Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I don't have an incident meter. Should I come to the camp any way?
A. We recommend that if you want to be professional you should own an incident meter. However, it is not required. We will also teach you exposure techniques that do not require an incident meter.
Q. Do I really need to bring a laptop?
A. You are not required to bring your own laptop, but if you have one you will find that our instructors will be able to provide tips that you can implement in your computer immediately. Like a mechanic, it is best to use your own tools. Shared desktops will be available to those without laptops.
Q. Do I need a tri pod?
A. It is not required to bring a tri pod but some experiments may require the use of a tripod and you may miss out on that exercise.
Q. I am not a great snowboarder, will that ruin my Workshop experience?
A. You don't need to be an awesome boarder, but since your board will be your means of transportation on the snow, you should be able to comfortably and confidently snowboard with your snowboard gear. Give us a call if you're still questioning your ability or maybe attend Session 5 snowboard camp for some help getting more comfy on your board.
Q. Do I need an 80 to 200 zoom for the workshop?
A. We only make a recommendation that you have this lens. Great images start in the imagination and having one lens is all you need to start.
Q: Is a digital camera necessary?
A: Yes. Dating back to 2007, we moved the Photo Workshop to an all digital format. Digital SLR?s rapidly became widely accepted in the photography world and are now the standard for commercial work.
Q. Where will we be shooting most of our snowboarding photos?
A. We will be shooting at Timberline Resort, located on beautiful Mt. Hood. We will drive you to the hill each day, to photographs pros and the up and comers on High Cascade?s private jumps, pipes and rails. You will also have the opportunity to for a private night shoot. You?ll experiment with strobe flash photography while shooting Jeremy Jones, Danny Davis, Laura Hadar and others set to the backdrop of an unparalleled Mt. Hood sunset.
Q. Who will we be shooting?
A. The Photo Workshop is during Videograss Signature Session, so you'll have the opportunity to shoot many of today's top riders. In addition, there will be many of our stacked summer staff, and visiting guest pros. This is an incredibly valuable opportunity to understand how to work with professional riders.
Q. Who are the HCSC Photography Workshop instructors?
A. The best in the snowboarding industry!! International award winning photographer Trevor Graves will be hosting the workshop with assistance from renowned guest instructors such as Transworld Snowboarding's photo editor Nick Hamilton, photographers Christy Chaloux, Tim Zimmerman, Kevin Zacher, and others plus teaching assistants form the acclaimed Brooks Institute of Photography.
Q. What percentage of my time is on-snow as opposed to classroom sessions?
A. We will split your days into covering both of these learning environments. In general your days are spent shooting on the mountain and your evenings are in a classroom style setting attending photography lectures, slide review and critique. The Brooks Institute of Photography has been fundamental in assisting with devising the curriculum for this course.
Q. If I choose the Stay and Ride option once the Workshop is over, what will I do? Will I be coached or can I continue to shoot?
A. You will be assigned to a coaching group after the Workshop is over if you prefer. If you would rather just shoot more photos, you may also do that instead.
Q. Will I be stoked on this course?
A. If you want to be a better snowboard photographer; yes!