Calendar of Photography Workshops and Tours

Upcoming Workshops
Summer 2010: July, August, and September
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July

Andy Long’s First Light Photo Workshops
7/9/2010 – 7/12/2010: Colorado Mountain Goats
Get up-close to mountain goats as another summer season is in full swing on 14,000 foot Mt. Evans. Three-month old baby goats add their playful activities to the setting. We will also have a sunrise shoot at a bristlecone pine forest as well as have the chance to photograph bighorn sheep, marmots, pika and some magnificent mountain landscapes as well as a morning trip to photograph red foxes on the final morning of the trip.
Visit us at: web        Email: andy@firstlighttours.com

7/15/2010 – 7/20/2010: Colorado Wildflowers
No place exemplifies pure beauty than a visit to southwestern Colorado mountains to find fields of wildflowers laid out in front of you to explore with your camera. With five life zones, Colorado has more wildflower varieties than any other state. This trip is based out of Silverton and Ouray and features several of the top wildflower spots in the country - Yankee Boy Basin and American Basin - as well as other great spots.
Visit us at: web        Email: andy@firstlighttours.com

7/31/2010 – 8/5/2010: Mount Rainier
Landscapes, wildflowers, waterfalls, magnificent mountain, trees, mood, color, beauty. What more could you ask for on a photo trip? You will see all the highlights of the park including Reflection Lakes, Paradise Valley, Grove of the Patriarchs, Box Canyon and more. But the exciting stuff comes when we take you to places you probably wouldn't visit on your own on a trip to the area such as Skate Creek Road.
Visit us at: web        Email: andy@firstlighttours.com

Barefoot Contessa Photo Adventures
Have a great time learning to seek and refine your own creative vision in stunning locations. While we don't tell you exactly what to photograph, we give you the tools — understanding the magic of light, elements of composition, knowledge of color, and processing techniques — that will help inspire you to create more compelling photographs, regardless of your experience. Locations in ME (2), UT (2), AZ, NH/VT, NC (2), CA, India, Belize, GA, VA, France, & Italy.  Early-bird and other discounts available.
Visit us at: web   (919) 643-3036

Private Workshops Available (minimum 2 days)
Our private workshops are very popular.  We design a program geared to your special wants and needs. Attention is paid to composition, lighting, color, and expanding your vision, as well as showing you how to get the most out of your digital camera.  We have a great time with our clients, and they come away stronger photographers.  Check out our Client Comments.
Visit us at: web   (919) 643-3036

CK Sandberg Photo Vision Workshops
7/4/2010: “Minneapolis Goes Boom: Urban Landscapes and Fireworks"
Join a small group for a day of shooting in the city, staying for fireworks photography after dark!  We’ll explore the natural and the man-made landscapes of Minneapolis during the day, and then shoot the fireworks display over the Mississippi River.  You’ll see vistas of Minneapolis with new eyes, looking for ways to tell compelling stories about the color, forms, and energy of the urban settings.   Visit this workshop at…  

Individual Instruction
For students who want to work on a particular aspect of their photography, one-on-one sessions provide undivided attention and precise focus. These sessions are designed to zero in on a student’s needs and help the student explore the artistic or technical issues most important to him or her. Sessions are arranged on the student’s schedule, and at locations conducive to the learning at hand.
Visit us at: web
E-mail: learning@cksandbergphoto.com

Global Travel Photography Tours
Join us as we travel to areas of amazing landscapes, interesting cultures and unique wildlife in Asia, Africa and South America.  Our small group tours are designed for photographers that want soft adventure along with a photo tour.  Locations in Peru, Argentina, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Bali, Bhutan, Namibia and Turkey.  
Visit us at: web   (904) 372-4600
E-mail: info@globaltravelphoto.com 

Horizon Photography Workshops on Weekends
July 10-11, 2010 -MD/DE-ARCHITECTURE : INSIDE AND OUT
All skill levels. Learn to capture beautiful building details, inside and out, combining elements of nature with man-made structures, dealing with "perspective distortion" in the camera and in PhotoShop, combining available and artificial light and capturing people and nature in architectural settings. Photograph Chesapeake City, MD and historic towns of New Castle and Delaware City, DE and a totally cool military fort.  Instructor: Steve Gottlieb
Visit us at: web     (410) 885-2433
Contact Steve Gottlieb: info@horizonworkshops.com

July 17, 2010 -NYC – FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY – BEYOND THE BASICS
Intermediate and up. Review fundamentals of food photography: lighting (both in studio and on location), composition, props, styling, camera equipment, lenses, exposure techniques, and white balance settings then learn "tricks of the trade."  For those who wish to bring a couple of their own food images to the class (in print or digital format), Lou will offer a brief critique.  Instructor: Lou Manna
Visit us at: web     (410) 885-2433
Contact Steve Gottlieb: info@horizonworkshops.com

July 18, 2010 -NYC - Events Photography with Impact
All skill levels. Learn the art of event photography from corporate dinners and meetings to private events and award ceremonies. Choice of camera equipment and lenses, lighting techniques including portable flash, double flash, as well as using ambient light and/or strobes to light up large event space will be explained and demonstrated. Instructor: Lou Manna
Visit us at: web     (410) 885-2433
Contact Steve Gottlieb: info@horizonworkshops.com

July 24, 2010 -MD-  Photographers Shoot Artists
All skill levels. Capture 130 artists in the act of painting at the Plein Air Easton premier arts festival …plus we will photograph the architecture and ambience of the charming and historic town of Easton, MD. Focus on capturing the feel of the festival with strong composition, effective use of color, and careful attention to light. Instructor: Tim Poly
Visit us at: web     (410) 885-2433
Contact Steve Gottlieb: info@horizonworkshops.com

July 31, 2010-Aug 1, 2010-MD– PEOPLE & PORTRAITS..ON LOCATION
Any skill level. Enhance your ability to create more evocative and expressive images of real people in their natural environment. We cover all the hows: approaching and communicating with your subject, composing, shooting candids, constructing group portraits, working with available props and backgrounds, using and enhancing available light indoors and out, reflectors, and basic flash. Instructor: Steve Gottlieb
Visit us at: web     (410) 885-2433
Contact Steve Gottlieb: info@horizonworkshops.com

July 31, 2010-MD – PHOTOSHOP BASICS
Any skill level. Learn the fundamental characteristics of digital images and image manipulation, and the basic tools: Sizing and cropping, lightning and darkening, controlling contrast, color manipulation and enhancement, cloning, healing brushes, and other basic retouching techniques, simple adjustment using "layers", red eye correction, pros and cons of shooting "Raw" vs. "JPEG" file formats. Also consider “"Making Your Images Sparkle," which is offered the next day. Instructor: Joe Edelman
Visit us at: web     (410) 885-2433
Contact Steve Gottlieb: info@horizonworkshops.com

In Focus with Michele Burgess
July 28-August 14, 2011     Namibia Safari
This trip combines the best of our 2008 trip — Etosha's fantastic wildlife-rich waterholes and the wind-sculpted dunes of Sossusvlei — with the exotic Himba people of Kaokoland, the haunting “ghost town” of Kolmanskop, engulfed by advancing sand dunes, and the eerie quiver tree forest and boulder formations of the “Giants’ Playground.”
Visit us at: web       (714) 536-6104     
Email: MABURG5820@aol.com

Kanuga Photography Retreat
Visit us at: web    (828) 692-0077 (ext. 265)

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

August

Andy Long’s First Light Photo Workshops
Learn to see what’s in front of you to capture great images while visiting some of the most beautiful areas in the United States and abroad. Hands-on assistance in the field and in-room instructional programs are aimed at helping you become a better photographer and to capture great images.  Our aim is for you to have learned something, had fun and have taken memorable images.
Visit us at: web        Email: andy@firstlighttours.com

Barefoot Contessa Photo Adventures
8/1/2010 – 8/5/2010: Summertime on the Maine Coast (5 days)
August in Maine is delightful. With sunny and foggy days, you'll see the various moods of this dramatic coastline. We'll show you great locations, from lighthouses to estuaries to fishing villages. You'll have fun as you celebrate your passion for photography, seek your own vision, hone your imaging skills, and learn about the magic of light to make great photographs in the company of fellow enthusiasts.
Visit us at: web   (919) 643-3036

Private Workshops Available (minimum 2 days)
Our private workshops are very popular.  We design a program geared to your special wants and needs. Attention is paid to composition, lighting, color, and expanding your vision, as well as showing you how to get the most out of your digital camera.  We have a great time with our clients, and they come away stronger photographers.  Check out our Client Comments.
Visit us at: web   (919) 643-3036

CK Sandberg Photo Vision Workshops
8/20/2010 — 8/22/2010: “Seeking Hidden Visions: A North Shore Odyssey”
Be part of a small group of students and develop your personal vision on this weekend workshop using the beautiful water, rocks, and flora of northern Minnesota and Lake Superior as backgrounds for building personal, expressive photography. We’ll mix a series of artistic exercises (to stretch those creative muscles!) with plenty of opportunity for personal exploration and experimentation.
Visit this workshop at…  

Individual Instruction
For students who want to work on a particular aspect of their photography, one-on-one sessions provide undivided attention and precise focus. These sessions are designed to zero in on a student’s needs and help the student explore the artistic or technical issues most important to him or her. Sessions are arranged on the student’s schedule, and at locations conducive to the learning at hand.
Visit us at: web
E-mail: learning@cksandbergphoto.com

Global Travel Photography Tours
8/29/2010 - 9/9/2010 Peru for Active Photographers
Join us for a trip of a lifetime as we explore Peru, a fantastic place for photographers.  We will photograph Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Atacama Desert, Lake Titicaca and more.  We'll be there for the Santa Rosa de Lima procession, a unique cultural festival too.  You will have a chance to hike a portion of the Inca Trail, paddle through the Sacred Valley and go paragliding on the coast. Limited to 8 photographers.
Visit us at: web   (904) 372-4600
E-mail: info@globaltravelphoto.com 

Horizon Photography Workshops on Weekends
Aug 1, 2010-MD – PHOTOSHOP – MAKE YOUR IMAGES SPARKLE
Basic understanding of Photoshop CS2 required. Learn techniques, tricks, creative ideas, and timesaving tips that will enhance your image quality and increase your productivity and efficiency. Explore using Camera Raw to expand your creative options, processing raw images directly in Adobe Bridge, correcting multiple images at once, using Layers and Layer effects, Smart Filters, Photoshop Actions and how to create your own. Instructor: Joe Edelman
Visit us at: web     (410) 885-2433
Contact Steve Gottlieb: info@horizonworkshops.com

Aug 6, 2010-MD – CAMERA BASICS – All skill levels.
A four-hour class on camera functions which can stand alone or serve as a Friday afternoon tune-up that precedes the Creative Vision workshop. This mini-course covers the following: f-stops and shutter speeds; ISO selection; automatic and manual exposure readings; exposure compensation; auto and manual focus; depth of field; lens choice; and on-camera flash. Students engage in brief hands-on picture taking exercises. Instructor: Dain Simons
Visit us at: web     (410) 885-2433
Contact Steve Gottlieb: info@horizonworkshops.com

Aug 7-8, 2010-MD – CREATIVE VISION – 2 DAY
All skill levels. Broaden your vision - see with fresh eyes- create images that are more interesting, powerful and varied. As we photograph nature, people and buildings, we consider such matters as composition, lens choice, using natural light, capturing human emotions, selecting camera position, selective focus, and making foreground and background enhance the main subject. Camera Basics mini-course available prior to most Creative Vision workshops Friday afternoons. Instructor: Steve Gottlieb
Visit us at: web     (410) 885-2433
Contact Steve Gottlieb: info@horizonworkshops.com

Aug 14, 2010-MD– NUDES: THE FEMALE FORM 
Working with live models, learn how to plan a shoot, find models, make models comfortable with the camera, create flattering poses, use light to define the female form, develop fresh, creative approaches, use special pro techniques, when to shoot in color or when in B&W, taking Photoshop's potential into account before you shoot. Be prepared to do lots of shooting! Instructor: Joe Edelman
Visit us at: web     (410) 885-2433
Contact Steve Gottlieb: info@horizonworkshops.com

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

Kanuga Photography Retreat
Visit us at: web    (828) 692-0077 (ext. 265)

Bill & 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, not only because of its beauty, but they also have a home in both West Virginia and Virginia--all the better for knowing when and where to lead photo enthusiasts. Their workshops are diversified, offering a variety of subject material, excellent instruction both in the field and classroom, good food, sharing and camaraderie.
Visit us at: web     Phone/fax: (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

Travel Images Photography Tours
John Baker’s photo tours, under the name of Travel Images, place clients in enriching photographic situations where the ‘classroom’ is the location itself.  We get you there at the right time and best light for the highest quality photographs of the world's best landscapes, natural history subjects, and accessible wildlife.  Along the way participants enjoy cultural experiences, are taught to 'see' new photo subjects and experiment with ‘new’ techniques, plus each participant is given photography guidance and tuition in a practical and relaxing manner.  
Visit us at: web       Email: phototours@travelimages.com
[800] 325-8320 + [208] 559-8248

Unique Photo Tours
8/27/2010 – 9/6/2010: ICELAND: Geothermal Wonderlands
Surreal landscapes created by fire and ice. Photograph fumaroles, encrusted mineral lakes, craters, neon-green mountains, lava formations & floating icebergs in a glacial lagoon. Nordic model shoots. Icelandic horses, turf farms and deep fjords. Interior highlands & coast. Local driver guide is a noted Icelandic nature photographer. Max 8 participants
Visit us at: web        (877) 402-8687

Washington Photo Safaris
Exquisite opportunities to learn travel photography with historic US monuments, memorials,  festivals, wildlife, flowers, European cities, eagles, geese, wolves, plus adult,child , and pet portraiture. Months of planning go into each workshop and it shows...Get off the beaten path with hands-on training in photography! Small groups, dedicated instructors. 
Visit us at: web        (202) 537-0937


September

Andy Long’s First Light Photo Workshops
9/27/2010 – 10/3/2010: Colorado Fall Color
Fall in the Colorado high country is a sight to behold. Rugged mountain backdrops add to the beauty of this annual photography rite. Crisp blue skies, yellow trees and snow dusting the mountaintops make for some great color contrasts as well as great compositions. Learn new techniques for shooting well before the sun breaks the horizon. Special exposure tips will also be provided to help give a bit of punch to the colors.
Visit us at: web        Email: andy@firstlighttours.com

Barefoot Contessa Photo Adventures
9/8/2010 – 9/12/2010: Zion & Bryce National Parks (5 days)
Zion and Bryce National Parks are among the most visited, and with good reason. The variety here to photograph is astounding — weeping rocks, river reflections, narrow canyons, and fantastical formations.  Here, you'll have fun with fellow enthusiasts while you celebrate your passion for photography, seek your own vision, hone your imaging skills, and learn about the magic of light to make dramatic photos.
Visit us at: web   (919) 643-3036

9/15/2010 – 9/19/2010: Canyon de Chelly & Navajoland (5 days)
Canyon de Chelly in Arizona is the second largest canyon in the US with a history going back to the Anasazi and their cliff houses and art work. A story teller will relate the Navajo history as passed down to him from his grandparents. You'll have a great time as we help you celebrate your passion for photography, seek your own vision, hone your imaging skills, and learn about the magic of light to make stronger images.
Visit us at: web   (919) 643-3036

CK Sandberg Photo Vision Workshops
9/4/2010 and 9/11/2010: “Intro to Photoshop for Photographers”
This 2-session class is designed for photographers who have never worked with Photoshop but want to start using the software tool effectively with their photography. The class is based on Photoshop Elements,and covers the essentials needed to start producing high-quality prints, including sizing, cropping, levels, layers, sharpening, color corrections, and printing fundamentals.
Visit this workshop at…  

Individual Instruction
For students who want to work on a particular aspect of their photography, one-on-one sessions provide undivided attention and precise focus. These sessions are designed to zero in on a student’s needs and help the student explore the artistic or technical issues most important to him or her. Sessions are arranged on the student’s schedule, and at locations conducive to the learning at hand.
Visit us at: web
E-mail: learning@cksandbergphoto.com

Global Travel Photography Tours
8/29/2010 - 9/9/2010 Peru for Active Photographers
Join us for a trip of a lifetime as we explore Peru, a fantastic place for photographers.  We will photograph Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Atacama Desert, Lake Titicaca and more.  We'll be there for the Santa Rosa de Lima procession, a unique cultural festival too.  You will have a chance to hike a portion of the Inca Trail, paddle through the Sacred Valley and go paragliding on the coast. Limited to 8 photographers.
Visit us at: web   (904) 372-4600
E-mail: info@globaltravelphoto.com

9/22/2010 - 10/3/2010 Turkey for Active Photographers
Join us for a trip of a lifetime as we explore Turkey in a photo tour designed to accommodate non-photographer partners as well.  We will visit western, central and eastern Turkey as we explore the remains of ancient civilizations, visit local villages and meet the people of Turkey.  Highlights include Istanbul, Mount Nemrut, Cappadocia and Ephesus.  Limited to 8 photographers. 
Visit us at: web   (904) 372-4600
E-mail: info@globaltravelphoto.com

Horizon Photography Workshops on Weekends
Sept 10-11-12, 2010-MD– CREATIVE VISION – 3 DAY ADVANCED  
Intermediate and up.  Explore ways to broaden your vision at a more rigorous level than the 2 day creative vision workshop--how to see with fresh eyes--in order to create images that are more interesting, powerful and varied, considering such matters as composition, lens choice, using natural light, capturing human emotions, selecting camera position, selective focus, and making foreground and background enhance the main subject.  Instructor: Steve Gottlieb
Visit us at: web     (410) 885-2433
Contact Steve Gottlieb: info@horizonworkshops.com

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

Kanuga Photography Retreat
Visit us at: web    (828) 692-0077 (ext. 265)