Caddo Lake Wildlife & Fall Color Workshop
Caddo Lake Wildlife & Fall Color Workshop
Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 15, 2026
4 days
Limited to 10 participants
Other Dates Available
November 15 - 18, 2026
November 19 - 22, 2026
From shore and boat, we will have opportunities to capture the quiet mystery of the second-largest non-oxbow natural lake in the south and one of the largest flooded cypress forests in the US.

Quick Facts

Skill Level i

All Levels

Fitness Level i

Very Easy

Terrain

Flat Walkways

Location

Uncertain TX

Tuition

$1,495

The Experience

Fine Art Photography From A Primordial Lake. Join us for 12 hours of boat excursions with experienced guides into the beautiful cypress forested Caddo Lake with wonderful fall colors, reflections, textures, and wildlife. NEED MORE!
Caddo Lake Wildlife & Fall Color Workshop

What You Will Learn

In the Field

  • Birds in flight
  • Fall colors in Swamp Areas
  • Beautiful Landscapes
  • Reflections

Beyond the Capture

  • Pre-Workshop Zoom Session to Prepare for the Workshop
  • Post-Workshop Zoom Session to Share Editing Techniques
  • Access to the Benton Downs Alumni Community

Through The Lens

Planning Your Trip

Nearest Airport

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Shreveport, LA

Lodging Suggestions

Vacation Rentals (Karnack TX), or Camping available at Caddo Lake State Park (via Texas State Parks Website)

Transportation

Transportation to and from the workshop is via personal vehicles. During the workshop, where practical & possible, we will group together to reduce parking requirements.

What's Included:

  • Boat Fees
  • Snacks
  • Water

What's Not Included:

  • Lodging
  • Meals
  • Transportation to/from and during workshop

Itinerary

Caddo Lake Wildlife & Fall Color Workshop

Day 1

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Day 2-3

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Day 4-5

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Caddo Lake Wildlife & Fall Color Workshop
Caddo Lake Wildlife & Fall Color Workshop

Day 6-7

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Day 8+

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What Our Students Say...

Instruction and Independence!

This was a terrific workshop whether you are a beginner or a more experienced photographer. If I needed help or had a question either David or Barry was right there. If I wanted to wander off and work on my own composition, I could do that. The perfect balance of instruction and independence.

One of the very best!

I’ve participated in a number of photographic workshops. This was one of the very best!

Michael Griffith

Benton Downs meets and exceeds my expectations

My priorities for a workshop are always to see new places, especially at my age, learn something new, get feedback on my compositions in camera, get ideas for compositions or small scenes or creative ideas that I may not be seeing, meet new people, be in a small group, and offer all of that for an affordable investment. Benton Downs meets and exceeds my expectations by going above and beyond by adding in a zoom meeting before and after each workshop, by offering editing or critique advice during or after the workshop, and with their friendliness and caring about each participant. Anything else is a bonus. I would highly recommend BDW as one of the top workshop groups in the country. Thanks Barry and David!

Roberta K.

Taking My Photos To Another Level!

This was a great workshop for me. I learned several things that definitely help take my photos to another level.

Marian K

No Matter Your Skill Level, You Won’t Be Disappointed!

Sign up for a workshop! Through the one on one coaching of David and Barry, I came away with more confidence in my ability to get great landscape and astrophotos. No matter your skill level, you won’t be disappointed.

Rhonda H

You Walk Away Learning So Much!

I have attended several photography workshops, including with some National names – this one is a class apart. David and Barry bring their down to earth style to the workshop and you walk away learning so much – while actually taking pictures. This is a hands-on lesson – which makes it really interesting. I would absolutely do a workshop with them again.

Arun K

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Available Dates

  • Nov 12, 2026 - 6 spots
  • Nov 15, 2026 - 6 spots
  • Nov 19, 2026 - 8 spots

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