What to bring to your photography workshop
Optimal equipment list
You!
- A positive attitude
- Tremendous curiosity
- Sensitivity to your subject, and one another
- Your love of photography
Equipment for in the field
- Good quality sturdy tripod with good quality tripod head
- Digital SLR or high quality mirrorless camera
- Batteries (at least three) and charger. A 12 volt charger for your car can be a huge bonus, and is essential for camping workshops.
- Data cards (at least three)
- Camera instruction book
- Lenses (a wide assortment). Focal lengths from 24-400 cover nearly all of my photographic needs. A wider lens (17-24mm) and a macro if you have them can be wonderful.
- Lens shades
- High quality UV or Skylight filter for each lens
- Polarizing filter(s) for all lenses
- Camel hair brush and lens cleaning tissue and fluid
- Cable release
- Rain sleeve/poncho for your camera
Clothing and protection
- High quality hiking shoes and good warm socks
- Sandals if appropriate to environment
- For warm climates, cool clothing, hat to protect from sun, sun block
- For cold climates, warm clothing (in layers!) that will keep you comfortable outside in the cold wind for hours, and gloves you can operate a camera with. Don’t forget a wool hat, which I forgot to pack on my first trip to Iceland.
- Rain jacket
- Sunglasses with neck strap
Your digital darkroom for reviewing images
- Laptop computer (Windows or Mac)
- Software installed on computer
- Capture One software, and/or Lightroom
- Photoshop if possible (As of this writing, you can get Lightroom Classic and Photoshop CC as a package for $19.99 per month). Don’t plan on using Lightroom CC. It’s a bare bones program. Lightroom Classic is far superior.
- High speed media reader (USB 3.0 or 3.1 or equivalent) if not built into laptop (test this before leaving home)
Miscellaneous
- Water bottle
- Food for snacking
- Toilet paper just in case
- Flashlight
- First aid kit
Important note about equipment
You may not have everything on this list. Don’t let that stand in your way. Please contact me and we can see how to make it work such that you have a rich experience with the equipment you have. If you’re considering purchasing equipment, I’d be happy to have a conversation if you feel you could use some guidance.
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS WITH JASON WESTON
ONTARIO CANADA WORKSHOP – 21-22 AUGUST 2019
The Bruce Trail in Ontario Canada, running from Niagara Falls to Tobermory, is one of the great hiking trails in North America. This trail, which meanders through Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, will be the setting for your exploration with your camera. Come enjoy two days of photography, and see what you may have been missing.
DEATH VALLEY WORKSHOP – OCTOBER 13-17, 2019
Death Valley is a jewel, a land of shifting sands and deep stability. Depending on time of year it can be unbearably hot, or miserably cold. We're aiming for that sweet spot in between when it's comfortable to be there. This workshop is currently under construction. I’ll have a detailed itinerary and pricing soon. If you think you want to participate, please contact me.