2010 Photo Workshops

Bill Murray of New York capturing a beautiful sunrise at the Theodore Roosevelt National Park workshop

All workshops are priced at $649.00, $749.00 and $1149.00 in 2010. Pricing is for instruction only. Participants are responsible for their own lodging, meals and transportation. We will meet at selected motels (listed under workshop descriptions) and car pool to photo locations.

Cancellation policy- full refund if at least 30 days advance notice is given, less than 30 days, a 60% refund will be returned. If the workshop has less than 3 signups, Chuck reserves the right to cancel the workshop 30 days in advance with a full refund given.

Though most of the classes stick close to the roadway, you should be fit enough to do at least a 3-mile round trip hike with a certain amount of elevation gain expected.

Spousal policy; At this point, I still do not charge if you want to bring your spouse along for the ride. In leui of a fee, spouses should be prepared to help drive and buy me lunch!

All workshops convene on a Thursday evening where we will get to know each other and go over our plans for the next 2 and half days. There will also be time for a portfolio review, so bring along your prints or laptop. All workshops end after the Sunday morning session (except Yellowstone and CA). We generally go out for a sunrise shoot, take a mid-day break, reconvene for a Photoshop/ digital class session and then go out for the evening/ sunset shoot.

I’ve put together another exciting photo workshop schedule together for 2010 with several new locations and a few good old standards. The new schedule is especially designed for those of you who keep coming back! From dramatic landscapes brimming with wildflowers, roaring waterfalls and golden autumn colors to the human element of cityscapes and architecture, there is something for everyone. You can sign up with other “more publicized” workshops and be herded in with the masses. With our line of workshops you can be guaranteed of an abundance of personal attention as our class size ranges from 3-9 students. If we have over 9 sign-ups, there will a special guest photographer who will assist us.

I’ve been teaching these workshops for quite a few years now and there is no substitute for spending your time with an experienced professional photographer who knows the best locations and the best times to be there. Our workshops don’t bring in out-of-state photographer instructors who don’t know their way around! These are no-stress workshops; I utilize a laid-back teaching approach that works very well, no matter what your skill level is.

Equipment suggestions for the workshops;

A sturdy tripod is a necessity for good landscapes. Participants should have a working knowledge of their equipment (know which button does what!) before the workshop. I suggest a SLR camera with a wide-angle lens, (17-35mm range) and a zoom or fixed lens, like a 70-200 or 300mm. We have also had some point and shoot shooters attend as well; so don’t feel you have buy that latest and greatest. There’s a lot to learn just by seeing things. We also touch on working on your images in the computer during our afternoon class sessions. My main philosophy in teaching these workshops is teaching the camera basics in manual mode, like shutter speed and aperture, so you can control what the final image looks like instead of the camera. Most importantly I will attempt to teach you the art of “learning to see”. It really helps with compositions. I’ll convince you of all the advantages of shooting digital images in the RAW format. You will be amazed at how much better your images will look after a weekend! I’ve had a great track record of past students who have made significant strides in their photography skills.

Once you have decided upon a workshop you can pay online by clicking here. Please note that I do not block a set or rooms at the local motels. Make your reservations early!

January 14-18 Winter in Yellowstone National Park

The term, “Winter in Yellowstone” really has a certain appeal all it’s own. The photo opportunities in this most special park really shine in the winter season. Come join us for this unique workshop where we will spend three solid days capturing the breathtaking landscapes cloaked in frost and deep winter snow accented by erupting geysers along with the wildlife and birds that the park is famous for. We will be traveling through the park in a chartered snowcoach. So what does chartered mean for the photographer? We will have the flexibility to be at great locations at optimal times near sunrise and sunset that you cannot get otherwise. We can visit the areas of the park that we want to shoot, when we want to shoot and not be rushed when we get into a really great situation. In short, a huge advantage over just taking a normal guided trip into the park in winter as our transportation will be geared towards great photography. We will spend the final day exploring the National Forest lands near West Yellowstone. Fee will be $1149.00, which includes instruction, and three days of chartered snowcoach access into the park with permit and park fees included. There will be a minimum of 6 students and a maximum of 10, so signup early to ensure that you get into this special class.

We will meet Thursday January 14th @ 5pm at the Holiday Inn in West Yellowstone.

Lodging; Holiday Inn 1-800-646-7365,

I have blocked a set of rooms; just mention the code CHP and the workshop when registering.

Workshop Price $1149.00

April 15-18, 2010 Arches National Park and Moab, Utah

April is the perfect time to visit the deserts in Utah as the trees have turned a vibrant green and the wildflowers begin to bloom. Moab, Utah will serve as our base for an exciting weekend exploring the fabulous rock formations like Window Rock, Balanced Rock and Delicate Arch in Arches National Park. We’ll also check out nearby Deadhorse State Park with a magnificent view into the Colorado River some 2000 feet below! Also, the stunning Fishers Towers are just outside of town and await our lenses at the magical sunset hour. There is a chance we could even work on sports shots, as Moab is the mountain bike mecca of the west and there are trails everywhere near town.

Sleep Inn in Moab moabsleepinn.com 435-259-4655

For a listing of accommodations go to http://www.moab-utah.com/

Make your reservations soon as Moab is very popular this time of year.
Workshop Price $649.00

May 6-10 San Francisco and Big Sur Coastline of California

Last year, I visited San Francisco and I loved it as the photographic opportunities in this city are off the charts! The Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, awesome architecture and stunning panoramic views of the city will keep us busy. We will get a chance to work on night-time exposures of the city below that will lead to amazing images for us. After two days of city life we will head south down along scenic Highway 1 to the Big Sur area where waterfalls tumble onto secluded beaches along the Pacific Ocean. Beside all the great ocean vistas there is an elephant seal colony full of action. Even our lodging has an amazing flower garden that we can shoot in.

May 6-7 San Francisco Castle Inn http://www.castleinnsf.com/ 415-441-1155

I stayed here last year- very nice and affordable

More San Francisco lodging options http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/

May 8-9 Big Sur- http://www.raggedpointinn.com/ 805-927-4502

BOOK SOON, especially for Ragged Point Inn

Workshop Price $749.00

May 13-16 The Mission Valley of Montana

May is one of my favorite months to shoot images in Montana. It’s greening up in the valley floor, there is abundant water with lots of migrating birds and there are dramatic snow-capped mountains looming over this spectacular landscape. One of the best places in which to capture this picture postcard environment is the Mission Valley of Montana. The valley is extremely striking with the Mission Mountain Range rising abruptly in the east from the valley floor. There really aren’t too many places in Montana that can rival this setting. From our base in Polson, we will have amazing opportunities to capture springtime in Montana at its finest. Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater natural lake in the west should have cherry orchards in bloom, the National Bison Range will just be opening and there should be newborn bison calves, there are cool looking clay cliffs along the Flathead River and plenty of rural roads with access to the Ninepipe and Pablo National Wildlife Refuges with their wealth of birds are just some of the possibilities with this special workshop.

We will meet at 6pm on Thursday, May 13th at the Best Western lobby in Polson

Kwataqnuk Best Western Inn, 1-800-882-6363 or 406-883-3636

Workshop Price $649.00

June 10-13 Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota

This park is a real gem. It’s almost been like a second home to me, as I love to explore the badlands of this uncrowded national park. It is the second best park that I have been to (next to Yellowstone) for photographing wildlife. Amongst the scenic badlands are herds of elk, mule deer and bison. Not to mention bands of wild horses and smaller mammals and birds. The middle of June is a great time to visit, as the prairie will be greened up with lots of wildflowers. Don’t miss this special workshop; you will come back with many great images!

Lodging options in Medora; http://www.medora.com/

The National Park also has great camping spots along the Little Missouri River.

Workshop Price $649.00

October 6 - October 9, 2010 North Shore of Lake Superior, Minnesota

We will make our base in the quaint town of Two Harbors which is located just north of Duluth. From Two Harbors we will have many scenic state parks close by that will be bursting with brilliant fall colors highlighted against waterfalls and rivers. From the hardwood forests of the Iron Range and Sawtooth Mountains down to secluded beaches along the mighty Lake Superior where lighthouses such as the scenic Split Rock we will keep us busy capturing outstanding images.

Country Inn of Two Harbors http://www.countryinntwoharbors.com/ 877-604-5332
Workshop Price $649.00

October 21-24 Autumn in The Columbia Gorge of Oregon

From our base in the quaint town of Hood River, Oregon we will explore the amazing Columbia River Gorge home to an outstanding array of waterfalls set in a lush rain forest environment where trees such as the big tooth maples will be putting a wonderful color display. Traveling at a leisurely pace along the historic Columbia River Highway we will have access to the famous Multnomah Falls and Crown Point where a wonderful view of the Columbia River awaits below. Also nearby orchards with snow-capped Mount Hood serving as backdrop beckon. If you haven’t visited this wonderful region before, now is the time!

Best Western Inn 541-386-2200

http://www.bestwesternoregon.com/hotels/best-western-hood-river-inn/
Workshop Price $649.0

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mail to: Chuck Haney 606 Pine Place, Whitefish, Montana 59937. Questions call Chuck at 406.862.0521 or email