South Carolina Photo Workshop: Coastal Landscapes, Cypress Swamps & Gardens
DATES
March 21-25, 2027
GROUP SIZE
4 photographers / 1 instructor
Max 8 photographers
INSTRUCTOR
Jennifer King
COST
$2600 USD
EXPERIENCE
Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
FITNESS LEVEL
Easy to Moderate
Workshop Description
South Carolina’s Low Country is the essence of spring. Each year the climate and sun bring everything to life. We will photograph towering oaks and tree lined roads. We have pre-dawn access to Ashely River for sunrise and local gardens to capture spring blooms. Old historic piers dot the coast line, and old cypress swamps awaken. We live in the Carolinas, we know the best, and the lesser known photo spots, old wooden piers, lakes with floating cypress trees and tree filled beaches. Lodge away from Charleston’s hectic city traffic and highway hotels, and enjoy a true, peaceful spring workshop where inspiration, learning and smiles are abundant!
We will photograph sunrise along the Ashely River with live oak trees with Spanish moss, and experience early morning photography with lakes, gardens and bridges. We will visit and photograph birds and wildlife at the Audubon Swamp Garden and Bird Sanctuary, and capture nature at the Audubon Swamp Forest. Sunrise at the beach with an old pier, and of course we will photograph the Boneyard Beach where old oak trees stand in the surf. The Low Country is filled with gardens, blooms, canopy covered roads and old oak trees, and it is one of the most relaxing, and creatively charged workshops we offer.
Itinerary
DAY 1 MAR 21
7:00pm Meet & Greet
DAY 2-4 MAR 22-25
We will photograph sunrises, sunsets, rivers, old oak trees, beaches, birds, gardens and more!
DAY 5 MAR 25
We will have our final sunrise photo session of the trip. Workshop concludes 11:00am
We like to dine together as a group. Our hotel has an excellent restaurant on the property, and the area is host to some amazing restaurants specializing in seafood, fresh foods and Low Country cooking.
TREES IN THE OCEAN SURF
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BALD CYPRESS SWAMP
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BLOOMING GARDENS
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CANOPY COVERED ROADS
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TREES IN THE OCEAN SURF • BALD CYPRESS SWAMP • BLOOMING GARDENS • CANOPY COVERED ROADS •
Includes
Meet & Greet Social
Field sessions with professional guiding for sunrise, sunset and other photo sessions
Instructors on hand during the workshop
All admissions to gardens, lakes, beaches, piers, swamp gardens, bird sanctuary are included
Wildlife & birding photo sessions
Creative Challenges
Water & snacks on hand during field sessions
Processing class during the workshop or after via Zoom
Fun, adventure & friendship is built into every workshop between instructors and participants
Not Included
Airfare to Charleston, SC
Lodging is not included - link to recommended lodging is provided after registration
Transportation is not included in the workshop fee - most photographers ride-share to photo locations
Meals are not included in the workshop fee - we like to dine as a group to discuss the day’s events and be on hand for any questions
Trip insurance - please read our full Cancellation and Refund Policy prior to registration
Gratuity for guides
Incidentals
Travel
AIRPORT
CHS Charlestone Int’l Airport
30 minute drive
FITNESS LEVEL EASY>MODERATE
You must be in general good health to successfully participate in this workshop. Most walks are considered easy along garden paths, swamp boardwalks, grasses. We will photograph around tree filled lakes and tree lined beaches. You must be able to hike and carry your own camera equipment.