Death Valley National Park: Canon Destination Workshop
February 21–February 24, 2018
Sponsored by Canon. Featuring Canon gear to try out and Post-processing session with 1–2 prints of your photos from a Canon pro printer!
All camera brands welcome!
Workshop Description
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Join Erin Babnik for an immersive photography workshop in one of the most unique landscapes in the world. Using the Furnace Creek area of Death Valley National Park as our base, we will explore the wealth of photogenic options for landscape photography that are available within short drives and short hikes.
From rippled sand dunes to colorful badlands and otherworldly salt flats, we will have a variety of incredible opportunities for translating spectacular scenes of nature into compelling photographs. Erin will guide you through the entire process with dedicated instruction on all aspects of the art of landscape photography.
Erin will be assisted in the field by a support team from Canon, and each participant will go home with 1–2 free prints of their photos from the workshop from a Canon pro printer! All camera brands are welcome, and all will be included in the printing session!
No level of experience is necessary for participants of this workshop. Whether you are just beginning or are a seasoned pro, we are happy to help you move forward with your photography.
Tentative Schedule: Since this is a field workshop, we will remain flexible. Lodging, airfare and most meals are the responsibility of the attendee.
Day 1: Wednesday, February 21st
6:30PM – Meet in the Lobby of the Inn at Furnace Creek
6:45PM – Welcome Dinner and Orientation (Included in workshop fee)
Day 2: Thursday, February 22nd
5:45AM – Sunrise outing
12:00PM – Lunch (Included in workshop fee)
1:00PM – Meet in the Inn Boardroom for a seminar on composition
2:30PM – Sunset outing
Dinner on own
Day 3: Friday, February 23rd
5:00AM – Sunrise outing
12:00PM – Lunch (Included in workshop fee)
3:30PM – Sunset outing
Dinner on own
Day 4: Saturday, February 24th
10:00AM – Meet in the Inn Boardroom for a seminar on post-processing, complete with printing 1-2 prints from each participant on a Canon Pro Printer!
12:00PM – Lunch (Included in workshop fee)
1:00PM – Continue post-processing
3:30PM – Sunset outing
Say farewells and travel home!
Your Camera. You can choose to use any camera you like, but a digital camera with full manual control and interchangeable lenses is highly recommended in order for you to have the best experience.
Lenses. There are opportunities to use any and all focal lengths, so bring a good range of them.
Tripod. A tripod is highly recommended!
Filters. Polarizing or neutral density filters can be very useful, but it is possible to get great results without them.
Other gear. Several batteries, plenty of memory cards, a remote trigger, lens cleaning supplies.
(Optional) Laptop. If you would like to follow along or take notes during the two processing session, then you may want to have your laptop with you. The software applications that Erin will emphasize include Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop.
Clothing & shoes. Weather conditions can vary a lot this time of year. Bring insulating layers: good set of base layers, layers for warmth such as fleece and down. A shell jacket and hiking pants will help to protect against the elements as well. Hiking boots or shoes with good traction are advised, along with a warm hat and gloves.
Willingness to learn and discover.
Hiking on this workshop will be minimal. Some locations may require a hike of up to one mile, but most are not far from a parking area.
INCLUDED:
• Tuition
• Dinner on Day 1 and Lunch on days 2–4
• Expert instruction in the field and classroom from Erin Babnik and support from the Canon Live Learning Team.
• Access to the latest Canon gear: L-Series lenses, and Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, EOS 5DS, EOS 5DS R and EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS 80D bodies.
• 1-2 Professional Prints of your work to take home from a Canon Pro Printer.
• Indoor instruction will include a seminar on composition and one on post-processing your images for technical excellence and expressive impact.
• Guidance to unique photography locations.
NOT INCLUDED:
• Flights and transportation.
• Lodging.
• Meals not mentioned above.
• Park entrance fees.
• Travel and cancellation insurance.
Use the sign-up button on this page to go to the Canon website for registration and payment.
Overview
- February 21–February 24, 2018
- Expert instruction in the field and classroom from Erin Babnik and support from the Canon Live Learning Team
- Indoor instruction will include a seminar on composition and one on post-processing your images for technical excellence and expressive impact
- 1-2 Professional Prints of your work to take home from a Canon Pro Printer
- Guidance to unique photography locations
- One dinner and three lunches included
- Limit of 9 participants
$1499
(CPS Discount: $100)
WAITLIST
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