I try not to make a habit of meeting people for the first time at 5 am in the local K-mart parking lot, but such was the case last Friday morning as I embarked on a private workshop with local resident Steve Schaefer. The day looked promising as faint grey streaks interrupted the otherwise crystal clear sky. I was hopeful we would have enough clouds to catch some early color, but not enough to squelch the sun as it rose over the horizon.
Workshop student Steve Schaefer works a Grad ND filter during a morning shoot along the Middle Provo River
We headed to one of my preferred spots in the Heber Valley alongside the Middle Provo River. Our hike in was noisy to say the least, as waders and snowshoes combined to crunch and crackle, drowning out conversation at times. At our destination, we were greeted by the towering peaks of the Wasatch Back, and it was evident we were about to be treated to a spectacular sunrise. Cyan snow turned pink. Pink turned orange. And orange ultimately turned white. Although fleeting, we were there to capture the magic.
Workshop student Steve Schaefer captures the magic on Utah's Middle Provo River
If you’re passionate about taking your photography to the next level, consider the value in a private workshop. I am able to customize the day’s events and instruction to suit your specific requests, and we’ll travel to some of my favorite spots to capture Mother Nature at her best. Check out one of Steve’s keepers from our morning shoot below!
Image captured during AdamBarkerPhotography private photography workshop by Steve Schaefer, ©2009 Steve Schaefer
