DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTOSHOP WILDERNESS WORKSHOP

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP HORSE PACK EXCURSION

FIVE-DAY PACKAGE $2200 per person
WORKSHOP DATES:  AUGUST 2-6*

*These dates are subject to change

Photography. Expert Photoshop training. Hiking. Trout fishing. Combine these elements for an experience you'll never forget!

Whether you are a serious hobbyist or graphic arts professional, the knowledge of digital photography and Photoshop photo editing you gain in this intensive 5-day experience will send you back to civilization with real-world skills in digital photography and photo editing.

Now it's possible to combine digital photography, photo editing technology and the great outdoors for a truly creative experience! Advances in mobile computing and digital cameras have given us the opportunity to "close the loop" on shooting, editing and learning -- all in a remote wilderness setting.

Our "outdoor classroom" for digital photography and photo editing is a million acres of National forest set aside for exactly what we're doing--observing and appreciating nature's grandeur and beauty. Getting to camp requires some stamina, mostly on the part of the horses and mules, but humans need to be in good shape as well. And the extra effort is worth it. This is high altitude back-country that few people have ever seen.

As you'd expect in such an unspoiled landscape, wildlife abounds. It's not unusual to see bald eagles, quail, deer, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, elk, moose, and yes, the occasional black bear.

Your instructor Ansen Seale is an artist and professional photographer based in San Antonio, Texas. His artwork has been exhibited in galleries and museums in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Copenhagen, Buenos Aires, and the Canary Islands.

Seale's experience as a university photography instructor, lecturer and workshop clinician gives him the skills to guide you in exploring and creating your own personal vision. His 18 years of Photoshop experience and his real-world knowledge of digital image making will give you valuable, up-to-date skills. And his energetic, yet easy-going teaching style will make your learning experience enjoyable and memorable.

What's covered in this photography and photo editing workshop?

Digital photography
- Panoramic shooting
- Macro photography
- Shooting for HDR
- Long lens shooting
- Composition and cropping
- RAW format shooting

Photoshop topics covered
- All the basics:levels, curves, layers, masking, paths, etc.
- Panoramic stitching
- HDR (High Dynamic Range)
- Compositing techniques
- Color Management
- RAW format processing
- Digital Black and White

Required
- Digital SLR Camera
- Laptop computer (Mac or PC) with Photoshop CS2 or CS3 installed
- A basic working knowledge of Photoshop
- Basic photography skills
- Battery charging equipment
- An appetite for learning!

Optional equipment
- Tripod or monopod
- Panorama head for tripod
- Fly fishing gear

WHAT’S INCLUDED
The rates for wilderness photography and photo editing workshop include:
• Transportation to and from your hotel to trailhead
• Use of horses, mules, tack
• Use of all camp accommodations
• All meals, and non-alcoholic beverages
• Experienced Guides
• Battery charging facilities
• Handouts and CD-ROMs with course notes

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
The rates for wilderness photography workshop and photo editing workshop do not include:
• Transportation to Montana
• Montana fishing licenses
• Fishing equipment including rods and flies
• Sleeping bags
• Incoming and outgoing night's lodging before and after trip
• Any additional transportation costs
• Gratuities for guides and cook
• Camera equipment and laptop computer

For questions, contact Ansen Seale
(210) 348-0800

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