Spring in the Missouri Ozarks
April 23 - 26, 2026
Join Craig McCord for a 3½‑day immersive spring photography workshop in the heart of the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. As the landscape comes alive with fresh color, soft light, and flowing water, you’ll photograph historic mills, cascades, bluffs, and spring-fed streams at their most vibrant. With thoughtful, hands‑on field instruction, you’ll refine your technical skills while creating expressive, meaningful images. Encounters with the region’s wild horse herds are possible as well—always approached with patience and respect. This workshop offers an inspiring blend of spring beauty, creative exploration, and exceptional photographic opportunities.
Typical Shooting Locations include (but not limited) to:
Klepzig Mill
Alley Spring and Mill
Rocky Falls, Upper and Lower areas
Little Rocky Creek Shut-ins
Blue Spring
Falling Spring Mill
Prairie Hollow Gorge
Welsh Spring
Wild horses of Shannon County (provided they cooperate)
This workshop will focus on hands-on field photography. You will be given personal attention to help you not only come away with memorable images, but also help you expand your knowledge and grow as a photographer and inspire your creative vision. Some actual assignments will be encouraged focusing on certain techniques, e.g., macro and wide-angle. This workshop will include at least one image review session and discussion about composition, exposure, and how to gain control using manual camera settings. Workflow techniques involving post processing in Lightroom, Photoshop and NIK plugins will also be demonstrated.
Lodging/Meals: The group will base out of Eminance, Missouri. A block of rooms have been set aside at the Shady Lane Motel and Cabins, (573) 226-3893. When making your reservations, please identify that you are with the Craig McCord Photography group. You are not required to lodge at the Shady Lane but our shooting sessions will depart from and return to this location. While meals are not included, the the group often dines together but this is not required.
We will meet at the office area of Shady Lane Motel and Cabins at 3:00pm on Thursday, April 23rd to go over administrative items and get to know one another before venturing out for our first evening shoot. The workshop will end after our morning shoot on Sunday the 26th.
Group Size: Only 6 Slots will be available for this workshop. So, it is important to sign up early.
Why Only 6: By keeping the group size small it best enables me to provide quality one-on-one instruction to participants based on individual needs and skills. This is not a photo tour, it is meant to be a valuable learning experience as well as an opportunity to bring home some fabulous images.
Tuition: $495. Special Rate this year $395
Items Not Included: Lodging, travel to/from workshop, transportation, and meals.
Payment Method: Payment may be made by check to Craig McCord Photography, 395 NW 1851 Rd, Kingsville, MO 64061.. Also you may choose the PayPal button on this page.
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