Close-up photography workshop: Old Car City USA

Date & Title Thursday, Dec 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM to Sunday, Dec 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM EST

Location Old Car City USA, 3098 Hwy 411 E, White, GA, 30184, United States

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Event Information

Thursday, Dec 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM to Sunday, Dec 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM EST

Old Car City USA, 3098 Hwy 411 E, White, GA, 30184, United States.

Close-up Photography at Old Car City USA

Instructor: Jason P. Odell, Ph.D.

Learn close-up and macro photography with professional photographer Jason P. Odell while exploring one of the most unique automotive graveyards in the world.

Maximum group size: 8 photographers (Minimum: 4)

Instructional Fee: See registration for details
Experience Level: Open to all levels

Please note that you are expected to have a fundamental understanding of how to set exposure and focus on your camera.
You will also need to know how to download and edit images with your computer or tablet.

Physical Activity Level: Mild

Old Car City is a 40+ acre lot and you will be required to carry your camera gear while walking outdoors through a relatively flat, wooded area.

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About Organizer

Jason P. Odell Photography Organizer name

https://www.luminescentphoto.com

Jason P. Odell is a professional photographer and educator from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Jason specializes in wildlife, landscape, and creative urban themes. He has authored 15 comprehensive photography guides, including guides to Nikon's Capture NX, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Nik Plug-ins. Jason's photography has been featured by Nik Software, Tiffen, Studio Photography Magazine, Wildlife Photographic Magazine, Singh- Ray Filters, and Digital Silver Imaging.

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Workshop Fee

$1299 per photographer (Deposit: $500 reserves your space until Sept. 10, 2026)

What’s Included

  • Pre-workshop macro photography class (online)
  • Two days admission and photography sessions at Old Car City USA
  • Field instruction & "ask me anything" support
  • Instruction on post-processing, including focus-stacking
  • Image review session & critique

Not Included

  • Meals/Transportation/Lodging

Itinerary

Pre-Workshop Online Class: Fundamentals of Macro Photography (TBD)

Day 1: Meet at 6pm in Hotel Lobby for orientation session

Day 2: 9am-4pm Photography at Old Car City USA 

Day 3: 9am-12pm Photography at Old Car City USA/ 2pm-5 pm: Post-processing workshop

Day 4: Depart for home

Follow-up: We will have an online image sharing session (TBD)

Recommended Gear

  • DSLR or Mirrorless Digital Camera
  • Lens capable of focusing to 1:3 magnification or better
  • Tripod
  • Laptop computer with image editing software of your choice*
    • Adobe Lightroom Classic & Adobe Photoshop (optional)
    • Helicon Focus (optional)
  • Optional Gear
    • Reflector/Diffuser disc

*You are expected to have a working understanding of how to download and edit your photos using your software of choice. 

Recommended Lodging

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cartersville
‌5628 Hwy 20,‌
‌Cartersville,‌‌ GA‌ 30121

Travel Insurance

To protect your investment in this workshop in the event you cannot attend, I strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance to cover your workshop and travel costs. 

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