Southeast Fall Colors - Georgia
Mystic scenes in the Swamp, Gibbs Garden, & Old Car City
October 31 - November 6, 2026
At a Glance
Dates: Exact dates October 31 - November 6, 2026
Includes: All instruction in the field and classroom and online orientation beforehand & post-conference editing & image review sessions
Cost: $1899
Location: Specific locations will be sent to all registrants. Plan to fly into Savannah & out of Atlanta, if possible
Suggested Lodging: Will be sent by email after deposit has been received.
Not included: Lodging, meals, entry and transportation to locations
Late blooming flowers & fall color in the garden offer myriad opportunities to apply various creative techniques...
Gear you will need...
Camera: Must either have shutter delay or a remote trigger for long exposures. Participants are expected to know how to operate their equipment. If you have any new gear, it is important to become acquainted with it to get the most from the workshop.
Lenses: Macro lenses, Lensbabies to those who want to experiment even more, wide angle (approx 15 - 35mm or a 24-70mm equivalent) and telephoto zoom (100 - 500mm equivalent)
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. Reviews of fully edited images will take place by Zoom after the workshop and online editing sessions are completed.
Transitioning from the garden to the swamp, we will stretch ourselves to reach beyond the ordinary....
Itinerary:
🌷October 31 – Afternoon arrival, welcome & evening photography session in the swamp
🌷 November 1 & 2 - Swamp photography and editing sessions with free time for trail walks, kayaking, etc.
🌷 November 3 - Early morning photography session in the swamp followed by drive to lodging near Gibbs Garden
🌷 November 4 -6 - Photography sessions at Gibbs Gardens & Old Car City
🌷 November 6 - Evening gathering
🌷 November 7 - Depart for home
Please note that weather may necessitate minor changes to our schedule.
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.
