- All listed meals and non-alcoholic beverages during the workshop
- All transportation during the workshop
- All lodging during the workshop
- All permits and park fees
- Professional photography guiding and instruction
- Gratuity for service staff
CADDO LAKE IN THE FALL 2024
Payment Policy:
You can choose to pay in full or 50% deposit. A 3.5% processing fee applies to all credit card transactions. (If you would like to pay by check please contact us). All payments, are non-refundable.
Final Payment is due 60 days prior to tour date.
See cancellation policy information under Terms and Conditions, located at bottom of the home page.
TRIP DESCRIPTION
In the world of photography, timing is everything. And there's no better time to capture the astonishing beauty of Caddo Lake, Texas, than in the fall, when nature puts on a grand spectacle, turning the lake into a photographer's utopia. As summer fades and the cool breeze of Autumn takes over, Caddo Lake undergoes a transformative enchantment. The towering bald cypress trees, famously adorned with Spanish moss, trade their verdant hues for a mesmerizing palette of autumnal tones. From fiery reds to brilliant oranges and subtle yellows, the cypress groves become a riot of color that reflects beautifully in the mirror-like water, creating scenes that seem to leap out of a fantasy.
The sun-dappled waterways, under the soft autumn light, gain an ethereal glow, inviting photographers to play with reflections and mirror images. The symmetry between the trees and their water reflections create unique compositions, enabling photographers to craft perfect split-level images. The intriguing textures of the moss, bark, and falling leaves add depth and character to each shot, every image narrating its own captivating story.
Perhaps the most enchanting time to photograph Caddo Lake in the Fall is at sunrise or sunset. The autumn sky, with its palette of soft pastels at dawn or vibrant oranges and purples at dusk, paints a dramatic backdrop to the silhouette of the cypress trees. The atmospheric fog that often blankets the lake in the morning further enhances the lake's mystique, adding a touch of softness to your images.
The best way to see and experience Caddo Lake is by boat. We will have our own private boat and a captain that knows and understands the lake. You will be able to witness the sunrise and sunsets on the lake. If conditions are just right you might get to experience the fog and mist that is unique to this area
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from Shreveport, LA.
- Meals not listed as included on the itinerary
- Lodging outside workshop dates
- Alcoholic beverages
- Souvenirs and personal items
- Gratuity for photography guide(s)
- Trip Insurance & Medical Evacuation Insurance
TRIP DETAILS
Start Location: Shreveport, LA (Must arrive by 2pm) meet in the baggage claim area
Travel to Marshall, TX
Meet and Greet at 5pm (in Marshall)
End Location: Shreveport, LA (Regional Airport)
Drop off at 1pm
Weather in East Texas in the fall can fluctuate greatly. Days are comfortable with highs around 60-75 degrees. The mornings and evenings can be chilly with lows in the 30's-45 degree. We will be on the open water in a boat so it will tend to be chillier. Remember to dress in layers and bring rain gear.
Day 1 Travel Day
Dinner will be provided
If flying, arrive in Shreveport, LA by 2pm.
We will be traveling to Marshall, TX for a meet and greet dinner.
We will be staying in Marshall, TX for our base location.
Day 2 ( B,D)
Early morning departure to Uncertain, TX. Our boat captain will take us out for the morning sunrise, and we’ll pend 3 hours photographing the morning light on the cypress trees and bayou. Afterwards, we will go to Caddo Lake State Park to explore the swamp land and walking trails. After lunch and a rest we’ll return to Uncertain for our evening sunset boat tour, where you can capture the magic of Caddo Lake. During dinner in Marshall we will discuss our adventure on the lake.
Day 3 ( B,L,D)
We will have another early morning departure to meet our boat captain to catch the sunrise, discovering new locations in the bayou. During our midday break, we will briefly meet to upload and discuss our images. We will then head back to the boat to capture the sunset.
Day 4 ( B,D)
Early morning departure to meet our boat captain to catch the sunrise in the bayou. A brief midday break to upload and discuss our images, then head back to the boat to capture the sunset.
Day 5 ( B )
This will be our final sunrise on Caddo Lake. Once we depart from the boat we will enjoy breakfast together and discuss the magic of the bayou. We will depart Marshall and drive back to Shreveport, LA.
Caddo Lake in the Fall Nov 2026
Based on Double Occupancy