Equine Photographers Network Winter Workshop

EPNet is excited to announce that internationally recognized photographer Gabriele Boiselle will return to lead two workshops in the Ocala, Florida area in March, 2009. Last year were Gabriele’s first photo workshops in the USA and these were a big success. Gabriele brings a fresh perspective and passion for horses and photography that she is eager to share with workshop participants. After spending time with Gabriele you will be inspired and energized and you will see the world of horses and photography in a whole new way! Participants can expect to photograph at some of the top quality equine facilities so abundant in the Ocala area for some incredible photo opportunities.

Get to know Gabriele by visiting this link and viewing the locations we visited during the 2008 workshop. Visit this link to view the photos last year's workshop participants took.

Two separate workshops will be offered: One will be geared towards intermediate level photographers and the second will be for advanced and professional photographers. Participants in the advanced group will need to have a thorough working knowledge of their gear, be shooting digital SLR’s and plan to bring a laptop to the workshop. Come prepared for two full days of shooting, photo sharing and fun!

Gabriele is a prolific photographer well known for her books and calendars, not just of horses, but also of wildlife. Her travels have taken her all over the world and she has also lead photo workshops in places such as Russia, Portugal, Morocco and Poland. You may see some of her work by visiting her website: http://www.editionboiselle.de/index.php

For 25 years Gabriele has traveled the world to discover and document the universe of the horse, from the Namibian desert and the wild horses there, to the Gauchos in Argentina and the Criollo horses, to Iceland and India, to Lesotho and the Basuto pony and to Indonesia and the Zumba pony. For many years she photographed all manner of equestrian sports documenting a child’s first ribbon to the Olympic games and other international competitions, making her one of the most versatile and widely published photographers working today.

Here is your opportunity to spend time with people that share your love of horses and photography and get direction and feedback from one of the world’s premiere equine photographers whose passion shines through in her work. Gabriele's main mission in her photographic work is to capture the soul and essence of the horse and she will attempt to share and convey this passion and knowledge with the workshop participants.

In Gabriele’s words:
“Horse photography is something for crazy enthusiasts and horse lovers close to madness. If you are not burning inside to make good pictures, if you are not willing to cross rivers and get up in the middle of the night and prepare horses for a shoot you will never really achieve the satisfaction in making very special images. I am eager to share all my insights and experience with you during the workshop. And I promise you, you will be dreaming in the night of horses. We will think, love and photograph horses.”

“We have selected wonderful farms to be visited and you will see magnificent horses, Lusitanos with flowing manes, Gypsy Vanners in sparkling colors with feathered feet and beautiful Morgans and Paso Finos. In addition we will try to visit some of the varied horse sporting venues in the locale so rich with horse sport.”

“I will take time to get to know you and what you expect and hope to get out of the seminar. I will do my very best to fill you with new ideas and fresh insights and inspire you. We will discuss cameras and lenses, different approaches to horses, different techniques to presenting horses, problems and challenges that we may have and so much more. I promise you there is so much to talk about that we will spend many hours together to discuss and analyze your images as well as your attitude how you approach horses."

"I ask you to come with an open mind and an open heart as we attempt to capture the soul and spirit of the horse!"

Our home base will be the La Quinta Inn in Ocala. Use “Equine Photographers” when making your reservations. The room rate for our group is $129 based on double occupancy. Reservations should be made by February 18. Breakfast will be available at the motel and lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks will be provided. Dinners together will give us the opportunity to share experiences of the days' shoots.

Intermediate Group
Friday afternoon, March 13 – March 15

Advanced Group
Tuesday afternoon, March 17 - Thursday, March 19

Registration Form

Lodging and Travel Information

Lodging:

$129 night rate, ask for “Equine Photographers” when reserving your room

La Quinta Inn & Suites Ocala
3530 S.W. 36th Ave.
Ocala, FL 34474
Phone: (352) 861-1137
Fax: (352) 861-1157

All rooms come withwireless internet. A buffet hot breakfast is also included.
The hotel is holding a block of rooms for us until February 18th.

Closest airports:

Orlando (MCO), Orlando Sanford International (SFB) and Gainesville (GNV)

We encourage you to contact other participants that plan to attend to arrange sharing rides and lodging. The nearest airports are Gainesville and Orlando. If you are not renting a car, you will need to make arrangements for transportation to the hotel. Ocala is about 80 miles from Orlando and 40 miles from Gainesville. Orlando (MCO) to Ocala is serviced by Lake Limo (800-448-2808) - reservations are required.

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