Tidal pools, surf pounding on rugged granite walls, subtle moods of mist and fog, sunrise over the expansive Atlantic Ocean, cormorants, lighthouses, idyllic harbor villages, sea otters, lobster activities, sailboats, starfish and anenomes, hiking trails, seals, cobblestone beaches, carriage paths, freshwater lakes and streams, primeval forests, deer and coyote, open mountain ridges, and the highest cliffs on the eastern US coastline are only a partial list of what Acadia NP has to see.

June is a wonderful mix of pounding surf, gentle light, alpine flowers, lupines, flowering gardens, waterfalls, and cascades. Weather can bring any kind of mood to the rocky coast - so please be prepared for stormy weather - and perhaps a few late season black flies and some mosquitoes along the inland streams and waterways.

Nature photography at Acadia is a mix of working with the everchanging weather and moods, in combination with the timing of the ebb and flow of the 10 to 14 feet tides. Mid to low tide reveals barnacles, kelp, and wonderful tidal pools; while mid to high tide is optimal for photographing the waves breaking on the rocky coast. A short drive to the alpine environment on the summit of Cadillac Mountain offers superb views of Mount Desert Island and the adjacent mountains, bays, and coastline.

Photographer, Carl Heilman, has been exploring the mountainous coastline of Acadia with a camera since the mid 1970's. Join Carl for an intensive 5 day nature photography workshop, working with some of the finest ocean landscapes in the east and experimenting with various techniques and equipment. The workshop is for photographers of all levels. A maximum of 10 participants, allows plenty of opportunity for individual interaction during and between the photo shoots.

This Acadia landscape photography workshop is based in the beautiful and eclectic resort village of Bar Harbor, Maine. Accomodations, and the meeting space has been set up with the College of the Atlantic, located on the shores of Frenchman's Bay just minutes from downtown Bar Harbor, the National Park Visitor's Center, and the main entrance to the Acadia National Park Loop road.

THE WORKSHOP FEE INCLUDES all instruction and related programs from Sunday 4 PM to Thursday at 1 PM, COA buffet meals from Sunday dinner thru Friday dinner, lodging from Sun night thru Fri night, the conference room, and national park commercial use fees, but does not include any transportation cost, or individual park access fee. Lodging is at the College of the Atlantic for the easiest group logistics, but you can stay off campus if you prefer.

Lodging is single occupancy in dorm rooms with one or two twin beds on the 2nd or 3rd floor. Lodging includes the room, linens, and shared bath. We are in a pair of connected buildings in the Davis Village. (shared bathrooms, common areas, and conference room). Spouses or friends can attend also, please contact us for details.

If flying, there is a shuttle bus to Bar Harbor from the Bangor Airport. There are also shuttle busses from Bar Harbor to many popular destinations within the National Park.

We carpool as much as possible. A 7 day Acadia Park pass - $30. per person - is required for each person in the workshop (or a valid park pass).

Sunday

- 4 PM - Registration, get acquainted, dinner
- 6 PM - evening program, Q + A, photo shoot is weather is good

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

- 4 AM to 8 AM - dawn photo shoot (depending on weather)
- 8:15 AM to 9:00 AM - breakfast
- 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - daily, Q + A, critiques, noon lunch
- 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - daily, free time / nap time
- 3:00 PM - 9 PM - afternoon photos, dinner, evening photos
- Sunrise each day is about 4:45 AM, Sunset about 8:20 PM

Thursday

- 4 AM to 8 AM - dawn photo shoot
- 8:15 AM to 9:00 AM - breakfast
- 10:00 AM to 1 PM - Q + A, Participants slide show, lunch
- 1 PM - Workshop Ends

This is an intensive, fun workshop spending lots of time with Carl and the group during the 5 days, working with instruction and techniques, immersed in photographing the wonders of Acadia.

Subjects covered will include equipment setup and use, exposure, HDR, composition, lighting, digital workflow, image management, and Photoshop enhancement. Many facets of photography may be covered including wide angle, telephoto, fish-eye, and panoramics and creating special effects. A maximum of 10 participants allows extensive time for individual critique and instruction.

This workshop is rated EASY / MODERATE and is set up for beginner to advanced photographers. While most of the photography will be reasonably close to the road, some locations may involve walking over slippery rocks along the shoreline, with a walk or two up to 1 mile or so round trip.