Hi NVACC Member Clubs

Mollie offers outstanding workshops which your members may enjoy. I recommend any workshop she offers. Mollie is a superb photographer, judge and instructor. – Joe Miller

Lightroom Unleashed

March 16 – 20

Richmond, Virginia

Jump start your creativity and your skills with this hands-on Lightroom workshop. Whether you are new to Lightroom or much more experienced, this in-depth class will provide you with the best Lightroom training offered anywhere. If you are ready to take the plunge and learn Lightroom properly, this is the workshop for you. In addition to group instruction, you will receive a great deal of individual attention.

Wild Songbirds Workshops

April 6 – 8  ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT
April 9 – 11  ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT

Central North Carolina

Get up close and personal with a wide variety of songbirds at this unique, photographer-friendly haven. We will be shooting from a large, roomy blind that puts us just a few feet from the birds and our cars. We will be so close to the birds that long lenses are not necessary. This is an experience not to be missed.

Tropical Butterflies Workshop

May 27 – 29

Richmond, Virginia

Butterflies are some of nature’s most beautiful and delicate creatures. Take advantage of this opportunity to photograph a wide array of exotic tropical butterfly species indoors at very close range. The Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens was named as one of the Top 10 North American gardens. Butterflies are all around us, and there is plenty of elbow room for photographing. This is one of the best venues for photographing tropical butterflies anywhere in the country.

Interpretive Macro Flowers Workshop

June 16 – 18

Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania

ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT

Stretch your creativity and tap into your artistic soul. Learn macro from a whole new perspective and let yourself soar. The Awake The Light signature macro techniques will help you toss out the old rules and march to the beat of your own drum. This location provides exquisite orchids, water lilies, and exotic plants of all kinds, all in pristine condition. You’ll come away with artistic photographs that will change the way you feel about your photography.

Improve Your Competitive Edge

The Fine Points of Photographic Competition

August 2 & 3

Northern Virginia (metro Washington, DC)

This weekend workshop will help you improve your competition results. Stop stumbling around in the dark and get practical in-depth information from an experienced judge. In this tell-all workshop you will get inside information on what goes on inside a judge’s head. You will learn all the tricks of the trade.

Includes detailed lectures, plus creative shooting time. By the end of the weekend you will know how to create and select images that have the best chance of success.

Autumn At The Beach Workshop

October 21 – 24

Outer Banks of North Carolina

October is the perfect time to be at the Outer Banks. The weather is still warm, the tourists are gone, the air is clear and bright, and the sunrises and sunsets are the most spectacular of the year. Each day will be filled with shooting the wide variety of subjects that abound including ocean scenes, historic lighthouses, water birds, fishing villages, and more. Learn how to see the light and use it to your best advantage.

Chincoteague Challenge Workshop

November 19 – 21

Eastern Shore of Virginia

The mystique and beauty of Chincoteague in the late autumn can’t be beat. It is the perfect time for migrating birds, plus we’ll have opportunities to see the famous signature wild horses, quiet waters, and all that makes this such a special place. The “challenge” of this workshop is to hone your skills in different lighting conditions and with different subjects. It’s a challenge worth taking!

Mollie Isaacs

Awake The Light Photo Tours and Workshops