Landscape Photography Workshop
May 14-15, 2016
Landscape photography shows spaces within the world, sometimes vast and unending, but other times microscopic. Landscape photographs typically capture the presence of nature but can also focus on man-made features or disturbances of landscapes.
Learn to take fantastic landscape photos in this weekend workshop. We will have time in the classroom combined with several landscape photo shoots allowing us to go from an idea to a finished photo. We will go through the process of finding a location, photographing, and then complete the image with post processing in Adobe Lightroom.
This workshop will be at my personal studio/classroom in Fort Smith Arkansas and consist of photo shoots in the nearby area. The main focus of the workshop is learning technique and technical ability.
- Learn to create sun starbursts in your photos.
- Learn to research a location.
- Learn to use composition to create a stronger image.
- Learn to build panoramas.
- Learn to create natural HDR images.
- Learn how to make tack sharp images.
- Learn when and how to use filters.
Workshop Itinerary
Saturday, May 14, 2016
We will meet at my personal studio/classroom at 10:00 am and begin with classroom work, break for lunch about 12 noon, return for more classroom work and then a sunset photo shoot before dinner.
Sunday, May 15, 2016
We will begin the day with a sunrise photo shoot and then return to the classroom for post processing our images. We will break for lunch around 12 noon and then go to a mid day HDR shoot, return to process and wrap up class around 4 pm.
Changes to the Itinerary
In order to offer the best experience possible for the workshop participants we reserve the right to alter the itinerary when our judgment warrants it. This could be due to unforeseen circumstances, closures, weather or other conditions beyond our control. We may also alter due to new or unexpected photographic opportunities that may arise.
Cost
The workshop fee will $339.00 per participant.
The workshop fee includes all lectures, fieldwork and critiques of your images during our sessions. This is a photography workshop, not just a photo tour, my goal is provide as much personal hands on help as possible. I will check with each participant to see how you are doing and if you need help, if you wish for assistance let me know, if not just let me know, and you will be free to shoot on your own. I will be more than willing to look through your viewfinder or at your LCD to check your images.
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Workshop Policies and Information
About the Workshop
Our workshops are based on digital photography, the assistance that I can provide and the immediate feedback of digital make “in the field” workshops one of the most effective teaching formats available. Whether finding the correct exposure, looking through the viewfinder for the perfect composition, or learning how to use the equipment, you can’t beat real world experience. Classes are kept small, it’s all about personal, individual attention.
Digital offers a number of benefits for learning photography including:
1. Immediate feedback on exposure and composition
2. Immediate critique from the instructor an other participants
3. Ability or afternoon or evening reviews and projection
4. Automatically capturing all shooting information (Meta Data)
5. Ability to manage work flow while still on location
Group Size
We keep our group size small, this provides for a high degree of personal attention and a great amount of flexibility in making the workshop the best possible experience for the participants.
This workshop is limited to a maximum or 8 participants.
What is Included
Your workshop fees include full instruction and location guiding. Prior to the workshop, you will be supplied a trip checklist to assist with your preparations.
Participants will receive a digital copy of the course materials for personal review.
What is Not Included
Transportation during the workshop, lodging, meals, incidental expenses and items of a personal nature.
Health and Physical Considerations
All participants should be in generally good health, walking and moderate climbing may be necessary in outdoor workshops and you will be responsible for carrying of your own equipment on location shoots. If you are taking any medications be sure to bring a supply sufficient for the duration of the workshop.
If you have any concern about your ability to participate in a workshop please contact us before registering.
Equipment Needed
To get the most from the workshop you should have a Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera, tripod and an assortment of lenses. That being said, it is the photographer not the camera ambien online 10 mg that makes the photo. You will need a laptop computer to use, remember to bring all software, drivers, cords, and camera manuals when attending any workshop and you should be technically proficient with your laptop computer and Adobe Lightroom software (30 day free trail will be fine for the class).
Transportation During Workshop
We do not provide Transportation on field trips, carpooling will be done among participants for these workshops. If you do not have a car let us know and we will be sure there are enough seats with other members during the workshop.
Lodging
Lodging is not provided, you will need to make your own reservations in Fort Smith AR.
Meals
Meals, drinks, and snacks are not provided, and are the responsibility of the participant. Breakfast and dinner may be at a predetermined location or as available based upon where we are and our photography schedule.
Registration, Payment, and Refund Policy
You can register any way you like, just so I get your information, you can use the online registration, the contact form, email, postal mail, or call me on the phone (479-414-6889) either to register or just ask a question. Registration is done on a first come basis, so register early to secure your space. A minimum deposit of 20% is required to reserve your space, and full payment is due 30 days prior to the workshop. Enrollment is limited in our workshops, so once you have been accepted your participation is important to us – we are counting on you to attend. If you must withdraw from a course, we must receive written notice of your cancellation, and then apply the following refund policy: Withdraw more than 45 days before the start of class and we will credit all monies paid toward another workshop. Withdraw 44 days or less before the start of workshop and we credit 1/2 your workshop fee, if we are able to fill your space in the workshop we will give full credit towards another workshop. We do not make partial refunds for unused portions or services of a workshop for any reason whatsoever. Refunds are not transferable.
Non Photographer (Spouse, significant other, or friend)
We welcome spouses to join you on the workshop experience however “workshop activities” are limited to registered, paid attendees. You may have a non photographer accompany you to all activities but they must pay for the workshop. If they wish to accompany you on the trip but not attend the workshop activities, but stay with you, finding other activities during the day, and meet for meals and social type events that is perfectly acceptable.
Cancellation Policy
In the unlikely event that we need to cancel a workshop we will refund all monies paid, in full. Notification of our cancellation will be made via either a telephone call or an e-mail to you at least 14 days prior to the beginning of a workshop. We cannot be responsible for phone messages and e-mails not being received in a timely matter due to your service providers. We cannot be responsible for non-refundable airline tickets unused or other travel arrangements because of a workshop cancellation.
Weather
The more the better, at least as far as the photography goes. Workshops will not be canceled and no refunds will be made due to weather, we will not be responsible for any additional costs that may be incurred by weather delays or cancellations due to weather, flight delays, or other. Participants should come to the workshop prepared for all weather conditions. We will generally update everyone within a few days of the workshop so that they know what type of weather to expect.
Trip Extensions
We may be able to extend your trip in the area, if you would like more time and personal instruction. Please contact us for more information and rates before the workshop.
Smoking
We prefer that you do not smoke, however if you must please abide by the following guidelines. Smoking is not allowed in or near vehicles, during instructional sessions, during group meals, or at other times when in close quarters with other workshop participants.
Location
Greg Disch Private Studio/Classroom
My classes are held at my personal studio, located in a Victorian cottage built in 1896 and located in the Belle Grove Historic District in Fort Smith. I have been renovating/restoring it for the past 5 years and am nearing completion.
611 N 5th Street
Fort Smith Arkansas
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