Join the expedition! If you're looking for a photography workshop that teaches the secrets of professional landscape and wildlife photography, you've come to the right place! At my workshops, you will receive comprehensive digital photography instruction and tutoring at some of the most scenic and pristine locations in the world. This is more than a photography workshop, these are journeys to capture moments in time.

What should I expect?

All workshops are designed to help you learn how to take better photographs. These workshops offer a complete immersion into digital landscape and/or wildlife photography and you will learn important photography techniques such as, how to properly expose a composition, when to use a filter for best effect, and how to understand and adjust camera settings for optimum results.

Class sizes are kept small to afford each student one-on-one instruction and to maximize individual attention. Plan to bring some of your work with you, to give me an idea of the areas in which you excel and where you'd like to focus on improvement.

Why only Digital?

Digital photography offers unique opportunities for in-field photography workshops. By reviewing captured images as soon as they happen, we can examine exposure, composition and histograms, and instantly learn what works--and what doesn't.

What should I bring? What is required?

• All workshops require a Digital SLR camera and a tripod. (Note: Filters (Graduated ND and Polarizer) and a shutter release cord are not required, but highly recommended.)
• Bring a laptop if possible, as we will spend time, when not in the field, reviewing and critiquing images.
• It is advised for you to dress in layers, as all workshops are held on location and often temperatures and conditions can change rapidly.
• Food and beverages will not be provided, so please bring plenty of water and nourishment.
• All students are expected to arrive on-time and to work together as a group to learn, not only from me, but also from each other.

What kind, and how much, equipment should I bring?

Bring it all if you can! You never know what you might see. On many workshops we focus on landscape photos, but you never know when wildlife might enter the scene and provide the perfect opportunity to photograph them in their natural habitat. It's always better to go into the field with too much gear, rather than miss an opportunity because of not enough equipment.

Is transportation provided?

Each student is responsible for their own transportation to the workshop location. However, car-pooling during the workshop is encouraged both to minimize the number of vehicles at shooting locations and to get to know one another.

Does weather ever alter or cancel events?

Only if conditions pose a safety risk. Often, poor weather can make for dramatic photographic opportunities, so if rain is forecasted, pack a rack jacket and bring something to keep your camera dry (a hotel shower cap is ideal!).

What happens if I have to cancel?

If you cancel 60 or more days prior to the event we will refund your tuition, less a $50 handling charge. If you cancel between 60 days and 30 days prior to your scheduled workshop, your tuition will be refunded only if we are able fill your slot. There is no refund for cancellations less than thirty days prior to the workshop.

August 9-10th, 2008 • 2-day in-field workshop: $495  

This in-depth workshop is conducted in and around the Lake Tahoe area, and includes locations such as Sand Harbor and Emerald Bay. The class will focus on the fundamentals, as well as advanced techniques, of capturing engaging landscape photography.

Topics covered include properly exposing a scene, composition, depth-of-field and more. This workshop requires a Digital SLR Camera, a tripod and lenses covering 28-200mm. Filters are suggested--bring them if you have them!

Lodging and meals are not included. Suggested lodging is the Park Tahoe Inn, located in South Lake Tahoe. (530) 544-6000. You are welcome to lodge in any other hotel in the South Lake Tahoe area.

September 13th, 2008 12pm-8pm • 8-hour in-field workshop: $135  

This in-depth workshop is conducted in and around the Golden Gate National Recreational area, including the Marin Headlands. The class will focus on the fundamentals, as well as advanced techniques, of capturing engaging landscape photography.

Topics covered include properly exposing a scene, composition, depth-of-field and more. This workshop requires a Digital SLR Camera, a tripod and lenses covering 28-200mm. Filters are suggested--bring them if you have them!

October 4th, 2008 10am-6pm • 8-hour in-field workshop: $135  

The Big Sur Area is one of the most beautiful locations on the California coast. This class will cover several areas along Hwy 1 and will focus on the fundamentals, as well as advanced techniques, of capturing engaging landscape photography.

Topics covered in this class include properly exposing a scene, composition, depth-of-field and more. This workshop requires a Digital SLR camera, a tripod and lenses covering 28-200mm. Filters are suggested--bring them if you have them!

October 25th-26th, 2008 • 2-day in-field workshop: $495  

The Yosemite Valley in the fall is a spectacular place for photography with endless possibilities for capturing scenic landscapes, vivid colors and active wildlife. This 2-day workshop includes two full days of in-field, hands-on photography training and education in the Yosemite Valley, from sunrise to sunset. We will be photographing in different areas of the National Park. Location will be dictated by weather conditions and as the light best presents itself to us.

Topics covered include properly exposing a scene, composition, depth-of-field and more. This workshop requires a Digital SLR camera, a tripod and lenses covering 28-200mm. Filters are suggested--bring them if you have them!

Lodging and meals are not included. Suggested lodging is the Yosemite View Lodge, located in Portal, California (888-742-4371).