The first evening of our photography workshop for OSU on Gibraltar Island, after some intensive classroom explorations we went out to north point to shoot at sunset and on into twilight. I captured this image of several photographers silhouetted against the evening sky.
Category Archives: Workshops
Nature Photography Workshop in Colorado
I am very excited about my upcoming nature photography workshop in Estes Park Colorado and field trips in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Saturday Workshop and Evening Field Trip – Sep 27
The Saturday workshop is a fast paced, fun filled, action packed day, combining intensive classroom explorations with several “go out and shoot” moments to practice the techniques you are learning. The Saturday workshop includes an evening field trip in Rocky Mountain National Park. The Saturday workshop and field trip are limited to 12 participants to allow for plenty of interaction.
Nature Photography Workshop in Colorado
I am very excited to announce my first nature photography workshop in Colorado. I have been doing classes and workshops in Michigan since 1995 and more recently in Ohio and Alberta Canada, but this is a first for me in Colorado.
OSU Mansfield Photography Workshop
Update, June 20, 2014: Complete information on the October 18 workshop.
This photo was taken during a field trip at my recent workshop at OSU Mansfield. Photographers show up with everyting from point and shoot cameras to professional level equipment.
Tomorrow is the Big Day in Grand Rapids
Tomorrow is the big day for my photography workshop in Grand Rapids. Can’t wait! I had a great time doing the same workshop last Saturday for OSU Mansfield. The reviews were excellent and they have already booked me back again this fall. I am sure Grand Rapids will be just as much fun and just as exciting. There is one spot available if you want to sign up.
Nature Photography Workshop – May 10, 2014
OSU Extension will be offering my nature photography workshop and field trip on the Mansfield Ohio Campus. Learn how to create beautiful nature and landscape photos. Explore the ways you can tell your camera to work its special magic. Discover the secrets of the pros that turn ordinary snapshots into dynamic images. Get real time in-the-field, hands-on help combined with informative and inspiring classroom presentations.
Nature Photography Workshop In Grand Rapids Michigan
POTD: Sunrise, Gibraltar Island, Lake Erie
This sunrise photo was taken at last year’s outdoor photography workshop hosted by OSU’s Stone Laboratory on Gibraltar Island. The workshop this year starts tomorrow.
Looking Forward To A Great Photography Weekend
Jeremy Bruskotter and I will spend this weekend with a group of eager and excited photographers. It is OSU’s annual outdoor photography workshop at Stone Laboratory on Gibraltar Island.
OSU’s Photo Workshop – August 9-11, 2013
OSU’s Prestigious Stone Lab is hosting the workshop “Capturing the Wonder of the Outdoors”. This is your chance to take your nature, landscape, and wildlife photography to the next level. This is an intensive weekend that combines class sessions with hands-on field trips. Join us August 9-11 on Ohio State University’s scenic Gibraltar Island near Put-in-Bay, Ohio. There is still time to register.
OSU’s Photography Workshop: “Capturing the Wonder of the Outdoors”
OSU’s Prestigious Stone Lab is hosting the workshop “Capturing the Wonder of the Outdoors” This is your chance to take your nature, landscape, and wildlife photography to the next level. This is an intensive weekend that combines class sessions with hands-on field trips. Join us August 9-11 on Ohio State University’s scenic Gibraltar Island near Put-in-Bay, Ohio.
OSU’s Nature Photography Workshop Dates for 2013
Next year’s nature photography workshop on Lake Erie’s Gibraltar Island will be August 9-11, 2013. Mark your calendar now. Join us next summer at OSU’s Stone Laboratory for a fun, action packed, informative, and inspirational weekend! Some preliminary information is on this page at JimDoty.com. The Stone Lab site has not been updated with next year’s information.
Nature Photography Workshop – October 6 in Calgary
Update, October 5: The workshop will be from 1:00 – 5:00 pm, one hour longer than originally planned.
I will be doing a photography workshop October 6, 2012 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Thanks to the sponsoring organization, there is no charge for this workshop!
OSU’s Outdoor Photography Workshop – August 10-12, 2012
Ohio State University is again offering the photography workshop “Capturing the Wonder of the Outdoors”. Spend a fun and exciting weekend on Lake Erie’s Gibraltar Island while learning to take your outdoor photography to the next level. The workshop is August 10-12, 2012 and there is still time to register.
Winter Intensive Photography Class
Updated January 26.
Information for participants in the Graceland University photography class. If you aren’t in the class but have the text, feel free to follow along with the readings and do the assignments on your own.













