REELFOOT LAKE PHOTO WORKSHOP
Experience Wildlife, Sunrises, and Sunsets like you’ve never seen before
REELFOOT LAKE PHOTO WORKSHOP
Limited to small group of 8 | 2 spots left
sells out each year – so register early
- JUne 28th – June 30th 2024
- FRIDAY NIGHT TO SUNDAY MORNING.
- Register early and receive a 40% Discount
Looking to take your creative
expression to the next level?
- Blair Ball Photo Workshops are designed to challenge you to reach new heights with your photography.
- Join professional photographer & instructor Blair Ball on a fun, enjoyable day & experience you won’t forget photographing at Reelfoot Lake.
- This instructional workshop will be both on land and in a pontoon boat.
- Learn first hand how you create photographs you’ve always dreamed of making!
Itinerary
Sunrise 5:43 am & Sunset 8:19 pm.
I’ll be right there to give you tips on how to take a sunrise and sunset photo. How to photograph birds and other wildlife. Feel free to ask me questions at any time! I’m here to take your photography to the next level. You will find this to be an Awesome Photo Experience!!!
Friday Night
- Brief meeting 5:00 PM at Bluebank Resort to discuss upcoming Saturday timelines and events. Get to meet one another. Then we will leave promptly at 7:00 PM for those that are here for a sunset photo event. The drive is approximately 30 mins. It’s an awesome place for sunsets, so plan on being there if you can.
Saturday
- Sunrise from the banks of Reelfoot Lake. We typically leave around 4:45 am to get there at least 30 minutes – 45 minutes before sunrise.
- 1/2 day pontoon boat trip around Reelfoot Lake, leaving from visitors center. Looking for birds, (Egrets, Herons, Ducks, Eagles, possible chicks). Also, stop for lotus flowers, and other natural animals.
- Lunch out on the lake. We will dock and have lunch at a local restaurant on the water.
- In the afternoon we will walk around the boardwalk area and photograph. Usually see dragonfly’s, frogs, flowers and birds.
- Sunset will be on pontoon boat leaving around 5:30pm from visitor center Reelfoot Lake. We want to be in position at least 30 minutes before the sun sets.
Sunday Morning – BONUS
For those who want to stay over, I’ve arranged for us to photograph Eagles in their large cage & out. Also, have arranged to photograph different Owls outside of their cage in a prearranged setting. This is the icing on the cake for this photo workshop. You can get some amazing up close and personal photos of these birds!!!
As noted above, we will do some walking on this workshop. Walking will typically be easy. Every participant must complete and sign a standard liability waiver and medical form before participating in this workshop.
Getting There
It’s approximately 120 miles from Memphis in Northwest Tennessee in a town called Tiptonville.
What’s Included
– Photography one-on-one instruction
– Boat transportation
– Location guiding
– Inspiration
What’s Not Included
– Hotel
– Meals
– Tips
– Transportation to Reelfoot Lake
Recommended Equipment
You can also rent from Lens Rentals in Memphis.
– Wide angle to normal zoom lenses (in the range of 17mm to 200mm)
– Longer telephoto zoom for wildlife (100-400mm)
– 1.4x teleconverter
– Neutral Density Filter
– Polarizer Filter
– Electronic shutter release
– Compact Flash or SD Cards (Bring Extras)
– Extra Batteries
– Sturdy tripod
– Sunscreen
– Raingear
– Waterproof boots
– Bug repellant
– Pack to carry photo and personal gear
– Water bottle
– Clothing for warm weather
* Be sure to familiarize yourself with your camera and manual before arriving.
Recommended Lodging
Our base of operations will be the Bluebank Resort at Reelfoot Lake.
Please contact them, Southshore Resort or Reelfoot Lake Inn directly to reserve your room.
Bluebank Resort – More Expensive
http://www.bluebankresort.com/
813 Lake Dr. Hornbeak, TN 38232
Ph: 1-877-258-3226
Southshore Resort – Average Expense
Cypress Point Resort – Average Expense – Wiped out in Tornado. SAD
http://www.cypresspointresort.com/
3535 Tennessee 21 Tiptonville, TN 38079
| (731) 253-6654 |
Reelfoot Lake Inn – Cheapest
http://www.reelfoot.com/reelfootlakeinn/index.htm
1520 State Route 21 East
Tiptonville, TN 38079
Ph: 731-253-6845 | reelfootlakeinn@yahoo.com
Camping
https://tnstateparks.itinio.com/reelfoot-lake
WHY ATTEND…
HANDS ON LEARNING
IMPROVE SKILLS
HAVE SOME FUN
MAKE NEW FRIENDS
testimonials
What participants are saying
Blair Ball workshops rate a 10+ and here is why. The class sizes are small allowing Blair to spend a lot of time teaching with each student.
Keeping the workshop small allows Blair to spend time answering questions, giving demonstrations and offering tips about cameras.
He is genuinely interested in seeing that we become better photographers and more confident with our cameras.
Todd S.
Student
Memphis Street Photography provided teaching at its best, a great learning experience with an expert in the field as your coach, great new friends and tremendous knowledge expansion.
What a great day! This was my third class under Blair Ball. He makes it so easy to learn and guides you in the field to do your best photography. I anxiously await another opportunity to learn from him!
Scarlett C.
Student
I had the awesome opportunity to attend Blair Ball’s “Street Photography” class. I found it informative and fun.
I highly recommend attending Blair Ball’s classes. His instruction is easy to follow and you will walk away with much more than you came with! I intend to take several more to sharpen my skills
Tammy A.
Student
I can truthfully say I got my money’s worth out of Memphis Street Photography Workshop. I got out of my normal shooting zone. I got better shooting ideas by being with a group. I got expert instruction from someone who has “Been there and done that.” Got most wins for me in digital competition at Memphis Camera Club
When I signed up for your beginning digital camera workshop and then your Lightroom workshop, I had no idea what a journey I was beginning.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, not only about photography but how to use my camera features and Lightroom more effectively. This journey is fascinating. Thank you!
Thank you for making this the BEST workshop I have ever attended. Your kindness, patience, and desire for us to learn are greatly appreciated.
Terry D.
Thank you for this wonderful experience! You always knew the perfect spot to take us. This will be a trip I will never forget.
Cindy R.
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Register now to receive a 40% Discount | Small Group of 8
2 SPOTS LEFT
SELLS OUT EACH YEAR SO REGISTER EARLY
Date: Friday – Sunday, June 28th – June 30th 2024
Where: Reelfoot Lake, Tiptonville, Tennessee
Investment: Early Registration Fee $325 + Eventbrite Fee & Sales Tax
| *After May 1st Fee is $615
Seating limited, Register Early!
For the past 7 years prior to 2022 I’ve held the price the same. Unfortunately the State raised their fees substantially for the boat in morning and at sunset over past couple of years. They added Sales Tax. Then the state added fees for photographing on boardwalk and the Eagles & Owls on Sunday with David. I pay David the guide as well.
In the past we paid the Eventbrite fee as well.
It’s now over $200 in fees we have to pay Per Person.
Unfortunately I’m having to pass on some of these fees.
Cancellation Policy
Blair Ball Photo Workshops limit class and workshop size. This allows us to provide our students with the best possible learning experience. We rely on your attendance to make important arrangements. This includes, payments, room rentals, Eventbrite, PayPal & other arrangements.
Given our limited group size an empty seat on a workshop is a loss to us. This is our way protecting ourselves.
You may protect yourself too, at your own discretion by purchasing travel insurance.
Workshop – Multi Day
If you cancel within the following timeframes before event date.
- 90+ days before, full refund less an administration fee of $50 or same $ credit to another workshop. Good for 6 months.
- 61 – 90 days before, your workshop deposit is forfeited. The remainder of your tuition is refunded.
- 31 – 60 days before, 50% refund.
- <30 days before, no refund or credits allowed.
We do our best to work with our customers, but please understand, we have to make location deposits, airline tickets, reservations, etc. and we cannot operate on a full or partial refund policy without some restrictions. We do our part to bring you a workshop and it’s your responsibility to do your part once booked. We understand things can change and we’ll be happy to review your situation.
If we cancel our workshops due to lack of attendance sign-ups, and/or a major event that impacts our workshops, we do our best to let you know as soon as possible and offer either full-refunds or full-credits to future workshops at your choice.
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INSTRUCTOR
Blair Evan Ball is a Memphis based Sports, Event, Portrait and Commercial Photographer
I’m honored to have photographed a Presidential Candidate, Tennessee Governor, Memphis Mayor, Shelby County Mayor, Amazon groundbreaking, Olympic Champion runners and 6 time Boston Marathon winner.
I’m also honored to have photographed 150+ Marathons, Half-Marathons, Triathlons, & other running events. As well as numerous corporate events and portraits.
Ph: 901-378-7450 | bballphoto@comcast.net
Honored to have my works published in:
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- Memphis Sports Magazine
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- Memphis Flyer
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