Our Maryland Photography Workshops are mini 1/2 day adventures into accessible natural areas in western Maryland offering superb nature, landscape and scenic image making opportunities. Half Day workshops usually travel to two natural ares. Sometimes we pick new and interesting natural area off the beaten path but not hard to get to. You will be given directions to the meeting place and we carpool or convoy between locations. Depending on season we may go after spring wildflowers, scenic mountain vistas, river and water subjects or unique and rare botanical wonders.
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- Photography Workshops are offered for individuals and groups.
- 2-3 Hour OR Full Day Nature Photography Workshops are limited and custom scheduled. Give us a call and we can let you know about Crede’s availability for your preferred dates. Normally after we speak to you we submit an activity proposal with itinerary and program fees.
- We can also provide a Photo Safari Guide/Instructor for Camera Clubs and Groups that just need help finding the scenic beauty in our region. This would include special photo safaris to Dolly Sods Wilderness, Lost Lands and other areas of unique natural history and ecology. Van rentals can be arranged if available.
- TO MAKE RESERVATIONS AND FOR INFORMATION: Call Crede or Carol Calhoun at 301-746-4083
What you will do: Our primary goal is to get those creative juices flowing, take you to some nice spots for image making and to be there to answer questions and provide some guidance on image making techniques, considerations and technical know how. Most workshops have folks of varying knowledge and experience so I try and custom tailor some of the teaching with some one on one time so you get help in any specific areas you are interested in or need help in understanding.
Things I can help you with include; determining the proper exposure in difficult lighting situations, exploiting depth of field (or lack of) for maximum effect, how to protect and use cameras in inclement or cold weather, and understanding compositional techniques to add interest and depth to your photos. Teaching is done in a casual way and learning is accomplished ‘by doing’, questions, ideas, and inspirational moments!
We work a lot on getting off auto settings and exploring the drama that can be added to your images by varying exposures and developing and understanding about low key and high key images.
Surprisingly, many folks are interested in things such as how to make money with photography, showing and selling photography on the internet, and what it’s like to pursue a photography career. If these things interest you we’ll have time to delve into these areas as well. I also have been working in Photoshop since version 2 so digital imaging is also something I can help you with.
The Leader: Crede Haskins Calhoun II is an accomplished professional photographer, nature photographer and expert wilderness guide. He has had photos published in Outside, Paddler, Maryland Magazine, Viriginia Magazine, Natural History, Audubon, National Geographic Traveler, 
National Geographic Books, Sierra, New England Travelar, Paddler, River Runner, Canoe, US Water News, and numerous other national trade publications and local brochures.
Over 3,200 of Credes pictures have appeared in magazines, commercial brochures and catalogs for the resort, recreation, adventure manufacturing, and travel industry.
Crede has also had one man photography shows of his photography at the Art Company, Appalachian Gallery, MAC Benedum Gallery, Well Hung Gallery, Windrush Gallery, Maryland Governors Mansion Juried Show, and was a participant in the Friendsville Community Borders Project that produced an exhibit at Morgan State Univ. Museum in Baltimore.
Crede has won several awards for his fine art and commercial photography and graphic design, including the prestigios Silver Medallion Award from the National Marketing Council, and People’s Choice at the Maryland Governors Mansion Art Show. Crede also has several giant 8’X28′ Photo Murals as well as smaller backlit photos on rotating display at BWI Airport. Crede recently sold a photo for use on a Capitol One Credit Card, and many of his photographs grace the walls of numerous vacation homes and private collections.