OCULUS WORKSHOPS
CAPE COD
SPRING 2025
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DATES
April 11th - 13th , 2025
3 Days (Fri-Sun)
TUITION
$649
LOCATION
TBA
CLASS SIZE
10 STUDENTS
Course Outline:
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Learn photographic skills that will improve your photography.
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Composition and technique; what makes a good subject?
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Best camera settings for different compositions and time of day; Low light including Blue Hour, Golden Hour.
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Filter use, tripod, Panographs, ICM, long exposure, night photography, which lens is right for this photo, is color the best choice?
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Ecological Photography: What am I trying to say? What am I feeling?
Included with Tuition:
Instructional classroom time for Lightroom editing, Photoshop, & Luminar Neo. We will discuss other editing software options that include On 1, & NIX. A discussion of workflow, pre-location investigations and scouting will be included.
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A group Zoom Session 1 week before the workshop.
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2 Sunset Locations and 2 Sunrise Locations to be determined by weather.
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Locations to include Cape Cod Shoreline, salt marshes, lighthouses, boats, sand dunes, rivers, and inlets.
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Small workshop limited to 10 participants with 2 instructors - Sam, & Mark.
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Q&A during the duration of the workshop for all things Photography.
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Post-Workshop Image Sharing
TUITION - $649
WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?
All levels are welcome and we'll spend as much time with you as possible considering each participant's needs. However, having some photography knowledge and experience is recommended. Email us if you have any questions.
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Some Things to Consider:
This workshop welcomes all photographers, although bringing a Mirrorless, or DSLR camera is highly recommended to get the most out of the workshop. You are welcomed to use an iPhone if that's your main camera.
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Computer Skills and Editing Software:
Much of classroom time we will be teaching and covering post-processing techniques and workflow. Both Sam, & I use multiple software platforms, but our primary program is Adobe Lightroom. Basic skills for editing your photos would be helpful, and having a working knowledge of Lightroom basics would be beneficial, but not necessary.
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Activity Level:
Mostly easy, with some medium level locations such as sand-dunes and uneven terrain. The majority of our locations don't require long hikes, in fact many are within several hundred feet or so.
That said, we begin early (before sunrise), and can sometimes run late for evening shoots. We will be giving you breaks during the day for downtime. Outdoor adventures do have some risk, all participants will be required to sign a waiver.
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Chatham Light, Morning Blue Hour
READY TO CREATE IMAGES LIKE THESE?
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ITINERERY AND MORE
Getting There
The Cape is 75 miles from Logan Airport (BOS) in Boston, Massachusetts and T.F. Green Airport (PVD) in Providence, Rhode Island with connecting flights to Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA). Learn more here: cape cod chamber.org
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Motel
Captains Quarters Motel & Conference
5000 State Highway/Route 6, Eastham, MA, 02651
Special rate for Oculus of $200 for weekend stay: Fri-Sun
MUST CALL CAPTAINS QUARTERS TO GET DISCOUNTED RATE
When booking your stay, mention you're with Oculus workshops.
Additional Motel Info Here.
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Book Your Stay
Call the Captains Quarters at 508-255-5686 and request the workshop rate of $200 ($100 per night). Checking In: Friday, Oct 4th - Checking Out: Sun, Oct 6th.
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Date and Time
The photography workshop starts late Friday afternoon, October, 4th, 2024, and runs through Sunday afternoon, October, 6th, 2024.
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Lodging and Meals
Lodging and meals are not included in the registration fee. Meals are the responsibility of each participant. We recommend booking your room at the Captains Quarters Motel & Conference (see above). We will generally meet in the lobby to begin our day.
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Itinerary
Day 1
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Gather in the lobby at the Captains Quarters Motel. Meet and greet, a quick overview of the class expectations. Head out for a sunset shoot.
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Night photography opportunity (Weather permitting).
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Day 2
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Early Morning Sunrise field trip.
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Break for Breakfast mid-morning.
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Classroom session and post-processing late morning, into mid-afternoon.
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Midday break (free time).
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Early Evening: Sunset photography jaunt and capture the crescent moon.
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Night Bonus: Weather permitting we will stay out and photograph the Milky Way.
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Day 3
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Early Morning Sunrise field trip.
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Break for Breakfast mid-morning.
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Classroom session.
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Review and Wrap-up.
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Note: Itinerary is for approximate times, as this may vary due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Our goal is to make the best use of our time and be adaptable to the conditions.
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Weather
This is a great time of year to be on the Cape. Often called Cape's Second Summer; Fewer crowds, warm temps, and lovely Autumn foliage that usually runs thougth late October.
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What to Bring
We'll have a download to our master list of clothing, gear, and other recommendations for this workshop. Feel free to contact us for any additional questions or concerns.
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What about Drones?
Yeap, You Betcha! Both Sam & I are Part 107 FCC Licensed Commercial Drone Pilots. Many workshops may be anti-drone but we're not! We know the rules and would ask you to respect them when flying with us.
NOTE: Drones will be used in areas other than the National Park Service (NPS). Cape Cod's Ocean side (East Side) is a National Seashore and drone use is prohibited.
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Nauset Light, After Dark, Sam Carr
Seals inshore, Mark Houde
TUITION - $649
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
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Lodging and meals
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Transportation to, and during the workshop
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Airfare
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Trip insurance
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Any additional excursions
Cancellation & Refund Policy​
Upon cancellation of the class due to any circumstances beyond our control, OPW will offer a full refund.
No refund within 30 days of workshop.
More than 30 days from beginning of the workshop a 50% refund and a 50% credit to a future workshop if the workshop does not fill to capacity. If the workshop fills to capacity then a refund less a 10% handling and transaction fee.
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Weather can make, or impair opportunities when photographing outdoors. While a little rain hasn't stopped us before, we can't promise optimal conditions i.e. burner sunrise/sunsets, photogenic clouds, night sky visibility, etc. but consider this:
Some of the most dramatic photographs are captured under inclement weather!
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We don't offer refunds for inclement weather, or weather events that may hinder our attempts to safely photograph when on location. We do however, make every effort to safely conduct the class, and offer alternative photo opportunities during the class when weather disrupts our plans. ​​
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If you have further questions regarding payment and workshop details, please contact us:
Dramatic imagery during unpleasant weather, Sam Carr
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Photograph Cape Cod in Autumn
Learn to make more meaningful photographs
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Make awesome memories and experiences
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Sam Carr, Mark Houde
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