PHOTOGRAPHY IS YOUR PASSION, IT'S TIME TO HONE YOUR SKILLS AND ARTISTIC VISION ON ONE OF OUR ADVENTURE FILLED PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS AND WORKSHOPS!
I offer group photography workshops and private instruction near my home in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. All levels of photographer are welcome from brand new beginners to advanced professionals. Photography is not something to be intimidated by, as I’ve had clients that didn’t know what kind of camera they had be able to capture the milky way on their second night out! I’ve scouted every location I lead people to many times, so if you’re advanced and just want the best locations then I’ve got you covered as well. Lessons will include both in the field techniques and post processing images. Field sessions consists of creating compositions to draw the viewer in and understanding how to use the right camera settings to properly capture the photographer's vision. Post processing work involves using both Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop as well as other tools to bring these images to life. We will be continually adding workshops to the schedule so please check back often or sign up for our newsletter for updates.
With so many choices out there, why join me on a photography workshop you might ask. First of all, I am fully insured, CPR and Wilderness First Aid trained, as well as licensed and permitted to guide people in the areas that I offer. This might seem like an obvious qualification, but so many people offering workshops today don’t do their due diligence, take the time with the needed paperwork, or pay the necessary costs to get their business properly in order. I am a full-time professional, not someone with a day job that takes people out on long weekends. Simply put, it is not worth the risk for me to take a shortcut in this area of my business. Secondly, each location that I guide people to has been thoroughly scouted personally over weeks and even months to find the absolute best locations and maximize our time together. I don’t make a weekend warrior trip to a place and then turn around and offer a workshop. That just would not be fair to you or your hard earned money. Each workshop is organized with daily primary locations, backup locations, backup to the backups and then some. All so that I am able to make decisions in the field depending on the weather and time we have to get our group in the best possible spot to create unique and dramatic images. Without proper planning, a workshop can quickly get disorganized and rushed (and it shows) and that does not foster an experience where clients are free and able to focus their attention on creating and honing their craft. Lastly, I’m a pretty fun and laid back guy who is passionate about nature photography (don’t just take my word for it, read my reviews). I like to keep things light, easy going, and flexible. Most importantly, I appreciate that each client is spending their time and money to travel, taking vacation time from work to spend with me and be away from their family. And I want to do everything that I possibly can to make sure it’s a valuable and worthwhile learning experience and as enjoyable as possible being together out in nature. It’s a privilege to do what I do. I am truly honored and humbled to be able to guide and teach people in places that I love.
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”
