Abandoned Alberta:  High River

Robert Scott Photography

Have you always wanted to light paint an abandoned house?  Now is your chance!  Limited to 8 participants.

Super 8 by Wyndham High River AB

Join Robert Scott on an abandoned adventure, Friday June 26th from 4:00 - 1:00am.The adventure begins at the Super 8 conference room in High River, Alberta at 4:00pm. Our 8 participants will take in a 2 hour presentation from Robert on a variety of topics.- Creative Composition- Camera Settings- Exposure- Night Photography &amp; Light Painting- Stars- Basic Editing &amp; Layer Masking- A brief history of the homesteadEager to get out and shoot, we'll grab snacks and take our own vehicles on a photo tour of the surrounding area before we head to the unique abandoned house Robert has chosen. This tour will include a pioneer cemetery with dozens of crooked and faded headstones. Moving then to visit 2 rusty and twisted trucks. Lastly, we've been granted special permission to a picturesque homestead, approximately 30km east of High River. We will arrive at the property around 8pm. The house is quaint and there is a large barn in the back which will render many creative compositions. Owl's have been known to frequent the barn, so have your telephoto lens ready. Participants will be free to wander the property while practicing their skills.Sunset is at 9:55pm. As the sky begins to darken we will gather our tripods together at a safe distance and start the night photography process. Robert will demonstrate the tools and techniques he uses that breath light and life into the house. When the sky darkness and if the skies are clear, Robert will also demonstrate how to compose, focus and expose for the night sky.Equipment:- DSLR Camera.- Wide Angle Lens (18 - 24mm or wider is recommended).- Telephoto lens (70-200mm) for potential wildlife.- A lens with an aperture of F1.4 - 3.5 for shooting stars?- Cable release (recommended but not necessary). - Tripod (don't forget your quick release plate which attaches from your DSLR to tripod head).- Robert will supply the lights, but you can choose to bring your own flashlight for practice.- Warm clothing, hat, gloves, ankle supported footwear recommended.- Water bottle, coffee etc.If you require a hotel room, I've secured a discounted rate of $99.00 plus taxes for anyone traveling from a far distance. Please contact the Super 8 Wyndham at (403)652-2228. Booking code is Robert Scott Photography.

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