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The workshop is geared towards towards the intermediate to advanced amateur photographer.

Renowned fine-art outdoor/nature photographer, workshop instructor, and seminar speaker, Tony Sweet takes viewers on a personal workshop experience through the Great Smokey Mountains National Park and into his studio to teach his digital image workflows and describe the real working environment of a successful professional photographer. The two-disc set runs more than 4.5 hours. Filled with practical shooting advice, tips, and all the secrets of a seasoned professional.

Disc 1 - In the Field: Join Tony while he shoots on site in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, capturing the stunning spring-time scenery. Chapters include:

-Sunrise at Sparks Lane
-Late morning fog at Lea Valley overlook
-Shooting water scenes at Greenbrier
-Cabins in the mountains
-Using a tilt-shift lens at Roaring fork
-Classic shots in Tremont
-Overlooks of Clingmans Dome
-Macro shooting in the forest
-Getting the most out of scouting
-Best of The Smokies slideshow

Disc 2 - In the Studio: Tony opens up his studio to show how he process his digital images, creates fine art prints, shoots macro flowers, and even manages a series of lectures on getting into the outdoor/nature business itself. Chapters include:

-Lectures on getting started, publishing, workshops, marketing, and building a buisiness
-Early work near misses portfolio presentation
-Current professional work portfolio presentation
-Shooting macro flowers in the studio
-The camera package
-The digital darkroom
-Printing workflow
-Stock submissions workflow