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SUMMARY:Tangier Island Photo Workshop - 2026
DESCRIPTION:  \nTangier Island\, VA\nPhoto Workshop\nChesapeake Bay Waterman Community and Wildlife\nwith Irene Hinke-Sacilotto \n18-20 September 2026\n6 participant limit/workshop \nCrab workboat \nThis Tangier Island Photo Workshop features photography of a unique waterman community and local wildlife.  Just south of the Maryland line\, in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay\, lays Tangier Island\, VA. Covering approximately 1.2 square miles\, Tangier Island is actually a series of 3 ridges connected by narrow wooden bridges spanning marshes and tidal creeks. Tangier is a charming community of waterman and shop owners. Many inhabitants make their living\, as did their ancestors for more than 400 years\, by crabbing\, fishing\, and oystering. Each day we will rise before dawn\, hoping to capture sunrise images and photos of the waterman as they man their skiffs and works boats\, heading out to their offshore crab shanties to gather up their crab pots\, scrapes\, floats\, and other gear for the day. For photos from the water\, Saturday morning I chartered a boat for a trip around the island with the hopes of photographing the docks\, waterman at work\, and local birdlife. \nWater Tower with Rainbow \nHistoric Methodist Church on Tangier Island. \nDuring our stay\, we will explore the beach\, tidal creeks\, and wetlands in search of wildlife. Ducks\, geese\, herons\, rails\, shorebirds\, skimmers\, terns\, and pelicans take advantage of the rich food supply that the island and its surroundings afford. There is also a healthy population of ospreys on nesting platforms and jetties. It is not uncommon to see one fly overhead with a fish in its talons. \nBrown Pelicans resting at end of Tangier Beach. \nACCESS \nFrom the mainland\, Tangier can only be reached by boat or small plane. Golf carts replace cars as the primary mode of transportation on the island since the streets are narrow and barely wide enough for 2 carts to pass. It’s a peaceful community with friendly people and no traffic lights or violent crime. There are no banks or arcades. One grocery store but hours vary and limited items depending on the shipment from the mainland. Crisfield\, MD does have a grocery store and there is a Walmart on Rt 13 near Onancock\, VA.  Many born on the island speak a unique dialect of English dating back to that used by the first settlers arriving on the island from Cornwall England. \nThis photo workshop offers you a rare opportunity to photograph the unique way of life on the Chesapeake Bay\, one that is slowly disappearing. Potential subjects include workboats\, offshore crab shanties\, working waterman\, historic buildings\, the waterfront\, birds\, and unique features of the island. \nFavorite cat at main dock of Tangier Island. \nCanada Goose chasing another \nSCHEDULE \nThe exact schedule is flexible and highly dependent on the weather\, conditions on the island\, results of my scouting prior to your arrival\, and desires of the group. \nFriday \n5 p.m. your departure by boat/ferry (no cars) from the main dock at Crisfield\, MD (Elisabeth Joy) . You will need to make reservations for the ferry ride and verify the departure schedules since they can change with weather and conditions in Tangier harbor. (757 891-2256 \nI will meet your boat in at the dock & arrange for transport of luggage to our lodging at the Brigadune Inn near the beach at the far end of West Ridge. \nFriday p.m. – Either explore beach\, lagoon\, and tidal guts looking for photo subjects or explore the dock area planning for sunrise photography. Ending the day with sunset photography. Dinner locally & orientation. \nOsprey carrying fish over Canton on Tangier Island. \nWaterman crabbing off the shore of Tangier Island. \n  \nTangier Harbor \nSaturday\nDawn photography at the main dock. \nBoard chartered boat (Elizabeth Joy) for opportunities to photograph crab shacks\, working watermen\, ospreys\, etc. with early morning light\, shortly after sunrise for approximately 1.5 hours.  Remainder of the morning photographing around the harbor and along main street \nBreakfast break/Review of morning activities \nPrep of images for review\, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nCritique of images\, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. \nPhotography in field\, 2:30 p.m. – sunset. (harbor\, tidal guts\, town) \nDinner from Lorraine’s or other local restaurant. \nRemainder of evening free to prepare images for review on Sunday. \nTri-Color Heron canopy feeding. Fish are attracted to the shadow created. \nSunday \nPre-dawn photography over Tangier Sound \nPhotography – life along the tidal guts\, people\, boats\, etc.\, 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. \nBreakfast break/Discussion of morning session. \nFinish packing and store bags. (check-out at 11 a.m.) \nPrep of images for review\, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. \nCritique session – 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. \n1:30 p.m.– 3:00 p.m. return golf carts\, and transport luggage to dock. \nBoard boat for return to Crisfield before 3:00 p.m. \nExact schedule & locations are dependent on the weather\, safety considerations\, subject availably\, & group interests. \nYellow-Crowned Night Heron taking flight. \nPRICE: (All rooms contain only 1 Queen size bed) $ 1312 based one participant/room; $ 1172 based on 2 participants one room.  NOTE only 1 queen bed in each room. \nEach room has  one Queen Bed\, private bath\, microwave\, refrigerator\, WiFi\, TV.  Continental breakfast provided. \nDEPOSIT: 50 % of total. Final payment due 30 days prior to workshop. \nThe price includes: instruction (one on one interaction in the field); image critiques; two nights accommodations with a private bath\,  a 1.5 hour boat charter trip to photograph crab shanties\, waterman and ospreys from the water; and shared golf cart transportation on the island. \nPrice will not include: meals and snacks\, boat transportation from Crisfield to Tangier and return. (One way fare is $50) \nDock area Tangier Island. \nPhoto workshop size is limited to 4 to 6 participants. \nBring portable laptop or I-Pad and flash drive for transfer of images for the critique session. Bring camera plus wide angle to telephoto lenses\, tripod\, flashlight\, polarizing filter\, rain gear for you and your equipment\, etc. Bring sunscreen and insect repellant.  (Occasionally gnats can be an issue on still days\, so consider bringing a head net or insect jacket).  Also consider bringing rubber boots or shoes that can get wet in case there is flooding on the island. \nBring 3 images for discussion (1) where the light is extraordinary and (2) an animal.  Bring images on a flash drive for the workshop.  .  \nNote: I will scout locations on Tangier several days prior to your arrival to become familiar with current conditions. \nYellow-Crowned Night Heron eating crab. \nCancellation Policy\nNotifications of cancellation must be in writing. \nThe following charges apply per person at the time I receive your written notification of cancellation: \n\nCancel up to 121 days prior to departure date – full refund.\n120 to 61 days prior to departure\, $125 administrative fee charged. ($35 admin fee for weekend workshops.)\n60 to 46 days prior to departure\, 50% of workshop or tour cost.\n45 days or less prior to departure – NO REFUND\n\nThe prediction of bad weather on Tangier Island and medical circumstances or emergencies do not constitute grounds for exception to the cancellation policy. Therefore\, trip cancellation & interruption insurance is HIGHLY recommended. Travelers Insurance Company and others provide such policies at a reasonable rate. In the unlikely event that the trip is canceled due to insufficient enrollment\, your money will be refunded in full\, with the exception of expenses you personally incurred while preparing for the trip.
URL:https://www.ospreyphoto.com/event/tangier-island-photo-workshop-spring-2023/
LOCATION:Tangier Island\, VA\, Tangier Island\, Tangier Island\, VA\, 23440\, United States
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