TOM CROCE: NATURE, LANDSCAPE AND WILDLIFE FINE ART PRINTS, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

“I spent my early life in Northern Ohio, and I received a bachelor’s degree in fine arts from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. In 1987 I received a Master of Architecture from Washington University in Saint Louis, Mo. 

As long as I can remember I have loved photography and nature. I would watch all the nature and wildlife shows I could find and dream of someday seeing them in real life. In 2006 my love of photography and nature came together to help sustain me through a difficult time in my personal life. 

Today my passion for nature photography has taken me to places that continue to take my breath away. Taking a picture is about being consumed by the moment and an expression of the feelings and emotions I experienced at that moment.

My art business has been designated as a “Trusted Art Seller” with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, and know that I stand behind the quality and value of my products.”

Website:  https://www.tomcrocephoto.com/

Contact Tom at: https://www.tomcrocephoto.com/contact

Tom has been a great supporter for Ohio Valley Camera Club and has offered invaluable guidance.   We proud to display his excellent workshops for your consideration.

UPCOMING SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

The Art of Black and White Photography

2 Sessions available: January 11 and January 18, 2025

If you have a passion for Black and White photography and would like to take your images to the next level beyond the basic photoshop conversion, this workshop is for you.

In Session #1 – January 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST

We will do an intro making compelling Black and White images We will walk thru what makes a great black and white photo. From seeing the light, planning, and composing the shot.

Seeing in black & white, Finding the light, Making the exposure, We will cover some color theory, yes color! And the things you need to do in the field to make compelling black and white images.

In session #2 – January 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST

We will take a deep dive into processing in the digital darkroom beyond the basic conversion.

Using Lightroom and its adjustment tools and masking, Photoshop using adjustment layers and masks, blending modes and luminosity masks to get the most out of your digital files, and finally we will discuss printing. We will focus specifically on landscapes, everything from shooting in large wide-open spaces, intimate landscapes, waterfalls, using both wide angle and telephoto lens for landscapes. Including using Photoshop and Lightroom to make panoramas.

These seminars will be conducted via a zoom meeting. During the week of the seminar, I will send an invite to join the meeting.

$75.00 each session
Payment is required to reserve your spot. Refunds will be made for cancellations occurring before January 1, 2025.

Add to Cart:  https://www.tomcrocephoto.com/workshops

Black And White Photography in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park

February 6 – 9th

Feb. 6th – 9th 2025

If you are interested in creating compelling black and white images, this workshop is for you. Winter in the Smoky Mountains is a truly unique experience. Long gone are the crowds, and a stillness settles in the mountains. The emphasis of this workshop is going to be on making compelling, dynamic B&W images. We will start off with some instruction on how shooting with B&W in mind differs from shooting in color. In the field we will discuss composition, exposure, filters, and other technical issues that can help improve your images. Saturday afternoon will be spent doing some image critique and demonstrating B&W conversion techniques and tools.

The weather is always a determining factor in the exact schedule, but tentatively we will plan on spending majority of our time in Cades Cove and the area around Tremont.

In order to ensure the maximum amount of personal attention the number of participants for this workshop is limited to 6. We will spend several hours each day shooting the unique winter landscape in and around Cades Cove, Tremont.

Participants should have a strong understanding of exposure and know how to operate your camera. Each day’s schedule will vary depending on the weather, but in general we will be photographing most of the day as long as the light is good. This will be hands on learning and all questions and issues will be addressed in the field.

 $350.00 Add to Cart:  https://www.tomcrocephoto.com/workshops.

See full description & specifications  go to website:  https://www.tomcrocephoto.com/workshops

The New River Gorge

October 16th – 19th, 2025

West Virginia

Instructors – Tom Croce

Join me in our newest National Park for 4 days of photographing the beautiful New River Gorge. We will spend several hours each day, as long as the light allows, shooting the at locations such as the falls at Dunloup Creek, Wolf Creek, Clay Pool Falls, Grandview and Diamond point, and the ghost town of Thurmond. We will spend one morning at Babcock State Park shooting the Glade Creek Grist Mill. The exact location and subjects will be determined by the weather and conditions. In order to ensure the maximum amount of personal attention the number of participants for this workshop is limited to 6. Participants should have a strong understanding of exposure and know how to operate your camera. Each day’s schedule will vary depending on the weather, but in general we will be photographing as long as the light allows. This will be hands on learning and all questions and issues will be addressed in the field.

$350.00 Add to Cart:  https://www.tomcrocephoto.com/workshops

See full description & specifications  :  go to website:  https://www.tomcrocephoto.com/workshops

Waterfall Weekend

October 23rd – 26th, 2025

Ricketts Glen, PA

Join me for a fun 3 days of photographing waterfall in Ricketts Glen, PA. 

In order to ensure the maximum amount of personal attention the workshop is limited to 6 participants.

Ricketts Glen is one of the most scenic areas in Pennsylvania and boasts 22 named waterfalls ranging in height from 11 to 94 feet.

Participants should have a strong understanding of exposure and know how to operate your camera. This will be hands on learning and all questions and issues will be addressed in the field. A laptop computer is recommended to participate in the processing portion of the workshop.

This workshop will require a moderate amount of hiking over rough, uneven terrain. 

The full loop of this trail is 7.2 miles of hiking both the upper and lower sections, but we will be hiking it in approx. 3 to 3-1/2-mile sections over the course of the workshop. The terrain is rocky, can be slippery, and descends steeply, participants should feel comfortable in their ability to negotiate difficult terrain.

Each day’s schedule will vary depending on the weather, but in general we will be photographing all day. This will be hands on learning and all questions and issues will be addressed in the field.

$350 Add to Cart:  https://www.tomcrocephoto.com/workshops

See full description & specifications  go to website: https://www.tomcrocephoto.com/workshops

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