Joe Manchin III, Governor

Frank Jezioro, Director

News Release : April 10, 2007

Hoy Murphy , Public Information Officer (304) 558-3381 hoymurphy@wvdnr.gov
Contact: Randy Murphy, Twin Falls Resort State Park (304) 294-4000 twinfallsresort@wvdnr.gov

Spring Photography Workshop at Twin Falls Resort State Park April 20-22, 2007

Capture the beauty of nature at Twin Falls Resort State Park, located southwest of Beckley , West Virginia , during the Spring Photography Workshop April 20 - 22, 2007 . Those who enjoy digital or film cameras will find this weekend event to be exactly what they are looking for. The workshop agenda covers an array of topics from equipment and composition to photography, natural light, people, action photography, digital imaging and computer software use.

David Fattaleh, photography manager for the West Virginia Commerce Communications Division, will lecture and conduct field trips and Andy Ferguson, information systems coordinator for the West Virginia Division of Tourism, will share his extensive knowledge of visual production for this fun and educational workshop. 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 $176 for one person includes two nights of lodging, workshop fee, full lunch on Saturday and Sunday and break refreshments. The workshop-only price of $70 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 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 .

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