Jekyll Island Driftwood Beach Sunrise

GNPA Members - Join us for an early morning sunrise shoot on Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island!

Map to Driftwood Beach Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/V7BUS1yNC6bjA3jv6

Meet at the Driftwood Beach Parking Lot. If you are late, just walk to the beach and you'll find us.

You must be a dues-paying member of GNPA to attend this event. Not a member? Go to www.gnpa.org to learn more about our organization and
to join. We look forward to meeting you!

Photography equipment that may be useful - Tripod, Wide Angle Lens (14-35mm), ND Filters, or Cell Phone

Jekyll Island Parking is charged via a toll booth upon entry. $10 per car.

Accessibility: Part of the short trail to the beach is paved. The rest is sand covered. About a 1/8 mile hike to the beach.

Restroom availability: No Restrooms near the Parking Lot or on the Beach.

Food availability or plans: Breakfast at the Beach House Restaurant (Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/w4a1YcCv76iKbryq8 (opens at 8am).

Other things to bring - water, sunscreen, hat, insect repellent, rain gear, snack

GENERAL INFORMATION - PLEASE READ

Do not leave anything out in your car while on the trails. Keep any possessions in your car trunk or out of sight; do not provide temptations.
BY REGISTERING FOR THE EVENT, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY
GNPA will make every attempt to execute each trip, workshop or event as planned and as described. However, circumstances beyond GNPA’s control may arise that that affect GNPA’s ability to complete a Trip.
If a Trip is cancelled by GNPA for any reason prior to its start date, GNPA will not provide any compensation for payments made by registrants such as non-refundable hotel deposits or car rental fees. GNPA reserves the right to make changes to the trip including changes to the itinerary and trip leaders at its sole discretion.

PERSONAL SAFETY is of utmost importance.
Nature photography includes inherent risks which all participants must evaluate for themselves as to the safety of any activity based on their personal abilities. Be constantly aware of your surroundings and any potential hazards which could result in injury to you or others.
DO NOT PLACE YOURSELF OR OTHERS IN DANGER!

By registering, you are AGREEING to the standard GNPA Warranty and LIABILITY RELEASE:
As a condition of participation with the Georgia Nature Photographers Association [“GNPA”], I agree to release from liability and to hold harmless the GNPA and its officers, agents, employees or assigns for any injury, including illness, accident, emergency and death, and for damage to or loss of personal property, including equipment, film, and memory cards, while participating in any activities affiliated with the GNPA.

CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 WARNING DISCLAIMER
Coronavirus, COVID-19 is an extremely contagious virus that spreads easily through person-to-person contact. Federal and state authorities recommend social distancing as a mean to prevent the spread of the virus. COVID-19 can lead to severe illness, personal injury, permanent disability, and death. Participating in any activities affiliated with the GNPA could increase the risk of contracting COVID-19. GNPA in no way warrants that COVID-19 infection will not occur through participation in any activities affiliated with the GNPA.

PHOTO RELEASE
I do hereby give the GNPA permission to use my photo and its likeness for any and all print and video purposes it deems necessary but not limited to: newsletters, brochures, instructional and promotional videos, and press releases. The GNPA will not be required to reimburse me for use of my photo or its likeness.