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Calendar of Photography Workshops and Photography Tours

Upcoming Workshops
Autumn 2008: October, November, and December
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Winter 2009: January, February, and March
Spring
2009: April, May, and June
Summer 2008-2009: July, August, and September
Autumn 2008: October, November, and December

October

Adventure Photo Expeditions
10/10/08 - 10/20/08 - FRANCE: Annecy (French Alps) and the Retour des Alpages, Chamonix and Lyon

Celebrate the return from alpine pastures with herders parading through town in colorful costumes with their decorated cows. In Chamonix stunning views over the Alps from the Mont-Blanc await us. Exploration of old
Lyon and semi-secret passage ways.
Visit us at: web       (505) 232-2231
E-mail:
info@adventurephotoexpeditions.com

Andy Long’s First Light Photo Workshops
10/5/2008 – 10/9/2008 – Teton Fall Adventure
The most dramatic and recognizable mountain range in the country, the Tetons offer endless photographic opportunities. Moose are out and about and the fall color can still be going. Who can go to the Tetons, though, and not capture the landscapes found around almost every turn. This trip combines landscape and wildlife photography, providing for a full array of subjects.
Visit us at: web        Email: andy@firstlighttours.com

Art Workshops in Guatemala
10/28/08 - 11/6/08 - Photographing the Soul of Indigenous Guatemala 
The focus of this workshop is photographing the beautiful people of
Guatemala - in natural light and in their environment.  Join Canadian photojournalist Nance Ackerman to photograph Mayan markets in small villages.  We base out of Antigua, but also travel to the highlands and gorgeous Lake Atitlan.  Incredible images abound !!!
Visit us at: web      Email: info@artguat.org
(612) 825-0747 or in Guatemala  011-502-7832-6403

Barefoot Contessa Photo Adventures
10/8/2008 – 10/12/2008: New England Fall Foliage (Weekender)
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, quaint New England villages, farms, and covered bridges all make great subject matter as you improve your eye, photography, and printing skills. You go to little-known locations, favorites of The Barefoot Contessa who is a native of this area. And you'll have a great time!
Visit us at: web    (919) 643-3036

10/30/2008 – 11/2/2008: Lighthouses of the Outer Banks (Weekender) 
The Outer Banks are a long, thin strip of barrier islands that protect the North Carolina Coast. Much of it preserved 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. This is in our own back yard, and we'll go to some of our favorite locations where you can make wonderful photographs. We'll also have a lot of fun!
Visit us at: web    (919) 643-3036

Horizon Photography Workshops
2-5 day workshops offered year-round in many subjects. Workshops held at Horizon headquarters--a historic, waterfront MD town--and also throughout the U.S. Faculty of leading pros. Horizon was selected by American Photo as one of top 12 workshops in U.S. Browse by subject, instructor, date, location: www.horizonworkshops.com.
Visit us at: web     (410) 885-2433

Image Northwest Photo Workshops
Experience some of North America’s natural wonders, including magnificent waterfalls in the Columbia Gorge, Mt. Rainier during the peak of wildflower season, high desert wildlife and landscapes or eastern Oregon, and incredible bird photography in New Mexico.  Tours include evening workshops and critiques.  Trip size is limited to six people, so each individual receives attention in becoming a better photographer.
Visit us at: web     (360) 866-0109 

In Focus with Michele Burgess
10/25-11/12/08:   Autumn in Korea
South Korea rose from the ashes of war to become an industrial giant. Yet behind the modern facade is another Korea, the one we'll explore amidst the vibrant hues of autumn foliage -- serene temple and monastery complexes, traditional villages and agricultural activities, forested mountains and national parks.
Visit us at: web     (714) 536-6104     
Email: MABURG5820@aol.com

 

Bill and Linda Lane and Nature's Image Photography Field Workshops
October 09-12 Fall Foliage & Scenics in West Virginia
Never a let down. Perfect locations and lots of opportunities to catch the beauty of fall - meals served at the Lane's cabin -   Lots of variety and one on one instruction in the field. Learn, share and develop camaraderie.

Visit us at: web     (804)883-7740

October 19-22 Water Falls & Fall Foliage in North Carolina  
North Carolina is knows for its waterfalls and you'll photograph as many as can be fit in the workshop schedule.  Lots of variety and one on one instruction in the field    Learn, share and develop camaraderie.

Visit us at: web     (804)883-7740

Noella Ballenger's Natural Wonders Photographic Workshops
Realistically assessing your own images is the first step to creating dynamic, powerful and unforgettable photographs. Learn how to capture your vision on film. We focus on creativity, design and composition in outstanding locations. 
Visit us at: web     (818) 954-0933

Photography Workshops International
10/11/0810/18/08: The Kingdom of Kashmir: A Photographic Expedition in Srinagar with John Isaac
A Photographic Expedition to The Mountain Kingdom of Kashmir, in the Great Himalayas. Join humanitarian, author and former UN Staff Photographer John Isaac, as we explore this magical landscape, photograph the people, their culture, art and ceremonies.  While living on the floating city of Srinagar each participants will create a body of personal discoveries for a book, on-line gallery, exhibition or web site.
Visit us at: web      (877) 577-5504Price: $2,995*

10/19/0811/4/08: Rajasthan, India - A Photographer’s Tour with John Isaac in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur & Jaisalmer
John, author, humanitarian and former UN Staff Photographer John Isaac to photograph the Cities of Rajasthan, India. We visit Delhi, Jaipur and Jaisalmer. Photograph the Taj Mahal in Agra under a full moon and the tigers of Ranthambore. We travel  by elephant, train and private van to the painted houses of the Shekhawati region, then back to Delhi for the final critique and show.
Visit us at: web      (877) 577-5504

10/18/0810/29/08: Assignment: Turkey - A Photographer’s Tour of Turkey with Marilyn Bridges
Join photographer, adventurer and author Marilyn Bridges as we journey through history, photographing the ancient sites, culture and people of Turkey. We bnegin photographing the people, architecture and society of  Istanbul, then travel by van, plane and camel to Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Pamukkale, Selcuk and back to Istanbul. Create a new body of work, build a portfolio, an on-line gallery or exhibition of your discoveries.
Visit us at: web      (877) 577-5504

Travel Images Photography Tours
Travel Images small-group photography trips are led by John Baker with the goal of placing clients in enriching photographic situations in the British Isles, Europe, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. Landscape, natural history, macro, wildlife, cultural experiences, and practical photography guidance can be expected along with an emphasis on ‘seeing’ new subjects.

Visit us at: web      Email: phototours@travelimages.com

[800] 325-8320 + [208] 658-2377 

Unique Photo Tours
10/25/2008 - 11/4/2008 YUCATAN DURING DAYS of the DEAD 
Beyond Cancun lies another world...one steeped in history, mystique and intrigue. Tiny Mayan villages, ghostly plantations, ruined haciendas, and Spanish monasteries built atop pagan pyramid temples. Photograph dramatic lit cenotes, and a myriad of magnificent, intricate ruins! Witness processions, private altars and festival traditions. This is a special place during a special time. Don't miss it!  
Visit us at: web     (877) 402-8687

VSP Workshops
"We believe great photography is within the realms of us all.  We find the best photographic talent in the world to teach and bring it together with our intimate knowledge of a location to offer you a learning experience you will find nowhere else. Photography is not just our business, but our passion. We hope you decide to join us."
Visit us at: web     
London, United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7873 2136
 

November

Adventure Photo Expeditions
11/01/08-11/19/08 - INDIA: Rajasthan and Puskhar Camel Fair
Explore the princely Rajput state of Rajasthan, known for its valiance and chivalry, in the comfort of our own private chauffeured vehicle. The richness of Rajasthan's cultural heritage with its vibrant colors, customs, arts and tribes will delight our eyes and senses as well as our camera lenses. Deadline: June 30, 2008.
Visit us at: web       (505) 232-2231
E-mail:
info@adventurephotoexpeditions.com

Andy Long’s First Light Photo Workshops
Visit us at: web        Email: andy@firstlighttours.com

Art Workshops in Guatemala
Come away with once in a lifetime images!!  Guatemala provides fabulous visuals and life-changing experiences. We supply great instructors and all the arrangements.  Our mission is to provide a unique travel experience with an insider's glimpse into Guatemalan life, while at the same time stretching your creative horizons.
Visit us at: web       Email: info@artguat.org
(612) 825-0747 or in Guatemala  011-502-7832-6403

Barefoot Contessa Photo Adventures
Join award-winning and seasoned pros in interesting and fun locations to improve your eye, photography, and printing skills while having a great time with fellow enthusiasts. Our maximum 6/1 ratio provides plenty of daily one-on-one instruction for everyone along with lectures, critiques, and learning to make great Epson prints. "Take great photos; make great prints!"
Visit us at: web     (919) 643-3036

Horizon Photography Workshops
2-5 day workshops offered year-round in many subjects. Workshops held at Horizon headquarters--a historic, waterfront MD town--and also throughout the U.S. Faculty of leading pros. Horizon was selected by American Photo as one of top 12 workshops in U.S. Browse by subject, instructor, date, location: www.horizonworkshops.com.
Visit us at: web     (410) 885-2433

Image Northwest Photo Workshops
Experience some of North America’s natural wonders, including magnificent waterfalls in the Columbia Gorge, Mt. Rainier during the peak of wildflower season, high desert wildlife and landscapes or eastern Oregon, and incredible bird photography in New Mexico.  Tours include evening workshops and critiques.  Trip size is limited to six people, so each individual receives attention in becoming a better photographer.
Visit us at: web     (360) 866-0109 

In Focus with Michele Burgess
11/2/09 -11/18/09:   Autumn in
Japan
Clear blue skies and fall foliage should enhance photo opportunities as you visit Kyoto and Tokyo, Fuji Five Lakes, and explore the more traditional rural areas of Honshu and Shikoku, steeped in folklore and natural beauty, dotted with small villages and medieval castle towns.
Visit us at: web      (714) 536-6104
Email: MABURG5820@aol.com

 

Bill and Linda Lane and Nature's Image Photography Field Workshops
November 07-09:  Chincoteague of the Eastern Shore  
Chincoteague of the Eastern Shore of Virginia is the home of the famous Chincoteague pony roundup. Photo Ops include a lighthouse, shorebirds, migrating birds, sika elk, scenics, beach scenes...Lots of variety and one on one instruction in the field. Lanes serve Breakfasts and Lunch.  Learn, share and develop camaraderie. 

Visit us at: web      (804)883-7740

Noella Ballenger's Natural Wonders Photographic Workshops
Realistically assessing your own images is the first step to creating dynamic, powerful and unforgettable photographs. Learn how to capture your vision on film. We focus on creativity, design and composition in outstanding locations. 
Visit us at: web     (818) 954-0933

Photography Workshops International
11/9/0811/22/08: South Vietnam - A Photographer’s Tour with Dirck Halstead and David H. Lyman
A 2-week photographic tour of South Vietnam for photographers, documentary filmmakers,  journalists, Vietnam vets and their families. Join photojournalists Dirck Halstead and David Lyman to explore, photograph and video tape the cities, villages and people of South Vietnam—we visit Saigon, Hue, Danang,  Hue, Hoi An, and locations in between for a memorable experience in visual storytelling.
Visit us at: web      (877) 577-5504

11/10/0811/23/08: A Digital Video Storytelling Workshop Kampala, Uganda, Africa with Bill Megalos    
A field workshop for video professionals, emerging pros and experienced amateurs who want to documentary the work the world’s relief agencies in Africa’s developing countries. Work with NGOs to tell the stories of refugee camps, hospitals, schools, AIDS workers and village life as you gain experience digital video storytelling. Build your professional reel and contribute to the work being done in Uganda.
Visit us at: web      (877) 577-5504

11/11/08 – 11/23/08: A Digital Photo and Multi-media Workshop in Kampala, Uganda, Africa with Jamie Rose
A field workshop for serious photographers and media producers who want to create a personal essay, portfolio, multi-media presentation of the work of the world’s NGOs working in and around Kampala, Uganda. Working with NGOs provides access to compelling humanistic stories, while the faculty helps you shape your stories as you learn more about the storytelling process using the latest digital technology.
Visit us at: web      (877) 577-5504 

Travel Images Photography Tours
Travel Images small-group photography trips are led by John Baker with the goal of placing clients in enriching photographic situations in the British Isles, Europe, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. Landscape, natural history, macro, wildlife, cultural experiences, and practical photography guidance can be expected along with an emphasis on ‘seeing’ new subjects.

Visit us at: web     Email: phototours@travelimages.com
[800] 325-8320 + [208] 658-2377

Unique Photo Tours
Exquisite opportunities to photograph ruins, native cultures, festivals, wildlife, rainforests, dunes, canyons, mountains and coasts. Months of planning go into each tour and it shows...Get off the beaten path! Small groups. Distinctive itineraries. Unforgettable journeys.
Visit us at: web     (877) 402-8687

VSP Workshops
"We believe great photography is within the realms of us all.  We find the best photographic talent in the world to teach and bring it together with our intimate knowledge of a location to offer you a learning experience you will find nowhere else. Photography is not just our business, but our passion. We hope you decide to join us."
Visit us at: web     
London, United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7873 2136

 

December

Adventure Photo Expeditions
Small group expeditions in New Mexico and abroad led by National Geographic contributing photographer Carole Devillers. Designed to help you sharpen your photographic skills and learn how to see and capture the spirit of a place through composition, light and choice of subjects.  Adventure travel is part of the equation.
Visit us at: web      (505) 232-2231
E-mail: info@adventurephotoexpeditions.com

Andy Long’s First Light Photo Workshops
12/6/2008 – 12/10/2008 - Bosque del Apache
The best word to describe Bosque is WOW. Sunrise and thousands of birds taking flight at once is a sight to behold. One of the best birding locations, Bosque is noted for its gathering of snow geese and sandhill cranes. Other animals include hawks, kestrels, coyotes, roadrunners and other waterfowl.
Visit us at: web        Email: andy@firstlighttours.com

12/12/2008 – 12/15/2008 - Colorado Bighorn Sheep
The sheep are gathered together for mating season near Estes Park in northern Colorado. Great shots await in some hidden areas. Other subjects include mule deer, elk, coyotes and great mountain landscapes.
Visit us at: web        Email: andy@firstlighttours.com

Art Workshops in Guatemala
Come away with once in a lifetime images!!  Guatemala provides fabulous visuals and life-changing experiences. We supply great instructors and all the arrangements.  Our mission is to provide a unique travel experience with an insider's glimpse into Guatemalan life, while at the same time stretching your creative horizons. 
Visit us at: web       Email: info@artguat.org
(612) 825-0747 or in Guatemala  011-502-7832-6403

Barefoot Contessa Photo Adventures
You'll have a great time while learning how to to improve your eye, photography, and printing skills in a maximum 6/1 ratio that provides plenty of daily individual instruction. "Take great photos; make great prints!" is our tag line. We have a great line-up for 2009, so take a look at our calendar. We have early-bird specials as well as discounts for our alumni and certain associations.
Visit us at: web     (919) 643-3036

Horizon Photography Workshops
2-5 day workshops offered year-round in many subjects. Workshops held at Horizon headquarters--a historic, waterfront MD town--and also throughout the U.S. Faculty of leading pros. Horizon was selected by American Photo as one of top 12 workshops in U.S. Browse by subject, instructor, date, location: www.horizonworkshops.com.
Visit us at: web     (410) 885-2433

Image Northwest Photo Workshops
12/10/2008-12/13/2008-Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico
This is one of the premiere places in the world for bird photography.  The sheer multitude of birds is a world wonder. Last year over 10,000 sandhill cranes and 40,000 snow geese visited the refuge.  Plus there are many other types of birds including raptors and songbirds.
Visit us at: web     (360) 866-0109 

In Focus with Michele Burgess
Extraordinary Adventures in Exotic Destinations
Travel with a professional photographer to exotic world places.
20741 Catamaran Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646-5513
Visit us at:
web      (714) 536-6104
Email: MABURG5820@aol.com

Bill and Linda Lane and Nature's Image Photography Field Workshops
3 to 5 day field workshops in 7 eastern states led by the Lanes.  They specialize in the east because they are from
Virginia and who better would know what a variety of subjects matter is available to photograph.  They keep their workshops well rounded offering not only excellent instruction but good food, sharing and camaraderie.
Visit us at:
web     (804)883-7740

Noella Ballenger's Natural Wonders Photographic Workshops
Realistically assessing your own images is the first step to creating dynamic, powerful and unforgettable photographs. Learn how to capture your vision on film. We focus on creativity, design and composition in outstanding locations. 
Visit us at: web     (818) 954-0933

Photography Workshops International
Ten-day and two-week workshops, Assignments, field projects and learning vacations to help you explore and photograph some of the world’s great landscapes, cultures and societies . . .
Visit us at: web      (877) 577-5504

Travel Images Photography Tours
Travel Images small-group photography trips are led by John Baker with the goal of placing clients in enriching photographic situations in the British Isles, Europe, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. Landscape, natural history, macro, wildlife, cultural experiences, and practical photography guidance can be expected along with an emphasis on ‘seeing’ new subjects.

Visit us at: web     Email: phototours@travelimages.com
[800] 325-8320 + [208] 658-2377

Unique Photo Tours
Exquisite opportunities to photograph ruins, native cultures, festivals, wildlife, rainforests, dunes, canyons, mountains and coasts. Months of planning go into each tour and it shows...Get off the beaten path! Small groups. Distinctive itineraries. Unforgettable journeys.
Visit us at: web     (877) 402-8687

VSP Workshops
"We believe great photography is within the realms of us all.  We find the best photographic talent in the world to teach and bring it together with our intimate knowledge of a location to offer you a learning experience you will find nowhere else. Photography is not just our business, but our passion. We hope you decide to join us."
Visit us at: web     
London, United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7873 2136

 



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