This Workshop Includes 

I love sharing my knowledge of photography, and I trust these amazing places will inspire you. So come and enjoy an exciting, educational, and fun western adventure, all the while knowing that I am there to guide you through each photographic opportunity.

PLEASE NOTE:We will schedule apre-trip Zoom meeting approximately 30 days prior to the workshop start date

Workshop Instruction to Include

I will guide you through my workflow in the field, the art of approaching the scene, compositional techniques, scouting and strategy, and some creative philosophy to help you elevate your photography to new heights. From scouting and planning using my recommended phone apps, to my complete Milky Way workflow in the field, you will come away equipped with the knowledge, creative insight, and practical applications to achieve your goals.

Instructional Nightscape Guide

You will receive, via email, my “Capture the Night” guide to nightscape photography (PDF). This guide will review camera setup and settings that optimize your photography for both daytime and night photography.

Digital Darkroom Instruction

At no additional charge, each workshop includes a two-hour post processing Zoom session for the group in approximately two to three weeks following the trip. All attendees are encouraged to attend, as we will go through my Milky Way blue-hour-blend workflow. Every effort will be made to accommodate your schedule when we schedule our session. Should you be unable to attend, you will receive an email with the link to an HD video download of the session.

What to Bring

GEAR

• Camera: DSLR or mirrorless with a wide aperture (i.e., f/2.8 or wider) lens.

• Lenses: Wide angle: 14-24mm, Mid-range: 24-70mm, Telephoto: 70-200mm, 80-400mm, etc.(as noted in full frame focal lengths)

• Solid tripod and head

• Wired shutter release or wireless remote release, for long bulb-mode exposures (if camera is not equipped)

• Extra batteries for everything that takes batteries. You’ll thank me.

• Extra memory cards, so you don’t miss a single shot

• Lens cleaner/blower to save you from dust gremlins

• Circular Polarizer (if you only have one filter in your bag, this is it)

• 3-stop or variable neutral density (nice to have, but not required)

• Laptop, or other system to backup your images each day

PERSONAL

• Headlamp (did I say bring extra batteries?)

• Camera bag + rainfly (yes, even in the desert)

• Bring layered, warm, breathable, clothing, including a waterproof shell

• Comfortable supportive footwear, wicking socks (wool or synthetic) (keep your feet happy)

• Dress for the temps. Layers are recommended. Always check the local forecast as it varies.

• Bring snacks and stay hydrated (hydration especially important at altitude)

• Consider hand warmers for those early morning shoots, plus warm gloves or fingerless mittens

• Trekking poles (better safe than sorry)

• Bug repellant (highly recommend Picaridin by Sawyer for the local DEET-resistant night gnats)

• Sun Glasses, hat, handkerchief (Desert sand especially hard on the eyes, handkerchief for dusty wind)

• Toiletries

This Workshop Does Not Include

• No ground transportation, or transportation to or from the workshop.

• No food/beverages will be provided

• There is no insurance provided to cover your travel, trip, your gear, or your vehicle. (Trip insurance is recommended)

• No camera gear is provided

• There may be little or no cellphone coverage in the workshop locations

Requirements

• You are responsible for knowing your way around your camera and its menu system. My time with each of you will be spent learning to capture great images. Please do not burden others, and get less out of this event yourself – know and practice your camera, especially if you will be using any new gear on this trip.

• Ability to shoot in a variety of weather and environmental conditions from bright sun to summer storms and at elevations ranging from near sea level to over 10,000 feet in elevation, depending on the workshop.

• The ability to hike one to two miles per day over uneven, hilly, and at times rough terrain, however, most locations do not involve much hiking at all.

• The ability to remain flexible to make the most out of the often changing environmental conditions.

• The ability to work well with others in a group setting.

• Our group must stay together. Please do not wander off without telling me of your where abouts. We will be in areas with potential hazards that include exposed cliffs, unstable terrain, and wildlife.

• You are responsible for knowing and following all park or jurisdictional rules. Leave No Trace. Let’s leave it better than it was! Thank you!

PLEASE NOTE: All deposits/payments received are non-refundable. Should you cancel your trip for any reason, you will receive a full refund (minus a $250 cancellation fee), provided your spot can be filled before the workshop begins. However, there is no guarantee that your spot will be filled. If you are not eligible for a refund, your deposit (workshops only) may be used as a credit toward another workshop* (minus a $250 cancellation fee), for the current year, and 50% of any unused credit balance may be used for the following year. Should the credit be used toward a workshop of greater value, you are responsible for the difference.

Trip/travel insurance is highly recommended, and we can provide a reference.We cannot guarantee a refund.
*Please refer to my complete Terms & Conditions when you click on Book Now.