Point Reyes National Seashore Photography Workshop
Three Day Photography Workshop – April 23rd, 24th, and 25th, 2024
Our three-day Point Reyes National Seashore photography workshop will give you the unique opportunity to capture incredible landscape and wildlife photography.
Your instructor, Gino Creglia, has over 25 years of experience as a photographer, color management consultant, and digital workflow expert.
Point Reyes National Seashore is one of Gino’s favorite places to capture landscape and wildlife images, and he will guide you to his favorite locations within the national seashore. You will also learn techniques for processing landscape and wildlife photography images using Capture One.
Our Point Reyes National Seashore photography workshop provides a personalized experience using your Leica Q, M, or SL camera system to capture breathtaking images for your portfolio.
You know pretty quickly if you’re going to mesh with someone, especially in a learning situation. Gino’s one that makes it easy to explore new photography concepts while sharpening old ones.
His ability to simplify his message, understanding of his craft and techniques, and pleasant approach to conveying that message makes his workshops productive and an absolute joy.
His excitement over realizing something resonates with his student shows on his face. As fulfilling as it is for him when we get it and improve, it’s equally as fulfilling to see him beam with satisfaction.
Finally, his varied approaches to the same scene are a reminder that there’s always another vision.
I’d highly recommend you try Gino’s workshops out.
Dan, Workshop Participant, April 2023
Point Reyes National Seashore Photography Workshop Itinerary
Evening gathering before the start of the workshop: Monday, April 22nd, 2024, at 6 pm, get together at the Saltwater Oyster Depot in Inverness, located at 12781 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Inverness, CA 94937.
http://www.saltwateroysterdepot.com
Meetup: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 7:15 am in the Tomales Bay Resort and Marina parking lot at 12938 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Inverness, CA 94937.
https://www.tomalesbayresort.com
Workshop Locations in Point Reyes National Seashore
- Cypress Tree Tunnel
- McClures Beach
- Point Reyes Lighthouse
- Chimney Rock Trail
- Abbotts Lagoon
- Drakes Beach
- Estero Trail
- Kehoe Beach
- Tule Elk Reserve
Please note: The weather forecast will determine our photographic locations in the Point Reyes National Seashore during the workshop.
Physical Requirements
This workshop requires walking or hiking several miles while carrying your photo gear. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about the activity levels of the workshop.
Gino has the following hiking gear for the workshop:
- Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles (TSA will not allow you to pack your hiking pole in your carry-on luggage. You must pack the hiking poles in your check-in luggage)
- Garmin InReach Mini
- Garmin epix™ (Gen 2) Smartwatch
- Sunscreen
- Hiking Ball Cap
Please read our Workshop Terms and Conditions
Weather Conditions
- Please be prepared for the weather conditions at Point Reyes National Seashore, including wind or rain at the beach, estuaries, trails, and lagoons.
- You will be responsible for what to wear or pack for the Point Reyes National Seashore photography workshop.
- Also, please remember that we can not control the weather conditions and will monitor and adjust the workshop itinerary as needed.
What photographic equipment does Gino take when traveling to Point Reyes National Seashore?
- Leica Q3, M6, and SL2 Camera
- Leica Summilux-M 35mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens for the Leica M6
- Cable Release for the Leica SL2
- Extra Camera Batteries and SD Cards
- Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm f/2.8 Lens
- Leica Vario-Elmarit-SL 24-70mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens
- Panasonic S 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S. Lens
- Ulanzi & COMAN Lightweight Travel Tripod
- Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L
- NiSi 75mm Professional Kit, NiSi 100mm v7 Advance Kit, and B+W Series color filters
- 16-inch MacBook Pro M1 Max
Gino will provide the participants’ recommendations on which camera equipment they should carry at every Point Reyes National Seashore location.
Note:
- You do not need a Leica digital or film camera system to attend the workshop.
- A comprehensive understanding of your camera equipment is vital for capturing exceptional photographs at our workshop. This knowledge empowers you to maximize the capabilities of your camera gear, make well-informed decisions in diverse shooting conditions, and unleash your creative potential. By knowing your camera’s functions, settings, and features, you will confidently navigate through menus, swiftly adjust settings, and effectively troubleshoot any technical issues with your camera system.
Lodging
Tomales Bay Resort
12938 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Inverness, CA 94937
Website: https://www.tomalesbayresort.com
Tel: (415) 669-1389
Email: info@tomalesbayresort.com
Nestled on the shores of beautiful Tomales Bay in Inverness, California, this Cape Cod-style resort is the only lodging property on the bay inside the Point Reyes National Seashore Park.
Note: All participants will be responsible for their accommodations during the workshop.
Food
With sunset at around 6:50 pm and not knowing where our group will be in the park on a given day, it can be challenging to coordinate dinner for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Only a few restaurants in Inverness are open till 9:00 pm, one being the Inverness Tap Room.
https://invernessparkmarket.com/tap-room-menu/
We recommend you purchase your food for lunch and dinner at the Inverness Park Market.
The Inverness Park Market opens at 7 am, and they have a great selection of food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Website: https://invernessparkmarket.com/
We will have a large cooler in the vehicle so all participants can store their food for each day’s excursion.
Note:
1. All participants will be responsible for their breakfast, lunch, and dinner arrangements.
2. If the weather is not cooperating for sunset photography, we plan to have dinner in Inverness.
Spouse, Friend, Companion, or Child
Due to limited space availability, we must charge participants prices for spouses, friends, companions, or children.
Please get in touch with us if you have any questions about the workshop.