Mid to late April, the bluegrass state ushers in spring with trees and flowers blooming everywhere. Spring has arrived and there is no better time to visit Kentucky’s Iconic destinations. The workshop features thoroughbred horse racing at world famous Keeneland race track in Lexington, KY. Along the rail of the track we photograph majestic horses thundering past at close range. We explore using wide angle to super telephoto techniques for capturing the action and pageantry on the track. In addition to the racing action, the grounds and accessible behind the scenes areas are beautiful and provide plenty of slower paced opportunities. Participants are instructed on fast and slow speed panning techniques, following and framing fast moving subjects, and stop action photography. This is a full day event, breaking in the afternoon for reviews and critiques. A well-known horse farm adjacent to Keeneland is a perfect morning shoot before racing begins for the day.

We also photograph Shaker Village a restored Shaker community with great architecture and scenic grounds for an early shoot. Here we can photograph people in period costumes, classic simple Shaker architecture and more. The village consists of 3000 acres of rolling hills, white fences, horses, doorways, barns, and architectural details and handmade furniture. We learn how to envision and capture creative travel, architecture, and landscapes in a variety of natural and man-made settings. Also instructing how to use flash indoors and out for natural looking results. We may have lunch onsite. In the afternoon, we are back to the hotel for lectures and critiques.

The two final shooting locations are the historic Woodford Reserve and Buffalo Trace distilleries on the Bourbon Trail. The grounds and buildings offer a wide variety of filming and learning opportunities. Lenses from very wide angle to short telephoto are most useful, as we explore camera setups and ISO considerations as we move in and out of historic buildings.

Canon Live Learning Destination Workshops let you access exclusive experiences where you can develop skills and create lifelong memories. In just a few short days, these fun, hands-on workshops will expand your portfolio, create prints of your favorite images and help you make new friends.

You’ll be alongside seasoned photography pros, ready to answer any question—and provide expert advice on how to bring your visions to life, how to maximize your camera’s functions and get creative with lenses.

n this intimate setting, you’ll have easy access to Adam Jones as well as the Canon Live Learning support staff. Whether you’re shooting waterfalls in Yosemite, gators in Florida, or horses in Kentucky – you’ll have all the attention you need to further to develop your skills.

You’ll not only shoot with the best instructors—you’ll shoot with the best gear! Workshop attendees can access a range of Canon “dream gear,” including the latest EOS cameras and lenses, with Canon instructors ready to offer their technical and creative assistance every step of the way.

• You will have the opportunity to use and experiment with a range of EOS Bodies and lenses.
• Expert instruction in the field and classroom with Adam Jones and support from the Canon Live Learning Team.
• Access to the latest Canon gear: L-Series lenses, and Canon bodies: 1DX Mark II, 5DS, 5DS R, 5D Mark IV, 80D, 6D Mark II
• 1-2 Professional prints of your work to take home from a Canon Pro Printer

The workshop is limited to 16 students, so you will have plenty of attention and support to help you in both the field and the classroom. We will meet for classroom instruction to cover a variety of skills that enhance your photography.

• Properly expose and create artistically designed images
• How to ‘see’ like a professional landscape photographer
• Create depth in your images during capture and post-production workflow
• Improve images based on critique from Adam Jones

• Participants are instructed on fast and slow speed action panning techniques, following and framing fast moving subjects, and stop action photography.
• Learn to use manual exposure for consistently perfect exposures
• Learn to use flash indoors and out for natural looking results
• Explore camera setup and ISO considerations as we photograph in and out of historic buildings.

Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced students are welcome. A good understanding of your camera operations including using manual mode, apertures, AV, F-Stops and shutter speed is needed.

Closest airport is Blue Grass Airport (LEX). It is approximately 8 miles; 11 minute travel time by car to the Hampton Inn Lexington Medical Center / University of Kentucky.

Hampton Inn Lexington Medical Center / University of Kentucky
1953 Nicholasville Road
Lexington, Kentucky, 40503
Phone: (859) 313-9000

For More Information Please Contact Canon Live Learning – CanonLiveLearning@cusa.canon.com