Joe Manchin III, Governor

Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : March 18, 2005

Hoy Murphy , Public Information Officer (304) 558-3380 hoymurphy@wvdnr.gov

Contact: Christine Shumate or Randy Murphy, Twin Falls Resort State Park

(304294-4000 parks@westvirginia.com

Spring Photography Workshop at Twin Falls Resort State Park

April 22-24, 2005

  Twin Falls Resort State Park in Mullens, WV, will host its annual Spring Photography Workshop April 22-24, 2005 . Those who enjoy digital or film cameras will find these weekend event to be exactly what they are looking for. The workshop agenda will cover an array of topics from equipment and composition to photography, natural light, people, action photography, digital imaging and computer software use.

  Instructors David Fattaleh from the West Virginia Division of Tourism and Clayton Spangler, Digital Lab Manager of Foto 1 Imaging Center in Charleston , will teach indoor and outdoor sessions on a skill that benefits beginning to intermediate photographers. All participants are encouraged to bring their own cameras and equipment.

  The Spring Photography Workshop package includes a variety of accommodation choices. The package price of $145 for one person includes two nights of lodging, workshop fee, full lunch on Saturday and Sunday and break refreshments. The workshop only price of $65 includes workshop fee, full lunch on Saturday and Sunday and break refreshments. Cabin rates and other package prices are available. Advanced reservations are required.

  The Spring Photography Workshop is the perfect time to learn new skills and hone old ones and with more than 4,000 acres, Twin Falls provides the perfect background for these skills.

  For more information or reservations, please call Twin Falls Resort State Park at (304) 294-4000 or 1-800-CALL WVA and ask for Twin Falls or visit www.wvstateparks.com .

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