Join Adam Jones and John Dykstra in early May for the wildflower explosion in Michigan. John lives in Michigan and has photographed the wildflowers and lighthouses extensively, and will be guiding us to great locations for photography. During the mornings and mid day we concentrate on wildflowers, both scenic and close-up.  In the evenings we visit the lakeshore to photograph lighthouses at sunset and beyond.

What you can expect. The wildflower portion covers tried and true tips and techniques of flower photography from up close and as part of the overall landscape. We primarily rely on natural lighting using modifiers such as diffusers, reflectors. We guide you every step of the way. We even have special access to the Veldeer tulip gardens. The lighthouse shoots are all about landscapes and sunsets at well-known lighthouses: Big Red Lighthouse, Grand Haven Light, South Haven Light.

Meet in hotel lobby of Sleep Inn & Suites at 6pm for briefing and orientation.  Please bring a camera and lens.

Out in the field for best morning and evening light at various locations for morning mid day wildflowers and lighthouses in the afternoon/evening for sunsets.

Our last morning out for early wildflower shoot, then breakfast and back to hotel for checkout, say our goodbyes.

• Photographer / Guide, we get you to the best locations at the right time.
• Photo Critiques and on site instruction
• Small Group Size

• Lodging: Sleep Inn & Suites, 4869 Becker Drive, Allendale, MI 49401 (616-892-8000)
• Transportation
• Meals

• Getting closer with extension tubes, teleconverters, and diopters
• Focus stacking for unlimited depth of field, for close-ups and landscapes.
• Blending fill flash with close-ups of flowers.
• Controlling depth of field for close-ups and landscapes.
• Seeing creatively: Finding those powerful compositions!
• Getting low to the ground and keeping the camera rock solid steady.
• Best lenses for wildflowers and scenics.
• ND Filters for those long exposures with dreamy soft water!

Suggested Airport:  Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids, MI

Sleep Inn & Suites
4869 Becker Drive
Allendale, MI 49401
Phone: 616-892-8000

For more information, or to register by mail, please email me: adam@adamjonesphoto.com