Colors of Caddo Lake

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Colors of Caddo Lake: A Cypress Bayou Adventure

November 13-16, 2025

Join two award-winning photographers, Alyce Bender and Gary Randall, as we take our cameras into the world of the bald cypress! This adventure goes beyond the routine fall foliage tours as we embrace the watery channels to capture the tapestry of colors as they highlight the character of Caddo Lake, a unique ecosystem that seems to have been crafted for photographers. Using chartered boats (four sessions) we choose our own adventures as we float through one of the largest flooded cypress forests in the world! Working extensively at the shoulders of the day (sunrise and sunset), we set out to capture a collection of moody, unique, and strikingly beautiful images of cypress trees as they are decked out in autumn colors and Spanish moss. We might even get an egret or two to pose for us as well! 

With lodging included, the lake side cabins will allow us to have family style meals, informal editing sessions, good conversations, and access to parts of the cypress swamp at all times of the day. Here, we can utilize midday shade to work on small scenes, creative techniques, and macro should time and interest allow.

This workshop is focused on putting you in just the right spots for the weather conditions we have at any given time on the lake. Additionally, you will have plenty of time, during midday and in the evenings, to pick our brains about editing, printing, or a photo review/critique session. 

Includes:

• Three days of professional guiding and photography instruction
• Small group size. Limited to 4 participants per instructor. 8 participants max.
• 3 Nights Lodging in a group lodge, shared accommodations (your own rooms, shared baths)
• Four chartered boat sessions
• No paddling required!
• Brunch, snacks, water, coffee, and tea
• All applicable permits, taxes and fees

Excluded:

• Air/Land Transportation to and from Uncertain, TX and locally between lodging and session locations
• Meals not listed in inclusions, lodging does have full kitchens
• Any lodging before or after the workshop
• Personal purchases such as alcohol etc.
• Trip and Gear Insurance highly recommended:

Recommended Camera Gear:

• DSLR or Mirrorless Camera Body (Backup camera bodies are always good to have)
• Telephoto Lens. A variable telephoto like a 100-400mm, 18-300mm, 50-400mm, or 150-500mm
• Wider Lens. Variables such as the 17-50mm, 24-70mm, or 18-55mm
• Batteries (Plenty) and Battery Charger(s) cold weather can drain them quickly
• Memory Cards. You can never have too many.
• Tripod for the land sessions
• Rain cover. (for camera and yourself) help if we get any mist, spray, or rain.

Related Images:

Colors of Caddo Collection

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