ACCOMODATIONS

Stafford Mansion is an incredible “Glamping” experience. Glamping means we will basically be upscale camping in this amazing, stately, historic family home. A sleeping bag is not needed as each bed will have crisp linens, nice fluffy towels and beach towels, however the bathroom fixtures (sinks, toilets, tubs) are original to the house and very sensitive. While sinks and toilets are in working order, showers are located on the premises in a more modern bath house. If you would like a tour of the home please click here for images. Several rooms are single occupancy with a king or queen-sized bed, ideal for a couple or a person wanting more privacy. The other rooms are double occupancy with double or queen-sized beds. 

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MEALS

Chef Mimi (a nutritionist and trained personal chef) will provide snacks and three meals a day for students. The Stafford Kitchen serves delicious, natural, organic, and local foods, including vegetables, proteins, and grains. You’ll also find freshly baked breads and fresh fruits. Meals are served buffet-style and are primarily gluten and dairy-free vegetarian; fish or poultry options are available at lunch and/or dinner on the buffet. If you have further questions or dietary restrictions, please let us know in advance. 

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CLASSROOM TIME
Alissa will run a group critique each day after the sunrise shoot and breakfast. Mini-lectures will be given throughout the week as refreshers, but this course is really focused on spending ample time shooting and critiquing. 

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SHOOT TIME

This time of year is perfect for shooting at daybreak and twilight because the sun sets and rises at about 7:20 am and pm. We will plan our shoots around ideal lighting, weather and tides. Each morning before breakfast Jacob will take students on a daybreak shoot, followed by breakfast and class critiques. A post lunch afternoon shoot and/or sundowner shoot will be offered every day, depending on weather.

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FREE TIME

Students will be given free time every day after morning critique to explore the island on their own. Bicycles are available at the house for excursions to the beach or you can set out on foot. 

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HOURS

A maximum of 8 hours each day (daily shoots and class time). Shoot and class time are based on weather and light conditions. If the weather is sunny, we will shoot at sunrise and sunset. If the weather is overcast we will add an optional additional post-critique shoot in the early afternoon. 

 

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SCHEDULE

On Monday morning students will take the 11:45am Cumberland Island Ferry from St. Marys, Georgia to Cumberland's Sea Camp dock. Alissa and Jacob will be waiting with vehicles to transport students to Stafford Mansion. The workshop will conclude after a Friday morning shoot and breakfast. Students will be driven back to Sea Camp for the 10:15am ferry. 

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WEEKEND ADD-ON

Please let us know if you would like to add the weekend stay option at the time of registration so that we reserve the correct ferry tickets for you. Photo instruction concludes on Friday. The weekend add-on will consist of delicious meals and free time to explore the island on foot or bicycle. Jacob will bring all weekenders to the 4:45pm ferry on Sunday afternoon. 

 

 

CLASS SIZE

There are six rooms available at Stafford. This course has a minimum enrollment of four students and a maximum of eight students. (If minimum enrollment is not met within 90 days of the workshop, a full refund will be provided for all registered students)

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TUITION

Single Room: $6,300*

Shared Room: $5,500* (couples taking the workshop together will each be charged the shared room rate)

 

*Includes accommodations, meals and park boat transportation from St. Marys, Georgia to Cumberland Island (11:45am Monday boat out and 10:15am Friday boat back)

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*Weekend Add-on: $1,500 per person 

(return on the 4:45pm Sunday boat)

 

 

SPOUSES

We have had several people contact us to ask about their spouses joining but not taking the course. We only have room in our vehicles for eight students, so spouses who wish to attend will need to navigate the island on foot or on bicycle if maximum enrollment is met. The room/board rate for spouses to attend but not participate in photography instruction, critiques and outings is $3,500 (leaving on Friday) $5,000 (leaving on Sunday). 

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REGISTER

To register please fill out the form below with your name and contact information. We will email you the workshop registration paperwork. Please note that your spot will be temporarily held until your tuition is paid and the paperwork is returned.