Questions and important information:

2012 Workshop Dates:

January 27, 28, 29th, 2012 - Now over. 2013 Dates coming soon!
Joshua Tree Nat'l Park Workshop (Additional & Optional) - January 30th, 2012
Limited to 5 participants
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What you need to know:

Why San Diego?

While San Diego is a heavy populated area, San Diego also offers a large and magnificent variety of wild life opportunities around a small distance radius within the city.

San Diego is also very rich with landscape opportunities that we’ll take advantage of during the workshop including but not limited to the San Diego coastline and inland locations. I’ve been to these locations before assuring your opportunities to achieve great images under my guidance.

Unlike other San Diego programs, my workshop is a mixture of Bird Photography and Landscapes basically at the SAME LOCATIONS. We’ll dedicate few afternoons strictly to landscapes, while mornings can be dedicated to Bird Photography.

This Affordable field and classroom instructional workshop will be conducted during early morning and late afternoon on each day and is scheduled to be during the best and most active time of the year for wildlife!!

Joshua Tree Nat'l Park – (Additional & Optional Workshop Day - $150)

I had such a great time at Joshua Tree National Park last January that I’ve decided to share my experience with those interested in exploring the amazing landscapes opportunities that Joshua Tree has to offer. This workshop requires a short drive (3hrs) east of San Diego.

The tuition for this workshop is $150 per participant. Those interested will CAR POOL with me and travel together as a group. Yes, I’ll be your chauffeur for a day <smile>.

Please make sure to include that you would like to attend the “Optional” Joshua Tree Nat's Park workshop when you register. The extra $150 tuition must be included with your deposit.
I already have a few locations targeted at the park. However, we’ll explore a little more and see what else we can find. We’ll get ready before the sunset at a specific location and take advantage of the clear skies to photograph the stars once we finish with the sunset. Please see my images below.

Full itinerary will be available to you once you register for the workshop.

What about the weather?

During the month of January, San Diego temperatures can vary from the low 40's to high 70's. Dress warm and in layers. Bring your warm gloves, hat and hot drinks.

If you are planning to attend the optional workshop at Joshua Tree Park Please contact me directly if you have questions about clothing and accessories.

What about equipment?

Equipment suggested list is as follow:

One or two DSLR’s

Wide angle lens (Landscape sessions)

Mid zoom lens (Panorama sessions)

Long lens (300mm or longer)

Flash (morning fill flash sessions)

Better Beamer

Tripod

Ball head

Plenty of cards

Extra batteries

Cable release

Flash Light (Joshua Tree Nat’l Park Workshop)

Note: You are welcome to RENT my Canon 500mm L lens if you wish to for a small fee. Please contact me for more details. - Lens already taken

What species are we going to photograph?

California Brown Pelicans with their amazing red pouch and colorful heads. We’ll also have the opportunity to photograph Wood Ducks, American Wigeon, Lesser Scaup Duck, Ring-necked Duck, California Gull, Heermann's Gulls, Marbled Godwits, Black Oystercatcher, Harbor Seals and many more

What will I teach during the workshop?

Long lens panning technique using your tripod
Handheld panning technique
Birds in flight
Short and wide angle lens composition techniques (Landscape Session)
How to create amazing panoramas (Landscape Session)
Blurs
Subject isolation
Manual Exposure
How to create silhouettes
Analyzing and learning how to read your histogram
Using filters (landscapes)
What works & what doesn't work
How to manage your focusing system to work for you!
Flash & fill flash
Digital workflow
This workshop also includes image critiques by me and a Photoshop “HOW TO” class. I will be using a digital projector for everyone to see and learn from.

Are we going to be walking a lot?

Absolutely NOT. Most locations will be near our vehicles including at Joshua Tree Nat’l Park.

Traveling information

Suggested Airport

San Diego Int’l Airport, California. Code: (SAN)
Make sure to arrive on January 26th, 2012

Suggested Hotel

Coming soon..

Workshop Tuition and Registration:

$599 per person. 3 FULL days of extensive shooting, learning, image critiques AND Photoshop class.
Maximum of 5 participants (best learning experience). Spouses/significant others are welcome to tag along at their own expense.
$499 deposit (non-refundable unless you find a person to fill your spot). Please make sure to include $150 for the optional workshop at Joshua Tree Nat’l Park if you are planning to be part of the workshop.
Deposit should be paid the day you register. Remaining $100 should be pay in full by October 15th, 2011
Each participant is responsible for their own transportation, food, hotel and air fare. Please note that you are welcome to car pool with me in San Diego if you help with the car rental cost and gas money.

Offer available to TWO participants only. We’ll have plenty of room to carry everything we need during the workshop. Not to mention you can pick my brain <smile> - All seats already taken
Each participant is responsible for his/her own physical condition.
Each participant must download and submit the Workshop Registration Form at the time of registration. Download Form
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Why should I go with you?

I will use all my experience and skills to make sure YOU GET RESULTS. I’ve been known for shooting very little during my workshops allowing me to focus on YOU!!
I will put you right in front of the action maximizing your opportunities in the field.
I will teach and assist you with ALL your questions and needs.
I will also help you set up your equipment (Canon or Nikon) to maximize your opportunities.
My small group workshops are specifically designed to TRULY help my attendees and not act as a “travel agent”. You are my priority!!
I will critique your images. This will help you avoid the same mistake day after day, allowing you to improve your photography skills and help you avoid future mistakes.
Lastly, my prices are the BEST out there. Why pay more??