Bring your photography to the next level with this crash course in the basic technical skills of digital photography! Taught by Kimberli Bindschatel, professional photographer.
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How do you create a photograph? First learn the guidelines for good composition, how to recognize them and then incorporate them into your own work
Want to learn some of the tricks of the trade? In this seminar you’ll learn some simple techniques from a pro with years of experience.
Know your camera well? What’s next? In this seminar, we’ll explore new horizons of photography. Natural lighting, focusing techniques, portrait and wildlife tips, and much more!
Come join the fun and learn how to make towers, doors, windows and stairs from professional sand sculptor Janet Schrader!
Our seminar stage features seminars on birding, photography, succession planning, renting your cottage and much much more!
Work on the community puzzle, pick up some cottage garb or a book from Horizon Books in Traverse City, play a game of bean bag toss, or just RELAX!
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Witness the building of a wooden boat before your eyes! Dreamcatcher Boats will be assembling one of their unique, ultra light, safe, affordable and versatile boats right in their booth at the show.
Distinct Discovery Homes will feature a fully furnished cottage right inside the show!
Take a seat and let the kids play on our giant sandbox that we call The Beach!
Watch as professional sand sculptor Janet Schrader builds a giant sandcastle!
The Log and Timber Frame Showcase highlights different floor plans, profiles, roof options, log species and packages!
Whisper in the Woods is hosting an art show in conjunction with the Cottage & Lakefront Living show, offering decorative and functional art based on nature, wildlife and everything outdoors!
Thanks to Horizon Books of Traverse City, who put together a fabulous book list, perfect for lazy days at the cottage! Books will be available for purchase on site.
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Thanks to our friends at Northern Home & Cottage! Check out their online Up North Community at www.MyNorth.com