Landscape Workshop Details

This is a one day workshop in Grand Teton or Yellowstone National Park.

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Information That Pertains To Each Workshop Level

Basic Workshop

Designed for two, three or four entry level or amature photographers.

Camera topics covered: Exposure; ISO; digital noise; dynamic range; white balance; aperture; shutter speed; exposure compensation; bracketing; auto focus vs manual; jpeg vs RAW, lens filters and using wide angle lenses.

Advanced Workshop

Designed for two, three or four advanced amature or professional photographers.

Camera topics covered: All of the Basic topics plus histrograms; the Exposure Triangle myth; ISO Invariance; Camera RAW; long exposures & noise reduction; low light imaging; artifical pixels; PSD, TIFF, JPEG & PNG formats; prime vs zoom; large lens supports; image stabilizers; using ND filters and more.

Private Workshop

Designed for two photographers of any skill level or one photographer and a companion.

Camera topics covered: Adjusted to each individual photographer.

Points of interest include everything available in the Jackson Hole area and Grand Teton National Park or in Yellowstone National Park.

Information That Pertains To All Workshop Levels

Itinerary

Landscape Workshops begin early in the morning usually around sunrise. You will be picked up at your hotel in Jackson and will ride in the workshop vehicle to all locations covered during the day and later returned to your hotel.

Workshops in Grand Teton National Park are generally 8 to 12 hours long and sometimes include a brief mid-day break back to Jackson. The photographers can forego the break if they choose. Many photographers enjoy sunrise and sunset times and the day can be skewed that way with advance planning.

Points of interest within Grand Teton National Park will be the Moose-Wilson Road, Moose, Antelope Flats, Mormon Row, Schwabacher Landing, Snake River Overlook, Hedrick Pond, Elk Ranch Flats, Togwotee Pass, Lossier Hill, Pacific Creek, Two Ocean Lake, Oxbow Bend, Willow Flats, Pilgrim Creek, Colter Bay, Jackson Lake Dam, Signal Mountain, String Lake, Jenny Lake and Lupine Meadows.

Workshops in Yellowstone National Park are generally 12 to 14 hours long. A mid-day break back to Jackson from Yellowstone is not possible.

Points of interest within Yellowstone will be West Thumb, Yellowstone Lake, Fishing Bridge, Hayden Valley, Artist Point, Canyon Village, Norris, Gibbon River, Madison Junction, Firehole River, Midway Geyser Basin, Grand Prismatic Spring and Old Faithful.

Wildlife sightings can happen at any place at any time.

Safety

Most importantly wildlife safety will be reviewed. What are safe distances from the various types of wildlife. How to avoid wildlife confrontations. How to react if an encounter occurs and the proper use of bear-spray. Location of first-aid supplies in the workshop vehicle, what to expect regarding cell phone coverage and emergency calls plus where local medical facilities and hospitals are located. All will be discussed.

General Information

What To Expect

Days can be warm and the nights can be cool. Even during the summer months the Jackson Hole area can range upwards to 90 degrees during July while dropping to 30 degrees at night. Layered clothing is key.

The Jackson Hole Valley and Grand Teton are at high elevations. Typically around 6,500 feet. Yellowstone is even higher with an average of 7,000 to 8,000 feet. Inasmuch as visitors from lower elevations generally require time to accumulate to the thin air, the Landscape Workshops do not require any strenuous activity.

Restroom facilities are located throughout both parks. They are not heated and are very basic. But, they serve the purpose. Heated washrooms with running water can be found where there are lodging facilities, restaurants and key points of interest.

What To Bring

Wear comfortable shoes or hiking boots. Not all areas are paved and walking on uneven rocky ground will be required.

About clothing: Locals in Jackson say there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing. Layered clothing is most important. During the summer months light jackets serve as good windbreakers and tend to be water resistant. Long sleeved sweatshirts with hoods are good to have. Short sleeved tee-shirts are important too. Denim jears or good walking pants work out best. But not too thin. Don't want that wind blowing through. Gloves won't be needed during the summer months. But during March thru late April and again during mid-September into late October the heavier jackets, ankle high boots and gloves will be more than welcome. We won't discuss winter in Jackson at this time. That's a much longer story. And let's not forget hats. Hats are important no matter what season. A simple hat or cap will do. Don't need those big safari hats like in Africa.

Bring any medications you might need. Keep a personal list of any medications you expect to be taking during the workshop. There are several pharmacies in Jackson that can fill a perscription. Otherwise, aspirin is about all you will find at the C-Stores in the parks.

Spare perscription or reading glasses if you use them.

Photo gear you should have:

A digital camera of at least 12 mp; spare battery; battery charger; memory cards sufficient for holding several thousand pictures. A zoom lens with a range from about 24mm to 100mm would be good for those wide landscape shots. You will also need a zoom telephoto lens with an image stabilizer that can range from around 100mm out to 300mm. Keep in mind that some wildlife will be at a distance and a good telephoto is the best way to safely get those up-close pictures. A tripod is sometimes helpful and bring one if you have it. But, most often it just gets in the way when shooting landscapes. We will teach you how to get clear landscape shots without a tripod. We'll also teach you how to photograph waterfalls using your tripod and ND filters. Make sure you have lens caps for all of your lenses and some lens cleaner can't hurt. And about filters: Most photographers use UV filters over their lenses which offer a level of protection to the front glass elements. Not a bad idea. Some photographers like a polarizing filter for their landscape shots. Bring it if you have one.

Just don't bring too much. Only bring what you need. Remember that sometimes less is more. Fussing with too much camera gear can be an unnecessary burden.

Lastly, talk with us before you run out to buy all new camera equipment soley for attending a workshop. All the things you will need can be rented at much less expense. With some advance discussion, we can provide you with everything you need or augment what you already have. This is also a great way to find out what equipment you actually like.

COSTS

Landscape Workshop In Grand Teton National Park

$499 per person (two minimum, four maximum)

$599 per person (two minimum, four maximum)

$899 per person (two required)

Basic:

Advanced:

Private:

Landscape Workshop In Yellowstone National Park

$899 per person (two minimum, four maximum)

$1,199 per person (two minimum, four maximum)

$1,399 per person (two required)

Basic:

Advanced:

Private:

Back-to-back workshops are possible with a 10% discount. Mention you might be interested when you submit your reservation or inquiry form.

PAYMENTS

30% due at confirmation of reservation.

70% due 14 days prior to workshop.

CANCELLATION REFUNDS

60% of all payments made up to 14 days prior to workshop.

What's Included

*** Workshop Transportation & Guide...

*** Photography instruction and assistance every step of the way...

*** Workshop vehicle spotting scopes and first aid...

*** Bottled water...

*** Bear spray for each person in the workshop...

*** All Workshop Expenses...

What's Not Included

*** Park Entrance Fees...

*** Rental photography equipment if required...

*** Meals...

*** Tips...

*** Miscellaneous Expenses Not Relating To The Workshops...

*** Gifts, tee-shirts and other souvenirs...

Jackson Hole Photography Studio is a permittee of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.

Jackson Hole Photography Studio owns and operates a full time commercial photography studio in Jackson, Wyoming offering many services including this workshop.