It is our primaray goal that each participant come back a better photographer. For some people, that means learning new techniques. For others, it means mastering the equipment they carry with them. For most, it means improving one's ability to "see", to compose, and to visualize a finished image. For all, it means reviving one's energy and inspiration by sharing special experiences and places with others who view the world in terms of creative compositions.
We believe that nature photography requires a foundation of technical knowledge and skill, but that the ability to "see" compositions all around you, and then choose from all those compositions the ones that excite you, is the most important part of photography. Then, of course, skills and technical knowledge need to come into play to translate the idea into an image.
Our adventures and workshops are designed around a small number of participants. We accept varying levels of photographic accomplishment, with the understanding that all can make progress on their individual goals - and that everyone, no matter what their level, has new things to learn in a changing photographic world.
We encourage participants to bring equipment that can be used manually. We believe that unless you can control your camera, you can never truly control your images. We don't demand that you use your camera on manual settings all the time, but our technical discussions will be based on your ability to understand and use your camera in manual mode. We don't spend a lot of time teaching you how to get around the limitations of various program modes - rather we spend time teaching you how to get your camera to deliver the exposure you seek. |
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