Pink Lady's Slippers (Cypripedium acaule) in Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Cluster of Trout Lilies (Dog-Tooth Violets) (Erythronium umbilicatum) against black background - Holmes Educational State Forest, Hendersonville, North Carolina, USA

Indian Pipe or Ghost Plant (Monotropa uniflora) - near Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, North Carolina, United States

Cauliflower mushroom (Genus Sparasssis) illuminated in the forest - near Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Indian Pipe or Ghost Plant (Monotropa uniflora) with pink color variation - near Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, North Carolina, United States

Tiny backlit fungi growing on a tree trunk - DuPont State Recreational Forest - Cedar Mountain, near Brevard, North Carolina, USA

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NC FLOWERS & FUNGI PRIVATE WORKSHOPS

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NC FLOWERS & FUNGI WORKSHOPS 2025 | PRIVATE | SMALL GROUP

Personalized photographic instruction specifically tailored to meet your individual needs. Work one-on-one (or in a small group) with Bill in the picturesque mountains of Western North Carolina. Learn how to get the most out of your camera equipment, improve your photographic field techniques or discuss ideas to enhance your creative vision all within this remarkable natural area of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Each session will be structured to focus on the topics that you desire and we’ll select a location that is optimal for experimenting with the ideas and techniques discussed.

SESSION TOPICS AND AREAS OF FOCUS MIGHT INCLUDE:

Close-up Flower & Fungi Photography
Wide-angle and Close-up Macro Photography
Field Techniques & Creative Control – Working with Depth of Field, Motion Blur
Composition Ideas – Framing, Fill the Frame, Low Angle, Rule of Thirds, Lines | Patterns | Textures, Negative Space, Reflection, Incorporating Strong Foreground Elements, Vanishing Point Techniques, and more…
Understanding Light & Exposure – Histogram Basics, Reading the Natural Light, etc.
Understanding the Fundamentals – Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISO
Developing your Photographic Workflow | Thought Process in the Field
Image / Portfolio Reviews
And more…

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:

Pre-workshop phone conversation(s) to discuss your desired areas of interest, photographic experience, potential locations, etc.
One-on-one (or small-group) photo instruction with Bill Gozansky (Half-day or Full-day Sessions)
Post-workshop correspondence (phone and/or email) to discuss image review, follow-up questions, etc.

DATES

Available upon request – Spring Flowers (May/June) Fungi (August)

LOCATION

Trips based out of Brevard, North Carolina. Field locations to be determined based on client’s areas of interest and focus.

RATES

Half-day Session ($300) or Full-day Session ($500).

Discounted rates for a Series of Sessions are available (Call for quote).

Notes

Services subject to availability at the time of booking.
Must provide your own transportation and lodging (if applicable). Transportation and lodging not included.
Terms and Conditions apply.

To make a reservation or for more information regarding your Private | Small-Group | Waterfall & Fall Color Photography Workshop, please contact Bill Gozansky at info@billgozansky.com.