Men's Solar Eclipse Photography Workshop 2024 - A Finely Tuned Cosmos!

• DSLR or mirrorless camera 
• Telephoto lenses in the 100 - 600mm range
  
• A sturdy tripod 
• Shutter release cord or intervalometer
• Extra batteries
• Solar filter for each lens you plan on shooting with
• If you have a telescope bring it too (-:

* If you are photographing the eclipse you will need to purchase a proper filter for your specific lens. For a filter example click here. 

Photography Opt: Day 2: We will take some time to photograph the famous Texas Bluebonnets  

March showers bring April flowers (as they say in Texas!) and those flowers are Texas bluebonnets 

During Spring, specifically in the month of April, many Texans and other visitors from all over the United States visit Texas to see the bluebonnets in full bloom. It’s a great time to take photos of these stunning vibrant flowers and their bold beautiful colors. You have until late Spring to see them in full bloom. 

Bluebonnet Facts:

• Bluebonnets were named Texas' official state flower in 1901
  
• Despite their name, bluebonnets aren't only blue
  
• Bluebonnets are toxic
  
• Texas was the first state to plant flowers alongside the state highways
  
• Bluebonnets like the full sun which is one reason they do so well in Texas!

Equipment and Accessories for Wildflower Shoot:

• DSLR or mirrorless camera 
• Macro lens
• Wide angle and short telephoto lens
• A sturdy tripod 
• Extra batteries
• Shutter release

Photography Opt: Day 3 : Frio Cave Tours:  See Bats, Birds and Beetles. Tours reveal the spectacle of one of Texas' biggest bat flights! 

We have tickets for the Frio Bat Flight on the night of April 8th. 

For a once in a lifetime experience we will go to on Frio Bat Flight Tour and witness this awesome site as 10 to 12 million Mexican Free-tailed Bats ascend into the evening sky before sunset at Frio Cave near Concan, Texas.

This is the second largest bat population in the world open to the public!

Also at the bat viewing area we will possibly see Cave Swallow, Rock and Canyon Wren, and you might even see a ringed-tail cat or skunk entering the cave to catch dinner. Be amazed as several species of raptor dive into the exiting swirl of bats.

Recommended Items:

• Sunscreen
• Snacks and Beverages

What You Will Learn:  

Techniques we will be focusing on: 

• Eclipse Photography
  
• Wildflower Photography
• Post - Processing

What You’ll Need For Processing Class: 

More Details: 

Participants: Limit 8 - Based on Single Occupancy  *Only 1 Spot Available

Workshop Dates: 

Workshop Dates: April 6 to April 8, 2024 

Arrival Date: April 6, 2024

Departure Date: April 9, 2024

 Itinerary Details for Paid Participants Only:

* This workshop and all lodging are only for paid photographer participants. We are not allowing guests to accompany participants on any workshop function, meals or at the lodge.  This is an all-inclusive men's weekend.

Day 1:

• Check into the lodge at 3pm
  
• Catered dinner at the lodge
  
• Have a restful night at the lodge hanging out by the fire
• Then, off to bed early to be ready for our 3 am depart the next morning. 

Day 2:

• VERY early departure 3 am to shoot sunrise the famous Bluebonnets
  
• Continental Breakfast and Coffee on the road
• Sunrise Bluebonnet photo shoot
  
• Lunch at the Blue Bonnet Cafe in Marble Falls, TX
  
• More Bluebonnet photo shoot
  
• Head back to lodge 
• Catered dinner at lodge

Day 3: 

• Breakfast at Sunrise Cafe in Uvalde
  
• Setup for eclipse photo shoot
  
• Eclipse experience and photo shoot at lodge
  
• Catered dinner at lodge
  
• Bat Tour at Frio Bat Cave
  

Day 4:

• Check out of lodge by 11am
  

Arriving By Air:

Closest Airport: 

San Antonio International Airport is an international airport in San Antonio, Texas.

Code: SAT

Address: 9800 Airport Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78216

Rental Cars: 

There are rental cars available at SAT.

Lodging Included: Single Occupancy in Uvalde, TX

Our home base will be at the "rustic" Elderado Hunting Lodge in Uvalde, Texas.

This lodge is a 9 bedroom lodge with 8.5 baths. 

Elderado, was built in 1969 as a hay barn. The unique rustic lodge and patio provide an atmosphere of the old hunting lodge with modern amenities.

It has a T.V. room and wonderful outdoor patio with swimming pool, fire pit, split mesquite, washer boards, horse shoe pits and a skeet range; all surrounded by oak trees. Big indoor commercial kitchen. Outside BBQ pits, fryers and Treager. 

Elderado Uvalde Hunting Lodge

Address: 420 West Oppenheimer St. Uvalde, Texas 78802

Elderado, was built in 1969 as a hay barn. The unique rustic lodge and patio provide an atmosphere of the old hunting lodge with modern amenities.

* This workshop and all lodging are only for paid photographer participants. We are not allowing guests to accompany participants on any workshop function, meals or at the lodge.  This is an all-inclusive men's weekend.

        

Price For Workshop:

$ 2,295.00  Per Attending Participant 

The cost of this workshop DOES include:

• Introduction to eclipse photography
• Instruction by Craig Wennersten
• Eclipse safety viewing glasses
• 3 nights of lodging at Elderado Lodge
• Eclipse experience and photo session at the lodge
• "To Go" breakfast for Blue Bonnet shoot
  
• Lunch during Blue Bonnet shoot
• 3 catered dinners at the Lodge
• Breakfast in Uvalde
• Frio Bat Cave Tour
  
• Astro Party - we'll have a couple telescopes for deep-sky viewing
• Post processing instruction
• Transportation during the workshop in our 15 passenger van
• Local guide gratuities
• Plus...all the Milky Way Bars you can eat! :-)

The cost of this workshop DOES NOT include: 

• Lodging outside of workshop dates
• Transportation to and from the workshop
• Flights and rental cars
• Meals not listed as included in the itinerary
• Alcoholic beverages ( feel free to bring your favorites )
• Gratuities for instructor(s)
• Strongly Recommended: Trip Insurance and Medical Evacuation Insurance - Purchase policy here

 Look Forward to Seeing Y'all in Texas! 

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need any help with your gear or equipment requirements. I am happy to help!