Georgia Coast Photography Workshop

AN EXPLORATION OF THE COASTAL LANDSCAPE IN COLOR AND INFRARED

Unless you’ve experienced the Golden Isles of the Georgia Coast, it’s hard to imagine the diversity in these wildlife-filled barrier islands, marshes and swamps. The famed Marshes of Glynn, Jekyll Island and St. Simons Island provide a perfect backdrop for wildlife, landscape and travel photography and the not-to-be-missed Driftwood Beach and tidal marshes.

Each location lends itself to a wide variety of interpretations and will excite and challenge your creativity. Long exposures are perfect for those wishing to stretch time and bring home ethereal images.

Photographically, these areas are rich in natural beauty, intimate landscapes, and macro subjects. The ordinary scene becomes magical in infrared, and different lighting situations lend themselves to both infrared and color interpretations. This workshop includes in-the-field & classroom instruction, image sharing & critique sessions with Jamie Konarski Davidson and Nicole Deen.

CAPTURE THE MAGIC OF THE COASTAL LANDSCAPE, MARSHES, BIRDS, WILDLIFE, AND FISHING VILLAGES OF THE GOLDEN ISLES

Based on Jekyll Island, we’ll be centrally located and close to most of our locations. Though there will be no arduous hiking or strenuous walking, you will need good hiking shoes. We could spend the entire time on the island, but other places are worth the adventure. Revisiting the boneyard always yields new treasures as the light and tides change everything.

We’ll visit areas that reflect natural and cultural history of the area. The historic town of Darien, dating back to pre-Revolu­tionary period, offers wonderful views of the marshes, shrimp­ers and fishing fleets, and a taste of a slower pace of life. This means landscapes, scenics, wildlife, nautical imagery and much more. Nearby, we’ll visit the Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation that is filled with historical buildings and incredible moss-covered live oaks. Familiar places also take on new life when photographed in infrared or interpreted in monochrome.

Jamie and Nicole will share their experience & knowledge of the subjects as well as photographic skills & techniques to help you capture beautiful images. Learning and practicing to “get it right in the field” will save you time on image processing. If you’ve never experienced shooting “invisible light,” you’re in for a real treat. You’ll be amazed how quickly you’re hooked on infrared. (Several IR loaners available to try it out.) Spend your days in the field learning to capture what you “see” and share the days’ visual catch during the image sharing & feedback session.

One of the highlights off island is a visit to the amazing Okefenokee Swamp where there are wonderful subjects on land and water. This National Wildlife Refuge covers 438,000 acres, the largest in the eastern United States. Not surprising, there are over 233 species of birds and numerous species of mammals, reptiles and amphibians in the refuge. Wonderful forests and lakes and boardwalk trails make it easy to observe and photograph this unique pace. Weather permitting, we plan to do a swamp tour by boat. (fingers crossed)

This workshop will help you make your equipment work for you and provide instruction on how to process your images for the desired effect with Photoshop and other editing software. We’ll be spending most of our time in the field in beautiful places. The entire weekend is designed to provide a well-balanced combination of classroom and field work.

THE FINER DETAILS

Workshop Policies

Workshop Registration is $1095 / person (includes excursions)
Lodging: Home2 Suites by Jekyll Island, 101 Ocean Way,
Jekyll Island, GA 31527
912-319-6024
Special Group Rate when you mention New Life Photos
Hotel Reservation Deadline: September 15, 2025

Email jamie@newlifephotos.com for more information or to register by mail.

Please note Cancellation Policies (see above). Trip insurance is highly recommended.