Workshops

Our workshops are designed to put the participant in beautiful locations at the best time of year. I have extensive experience shooting in all locations and can get you to the right place in the best light. We limit the number of students to 8-10 persons per workshop. This allows me ample time to address each person individual needs in the field. I will help you with exposure, filter techniques, compositions, concept and design and proven techniques to improve your nature and landscape photography skills.

• 2010 Workshops

 

West Virginia Winter Nature Photography Workshop: January 15 -18, 2010
$625.00 (Mountain Trail Photo Workshops) Highlights include winter landscapes, fresh snow, Blackwater Falls, Shays Run Waterfalls, ice and snow patterns, Canaan Valley covered in snow and digital software training.

 

Arches and Canyonlands Photography Workshop: April 4 -9, 2010
$895.00 ($200.00 deposit for reservation) Highlights include Delicate Arch, Balanced Rock, Canyonlands Overlooks, Mesa Arch, the Colorado River, Fisher Towers, sandstone formations, software training and much more!

Ultimate Appalachian Photo Tour: May 2 – May 10, 2010 ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT!
$1995.00(includes lodging and transportation) Starts in the Great Smoky Mountains and ends in Shenandoah National Park. Tour highlights include Cades Cove, Clingmans Dome, Roaring Fork, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Linville Gorge, Crabtree and Looking Glass Falls, Grandfather Mountain, the Peaks of Otter and Shenandoah National Park.

Acadia National Park Photo Workshop, Maine: June 6 – 10, 2010
$695.00 (hosted by Mountain Trail Photo Workshops) Highlights include Otter Cliffs, Cadillac Mountain, Thunder Hole, coastal scenics, sunrise/sunset on ponds, lupine, fishing villages, fog and much more!

Colorado Rocky Mountain Wildflowers and Alpine Vistas Photo Workshop: July 4 -8, 2010
$795.00 ($200.00 deposit for reservation) Highlights include aspen stands, alpine vistas,Gothic mountain,Kebler Pass, Ohio Pass, wildflower meadows, macro work, abstracts, software training and much more!

Vermont Autumn Color Photo Workshop: October 3 -7, 2010
$695.00 ($200.00 deposit required for reservation) Highlights include peak fall color, barns, streams, ponds,reflections, covered bridges,waterfalls, country roads and much more!

West Virginia Autumn Color Photo Workshop: October 10 -14, 2010
$695.00 (hosted by Mountain Trail Photo Workshops)Highlights include peak fall color, barns, streams, ponds,reflections, covered bridges,waterfalls, country roads, Dolly Sods Wilderness, Canaan Valley, Blackwater Falls, Elekala/Douglas Falls and much more!

Ultimate Slot Canyons and Sandstone Photo Tour: November 7 -15, 2010 Only 3 spots left!
$2495.00 (include lodging and transportation) We begin and end the tour at Las Vegas International Airport. Highlights include, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Antelope Slot Canyon, Paria/Vermilion Cliffs, Stud Horse Point, Waterholes Canyons and much, much more!

Please register for workshop at my website

Prerequisites:

Participants are expected to have a working knowledge of exposure (f/stop and shutterspeed) and should know how to operate their equipment. Bring a laptop computer with RAW processing and image editing software in order to prepare images for critique.

Basic Itinerary:

Each workshops schedule varies due to which locations we visit, how long we are in the field shooting, and can change depending on the weather. We could photograph all day if conditions are right, then have more class time the following day or even at night.Thursday - Photograph in the morning, discussion and final thoughts over breakfast. We should be finished by checkout time.

Sunday night 6 pm – Opening night presentation, Q&A’s, orientation (Please note that it would be a good idea to have dinner on your own before the opening meeting)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday – Photograph at sunrise and sunset and whenever the light is right. There will be presentations during the middle of the day or at night.

 Thursday - Photograph in the morning, discussion and final thoughts over breakfast. We should be finished by checkout time.

Rain refund policy: (only if rained in for a full workshop day, not including the opening night presentation or the final half day of each workshop).

Presentations and critiques will continue as usual NO discount for one rain day. Two rain days during workshop – 10% discount on next workshop Three rain days during workshop – 15% discount on next workshop
NOTE: Only ONE discount per workshop

Payment Policy:

Fee is for instruction only. All other expenses including transportation, accommodation, and meals are the responsibility of the participant.

A $200 deposit is required to hold your place. The balance is due 60 days prior to the start of the workshop.

Cancellation Policy: Full refunds will be given if cancellation is made prior to 60 days before the workshop date. No refunds will be given if cancellation is made less than 60 days before the workshop date.