Mammoth Caves Weekend Photography Adventure

We've got a fun weekend planned! Join Director Sara Keith for this unique photography experience at Mammoth Caves National Parks. Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the worlds longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, earning it the title of UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Biosphere Reserve. Capture images like nothing you've photographed before at this incredible national park, including a Private Tour!

Check out our itinerary for the weekend:

Thursday October 6

Arrival and Check In
Optional Dinner Together
Night Sky Photography

Friday October 7

Hike/Tour in AM (Weather permitting)
Private Tour 1- 4 PM
Night Sky Photography or Lantern Tour

Saturday October 8

Optional AM Hike (Weather permitting)
Group Tour - Domes and Dripstones 1 - 3 PM
Night Sky Photography or Lantern Tour

Sunday Oct 9

Brunch Critique

While some of the schedule is still in flux, we promise to have an amazing weekend filled with plenty of amazing photographic opportunities.

The workshop will be limited to 10 participants, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible to reserve your spot and stay!

What's included: Your tickets to the private tour and Domes and Dripstones tour is included.

What's not included: Lodging and meals

Lodging:

Highly recommend staying at Mammoth Cave: https://mammothcavelodge.com/

For the most contemporary experience, stay at the Sunset Terrace. This has all the amenities of a motel, with TV and Wifi included. They are also ADA accessible.

For a more unique experience, stay at the Historic Cottages. While these have all the usual amenities and comforts, there is not TV or Wifi.

Or completely unplug in the rustic woodland cottages. There’s not AC, but given the time of year we’re visiting, open windows should be a wonderful natural air conditioner.

Family and friends:

Family and friends are welcome to join in on your weekend adventure! They are welcome to join on activities such as hikes and stargazing, however, if they would like to join in on our cave tours, please register them for the workshop. This will ensure they have a spot reserved on our tours with limited spots.

More info

You will be provided with Sara’s direct contact information shortly before the workshop.
Lodging and travel are not included. Students are expected to reserve their hotel stay in advance and have reliable transportation during the workshop. Once arrived at Mammoth Caves, carpool opportunities can be discusses to the photography locations, but many are walk-able from the visitor’s center. Transportation is not provided to and from Mammoth Caves.
While you have the option to have lunch and dinner together, meals are not included in the price of the workshop. Sara is more than happy to make recommendations for restaurants if you’d like to venture off on your own!

What to bring

Camera Equipment:

Tripod (not allowed in cave, but will be used for our night sky photography)
Memory cards
Laptop and external HD (optional, otherwise bring lots of extra memory cards)
Comfortable small camera bag for hiking
Variety of lenses, but definitely a wide angle

What to wear:

Hiking boots or comfortable walking shoes
Tall socks (ticks are present in woods)
Hat
Sweater or other warm layer (cave temp stays at 54 degrees)

Any questions? Contact us here!