlife, capturing birds standing, wading,
fishing, and in-flight, composition, lighting, exposure, etc.
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Tom will demonstrate techniques
and settings to get better standing and flying bird photographs. Shutter speed,
ISO, burst mode, focusing, focus limiter, focus peaking, etc.
• This event has a small number of participants to enhance learning and composition as well as subject access.
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Your enthusiasm, your willingness
to try new things, to even be frustrated (at times) in the ultimate pursuit of
knowledge and better images and photographic nirvana.
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Camera (ANY make and model)
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All of your batteries (and
charger) and your Memory cards
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Lenses: Longest focal length
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plus telephoto, macro, wide angle,
etc. (you have access to your car)
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Tripod or monopod (optional)
• Clothing: layers, rain gear (just in case), insect and tick repellant
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Polarizer and/or ND filter (if
you have one):
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https://amzn.to/3Z17IvQ
(polarizer) and https://amzn.to/3SedIPJ ND
• Buy for your largest lens, with step-up ring(s) https://amzn.to/3SjXWmf
PROFICIENCY LEVEL AND PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY:
· All skill levels welcome! We are patient & well-versed
in explaining photography concepts and encourage questions and exploration.
· All camera makes and models are welcome: mirrorless, dSLRs, medium format cameras, smartphone cameras,
film cameras, etc.
· No strenuous activity will be involved during the event. We will
have easy access to our car for most activities.
SIGN UP
· Cost $399. To Register and Pay:
o Pay when you sign our waiver https://tinyurl.com/LisaTom-FormA
o OR scan this QR code with your phone
o Or email us for an invoice
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Please include your camera make/model
and your cell phone # when you register.
· For some photo events we will have a pre-event zoom call
for orientation.
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Always feel free to contact us
with questions.
· We will send our cell phone # when you sign up.
· Email: LisaTom.photos [@] comcast.net
· The event includes tips on approaching and photographing
wildlife, capturing birds standing, wading, fishing, and in-flight,
composition, lighting, exposure, etc.
· While Tom takes the lead in the
field, there are two of us for individualized advice and mentoring for each
participant.
· Start Time May 6th 6:30am EST (2 locations)
· Post-Event: Upload your images to the
specific event album: Facebook.com/groups/lisatom.photos
· For some photo events we will have a post-event zoom call for
image evaluation.
· You can always add on a one-on-one mentoring, post-processing or
image evaluation session.
INCLUDES:
· Photography instruction, field demonstrations, and motivation
along with occasional challenges and assignments.
· Location expertise
· Knowledge and advice regarding subject(s) and settings.
· Practical and Creative inspiration and motivation.
· Supportive formal or informal image review.
· Small groups. Our events typically have 3-10 participants, this
is to make sure everyone can easily compose their images without other
photographers in the scene.
· While Tom takes the lead in the field, there are two of us for
individualized advice and mentoring for each participant.
LODGING, FOOD, AND TRANSPORTATION:
· While we do include lodging for
some of our photo events, the hotel is NOT included for this event.
· Food, lodging, airfare, optional trip insurance, transportation,
and tips & gratuities are NOT included.
· Email us for the hotel after you sign up. We will be staying in a
location <30 minutes from different bird locations. Book early as hotels do
fill up.
· For outside events, participants are responsible for NWR, State, Federal, Park, and/or refuge fees (if
applicable).
· For UrbEx venues, the location fee IS included unless otherwise
specified.
· We actively encourage but do not arrange, carpooling to the
location (after you have signed up, we can put you in touch with other
attendees).
· Once you arrive, it is VERY useful (and occasionally required) for participants to carpool to locations.
GETTING THERE
· For sensitive animal or UrbEx locations we often do not publicize
the exact location. Email us for the exact mileage for travel from your
location.
· This photo event is ~194 miles from the GW bridge or ~215 from Tappan Zee (Mario Cuomo) bridge.
· The nearest Airport (MDT) Harrisburg Int’l ~32-miles (BWI ~69miles, PHL ~110 miles)
POLICIES
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Please note that all of our events require that participants sign a
liability waiver (please fill out https://tinyurl.com/LisaTom-FormA.
Note some locations & venues may also have their own waiver. Thank you!
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Please note that this and all events
have no refunds unless the event is full and someone takes your place.
You may transfer your spot to someone else if you cannot attend. If you leave
early for any reason, there is no refund/partial refund. Consider getting
travel insurance. By signing up, you agree to our terms & conditions, lisaandtomphotography.com/p/workshops.html
SAFETY MEASURES:
· Tom & I are fully vaccinated and boosted. Our events are mainly
outdoors. Meals can be complicated, sometimes we suggest take out & eat as
a group. Feel free to wear a mask when indoors, in close proximity, etc. We follow and adhere to safety measures and
CDC guidelines to prevent spreading the virus. Please note that health measures
may change based on state/local government, CDC recommendations, legal
advisement, etc. Here is what you need to know and comply with:
· Anyone with a fever over 100 degrees must not attend. Please
check your temperature BEFORE you leave home.
· Anyone with COVID-like symptoms must not attend. Anyone
who has recently knowingly come in contact with a COVID positive person must
not attend.
· If you obtain a positive COVID test right before an event,
please contact us ASAP. If possible, we may transfer some of the fee (depending
on direct cost) to a future event.
· People who arrive with symptoms or not wearing a mask (when
required) properly will be asked to leave, no refunds.
Join us! Tom & I look forward to
inspiring you
to capture photons and manipulate pixels!
Photography by Lisa and Tom www.Lisatom.photos
Email: LisaTom.Photos [@] comcast.net
https://linktr.ee/lisatom.photos
Follow us on Instagram @LisaTom.photos
