 Moab, Utah October 24th - 28th, 2011 Instructor: Andy Cook Andy will be leading a
photography
workshop to capture the stunning beauty of the American Southwest. Join
us as we photograph the best of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
and Dead
Horse Point State Park.
Itinerary Outline The
workshop starts on Sunday, October 23rd, at 7:00 PM with an
introduction and discussion in the instructor's room. We start shooting
on the morning of Monday, October 24th. The formal workshop ends after
shooting on Friday evening, October 28th. However, the instructor will
shoot sunrise on Saturday, October 29th, those who wish to join him,
may do so.
Generally,
you can expect to be at a shooting location for the start of civil
twilight (no later than 7:00 A.M.) and we'll stay at that location
through sunrise. Most days we
will go to a late breakfast after the morning shoot. Typically, we will
schedule a midday break allowing you time to download, eat lunch, nap,
discuss Photoshop... For those who want to learn more about post
processing there will be informal midday Photoshop instruction
sessions. Participants should review and process some of their
photographs with the instructor. We expect that
weather will cause issues (it always has) at some of our locations,
therefore we have scheduled time to repeat a few locations. We will
provide breakfast bars, muffins, juice and
water for the early mornings. For evening we will
head back out into the field and shoot through sunset (approximately
6:30 P.M.). We do have
an early dinner in a restaurant scheduled for each evening. If you have
a
special dietary need or request please tell us.
REGISTRATION
INFORMATION: There are two ways to register, with a
credit card
or with a $250.00 check. If you are registering with a credit card we
will charge your account the $250.00 deposit upon registration and the
balance 60 days prior to the start of the workshop. If you are registering with a
$250.00 check we will deposit it upon receipt, the balance will be due
60 days prior to the start of the workshop. To register with a check
please fill out
the form below and mail it with your check, thank you.
ONLINE METHOD: Click the link below to enter our online shopping then select the workshop you desire and proceed to our secure checkout, where you provide us with your address and billing information, please give us your phone # and e-mail address. Secure
Online Registration
or Call us with your credit card information 719-635-6268 or toll free 866-630-0136. or Fill out the form below then print and send it via regular mail. REGISTRATION FORM (Arches & Canyonlands - October, 2011)
Please print the form then fill out the information below by hand. Workshop Cost: $____________
Enclosed
is payment via Check or Money Order in US funds payable to Rocky
Mountain
Reflections Photography, Inc. 2518 Pine Bluff Road, Colorado Springs,
CO 80909-1316. Toll Free 866-630-0136
CANCELLATION POLICY: We must receive notice of your cancellation (phone*, e-mail* or postal mail), at which time the following fees apply: More than 90 days in advance of the workshop: Full refund of $250.00 deposit. 90 to 61 days in advance of the workshop: $250.00 per person. 60 to 31 days in advance of the workshop: $550.00 per person. 30 days or fewer in advance of the workshop: $1,095.00 per person *If canceled by phone or e-mail, we must acknowledge receipt of the cancellation by e-mail for it to be valid.  This workshop does involve some trail
hiking and elevation gain to arrive at certain shooting locations,
while other shooting
locations will be just beyond the parking lot. The elevation range of
our shooting locations is 5,500 to 7,000 ft. The trail hiking may
be deemed vigorous activity or light activity based upon your
condition.
Trail hiking surfaces and those beyond the parking lot are generally
uneven, hiking boots are recommended.
Our longest trail is about 1.4 miles each way. You don't have to be in
tip-top shape, but your enjoyment
will be
enhanced by good health and preparation. Please consult with your
doctor before attending our workshop or venturing to higher elevations.
Proper hydration is a must at higher elevations. Without it you will lose strength, energy and may develop a severe headache. To avoid dehydration you MUST drink beyond your thirst; drink even though you are not thirsty. We will provide bottled water in the field, please drink it. Be prepared for possible temperature
extremes and sudden changes in
weather. Be aware that mornings can be very cold. Often
we will be out in darkness before sunrise and after sunset, please
bring a flashlight.
Equipment Recommendations:
Bring all
of your camera
equipment
including
the camera manual. We recommend that you have a polarizing filter to
use with most of your photographs on this workshop. A 1 stop and a 2
stop, hard edge split-neutral density filter may also be useful; these
filters should be the rectangular type that can fit in the "P" size
cokin filter holder or a larger Z Pro (or Lee) filter holder (do not
buy screw on
split-neutral density filters). If you combine high dynamic range
images in Photoshop these filters may not be necessary. A lens range
from 24 mm to 200 mm after the lens multiplication factor is
recommended. However, we think that you should bring your
entire range of lenses. You should shoot with a sturdy outdoor tripod
that
can adjust from your standing height (without cranking up a center
post)
to very close to the ground. This type of tripod does not have
attachments from part way down the legs to the center post; i.e. the
legs can move independently. Please use a cable release or know how to
work your camera's timer delay to avoid camera shake. Consider bringing
your
laptop with Photoshop CS3, CS4 or CS5 and calibrate the monitor as we
will
have
extensive conversations about Photoshop.
Rocky Mountain Reflections Photography,
Inc. is authorized by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the
Interior, to conduct services in Arches & Canyonlands National
Parks.
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