Costa Rica's Treasures—e-mail us first for waiting list
$1,600 w/ discounts available, plus travel package
In February, we will be heading to Costa Rica in Central America. Known for its lush vegetation, varied geology and eco-systems, we look forward to showing you amazing locations here where you'll hone your seeing skills, refine your composition, and learn to do more in post processing to make sure your photographs look their best...
Apr. 1-5, 2012
Savannah & Her
Lowcountry
$1,180 w/ discounts available.
Savannah, grand lady of the South, is full of stately
houses and large, shaded squares. Lush gardens,
colorful flower boxes, an historic waterfront, and
magnificent trees add to the photographic allure.
The surrounding Lowcountry with forts, shrimp boats,
historic waterfront towns, and old ruins provide
more subject matter. We love photographing here
and look forward to showing you some of our favorite
places...
Apr. 8-12, 2012
Charleston, a Southern Belle
$1,180 w/ discounts available.
Charleston is a southern belle. With her handsome architecture,
that famous charm, beautiful tree-shaded
squares, an interesting waterfront, some "boneyards" of skeletal trees, and several, historic
plantations nearby, there is lots to explore and
tempt your photographic eye.
And we must not forget...
Apr.
22-26, 2012
Springtime
on the Outer Banks
$1,180 w/ discounts available
The Outer Banks is right in our own back yard. We'll
show you special gems along this untamed coastline
we love so well. The sunrises and sunsets can be
spectacular, the patterns along the seashore and
in the marshes inspirational, and the sights and
sounds of the wild Atlantic pounding the coast intoxicating.
In addition, there are gardens, dunes, and small
fishing co-ops where we have permission to photograph. You'll love it here!...
May
6-10, 2012
Maine's Acadia National Park
$1,180 w/ discounts available
Join us, as we explore the oldest National Park east of the Mississippi and see why it is such a treasure.
Off season, this part of Maine is wild and wooly. With locations in the Park named Schoodic (SKOH-dick) Point, Bass Harbor, The Bubbles, Ship Harbor, and Acadia Dam, along with Birch-lined carriage roads, there is plenty of variety to tempt your eye ... Stay after the workshop and enjoy some sea kayaking for a different view.
June 1-7, 2012
Scottish Highlands & the Isle of Skye
$1,600 w/ discounts available, plus travel package
The Scottish Highlands are full of castles, lakes, flocks of sheep, herds of West Highland Cattle, and charming, small, stone crofts tucked into steep hillsides. We'll introduce you to the Isle of Skye with its photogenic fishing villages and rugged mountains, and we'll meet hardy people with a wonderful sense of humor and warm hospitality. We look forward to showing you some of our favorite spots... Join us in a second workshop afterwards in Provence or Paris, and get an additional 5% discount!
Jun. 10-16, 2012
Provence & Her Charms
$1,800 w/ discounts available
We are returning to Provence. With its hill-top towns, twisty, cobblestone streets, charming fabrics, masses of flowers, bories (those little, round, dry-stone huts), Roman aque-ducts, arched gates, patchwork fields, there is so much to explore. We'll visit market days and small villages with such familiar names such as LaCoste (yes, of clothing fame) ... Join us in a second workshop in either the Scottish Highlands or Paris and get an additional 5% discount!
Jun. 18-22, 2012
Paris, City of Light
$1,180
Ahhh, Paris, the City of Lights. of museums, the Latin Quarter, the Louvre, le Rive Gauche, petanque in the parks, the bateaux mouches, market days, sidewalk cafés, la Tour Eiffel, Notre Dame, and the wonderful Fête de la Musique, that celebration of Summer Solstice with different music all over the city. We'll explore these things and more...
Jul. 29 - Aug. 2, 2012
Summertime on the Maine
Coast
$1,180 w/ discounts available
Maine is known for its dramatic rocky coast, raging
surf, stark lighthouses, and charming fishing harbors.
We'll photograph in areas where Winslow Homer, Andy
Wyeth, and other artists have painted for centuries.
And we'll head to two of our favorite fish shacks
for the famous Maine lobster and other fresh seafood.
The Barefoot Contessa grew up sailing this area
and looks forward to introducing you to her special
haunts...
Sep. 2-6, 2012
Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks
$1,180 w/ discounts available
Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks are among the most
visited in Utah, and with good reason. The variety
here to photograph is astounding — weeping
rocks, river reflections, narrow canyons, and fantastical
formations. We'll take you to various sections
of these parks where you will learn to hone your seeing,
compositional, and post-processing skills in the
company of fellow enthusiasts... Join us for another Southwestern adventure for an additional 5% discount.
Sep. 9-13, 2012
Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
$1,180 w/ discounts available
The Southwest is a glorious place to photograph,
and the Moab area is a prime location.
With blazing red sandstone, fantastical
arches, cool canyons, spectacular views, and the
Colorado and Green Rivers, there is no shortage
of photographic material. We'll even have a chance to do some night skies! In addition to the two national
parks, we'll take you to some pretty special areas
that we love... Join us for another Southwestern adventure for an additional 5% discount.
Sep. 16-20, 2012
Santa Fé & Taos, Georgia O'Keeffe Land
$1,180 w/ discounts available
Santa Fé and Taos are considered by many to be the oldest cultural centers of the Southwest, and for good reason.
Consider the beautiful pottery of the Pueblo Indians, the wonderful abstract paintings of Georgia O'Keeffe, the writings of Willa Cather, and photographs made by such masters as Edward Weston, Alfred Stieglitz, Ansel Adams, Laura Gilpin, and Edward Curtis. We can't wait to show you some of our favorite locations... Join us for another Southwestern adventure for an additional 5% discount.
Oct.
7-11, 2012
New
England Fall Foliage
$1,180 w/ discounts available.
People come from all over the world to see the gorgeous
foliage of northern New England. The riot of colors
against the deep green conifers, along with quaint
New England villages, farms, and covered bridges
make great subject matter. We'll take in little-known
locations that are favorites of The Barefoot Contessa,
a native of this area. We'll have some of these
places all to ourselves!...
Oct.
28- Nov. 1, 2012
Lighthouses
of the Outer Banks
$1,080 w/ discounts available
The Outer Banks are a long, thin strip of barrier
islands that protect the North Carolina Coast. Preserved
to a large extent by the Cape Hatteras National
Seashore, it is a visual feast of historic lighthouses
spaced between long stretches of wild beaches and
pristine sand dunes. The Outer Banks are part of
our own back yard that we know so well, and we will
go to great locations where you can make wonderful
photographs...
Dec.
2-6,
2012
Death Valley
National Park $1,080 w/ discounts available
When one thinks of Death Valley, one thinks of monochromatic color. It is quite the contrary. Between the various textures of this park and its colors ranging from whites, creams, and ochres to russets, chocolates, and blacks, you will have a visual feast from which to pick. And we must not forget the ghost towns, one of which we will visit. You will have lots of fun as we show you how to home your visual and compositional skills to make great photos...
Dec.
9-13,
2012
Joshua Tree
National Park
$1,120 for alumni $1,230 for non-beginners
We have established an end-of-the-year photo workshop for our alumni and advanced (non-beginner) photographers. For 2012, we will be in Joshua Tree National Park that has a variety of subject matter to photograph, from the iconic trees to rock formations sculpted by volcanic forces, tectonic action, and erosion, and amazing cactus.. Note that newcomers become alumni once they sign up for another 2012 workshop with us.
Year-Round
Private Photo and Lightroom Workshops
There are those photographers who want more individual attention that a private workshop affords, whether for photography or Lightroom work.
We tailor these workshops to the individual or small-group needs, and our participants come away with the knowledge that helps them continue to grow as photographers, both in camera and in post-processing...
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