Florida Flowers & More
Creativity in Field & Post
March 3 - 7, 2025
At a Glance
Dates: Monday, March 3 (starting at 9:15am) to Friday, March 7 (ending midday) Meet & greet at 5pm on March 2nd (location TBD).
Includes: All instruction in the field and classroom and Online orientation beforehand & post-conference editing & image review sessions
Cost: $1699
Location: Naples, Florida
Suggested Lodging: Will be sent by email once a location has been selected.
Not included: Lodging, meals, entry and transportation to locations
Gear you will need...
Camera: Either a DSLR or Mirrorless camera. If you have any new gear, it is important to become acquainted with it before traveling to get the most from the workshop.
Lenses: For flowers: Macro lenses, Lensbabies to those who want to experiment even more, and telephoto zoom (100 - 500mm equivalent). For seascapes: A wide angle (approx 15 - 35mm equivalent). For birds: A telephoto zoom (100 - 500mm equivalent).
Filters: Either a 6 stop Neutral Density Filter or a Variable ND Filter (6-9 stop) to fit the lens with the largest filter thread size (plus a step up ring if you choose to attach it to a smaller lens)
Tripods: A sturdy tripod is essential for low light and long exposure photography
Software: All post-processing will be done using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
Pre & Post-workshop Zooms: An overview and orientation will be held online prior to the workshop. Afterwards, Jackie will share editing techniques ranging from basic image adjustments to more advanced application of layers in Photoshop.
Image Reviews: Feedback will be offered in the field & during workshop.
About Jackie
Jackie lives in St. Augustine and has been photographing the natural world since high school in Sarasota, FL. She is known for her rich colors and for infusion of personality in her floral and wildlife images. Jackie has received international acclaim for her images and has been published in several noteworthy magazines. Jackie also maintains an active group, Phlorography - Artistic Floral Photography, with thousands of passionate floral photographers from around the world. Phlorography is a community in which everyone and their photographic expression is valued.
