Barn photo workshop benefits Appalachian Barn Alliance

Press release from the organizers:

Barn Photo Workshop – October 2 – 4

Renowned photographer Don McGowan will conduct another one of his popular photo workshops exclusively to benefit the Barn Alliance in October. Don’s professional workshops (http://earthsongphotography.com) are highly regarded by professional and experienced amateur photographers. They draw participants from across the country. Don has become a supporter of the Barn Alliance, and offered to conduct a another weekend workshop this year for local residents who have an interest in photography and who would like to improve their understanding of what makes a good picture a great picture.

The workshop will take place on the weekend of October 2 – 4. It will begin on Friday evening with an introductory session and an opening instructional program. On Saturday, the group will leave at 8 am to photograph barns throughout Madison County. Taylor Barnhill, the Barn Alliance’s resident history buff, will accompany the group to the pre-selected barns and will give a history of each of the barns. Don McGowan will offer the photographers individual coaching and professional tips about how to get the best shot in outdoor surroundings. On Sunday afternoon, the weekend will conclude with another instructional program and a critique of participants’ images. Your camera should be either a D-SLR (Digital-Single Lens Reflex) camera body or a compact digital camera body capable of being used in “manual” mode. You will also need a tripod (we have some that can be borrowed) and some photo software. If you have questions about these needs, please call to ask.

The Barn Alliance is grateful to Don for donating his time and talents to this unique project. All proceeds will go to the Appalachian Barn Alliance. Thanks to a grant from the Blue Ridge National Heritage Foundation, the Alliance is able to offer the entire weekend workshop for a special fee of $150. However, it is shortened to 3 days from the normal 4-day schedule. And for members of the Alliance who have paid their dues for 2015, the fee will be reduced to $125.

In order to promote interest in photographing the barns of Madison County, the Alliance will offer a limited number of scholarships. For registration and scholarship information, call Sandy Stevenson at 828-380-9146. To assure each participant can receive ample personal instruction, Don limits his workshops to 10 participants. So, it’s important to register soon.

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