In-depth Level 

Landscape Photography Workshop

 The Golden Gate Bridge Long Exposure Challenge

Book a Private Class On Your Preferred Date

Quick Facts

1:1 Private Class

Your preferred date

Long Exposure in

Day light & Night Photography

Filter holders, GND and ND filters provided for free

Class length:

4 hours

Three Zoom Meetings

Let Christina review your work and answer the questions on your own project

Learn how to edit the photos

Pricing

$1000/person

Location Options



Option 1

  • Day light Long Exposure of moving waves using ND and GND filters: Fort Point Spot #1 (Golden Gate Bridge view)
  • Sunset long exposure of the moving waves using GND filters and nothing: Fort Point Spot #2 (Golden Gate Bridge view)
  • 2 more locations for night photography: Lombard Street, Pier 14 (Bay Bridge view) or The Palace of Fine Arts


Option 2

  • Day light Long Exposure of silky sea surface using ND and GND filters: Pier 14 (Bay Bridge view)
  • Sunset long exposure of the moving waves using GND filters and nothing: Pier 14 (Bay Bridge view)
  • 3 more locations for night photography: Lombard Street and Pier 14 (Bay Bridge view) and The Palace of Fine Arts


Option 3

  • Sunset long exposure of the car trails: Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point
  • 3 more locations for night photography: Lombard Street and Pier 14 (Bay Bridge view) and The Palace of Fine Arts
  • Note: no ND nor GND filters are needed for Option 3 so if your primary goal is to learn how to use ND and GND filters then Options 1 and 2 will be the best.


Please Scroll down a bit more to look at the photos of each location.

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FAQ

  • What is the prerequisite?

    1) The Intermediate II Photography Workshop;


    2) able to use the manual mode of your camera and proficient in changing the focus point.

  • I would like to learn the basics of using ND & GND filters, what should I do?

    The Intermdiate II Workshop is perfect for you to learn the basics in Long Exposure! We will show you how to use ND and GND filters for creating long exposure photos, accessories and cameras equipment are provided during the class.

  • What are the accessories available for rental?

    Rent the whole package of accessories for $30

    • One Filter Holder (100mm Square)
    • One Adaptor ring: 67mm, 72mm, 77mm, 82m or 58mm (diameter)
    • One 6-stop ND filter (100mm x 100mm)
    • Multiple GND filters (100mm x 150mm) of 1, 2, 3 and 4 stops

    Consultation with our staff is needed before you rent our accessories to make sure they are a good fit to your equipment.


    Please sign up the Intermediate II Workshop to understand those numbers.

  • What lenses should I bring for this workshop?

    Both wide angle and telephoto lenses are recommended.


    Recommended range of equivalent focal lengths: 

    Wide: 16mm-35mm

    Telephoto: 100mm-300mm 


    To learn more about equivalent focal lengths, please sign up for the Intermediate II Workshop.



  • What is the list of equipment that I need?

    • camera & lenses 
    • tripod
    • a shutter release cable (if your camera does not have touch shutter; most mirrorless cameras have touch shutters)
    • 6-Stop ND filter (provided but you can bring your own)
    • multiple GND filters  (provided but you can bring your own)
    • filter holder  (provided but you can bring your own)
    • adaptor rings  (provided but you can bring your own)

  • Do I need to bring a tripod?

    Yes, a sturdy tripod is required for long exposure photography.


  • Do I need a shutter release cable?

    Not necessary. And here's why:


    1) If your camera has touch shutter functionality then it can replace the usage of a shutter release cable. Most modern mirrorless cameras have touch shutter functionality.


    2) The exposure time in this class is at most 30 seconds. Shutter release cables are optional as long as you can start your camera on a self timer in the Drive Mode.


    However, it doesn't hurt to bring a shutter release cable if you already have one. Having a shutter release cable allows you to shoot on the Bulb Mode and control the exposure time manually to shoot longer than 30 seconds. 






  • How do I edit the photos?

    We will send you a video clip after the workshop to show you how to edit the photos in Lightroom and Photoshop.

  • Any other reminders?

    Please pack light and dress warmly.

Enjoy The Nature Through Photography

(Note: The accessories are no longer provided, but you can borrow them upon request)

Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point (Sunset)


Fort Point #1 (Day light)



Fort Point #2 (Sunset)



Pier 14 (Sunset)


Palace of Fine Arts


Lombard Street



Pier 14 (Night)


Learn to Edit Your Photos After the Workshop


A free video clip will be delivered to your registered email to show you how to edit the photos using advanced Lightroom and Photoshop skills.

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