Fall Digital Photography 2025

Do you own a digital camera but don’t know exactly how to use it? Are you not totally satisfied with your vacation images and want to learn more about composition and exposure? Then the Digital Photography Weekend at Shrine Mont is for you!

Join us for two days of photographic phun!

Both beginners and advanced participants are welcome. After reviewing the basics of photography, the major settings of your camera like Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO, students can practice by exploring the historic village of Orkney Springs, the magnificent buildings of Shrine Mont with its colorful flora, natural beauty, inspiring architecture and interesting antiques.

After shooting, students have the opportunity to upload and edit their photographs in class (please bring a laptop or tablet), troubleshoot technical problems and train their creative eye. In the evening you can join us for refreshments and travel stories, or do some night photography (very popular).

The Instructor

Regula Franz is a Swiss-American Travel Photographer and Educator who holds a Master of Fine Arts in Photography from VCU Arts in Richmond. She has been teaching and leading workshops in Photography and Software for 20 years at VCU, the VMFA Studio School and Visual Arts Center of Richmond. In 2015, she started a new venture, VIENN.A.RT, leading summer photo tours in and around Vienna, Austria. You can find testimonials and students’ work at www.viennart.org or ‘regi.goes.places’ on Instagram.

Click HERE for a map to Shrine Mont.  We strongly discourage using GPS or mapping software.

Rates (Include 2 nights lodging, 6 meals and instruction):

Double occupancy: $354 per person
Single occupancy: $414 per person

Please feel free to call (540) 856-2141 or email Shrine Mont if you have any questions.

Click here to see Shrine Mont’s cancellation policy.