April 25th 2026

Camp Childress Scout Camp

Trails to Frames

A Landscape Photography Workshop

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April 25th 2026

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Camp Childress Scout Camp

5250 JAMBOREE LANE

JOPLIN, MO 64804

Join us for a full-day adventure that blends classroom learning with hands-on hiking and photography in the great outdoors.

In the morning, you’ll learn essential hiking and camera basics — from gear prep and safety tips to mastering core photography concepts like long exposures, HDR, filters, and shooting sunsets. You’ll also discover how to research and plan your trip to capture the best possible images.

In the afternoon, we’ll hit the trails together for guided practice — capturing landscapes, experimenting with light, and putting your new skills into action. Along the way, we’ll also cover how to market and sell your landscape images.

Whether you’re a beginner wanting to grow your skills or an experienced photographer looking for new inspiration, this workshop will help you take your photography from trail to frame.

Hiking Equipment Basics

Proper footwear to backpacks. Trail Safety, Navigating. Bringing food and snacks and overnights.

Researching & Scouting Locations

Learn the best times to go for the right photos. Use different resources to scout locations in remote areas.

Core Photography Concepts

Learn from basis to advanced photography skills to help get the right photo in the right environment. Able to pick the right filter to the right lens to reflect what you see.

Editing and Photoshop Basics

Know what to do after you captured your beautiful photo. Learn key things to help capture your viewers eye and bring them to where you took to photo.

Workshop Schedule

As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.

Check-In

08:00 – 8:30am

Class Room Education

8:30 am to 12:00 am

Lunch Break
Creative Workshop

12:00am to 1:00 pm

Conclude

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

5:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Followed by a optional sunset shoot

📷 Photography Gear (Required / Recommended)

  • Camera

  • Fully charged batteries (bring extras if you have them)

  • Memory cards (formatted and ready)

  • Lens options

    • Wide-angle lens recommended for landscapes

    • Telephoto optional for details and compression

  • Tripod (highly recommended for low light and long exposures)

🥾 Outdoor & Hiking Essentials

  • Comfortable hiking shoes or boots

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

  • Water bottle or hydration pack

  • Snacks or light food

  • Sunscreen / Bug spray

📱 Optional but Helpful

  • Polarizing or ND filters (if you own them—optional)

⚠️ Important Notes

  • This is an outdoor, trail-based workshop, so participants should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain.

  • No need for brand-new gear—learning to use what you already own is encouraged.