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Adirondacks in Infrared
At a Glance
Location
Adirondack State Park, New York, USA
Tuition
$5,495
Dates
August 15 – 19, 2027
Fitness Level
Availability
Limited to 8 Guests
Collections
- Learning Lab
- Short Escape
- Signature Collection
- US National Parks and Wilderness
Adirondacks in Infrared Photography Workshop
Explore the Beauty of Infrared Photography
August 15 – 19, 2027
- A perfect mix of mountains, rivers, and lakes for infrared photography
- Hands-on instruction specific to monochrome infrared photography
- Image reviews and post-processing instruction for next-level results
Join us for a deep dive into black-and-white infrared photography. Whether you’re an experienced infrared photographer, a beginner, or want to get started, this workshop is for you. We will focus on the art of black-and-white infrared photography. Our specially designed itinerary will ensure maximum shooting opportunities in a wide variety of settings.
The Adirondack State Park is the largest protected area in the lower 48, and our opportunities for stunning photographs are seemingly endless. It’s a target-rich environment that’s sure to draw your eye to its possibilities. Stunning vistas and intimate forest scenes will allow us to explore extended techniques like long exposures for moving water or clouds.
This trip is timed to minimize the notorious buggy season in the Adirondacks earlier in the summer. However, we’ll still be able to take advantage of the morning fog on the water and all the green foliage that pops out in infrared.
Infrared photography poses unique issues; we’ll guide you through them all. Need an infrared camera? No problem. We can advise you on your purchase or rental before the workshop. We’ll review lens hot spots, exposure, focus concerns, post-processing and more. For a brief introduction to infrared, see our blog post on Infrared Photography. Read through it and then contact us with your questions.
Note: There are many ways to create infrared images, including many that result in color images. This workshop will focus solely on monochrome photography with infrared-converted cameras.
Your Pros
Johnathan Esper
Itinerary
This itinerary is subject to change due to weather, local conditions, and other factors.
August 15, 2027: Arrival, Check-In, Introductory Session on Infrared Techniques
We’ll meet you at or near Albany Airport at 12:00 PM and drive about 90 minutes to our hotel, which will be our base for the next five days. If you’re driving yourself to the lodge, we’ll provide directions for your arrival by 1:30 PM. After check-in, we’ll gather for a short session on infrared photography techniques and common technical issues, then head out for our first afternoon of shooting. After dinner, we’ll review images together so we can catch and solve any technical concerns right away.
August 16–18, 2027: Exploring Adirondack Lakes, High Peaks, Infrared Scenery
We’ll spend three full days photographing in the central Adirondack lakes region and the southern High Peaks, with locations chosen specifically for infrared photography. Because infrared often shines in midday light, our schedule won’t revolve as heavily around sunrise and sunset as a traditional landscape workshop.
We’ll work in a range of classic Adirondack settings: forests, rivers, lakes, bogs, waterfalls, and quiet wetland edges. Areas we may photograph include the greater Long Lake region, Whitney Wilderness, the Raquette River drainage, Tupper Lake, the Newcomb area, and the Boreas Ponds tract.
Along the way, you may find yourself photographing cascading water at Buttermilk Falls, calm riverbanks lined with silver maples at Axton Landing, morning fog near Brown’s Tract Inlet, or wetlands filled with standing dead trees, cattails, and lily pads at places like Lake Durant and Panther Mountain Bog. We may also explore Bog River Falls, remote bridges along the upper Hudson, cedar-lined lakeshores near Newcomb, and the open views toward the High Peaks from Boreas Ponds. Lake Eaton, with canoes along the shore and Owl’s Head Mountain beyond, is another scene that can become especially striking in infrared.
These will be full photography days, but they will also be full learning days. Throughout the workshop, we’ll make time for image reviews, infrared processing guidance, and one-on-one help with composition, technique, and workflow.
August 19, 2027: Morning Photography, Airport Transfer
We’ll head out for one final early morning session, then return for breakfast and checkout. Afterward, we’ll drive those returning home back to the airport for flights departing after 2:00 PM.
Fitness
Moderate: Be prepared for full photography days in diverse environments, including forests, rivers, and wetlands. Expect moderate walks on varied terrain, which may include uneven or wet surfaces. The schedule allows for midday shooting, reducing early starts, but requires carrying camera gear throughout the day. Daily walking totals up to 3 miles some days.
Flights
Arrive at Albany International Airport (ALB), Albany before 12:00 PM on August 15, 2027. Flights out can be made after 2:00 PM on August 19, 2027. Air travel delays are common. Please arrive early, possibly even the day prior, so you don’t miss any of the workshop.
What to Bring
Please see our page How To Prepare For Your Workshop. We will send you a detailed information document 90 days before your workshop. This document will include specifics of where and when to meet, gear and clothing recommendations, and more.
What’s Included
- Double occupancy lodging. Single available for a $800 supplement.
- All meals, soft drinks, and snacks during the workshop.
- All permits and park fees.
- All transportation during the workshop.
- Tips for crew, drivers, and local guides.
- Photographic guiding and instruction from 2 pros.
- Image reviews and post-processing instruction.
- Adventure, fun, inspiration, and a great time!
Not Included
- Travel to and from Albany, New York.
- Unscheduled airport transfers.
- Passport and visa fees (if applicable).
- Any meals or accommodations before or after the workshop dates.
- Items of a personal nature.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Travel Medical and Trip Cancellation Insurance (optional, but recommended).
- Anything else specifically not listed as included.
- Single rooming is available for a $800 supplement.
Payment Terms
- Your deposit of $3,495 will hold your space in this workshop.
- The balance is due not later than April 1, 2027.
- All of our standard Terms and Conditions apply, including our cancellation and refund policy.
- Need special payment arrangements? No problem, just ask us.
Frequently Asked Questions
You'll learn the art of black-and-white infrared photography, including handling lens hot spots, exposure and focus concerns, and post-processing techniques. We'll also cover extended techniques like long exposures for moving water or clouds, and provide one-on-one help with composition and workflow.
Yes, this workshop is refundable. Cancellations made more than 150 days before the start date receive a full refund. Between 150 and 91 days, you get a refund of payments exceeding 50% of tuition. From 90 to 61 days, refunds cover payments exceeding 75% of tuition. No refunds are available within 60 days unless we fill your space, in which case you receive a 100% refund. All refunds are subject to a 5% administrative processing fee.
A moderate fitness level is required, as you'll be walking up to 3 miles some days on varied terrain, including uneven or wet surfaces. You'll also need to carry your camera gear throughout the day.
Bring an infrared-converted camera for monochrome photography. We'll guide you through lens selection, focusing on wide-angle lenses from 14–35mm for landscapes, and provide advice on purchasing or renting infrared equipment if needed.
The workshop has a maximum capacity of 8 participants, ensuring personalized attention and instruction from our two professional photographers.
The fee includes double occupancy lodging, all meals, soft drinks, snacks, permits, park fees, transportation during the workshop, and tips for crew and guides. You'll also receive photographic guiding and instruction, image reviews, and post-processing help.
Travel medical and trip cancellation insurance is optional but recommended to protect your investment in case of unforeseen circumstances.
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