Arizona Highways Photo Wokshops 2012 Brochure by Suzanne Mathia

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Letter from our President

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ven in this struggling economy, Arizona Highways Photo Workshops is growing and thriving thanks to our many repeat customers and the many new ones that joined us on our 2011 workshops. Our success is rooted in our unique approach to our workshops: A combination of fieldwork with personal instruction and guidance with some of the best and most passionate photographers in the country, in depth critiques of your work and instructional lectures. You can begin your educational journey with our one-day workshops in the basics of photography, continue with our two or three-day offerings to increase your skills and knowledge and move on to our five and six-day workshops to help you expand your creativity and fine-tune your photographic skills.

We continue to offer our Arizona favorites: Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly, Slot Canyons, Hunts Mesa, Hummingbirds, Sedona, Rafting, The Grand Canyon North and South Rims as well as our ever popular Photoshop workshops. In the following pages, you will find we have added some new and exciting workshops in new locations such as the coast of California, New Orleans and the Bayou country, New York City, Alaska and Vermont We select our photographers for their enthusiasm, teaching skills and extensive knowledge of photography. We are committed to providing access to our cadre of Professional Photographers, many of whom have had their work published in Arizona Highways Magazine and have published their own photography books. We also provide access to scenic locations many of which are not accessible to individuals. In addition, our workshop groups provide companionship with fellow participants with similar interests, and great opportunities for networking and sharing of information. Please join us for an unforgettable photo workshop experience and be â&#x20AC;&#x153;Educated, Motivated and Inspiredâ&#x20AC;? to further develop your photographic expertise and skill.

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2012 photo workshops

FROM TOP LEFT: Dean Hueber, Suzanne Mathia, Ari Plosker, Derek von Briesen, Dean Hueber

January 20-26

March 16-22

California Dreamin’ Derek von Briesen | Page 6

March 17-22

Bourbon Street to the Bayou J. Peter Mortimer | Page 7

April 15-19

April 23-27

Yellowstone in Winter Henry Holdsworth | Page 5

Slot Canyons: Nature’s Sculpted Sandstone Jerry Sieve | Page 8 Capturing the Cultures and Characters of NYC Jim Steinberg | Page 9

May 3-7

Spectacular Sedona in the “RAW” — Capturing and Editing Images of Sedona Derek von Briesen & Rick Burress | Page 10

May 3-7

The Treasures of Monument Valley LeRoy DeJolie | Page 11

May 20-24

May 21-25

Monument Valley — An Inspiring View from Hunt’s Mesa Derek von Briesen | Page 11 Taking Nikon to the Tetons Scott Frier | Page 12

May 27-June 7

Rafting the Colorado Thru the Grand Canyon — Lee’s Ferry to Diamond Creek Jeff Kida | Page 13

June 17-21

Summering in Acadia National Park Colleen Miniuk-Sperry | Page 14

July 22-27

Alaska! Glaciers, Whales & Wildlife Scott Frier | Page 15

August 12-16

Photograph the Canyon and It’s Historic Structures While Learning Photoshop Steve Burger & J. Peter Mortimer | Page 16

Cityscapes & Vines — San Francisco to Napa Valley George Stocking | Page 17

August 25-30

August 26-31 Ghost Towns, Movie Scenes & Bristle Cone Pines – See the Eastern Sierra Kerrick James | Page 18 September 11-17

Lakes and Peaks of the Canadian Rockies | Page 19

September 14-17

Dunes and Balloons — White Sands Hot Air Balloon Invitational Derek von Briesen | Page 20

September 15-19

Slot Canyons: Nature’s Sculpted Sandstone Richard Maack | Page 8

September 24-29

Mountains, Geysers & Wildife: Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks Henry Holdsworth 21

October 1-5

Autumn at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon Peter Ensenberger | Page 22

October 7-12

Covered Bridges of Vermont Jim Steinberg | Page 23

October 18-21

Photo Boot Camp: Lights, Action & Camera RAW Jeff Kida, Joel Grimes & Rick Burress | Page 23

October 19-23

The Colors of Canyon de Chelly LeRoy DeJolie | Page 24

January 20-27 2013

Winter Wonderland — Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks Henry Holdsworth | Page 25

One, Two, Three Day and Weekend Workshops | Page 27

Deposit and Cancellation Policies | Page 33

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“This photography class reignited my love of photography. There is nothing more valuable than getting some knowledge & immediately put it into practice with a day of shooting photos. Priceless.” – Kim Kiyosaki

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Henry Holdsworth | Yellowstone in Winter | January 20-26 There’s a good reason Yellowstone was designated as the world’s first national park way back in 1872. It is one of the most incredible natural wonders on our planet. Mountains, lakes, canyons, rivers and forests are spread out like jewels in a crown across this 3,500-square-mile scenic expanse. It supports a variety of ecosystems and diverse wildlife populations, and the Yellowstone Caldera geothermal features make it a most unique and desirable location for photography. Winter is the season when Yellowstone is at its dramatic best. With the departure of the warm-weather crowds, the park resumes its more natural rhythms, and the normally reclusive animals come out to play. Join professional photographer and Yellowstone expert Henry Holdsworth to learn the lessons this amazing place teaches us about nature. Henry readily shares his knowledge of Yellowstone’s flora and fauna, as well as the best photo locations in the park. He’ll show you how to compose beautiful landscape images from breathtaking overlooks and share his tried-and-true technique for metering snowy scenes. Stops are planned at all the beautiful places you’ve heard about – Mammoth Hot Springs, Soda Butte, Hayden Valley and Roaring Spring Mountain – as well as shooting sessions in Norris Geyser Basin, where backlit plumes of steam rise from geothermal pools in the chilly morning air. And, of course, Old Faithful Geyser and Grand Prismatic Spring are must-stop attractions. The park is famous for the oldest and largest public bison herd in the United States. In wintertime, the bison gather near the terraces and pools in Lamar Valley to keep warm, and often they’re joined in the valley by a diversity of other wildlife. Wolf packs, elk herds and coyotes roam the snowfields in search of winter sustenance, and trumpeter swans, bald eagles and moose haunt the high-mountain rivers and lakes. These shy animals dominate the landscape in winter,

so for this workshop you’ll want to bring along your binoculars and your longest telephoto lens. To reach all the best destinations in the park, we will be on the move, with stopovers at several different lodgings. Your trip includes three nights’ stay at the historic Old Faithful Snow Lodge, with snow-coach transportation to the surrounding tundra and beautiful vistas at the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Do not miss this opportunity to experience the beauty of Yellowstone National Park in its winter mood. You will treasure the unique and special images that you capture of this wild and scenic place. No. Days: 7 Cost: $4995 Activity Level: 5.5

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Derek von Briesen | California Dreamin’ | March 16-22 When landscape painter Francis McComas notably described Monterey Bay’s exquisite Point Lobos as “the greatest meeting of land and water in the world,” he easily could have been talking about the entire length of California’s Central Coast. From the moment we start this amazing road trip, you’ll leave the world behind as you wind along 350 miles of the world’s most rugged coastline. It is a land where populations dwindle, trees and mountains soar and waves crash in a landscape cold, green and beautiful. For seven days and nights, we’ll travel along legendary U.S. Highway 1 through four separate coastal regions of incomparable beauty, offering an amazing diversity of photographic opportunities: seascapes, quaint boat harbors, Spanish-mission architecture, ocean wildlife, tide pools, redwoods and live oaks, sand dunes, historic bridge spans and more. We’ll start with two days amid the red-tiled, Mediterranean perfection of Santa Barbara, with its distinctive architecture, picturesque yacht harbor and beach cliffs. Then travel up the coast to Morro Bay where we’ll spend two days photographing ocean-side sand dunes, waves, rock formations, another boat harbor, Morro Rock, surfers and wildlife, including elephant seals, egrets and herons. From there we’ll travel to world famous Big Sur and spend two more days capturing this dramatic and magical coastline. You’ll photograph California’s most famous coastal waterfall, McWay Falls, spend time in a redwood forest, visit all three of the region’s iconic bridges and marvel at the sunset light along Garrapata State Beach. We’ll conclude our trip with a day of shooting at Monterey Bay’s Point Lobos and along renowned 17-Mile

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Drive. We’ll finish with dinner on Cannery Row, the enclave of commercial fishing made famous by American author John Steinbeck. On this weeklong workshop, participants will have the opportunity to work with a wide diversity of photographic challenges: perspective control architecture, long exposure seascapes, action photography including wildlife, boats & crashing waves, and dramatic sunrises & sunsets. The wide variety of subject matter will stretch everyone’s creative and compositional envelopes. With the always-dramatic weather of early spring in California, it is a trip that will rekindle your imagination, rejuvenate your spirit, & push your photography to a whole new level. No. Days: 7 Cost: $2995 Activity Level: 3.5

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Bourbon Street to the Bayou March 17-22 New Orleans is the real deal. It’s French and Spanish. It’s gumbo and jazz. It’s the Big Easy, and it’s back. This photo workshop immerses you in the best NOLA has to offer. For six days, we’ll learn the language, live the culture and make memorable photographs. Nights will find us shooting in the French Quarter where the aromas of Cajun and Creole spices and the sounds of roots music fill the air. Inside the blues clubs, colorful spotlights cut through heavy smoke, electrifying our sensors as we capture musicians jamming on the music of the Delta. With our hotel strategically located in the French Quarter at Bourbon and Canal streets, we’ll be able to step out the front door and catch a streetcar to the Garden District, French Market or the Mississippi River. By day, we’ll leave the city to photograph historic plantations of a bygone era. At Laura Plantation, in the moody light of old slave quarters, we’ll be transported back in time, standing on the very spot where French-speaking slaves first told the Br’er Rabbit folktales. No Louisiana photo workshop would be complete without a day cruising on airboats through the languid bayou, getting up close to egrets, herons and alligators. Moss-laden cypress trees bathed in the light of a pastel sunset will make a fitting conclusion to an unforgettable day of photo opportunities. Plus, we’ll make time for St. Louis Cathedral,

Jackson Square and Cafe Du Monde – all New Orleans institutions. And, of course, we’ll have lots of opportunities to enjoy the local cuisines – including fresh beignets – and brass bands playing out in the streets. It’s inaccurate to say New Orleans is back, because it never really left. ©suzanne mathia It’s a state of mind – a city that has survived everything from hurricanes to oil spills. “Nawlins” is unique and edgy, and it’s just waiting for you to explore and photograph. No. Days: 6 Cost: $2595 Activity Level: 2

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Slot Canyons: Nature’s Sculpted Sandstone April 15-19 Jerry Sieve September 15-19 Richard Maack

Sculptured walls of sandstone carved over thousands of years remain one of Northern Arizona’s most sought-after photographic attractions — slot canyons. Vivid tones of red, purple, amber and bronze create a kaleidoscope of color in the stone that was once a sandy seabed of an ancient ocean. When the sun hits the right spot in the sky, slender shafts of light penetrate these narrow canyons and bounce off the whorled rock walls. Our workshop leaders know the perfect times to capture these stone passages and subterranean chambers. You’ll learn the exposure secrets and how to utilize the light to create striking images of these exciting and unique rock formations.The rocky plateau surrounding Lake Powell is the setting for this five-day workshop. The main locations are the region’s serpentine slot canyons – Upper Antelope and Lower Antelope – that cut through a series of small chambers connected to larger amphitheaters. Also, we’ll visit Secret Canyon where you’ll discover keyholes, arches and curving walls shaped by wind and water. The compositions are endless.This workshop also includes a stop at Horseshoe Bend Overlook, one of the Colorado River’s most breathtaking panoramas, and sunrise from Little Cut, with its long vistas and stone teepees. And it offers a wealth of other photographic opportunities, such as the stunning Vermilion Cliffs, Waterholes Canyon and the Paria Bluffs, where you’ll capture images of the towering “hoodoos.”Our expert instructors know how to use light and shadows to create dramatic images. Join them for a journey to this one-of-a-kind Arizona destination. Our students send us more top-rated photos from this workshop than any other, a testimony to our instructors and the inspiration of the canyons. No. Days: 5 Cost: $2095 for April and $2295 for September Activity Level: 3.5

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Jim Steinberg | Capturing the Cultures and Characters of NYC | April 23-27 If you’ve ever wanted to explore New York City with your the annual Hanami Festival celebrating the bountiful cherry camera, but didn’t know how to approach such a daunting trees in full bloom. subject, this workshop is for you. We’ll hit all the highlights Join us for this sensory overload to see and photograph of the city, from the concrete canyons of Manhattan to the the New York City you’ve only heard about. serenity of Central Park; from edgy street photography to Photographer Jim Steinberg is our guide and instructhe cultural experience of Chinatown; from Grand Central tor for this urban workshop that combines photojournalism, Station to a Japanese cherry blossom festival. We’ll even travel, architecture, nature and landscape photography. Jim take in a show during our visit. has a nurturing style that puts his students at ease while New York has been called the greatest collection of small opening their minds to new approaches and opening their towns in the world. Brooklyn with its Botanic Garden, Central eyes to new subjects. He’ll help you capture the essence Park’s Promenade, tattoo parlors in the East Village and the of the city that never sleeps, and take you on a memorable tony shops of 5th Avenue, New York City has it all. And we’ll travel experience that you’ll never forget. experience as much of it as possible during this unparalleled photo workshop in one of the greatest cities in the world. No. Days: 5 We’ll tour a New York theatre and then take in a show in the Cost: $2895 same house! Dine on international cuisines and make images Activity Level: 4.5 that are uniquely New York. Whether you want iconic images of New York from the Top of the Rock or idiosyncratic images from the Village, we’ll guide you into places the average tourist won’t see. We’ll spend plenty of time walking the streets of the city, and we’ll see more than you might think possible. Our senses may hit overload after taking in all the sights, sounds and aromas of Chinatown, including an authentic Dim Sum lunch. Later, we’ll get caught up in the cosmopolitan whirlwind of Times Square and become a part of the global ©jim steinberg ©jim steinberg ©jim steinberg village that descends on Brooklyn for

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Derek von Briesen & Rick Burress

Spectacular Sedona in the “RAW” – Capturing and Editing Images of Sedona May 3-7 Sedona in the month of May is Red Rock Country at its finest: world-famous vistas, intimate waterfalls on Oak Creek, mirrored reflecting pools along West Fork and glimpses into Native American culture. We’ll visit the most iconic locations in Sedona, such as Cathedral Rock, Coffee Pot Rock and Schnebly Hill. Walk the unparalleled splendor of Sedona’s West Fork Trail. Photograph 800-year-old cliff dwellings and rock art at Palatki. Plus, we’ll take a short trip across the Verde Valley to Gold King Mine, a fascinating ghost town near Jerome with an amazing collection of vintage cars, trucks, mining equipment and reconstructed buildings from all over the West. And, on the last night of the workshop, we’ll even have a chance to capture the full moon nestled in red rocks during our sunset shoot. For the field portion of the workshop, professional photographer and Sedona resident Derek von Briesen and digital guru Rick Burress will concentrate on the three elements of creative, well-crafted images: composition, focus and exposure. Good composition determines focus requirements (distance and aperture choice), and proper exposure is based on metering and post-exposure histogram analysis. Learn the technical and creative aspects of landscape photography that result in the absolute highest quality captures

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for digital processing later. You’ll produce quality files and stronger images. Derek will guide students to the very best locations and demonstrate compositional options from various perspectives. He’ll provide technical tips related to the challenges of each unique location. Experiment with the creative options when photographing flowing water, and learn slow-shutter techniques necessary to obtain the classic ‘silky’ water effect. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have technical mastery of your camera, see compositions in new ways and begin to understand the spiritual connection between the artist and the landscape. Rick is famous for making it fun to learn new digital skills. He turns the necessary, but complex, aspects of digital-file post processing into a simple and intuitive process. He’ll explain in plain terms the amazing benefits of RAW capture, getting the right white balance every time. And he’ll demonstrate applications and options, including Adobe Bridge and Lightroom software. Come along with Derek and Rick to unlock the secrets of Sedona and capture the best files possible. The sunrises and sunsets are legendary; the spring foliage will be electric green and the weather comfortable for long sessions. You won’t find a friendlier, more welcoming town than Sedona. No. Days: 5 Cost: $1895 Activity Level: 3.5

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Monument Valley – An Inspiring View from Hunt’s Mesa May 20-24

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LeRoy DeJolie

The Treasures of Monument Valley May 3-7 This workshop immerses you in the Navajo culture unlike any other. Led by Navajo photographer LeRoy DeJolie, you’ll experience the land and its people. He understands his native culture and the people with whom he shares his heritage. Your experiences on this trip will leave you with lasting impressions of the Navajo people, their culture and their land. It starts with visits to El Capitan and Church Rock. Then it’s on to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, one of the most unique and dramatic landscapes anywhere in the world. Historic Gouldings Lodge serves as our base for day trips to all the evocative formations in the Valley. The Mittens, Totem Pole, Stagecoach, Bear and Rabbit, Needle Eye Arch and John Ford Point are all scheduled stops on this tour. The highlights of your trip are bound to be the photo sessions with the Yazzies – Suzie and Effie – who live in Monument Valley. A visit to Suzie’s hogan is a must, where she demonstrates the age-old art of weaving on a traditional Navajo loom. And Effie, with the help of her trusted sheep dogs, drives her family’s sheep herd over the rust-colored sand dunes. A day trip to the small town of Mexican Hat in southern Utah yields more dramatic landscapes and helps give you a better perspective of the Colorado Plateau. The long-distance view of Monument Valley from Highway 163 is right out of the movie Forest Gump. And be sure to bring your wide-angle lens for the lofty overlook above the Goosenecks of the San Juan River. The grand finale on our last morning is a sunrise shoot at The Mittens Overlook. Don’t miss this special opportunity to photograph the people and places of Navajoland with LeRoy DeJolie. No. Days: 5 Cost: $2295 Activity Level: 4

The timeless landscapes of Navajoland offer some of the most unique photographic settings in the country. Its windswept mesas, massive rock monoliths and rippled sand dunes make striking subjects for photographers. Derek von Briesen is known for his artistic and beautiful landscape images, and on this workshop, he’ll show you how it’s done. He’ll also lead you to some of the region’s historic locations, such as Cameron Trading Post and Goulding’s Lodge. You’ll begin the workshop by shooting Monument Valley’s iconic rock formations known as The Mittens at both sunrise and sunset. In certain areas, traveling in Navajoland requires a guide, so we’ve arranged for a private tour of Hunt’s Mesa, where we’ll stay for one evening of primitive camping with a traditional campfire dinner. Our Navajo tour guide will help us understand this unique landscape and tell stories about the culture and history of the tribe and their land. Photographing from a commanding vantage point high on Hunt’s Mesa at sunrise, Derek will show you how to use the sweet light to create dramatic images of the expansive landscape below Hunt’s Mesa. Later in the morning, we’ll return to the valley for a daylong tour that includes Mystery Valley and Teardrop Arch. You’ll have the opportunity to photograph distinctive formations such as Ear of the Wind, Sun’s Eye, Totem Pole and Yei Bichei rocks. Finally, you’ll visit a traditional Navajo hogan where weavers pose at their looms as they create colorful rugs, and you may even see a Navajo herder driving sheep. Join Derek for this workshop that combines the tradition, culture and stark beauty of Navajoland. No. Days: 5 Cost: $2795 Activity Level: 4

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Scott Frier | Taking Nikon to the Tetons | May 21-25 Digital technology seems to change almost daily and, when it comes to photography, each new advance brings the promise of matching the human eye’s experience. Set against the beautiful Grand Tetons mountain range, this workshop focuses on Nikon’s newest digital gear. Led by Scott Frier, a Nikon technical instructor, this workshop is geared to beginners and pros who will have the chance to experiment with the latest offerings in state-of-the-art Nikon digital cameras. Beautiful vistas abound at Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Tetons National Park, where we’ll stay during this five-day workshop. After an initial orientation, cameras and equipment will be distributed to students. The first evening will be spent getting your feet wet as you participate in a trial shoot near the lodge. Early morning and late afternoons will be filled with photography sessions. You’ll use the sweet light of sunrise and sunset to capture images of pristine lakes, wildflowerfilled meadows and the extraordinary wildlife of the region. Depending on light conditions, you’ll make images of places like Oxbow Bend, the Snake River, Mormon Row, the Moulton Barn and Schwabacher Landing. While you’re there, be on the lookout for beaver, mink and moose that make their homes in the area. You’ll travel to String Lake at sunrise to capture mirror images of the majestic Grand Tetons reflected in its still surface. And, at sunset, Jenny Lake and the Snake River offer pristine countryside settings with a myriad

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of photographic opportunities. Afternoons will be spent in the “lab,” learning the best new practices for utilizing the most up-to-date digital technology. Surrounded with stunning landscapes anchored by the Teton range, Scott will explain the latest software that will help you hone your skills on digital-file prep, imageenhancement techniques, file management and storage options. Plan to attend this workshop to tryout the latest gear from a leader in camera technology. This class is useful for novice and advanced digital users, but all students should have basic computer experience to facilitate instruction during lab time. No. Days: 5 Cost: $2095 Activity Level: 2.5

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Rafting the Colorado thru the Grand Canyon – Lee’s Ferry to Diamond Creek May 27- June 7 Undeniably, a raft trip through the Grand Canyon truly is a trip of a lifetime. The beauty of the Grand Canyon is never more evident than when floating through its depths on the mighty Colorado River. Our explorations will lead us to premier photographic vantage points ranging from constricted gorges and hidden waterfalls to refreshing pools and delicate seeps. Arizona Highways Photography Editor Jeff Kida knows the Grand Canyon and its numerous lush side canyons. He’ll help you capture the excitement of running whitewater rapids and the quiet serenity of its secluded alcoves. You’ll bring home the images of a lifetime from this unique rafting adventure that is designed with photography in mind. On a typical day, you’ll rise early to photograph in the

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canyon’s morning light. Then it’s back to camp and breakfast before loading the boat. Lunch stops are strategically planned for photography, and we’ll explore the quiet pools and fascinating petroglyphs found in many of the side canyons. Our nightly camps will be selected for their proximity to photo opportunities and where best to enjoy our dinners on a sandy beach at the river’s edge. If rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon is on your bucket list, this is your best opportunity to see it all and bring back excellent photos of your adventure. Every superlative you’ve heard about rafting the canyon is true. The river takes you on a thrill ride you’ll never forget, and the scenery is unmatched anywhere else in the world. The geologic layers are laid bare for all to see. Around every bend in the river is another beautiful landscape just waiting to be captured. And the night sky from the bottom of the canyon reveals more stars than you ever knew existed. It is a life-changing experience for most people who go on this workshop, and it will give you a whole new perspective from which to appreciate one of the natural wonders of the world. EQUIPMENT CONSIDERATION: Polarizing filters will help correct for the deep blue shadows within the canyon and may help even out scenes that contain sky. A packet of material will be sent at registration that explains in depth what you’ll need to bring. No. Days: 12 Cost: $4695 Activity Level: 5-6

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Colleen Miniuk-Sperry | Summering in Acadia National Park | June 17-21 At the turn of the twentieth century, rusticators flocked to Maine to watch the sunrise from the highest point along the Eastern seaboard. They came to dip their toes in the chilly Atlantic Ocean and stroll through idyllic grassy meadows during sun-filled days. Tourists arrived to soak up the summer in Acadia National Park. Now it’s time for photographers to “summer in Acadia.” Join us on this unforgettable photography workshop, where you’ll have the chance to capture iconic photographs of one of America’s most popular and scenic national parks. With outdoor photographer and two-time Acadia Artist-in-Residence Colleen MiniukSperry as your guide, you’ll be in the right places at the best times to catch thunderous waves crashing against the rocky shoreline, blooming wildflowers in serene meadows and inspiring historical locations throughout

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Acadia at their very best. Striking scenes of the rising sun from Cadillac Mountain, John D. Rockefeller’s historic carriage roads and the granite-lined northeastern shoreline await your camera. We’ll also explore other equally photogenic locations such as Day Mountain, Hunter’s Beach and Great Head. Through a combination of hands-on, field-based photo shoots and classroom critique sessions, you’ll learn tips and tricks for capturing the varying moods, weather and light that Acadia presents, and take home a broad portfolio of stunning nature photographs of this diverse park. And you might even get to dip your toes in the ocean! No. Days: 5 Cost: $2595 Activity Level: 4

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Scott Frier | Alaska! Glaciers, Whales & Wildlife | July 22-27 Sunlight shines on a huge humpback whale as it breeches from the ocean toward the sky. Stellar seals keep watch over the action from nearby rocks while bald eagles soar overhead and black bears amble along the shoreline. It’s just another average day in the wild paradise around the seawaters off Juneau, Alaska. Join Scott Frier, a member of the Cousteau Society, and Paula Frier, former photo editor for The New York Times and Associated Press, for a rare opportunity to explore and photograph this wonderland as you never have before – from land, sea and air. We’ll spend three of our five days on a private charter boat exploring the life-filled waters of Auke Bay, just outside of Juneau. You’ll have opportunities to view and photograph the humpbacks among sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, dolphins and a wide variety of sea birds. An on-board marine biologist will show us how to identify and photograph each whale’s unique markings. During our days on shore, you can expect to photograph bears, spawning salmon, eagles, hawks and some of the most spectacular scenery on earth. We’ll explore the incredible landscape surrounding Juneau, including the mighty Mendenhall Glacier and its environs. Few photographers get the opportunity to experience Alaska’s vast and natural beauty from above. But on our last day, we’ll go exploring aboard a turbine-powered helicopter designed specifically for aerial touring. From above, views of the majestic Juneau Icefield and the pristine surrounding wilderness will take your breath away. And if we’re lucky, we might spot a bear or moose from our lofty vantage point. Our experienced pilot will point out the ice-capped mountains, deep blue crevasses and hanging glaciers. This huge

icefield is one of the most magnificent natural destinations in the world. Conditions permitting, we’ll land on the icefield to photograph it from ground level. Each evening we’ll return to Juneau’s beautiful Goldbelt Hotel, where rooms overlook the harbor. We’ll have photo instruction, editing and professional critique. Finally, you can enjoy dinner, on your own, in one of Juneau’s variety of restaurants. Don’t miss this truly unique opportunity to capture Alaska’s wonders from land, sea and air. No. Days: 6 Cost: $4995 Activity Level: 4

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Steve Burger & J. Peter Mortimer

photograph the canyon and its historic structures while learning photoshop August 12-16 The Grand Canyon’s spectacular vistas have inspired artists and photographers for more than 100 years. Now join Photoshop expert Steve Burger and former Arizona Highways Picture Editor J. Peter Mortimer for an unparalleled experience photographing one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. One of the best features of this workshop is being able to see your results in the “digital darkroom” as you process your new images under the expert supervision of our two instructors. The latest edition of Adobe Photoshop CS5 will be used in class, but all information and instruction will be compatible, even if you’re using an older Photoshop version on your home computer. Additionally, Steve has created a special workbook specifically for this session. It includes two separate workflows for working on images – one for CS5 users and a second workflow for anyone wishing to use a previous edition of Photoshop (including Photoshop Elements). Peter, who has spent years photographing the Grand Canyon, will take you to amazing overlooks during early light. You’ll create images of striking formations including Isis and Vishnu temples, The Battleship and Wotan’s Throne. The Canyon becomes even more dramatic when summer storms drift over its ridges and cliffs, making it the best time to capture the power of nature. These storms offer unpredictable and exciting photographic opportunities. Skies fill with tow-

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ering thunderheads as lightning strikes in the distance, and veils of misty virga rain drift over the landscape. Clear views of distant summer storms, stretching across the Canyon to the North Rim’s viewpoints of Cape Royal and Point Imperial, allow you to capture once-in-a-lifetime photographs. In addition to the Canyon’s splendor, we’ll explore the distinctive architectural work of Mary Colter, offering us even more interesting photographic possibilities. Colter joined the Fred Harvey Company in 1901 at a time when there were few female architects in America. She designed five structures that are still in use on the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. Hopi House, Desert View Watchtower and Bright Angel Lodge are three of Peter’s favorites. Grand Canyon scenery, historical architecture and Photoshop software make this a powerful workshop, where raw beauty and state-of-the-art-technology come together to produce special images. This class is designed for both novice and advanced Photoshop users, but all students should have basic computer experience to facilitate instruction during lab time. No. Days: 5 Cost: $1995 Activity Level: 2.5

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Cityscapes & Vines – San Francisco to Napa Valley august 25-30 San Francisco and Napa Valley complement each other like wine and cheese. They’re the yin and yang of the Bay Area – metropolitan and rural, fog and sunshine, surf and turf, bustling and laid back. Put them together, and you get one fantastic trip filled with the best of both. Longtime Arizona Highways photographer George Stocking is just as comfortable in The City as he is in the Napa Valley countryside, and he leads you on a voyage to capture the Bay Area’s urban and agricultural sides. San Francisco is one of the great cities of the world. Blessed with an embarrassment of visual riches, it’s a workshop paradise. To start with, there’s incredible architecture – Victorian row houses or “Painted Ladies,” the Palace of Fine Arts and the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge. City vistas abound at Nob Hill, Coit Tower, Russian Hill and Mt. Tamalpais. And with bustling street scenes of the cable cars, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf and the Embarcadero, you’ll capture the very essence of San Francisco. We’ll also take the harbor excursion and tour the island prison of Alcatraz. Then we’re off to experience the vineyards and wineries of California’s premier wine country in the rolling hills of Napa Valley. It’s an exciting time of year. Autumn is grapeharvest time, so we may have photo opportunities of crews working in the vineyards. Planned stops include a barrel room, wine cave and tasting rooms. Don’t miss this memorable trip to San Francisco and Napa Valley. We’ve even scheduled a side trip to the sylvan oasis of Muir Woods, home to one of the few remaining first-

growth redwood groves, with the oldest of these giant trees around 1,000 years old. This is truly the best of nature and city, wrapped together in one workshop. No. Days: 6 Cost: $2895 Activity Level: 3.5

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Ghost Towns, Movie scenes & Bristle cone pines — see the Eastern Sierra August 26-31 Come along with Arizona Highways photographer and workshop instructor Kerrick James on a breathtaking tour of the magnificent Sierra Nevada of California. The Eastern Sierra corridor, studded with natural and cultural wonders, is a haven for scenic photography. Over six glorious days, we’ll roam Mt. Whitney, the highest point in the lower 48; explore the granite arches of Alabama Hills with its rich history of old West movie locations; and walk among the living sculptures on a windswept mountaintop. You’ll marvel at the tufa towers of Mono Lake, capture the ghosts of the old Bodie town site and so much more. Throughout the workshop, this playground of light, texture and diverse landscapes will inspire you. Starting in Reno, Nevada, our adventure begins with an up-and-at-‘em early morning departure. Our first photo session is a step back in time at Bodie Historical Ghost Town. This quaint little gold-mining town sprang up on the rolling sagebrush hills on the eastern slopes of the Sierras in the 1860s. Its old wooden buildings are well preserved, and they’ll look their best in the warm light of sunset. Next, we’re off to photograph Mono Lake, where you can unleash your creativity. The photographic possibilities are endless, and the high-country beauty will capture your imagination. And we’ve scheduled a second trip to Mono Lake later in the workshop to be sure you have enough time to see it all and capture it at its best. The amazing scenery continues in Yosemite National Park where we explore the high-country lakes and rock domes of Tuolomne Meadows. The magnificence of the

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Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest in the White Mountains is next up. You can stand on a ridge at sunset and photograph bristlecone pines, some more than 1,000 years old, with their polished trunks glowing in the rosy light. This forest grows at high elevation, so be sure to bring a warm jacket or sweater, and be prepared for just about any type of weather condition. Alabama Hills is our next stop, where dozens of natural arches are accessible by short hikes, hidden among the unusually shaped boulders. The contours of weathered granite and volcanic formations make fascinating photography subjects. This workshop is the perfect primer on the highlights and hidden gems of the eastern Sierra Nevada. It covers lots of territory, and with Kerrick serving as your expert guide and instructor, you’re sure to bring home great images of a memorable trip. No. Days: 6 Cost: $2395 Activity Level: 4.5

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George Stocking | Lakes and Peaks of the Canadian Rockies | September 11-17 The craggy summits of the Canadian Rockies soar above the North American landscape, where sparkling lakes capture stunning reflections of snowy peaks and colorfully painted skies filled with drifting clouds. It’s known as “God’s Country,” and there’s no better season to experience its unparalleled splendor than autumn. Filled with age-old glaciers, crystal-clear lakes and abundant mountain wildlife, these stunning landscapes are a photographer’s dream. Join expert landscape photographer George Stocking, who knows this region’s most scenic places, as he takes you on an unbelievable journey through the Canadian Rockies. On this workshop, he’ll lead you to spectacular locations where you’ll capture the pristine beauty of Banff and Jasper national parks, Lake Louise and other dramatic settings. During autumn, the mountain passes abound with brilliant fall color, and as we travel from lake to lake, George will teach you how to create captivating images of their mirrored surfaces. You’ll capture dazzling views at Herbert Lake, Peyto Lake Overlook and Sunwapta and Athabasca falls. This is also the time of year when wildlife is active, so we’ll watch for opportunities to photograph the resident birds

and animals, such as bald eagles, ospreys, migrating geese and other animals along the way. This workshop combines beautiful surroundings and superior lodging, including Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. George will guide you to the shores of Lake Edith Cavell, a startling green lake fed by Angel Glacier. We’ll also visit Medicine Lake, and on our Spirit Island tour of Maligne Lake, he’ll help you create lasting images of one of the largest glacier-fed lakes in the world. We’ve planned a stop at the Columbia Icefields before heading on to explore the area around Lake Louise, tak©george stocking ing plenty of time at shoot locations such as Bow Falls, Vermillion Lake and Moraine Lake. So come along with George on this workshop as he shares techniques and tips on how to capture memorable photographs of this majestic landscape, one of North America’s most treasured territories. No. Days: 7 Cost: $3495 Activity Level: 4

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Dunes and Balloons – White Sands Hot Air Balloon Invitational September 14-17 White Sands National Monument features a magnificent landscape with limitless photographic potential. We can expect dramatic summer cloud formations and an amazing variety of light and sky colors tinting the sinuous curves of White Sands’ legendary gypsum dunes. For four days, we’ll have specially permitted early and late access to shoot stunning summer sunrises and sunsets at some of the most beautiful sand dunes in the world. With epic vistas and intimate close-ups, dune shapes and textures, fascinating juxtapositions of sky, sand and high-desert plants, we’ll visit and photograph new and different locations within the monument each day. And to make a great workshop even better, we’ve added photo shoots of the White Sands Invitational Balloon Festival to the workshop schedule. The vibrant colors of hot air balloons set against pristine white sand dunes, with thousands of people viewing, make for incredible photographic possibilities. We’ll shoot during the cooler hours of sunrise and midmorning and return for more shooting sessions in midafternoon and through sunset. In the field, we’ll concentrate on near/far focusing techniques, proper exposure and how to incorporate colors, lines and shapes into perfect composi-

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tions. During the hottest hours of the day, we’ll spend time at the hotel learning landscape photography techniques and critiquing your images from the workshop. Students will fly to nearby El Paso International Airport (89 mi./100 min.), arriving on Friday and departing on Monday. We’ll lodge in convenient Alamogordo, a quick 15-minute drive from the monument entrance. Best Western Alamogordo is conveniently located at the end of town and within walking distance to a dozen restaurants. Don’t miss this opportunity to see and capture the spectacle of colorful balloons drifting silently above a landscape of rippled white sand dunes. No. Days: 4 Cost: $1495 Activity Level: 3

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Mountains, Geysers & Wildlife: Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Park September 24-29 Fall in the West is a time of transformation. And nowhere is the change of seasons more colorful and dramatic than Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park. It’s the perfect time to experience both parks in full display of their bright autumn foliage. Wildlife and wilderness photographer Henry Holdsworth knows well the treasures that these scenic parks hold, and it’s his passion to share them with you. We will begin our adventure at The Lodge at Jackson Hole then it is on to Yellowstone Lake Lodge for an evening followed by a night in Cooke City then we will be spend our last night in Yellowstone at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel. Then it is back to the Tetons and The Lodge at Jackson Hole. Henry wastes no time in getting you into great camera positions for the best scenery and wildlife the region has to offer. We’ll be on the lookout for moose, bears, bighorns and the myriad of birds and mammals that call these mountains home. And Oxbow Bend at sunrise is sure to reward you for rising early to catch the first rays of light. It is hard to match the sights and sounds of Yellowstone in the fall when looking for an unforgettable photographic experience. From bugling elk to howling wolves, from vast herds to prowling predators, Yellowstone is a feast for the senses and one of the true wonders of the natural world. It is a place that never ceases to amaze photographers. Its reputation as the Serengeti of North America is well deserved. It is the world’s first national park and the place that inspired America’s “best idea.” And, of course, no trip to Yellowstone is complete until we catch the spectacle of Old Faithful Geyser’s regular eruptions, and walk among the steaming geothermal pools. It’s an experience that is uniquely Yellowstone, and there’s no better way to see and photograph it than having Henry as your photographic guide and nature interpreter. Come along with him on this photo tour to two of Mother Nature’s proudest accomplishments. No. Days: 6 Cost: $2395 Activity Level: 4

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Peter Ensenberger | Autumn at North Rim of the grand canyon | October 1-5 Over years of exploring and photographing the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park in all seasons, it’s become Peter Ensenberger’s favorite spot in Arizona. The majestic landscape, clean air and deep blue skies create a setting that has no rival. And autumn is the season he loves most. All the superlatives you’ve heard about the North Rim are true. With overlooks reaching 9,000 feet in elevation, autumn arrives at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon long before it reaches other canyons of the Southwest. This is Arizona high country at its best. Cool nights and short daylight hours quickly turn quaking aspen and oak forests from summer green to autumn gold. Spectacular displays of fall color line the meadows and mingle with spruces, pines and firs. Peter leads you to his favorite places, where the change of the seasons is displayed most dramatically. And he shows you techniques to capture the brilliant colors at their best. You’ll photograph breathtaking sunrises and sunsets from the rim of the grandest canyon of them all. We’ll visit all the North Rim viewpoints in prime light – Point Imperial, Bright Angel Point, Angel’s Window and everybody’s favorite, Cape

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Royal – and Peter will take you to a few of the hidden gems he’s discovered on his explorations. And if we’re lucky, we’ll get close enough to photograph the bison herd that freely roams the park. Mule deer, Merriam’s turkeys and Kaibab squirrels inhabit the meadows and forests, and California condors ride the thermals overhead, often perching on rocky outcroppings within range of a 300mm lens. The historic and comfortable Grand Canyon Lodge is our home for the duration of the workshop, with its soaring picture-window views of the canyon and its popular sunset patio. We’ll hold midday critique sessions in the lodge’s lecture hall when the sun is too high for good photography, and venture out to another magnificent Grand Canyon view as sunset ©suzanne mathia approaches. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Arizona Highways magazine’s longtime Director of Photography in one of the premier national parks of the world. No. Days: 5 Cost: $2395 Activity Level: 3.5

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Covered Bridges of Vermont October 7-12 It’s autumn in Vermont. The smells of the harvest permeate the air. Daylight hours are at a premium, but the days are normally sunny and crisp. The nights are noticeably cooler, and that brisk air signals the change of the seasons. The turning of the leaves has begun in earnest. The panoply of color here is unlike anywhere else, and the small towns and covered bridges beckon. We’ll explore the hills and valleys to capture the beauty of this magical place. Join us for this five-day workshop as we tour the stunning scenery along the byways of Vermont. From picturesque New England villages, where white-steeple churches mingle with pastoral farm scenes, to quaint covered bridges straddling tree-lined creeks, we’ll have many opportunities to make breathtaking images. This is where man and nature come together in a harmonious fusion of color and life. It’s where maple trees, mountains, streams and waterfalls teem, and together provide a bounty of photographic subjects for the image-maker to harvest. It will be a photographic journey to remember for a lifetime. The workshop starts with a rendezvous in Burlington, VT, and a presentation from our instructor Jim Steinberg. Early the next morning, we’ll head into the Vermont countryside to find scenes of rural life and picturesque towns along scenic byways. Vermont’s famed Green Mountains are prime coveredbridge territory. We’ll follow the White River north along the east side of the mountains where 28 covered bridges and numerous scenic byways await. Finally, we’ll work our way along the banks of the spectacular Connecticut River back

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to Burlington to complete our loop trek. If you’ve ever wanted to see and photograph rural New England in autumn, this is the workshop you’ve been waiting for. No. Days: 6 Cost: $2295 Activity Level: 2

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Photo Boot Camp: lights, action, camera RAW October 18-21 Our newest weekend workshop brings together the talent of Arizona Highways Photo Editor Jeff Kida, photo lighting specialist Joel Grimes and digital guru Rick Burress in the unique setting of White Stallion Ranch in Tucson. These three pros are ready to show you the ropes on photo previsualization and composition, the advantages of shooting in Camera Raw, photo lighting, how to use digital tools, such as Photoshop and Bridge to make the best images. White Stallion Ranch is located at the foot of the rugged Tucson Mountains in what’s known as Movie Pass. This iconic setting, once used as a location for shooting Westerns, provides wonderful photographic opportunities. Our team will show you how to create action shots, still-lifes, portraits and beautiful desert landscapes – all within the workshop base of White Stallion Ranch. You’ll learn new tips and techniques from this team of working photography experts during this new and exciting workshop.

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LeRoy DeJolie | The Colors of Canyon de Chelly | October 19-23 Navajo photographer LeRoy DeJolie serves as guide, photo instructor and cultural interpreter for this spectacular autumn tour of Canyon de Chelly National Monument. In addition to photographing Canyon de Chelly from high above on the canyon’s rim overlooks, we’ll visit all three canyons – de Chelly, del Muerto and Monument – via six-wheel drive trucks to get up close to the ancient ruins and golden cottonwood trees. No one knows the nooks and crannies of all three canyons the way LeRoy does. Plus, he has arranged several modeling photo sessions with Navajo weavers, potters and jewelers in traditional dress. Your workshop begins with a couple of canyon-rim shoot locations to help get you oriented with the complex of gorges that makes up Canyon de Chelly National Monument. These stunning overlooks take in ruins, sandstone monoliths and the ribbon of autumn cottonwoods lining the streams on the canyon’s floor. But it’s just a preview of coming attractions. Day Three of the workshop is an all-day exploration of the canyons in open-air trucks so we can take in all the scenery, from the sandy canyon floor beneath all the way up to the sky overhead. We’ll make many stops along the route to create timeless compositions. Look high up soaring canyon walls concealing Anasazi cliff dwellings dating back to 1,100 AD. Or juxtapose rich yellow cottonwood leaves against the deep blue Arizona sky. It’s a day to remember. Also on the workshop schedule is a trip to Tohsonii Horse Ranch where we’ll photograph Navajo cowboys on horse-

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back and Navajo shepherds herding their flocks over rippled sand dunes. And we’ll end our trip with one more modeling session on the grounds of the historic Thunderbird Lodge, and one last chance to capture the character and culture of a proud people. Come along on this special workshop with one of Arizona Highways’ top photographic contributors, and see Canyon de Chelly through LeRoy’s eyes. No. Days: 5 Cost: $2195 Activity Level: 4

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Winter Wonderland – Grand Tetons & Yellowstone National Parks January 20-27, 2013 In winter, the summer crowds have gone and Yellowstone National Park is covered in a white mantle of frost and snow. For photographers, this is the best time to visit the world’s first national park. Wildlife has developed their luxurious winter coats, and columns of steam rise from the thousands of geothermal geysers, hot springs and fumaroles. Professional photographer Henry Holdsworth is a Yellowstone expert, and he’ll share lessons on composing great landscapes, metering snowy scenes and photographing wildlife, which will be around every bend. Animals dominate this landscape in winter. You’ll travel to Lamar Valley, where wolf packs, elk herds, bison, coyotes, moose and other wildlife congregate along the warm terraces, where deep snow accumulates around geothermal pools.

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Be sure to bring your spotting scopes and long lenses. You’ll also spend time shooting at Mammoth Hot Springs, Soda Butte and possibly Hayden Valley, a haven for animals and birds. Yellowstone is known for its geysers and Henry will take you to Roaring Mountain and Norris Geyser Basin, then on to the classically western Old Faithful Snow Lodge, where you’ll spend three nights. This workshop includes snow coach tours across the tundra, with the possibility of visiting the Lower Loop to photograph the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, as well as other beautiful vistas from the overlooks. Finally, you’ll spend time at the park’s iconic geyser, Old Faithful, where you’ll take your time shooting this famous attraction and other geothermal features, like Grand Prismatic Spring. Henry knows how to capture the unique winter beauty of Yellowstone and invites you to explore this natural wonder. No. Days: 8 Cost: $5995 Activity Level: 5.5

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one, two, three day and weekend workshops Making Money With Your Camera Photography is expensive, so why not let your camera pay its way? Arizona Highways contributor and former Picture Editor J. Peter Mortimer can tell you how. Peter has been buying and selling photographs for more than 25 years. He’s shot everything from weddings and family portraits to news assignments for publications like Time, The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. Using his many years of experience as a guide, he’ll give you tips on how you can put your creative ideas to work. Held in a small, seminar setting, he’ll tell you how to market your photographs “in your own backyard.” Workshop topics will include: • Necessary Equipment (sometimes less is more) • The Digital Darkroom • Photo Releases (who, what, when, etc.) • General Photo Legalities (private property, privacy, law enforcement, etc.) • What To Charge • Invoicing • Stock Photography and Photo Agencies • Portfolios • Websites • Creative Sales Ideas (note cards, calendars, posters, etc.) • How To Research The Market • Working With A Small Printing Company Even though the photography business is very competitive, there is always room for photographers who are willing to learn and work hard. And don’t forget – one of the most important keys to success is self-motivation!

Winterscapes of the Grand Canyon Winter is the ideal time for photography at the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Gone are the summer hordes, replaced with cooler days and a quieter, more peaceful vibe. With a little cooperation from Mother Nature, we’ll have a mantle of freshly fallen snow on rim overlooks to use as foregrounds for one of the most spectacu-

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lar landscapes in the world – the Grand Canyon. And fewer people also means more wildlife. We’ll look for opportunities to get up close and personal with elk, deer, condors and maybe even a reclusive bighorn sheep. Cold, crisp winter air provides crystalline light for beautiful sunrises and glorious sunsets as we work along the best South Rim viewpoints. We’ll hold critique sessions around midday to review your images from the workshop before heading back out to catch another spectacular sunset from a stunning rim overlook. See the Grand Canyon as you’ve never seen it before – in the calm and quiet of winter’s embrace.

Point & Shoot Expensive, feature-laden DSLR cameras are not for everyone. For some, less-complicated equipment is the way to go. But using a basic pointand-shoot camera doesn’t mean you have to settle for snapshots. Knowing the fundamentals of photography is essential no matter what type of equipment you use. A budget-friendly point-and-shoot can be a powerful image-making tool in your hands, if you’re familiar with its features and employ good techniques. Basic cameras simplify the process, allowing you to spend less time figuring out the technical side of photography and more time being creative. During this class, you’ll learn what you need to know about menu options, and how menu icons take the place of shutter

speeds and f-stops. You’ll discover that histogram is not a secret code word for genealogy research, and we’ll show you how white balance has powerful creative applications. This workshop also delves into tripods, self-timers and fill-flash, as well as information on digital terminology, image capture and how to archive your images on your computer.

Shoot-n-Photoshop Digital images are never right, right out of the camera. At best they need color correction and sharpening, and at worst they need everything. Photoshop guru Steve Burger and former Arizona Highways Picture Editor J. Peter Mortimer have teamed up to offer the “Shoot-n-Photoshop” weekend. During this two-day digital boot camp, you’ll learn shooting techniques and five Photoshop power moves that will make a night-and-day difference in your photography. Under the watchful eye of your two instructors, you’ll spend Saturday morning at the Phoenix Zoo where there is almost unlimited potential to make great animal images. Photographic technique will be the order of the day as you do everything technically and artistically possible to make the best “in-camera” images. Composition, exposure, histograms, lenses and camera-shooting modes will all come into play. At the afternoon critique session, each student will select several images to be projected and discussed. 602.712.2004 | www.ahpw.org

one, two, three day and weekend workshops These also will become the ones that you’ll work on in Photoshop on Sunday. Your photographs, not “sample” photography! During the lab on Sunday, each student will work on a supplied computer loaded with the latest Photoshop CS5. All instruction will be compatible, even if you’re using another Adobe Photoshop version on your home computer. A “cheat sheet” of covered topics also will be given to you as a helpful review. Not only will you hone your photographic skills during this weekend, but also after just two days, Photoshop will no longer be a mystery. Note: All digital cameras are welcome, but students should have a routine understanding of how their equipment functions. While knowledge of Photoshop is not necessary, it’s important that all students be familiar with using a computer.

Watson Lake: Rocks & Reflections On this exciting weekend workshop, photographer Colleen MiniukSperry leads you to her favorite locations around Watson Lake and Granite Dells near Prescott, Arizona.

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Otherworldly rock formations mirrored on the surface of Watson Lake give this stunning landscape the illusion of granite boulders floating in the air. Colleen reveals her secrets to photographing the sparkling blue waters and impressive jumbled rocks. She’ll guide you to the best vantage points where you’ll have opportunities to explore artistic abstracts, textured details and sculptured landscapes. And if you’re lucky, you may even spot a few of the lake’s resident shorebirds and other wildlife. Chilly winter mornings this time of year can present workshop students with shoreline ice patterns, and warm afternoons offer longer hours of prime, golden light illuminating the fanciful geology.

After this one session, you’ll see a significant improvement in your photographs and your camera manual will make sense. Held in a small, seminar-type setting, Arizona Highways contributor and former Picture Editor J. Peter Mortimer will take those difficult photographic concepts and make them under©dean hueber standable. Only technical information that directly relates to making better photographs will be discussed, and in a practical and common-sense way. Special emphasis on when to use the auto-modes, and when and how to switch over to the manual-mode will simplify how you use your camera to make great images. Lens openings and shutter speeds will be discussed as creative controls. You’ll also learn about the “best exposure” and the “correct exposure” as easily determined by your camera’s histogram. Much like when we used to have film developed, post-production software programs such as Photoshop, Lightroom and Aperture are very important to high-quality digital images. You’ll hear about what each offers, and

2012 Schedule Two,and Three Day Workshops — Lodging included January 14-16

Winterscapes of the Grand Canyon Peter Ensenberger | $825

October 5-7

Image to Output-Lightroom Seminar Derek von Briesen | $640

January 28-29

Watson Lake: Rocks & Reflections Colleen Miniuk-Sperry | $375

October 26-28

The Brilliance of Sedona in Fall Derek von Briesen | $700

March 31-April 1

The Vibrancy of Tucson’s Barrio Joel Grimes | $575

April 13-15

Discover Historic Route 66 Richard Maack | $685

April 20-22

Jerome: Wickedest Town in the West Derek von Briesen | $510

July 27-29 Women’s Photo Retreat at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon Colleen Miniuk-Sperry | $1175

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2012 Schedule

One and Two Day Weekend Workshops — No Lodging January 14 Making Money With Your Camera March 10 J. Peter Mortimer | $100 May 12 July 7 September 15 November 10

January 20-21 November 16-17

Point & Shoot Jeff Kida | $130

2012 how you can learn to use them. RAW, JPEG, TIFF and PSD formats also will be explained. Bring your camera, your camera manual and three to five of your favorite photographs, if you would like them to be critiqued.

wildlife behavior, including how to get close enough to animals to take great photographs. The first evening will be spent in the classroom learning how to use your camera and developing the necessary skills to photograph wildlife. The next day will be spent in the field at the Gilbert Water Ranch. During the winter months, Gilbert Water Ranch is renowned for its water bird abundance and fantastic photographic opportunities. Great egrets, snowy egrets, great blue herons, night herons, green and cinnamon teals, pintail ducks and many other water birds make Gilbert Water Ranch their winter home. Even though Gilbert Water Ranch is in the middle of the Phoenix metropolitan area, you‘ll feel as though ©bruce taubert you’re at a secluded marsh along the Colorado River.

Birds, Birds & More Birds at Gilbert Water Ranch If you ever wanted to become a wildlife photographer or improve your wildlife photography skills, join naturalist and wildlife photographer Bruce Taubert at the Gilbert Water Ranch for a day of learning how to photograph wildlife, especially birds. The class will take you through the basics of camera use, lens selection, photographic composition and understanding light. You’ll learn some of the basics of

to work. Join Arizona Highways contributor and former Picture Editor J. Peter Mortimer for an instructional session where you’ll learn about histograms and exposure, lens openings, shutter speeds and camera-shooting modes. You’ll work on shooting in “manual,” too. All this new information will be put to the test the next day at the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium where you’ll make photographs under Peter’s watchful eye. Ask questions and experiment! One exciting technique that everyone likes is learning how to shoot through cages so that they virtually disappear — and the animal looks like it was photographed in the wild. After lunch, we’ll have an afternoon classroom session. Peter will review your zoo and aquarium images and discuss what’s successful in them and what elements could be improved. You’ll even hear about more tricks and tools to use the next time you go out to make photographs. After this one session, you’ll see long-term improvement in your photos and your camera manual will make sense.

Photography Made Simple II (Field Session) Take creative control of your photography by learning how to make your camera do what you want it to do. This hands-on workshop combines the best of both worlds: an informative class reviewing the fundamentals of photography; and the immediate opportunity to go into the field where you can put your newly learned skills

January 21-22 March 31–April 1 September 29-30 December 1-2

Shoot-n-Photoshop Steve Burger & J. Peter Mortimer | $295

February 4 May 26 September 1 November 17

Photography Made Simple l – Classroom J. Peter Mortimer | $100

February 10-11 February 17-18 November 9-10 November 16-17

February 17-18 April 20-21 October 19-20 December 7-8

Photography Made Simple ll – (Field Session) J. Peter Mortimer | $155

February 25-26 May 5-6 November 10-11

DSLR: Photons to Pixels Jeff Kida and Rick Burress | $295

Birds, Birds & More Birds at Gilbert Water Ranch Bruce Taubert | $210

DSLR: Photons to Pixels Get a double dose of great photography instruction as Arizona Highways Photo Editor Jeff Kida and Adobe Photoshop consultant Rick Burress

Make Lighting Your First Language Paul Markow | $255

March 17-18 October 13-14

March 24-25 Macro Techniques: Wild for Wildflowers Colleen Miniuk- Sperry & Paul Gill | $315 April 14-15 October 27-28

Travel Photography by Light Rail J. Peter Mortimer | $215

The Magic of Hummingbirds Bruce Taubert | $895

April 27-29 April 30-May 2 August 24-26 August 27-29

June 16-17 September 22-23

November 2-3

Make Mine RAW – Shooting and Editing in Adobe Camera RAW Rick Burress | $250

Intro to Flash Colleen Miniuk-Sperry | $240

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one, two, three day and weekend workshops show you the tips and tricks of professionals. Learn timesaving, image-popping steps for editing your images and using Camera RAW formats. Focusing on the fundamentals of photography, Jeff will share the how-to for capturing magazine-quality images. Working in the classroom and in the field at the Desert Botanical Garden, students will learn the art of photography, composition tricks and rules, exposure metering, approaches for portrait, macro and landscape, camera controls, shortcuts and settings. Along with shooting in the garden, Rick will teach students how to enhance images with fast, simple steps in Camera RAW. Students will leave the workshop with an understanding of why to use RAW, how to set program defaults and how to adjust color and white balance. Learn how to edit photos using tools for blemishes, healing, cloning, sharpening, dodging and burning. Students will walk away from this workshop with improved workflow habits and a desire for learning more.

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Make Lighting Your First Language Lighting is one of the cornerstones of photography. Knowledge of how to use and modify light is essential in creating images with impact and emotion. In these two days of instruction, you’ll gain an understanding of both natural and studio lighting at one of the premier studios in the Southwest. Each student will be able to put this knowledge to use during the class by photographing a model. Gain fluency in lighting terminology and command of lighting tech-

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niques that you’ll learn in this seminar presented by Paul Markow, one of the Southwest’s leading advertising and commercial photographers in the image-making marketplace today. We’ll also explore the creative process and techniques for coming up with creative solutions. This will be a fun and informative seminar for everyone wanting to improve their photographic skills. A two-day seminar investigating the optimal techniques of lighting in the studio or on location, all while in the creative atmosphere of one of the largest and best-equipped studios in the region. Paul takes you beyond theory to actual real world application with a model shoot each day, and he provides one-on-one assistance throughout the shoot. Paul’s knowledge base and hands-on approach will give each attendee individual instruction in a relaxed and personal environment, covering such topics as: • Go beyond the basics of source, direction and color temperature, by achieving a distinctive style with light, beyond the basics of how to shape and create the impact you desire. • Build rapport with model and client to get the maximum collaboration and results. • Increase not only your lighting intelligence...but also the Visual I.Q.! Hone, tone, refresh those photo design abilities, and apply them to real world settings. • The methods of Rambo lighting 101: beyond the basics, make that environment work for you with non-traditional tools that pack a punch with a surprising budget. Be assured, this seminar will expand your abilities while keeping technical information to the necessary minimum while emphasizing real world, practical techniques.

shutter speeds, and ISO’s to record beautiful blooms, Colleen and Paul will also share special tips for making memorable photographs and overcoming challenges specific to closeup photography like dealing with the wind, using artificial backgrounds, and implementing the “Dutch tilt” for more dynamic compositions. The location for the photo shoots will be decided prior to the start of the workshops based on best wildflower blooms in the Phoenix area. Potential locations include Desert Botanical Gardens, Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Bartlett Lake, Hewitt Canyon, and Lost Dutchman State Park.

The Vibrancy of Tucson’s Barrio The vibrant culture of the Old Pueblo is still present in the architecture of the modern-day barrio neighborhoods of Tucson. Longtime resident Joel Grimes has photographed this neighborhood for years, capturing the vivid colors, interesting textures and architectural details of the buildings that dominate this area. Doorways and window frames painted in primary colors juxtaposed against weathered adobe walls present inviting subjects from which to create folksy, whimsical compositions. Joel knows just where to find the most colorful locations in the best light, many adorned with potted cacti, agaves and tropical plants, and he shows you artistic ways to compose images that capture the cultural flavor of the Southwest. The barrio is also home to several of the best

Macro Techniques: Wild for Wildflowers Join photographers and authors of “Wild in Arizona: Photographing Arizona’s Wildflowers,” Colleen MiniukSperry and Paul Gill on exciting 2-day workshop aimed at improving your macro photography techniques while capturing stunning images of wildflowers in the Arizona desert. Besides learning how best to control your camera’s aperture,

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Travel Photography by Light Rail If you’ve ever thought about becoming a published travel and recreation photographer, this is the workshop for you. Join Arizona Highways contributor and former Picture Editor J. Peter Mortimer as he rides the Phoenix Light Rail and shows you how to make travel photographs within walking distance of station stops. Over the years, Peter has shot and sold travel photographs to numerous publications, including Arizona Highways, American Airlines, The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. Utilizing his experience, he has designed this workshop so you start at the beginning. Throughout the course of this two-day seminar, you’ll practice photography basics and hands-on travel shooting techniques. And on the second day, you’ll participate in an in-depth classroom critique of your images during a group forum held at the Arizona Highways offices. This workshop can be taken without any prerequisites, but it also works as an excellent follow-up to ”Making Money With Your Camera,” and the “Photography Made Simple” sessions. Students should have a working knowledge of their camera equipment, because photo taking will begin after a brief orientation meeting that discusses editorial photography content and outlines the day’s logistics.

Discover Historic Route 66 Once upon a time, Route 66 was one of America’s proudest achievements. When the “Mother Road” first opened to motorists in the 1920s, it was a marvel. This 2,500-mile ribbon of concrete captured our imaginations and became part of this country’s pop culture. For six decades the “Main Street of America” moved a motoring nation and helped to support thriving economies in small towns from Chicago to Los Angeles. Mom-andpop businesses sprang up all along its course to serve the needs of travelers. When modern interstates replaced old Route 66, it gradually faded back into the landscape. But the retro vibe lives on where a few segments of Arizona’s original Route 66 pavement are still drivable as part of the National Scenic Byway system. Join photographer Richard Maack as he leads you on a trip back in time to discover and photograph what remains of Historic Route 66’s past. You’ll get your kicks on the hairpin turns of “the most dangerous stretch” of Route 66 on your way to the old mining town of Oatman. Visit the Hackberry General Store and its collection of antiques and Route 66 memorabilia. And order a hamburger,

The photographic opportunities that await you include historic architecture and reconstructed 1800s buildings, street scenery, historic signage, western models, motorcycles with models, a glass-blowing studio, a ghost-town mine (Gold King Mine), Historic Jerome State Park and Verde Valley landscape vistas. Photo instruction will include field techniques for landscape, architecture, hand-held “street-style” photojournalism, night exteriors and interiors and models. Also, we’ll briefly discuss black and white digital-conversion processing and HDR blending.

The Magic of Hummingbirds Hummingbirds are among the most diverse and fascinating bird species, and one of the most sought after photographic subjects in the Western Hemisphere. No one knows this subject better than naturalist and wildlife photographer Bruce Taubert. This workshop takes place at the Santa Rita Lodge in southeastern Arizona’s

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fries and chocolate malt at Seligman’s Snow Cap Drive-In, where the 1950s are alive and well. So bring your camera and your sense of adventure. Yesteryear awaits you on Historic Route 66.

Jerome: Wickedest Town in the West Go back to another time in Arizona’s mining history and spend two and a half days in Jerome – Arizona’s iconic “wickedest town in the West.”

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one, two, three day and weekend workshops beautiful Madera Canyon, one of the world’s most popular birding hotspots. Bruce has timed this trip to take advantage of several species of hummingbirds that migrate from their winter locations in Mexico and Central America to their summer home in Arizona. Bruce will teach the use of high-speed flash to capture perfect stop-action images of these captivating creatures. You’ll have hours of hummingbird photography time; and when you’re not photographing hummers, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to photograph some of Arizona’s other unique bird species.

RAW • Dodge and burn in Camera RAW • Saving time, and getting creative with Presets • Synchronizing multiple files at once (Batch processing) • Blemishes, Healing and Cloning • Smart Objects

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Make Mine RAW – Shooting and Editing in Adobe Camera RAW Computer geek and photographer Rick Burress will lead a course in shooting and editing in Camera RAW format. He’ll cover • The amazing benefits of RAW • Trillions of colors: “Crayons”, Tones and Histograms • Non-destructive Image Editing • Metadata/Metadata Templates • Filters • Getting the most sharpness and clarity from your digital images (This is worth the whole price of admission!) • JPEG vs. RAW settings • Keywords • XML vs. DNG • Camera and computer settings, pitfalls and musts • Camera Calibration • Apps and Options (Rick will be demonstrating Adobe Bridge and Lightroom) • Examine what the eye is drawn to and how to use it for ultimate impact before and after the shot. • The Color Wheel and the power of color combinations • Never worry about your “White Balance” again • Tricks to edit, repair and enhance RAW photos • Specific critiques of student photos and edits; suggestions for your photos, utilizing the very best digital tools • Tools and Panels • “Grad Filters” and “NeutralDensity Filters” in Camera

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ture’s help, dramatic skies and beautiful sunrises and sunsets await us as we explore the rugged Canyon landscape. We’ll investigate the meadows studded with colorful summer wildflowers and the old-growth pine forests that surround this geological wonder. So bring your camera and your curiosity, and be prepared to take your photography to the next level.

Women’s Photo Retreat at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon Calling all the ladies! Are you looking for a safe environment to learn your camera? Are you looking for a creative jolt to take your photography to the next level? Are you unsure what to do with all those images you capture? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, you need to join outdoor photographer Colleen MiniukSperry on this special women’s-only photography retreat at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Experience the supportive environment of an allwomen group as you learn to master your camera and openly discuss topics specifically related to being a creative, successful female photographer. Through a combination of interactive discussions, working sessions and image reviews, you’ll learn how to create salable images that will make editors’ and buyers’ heads turn; how to make one-of-a-kind photographs utilizing your individualized knowledge and experiences; and how to sell your work in the sometimes-confusing photography industry. During this exciting weekend event, Colleen reveals her favorite photogenic, awe-inspiring locations along the North Rim during the dramatic summer rainy season. With Mother Na-

Longtime favorites of landscape photographers, the colorful aspens and ponderosa forests surrounding Flagstaff’s San Francisco Peaks offer spectacular high-country scenes of autumn’s bounty – changing aspen groves, evergreen ponderosas and grassy meadows. Lockett Meadow, where golden old-growth aspens meet grassy pastures, offers a host of fall photographic opportunities that we’ll visit each day of the workshop. And when we’re not shooting fall colors early and late, we’ll spend time in the classroom developing our Lightroom skills. Adobe Lightroom is one of the most important software programs for digital photographers. Developed specifically for photographers, the file management, image processing and RAW conversion capabilities of Lightroom are unsurpassed. Lightroom provides a more user friendly, efficient end-to-end workflow within one program. It includes editing, optimizing, cataloguing and output, allowing the photographer to spend less time in front of the computer and more time actually making photographs. In daily sessions, Derek will demonstrate Lightroom’s productive workflow, from importing, sorting and cataloguing, to archiving and editing through image processing and RAW conversion. Each student will have ample hands-on time to master Lightroom’s simple, but effective tools and learn about its ability to elegantly interface with Photoshop. If you’re ready to advance the way you process and manage your digital files, Derek will help you get there.

The Brilliance of Sedona in Fall Experience fall in Sedona’s world famous Red Rock Country. Photograph stunning fall foliage – maples,

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students will gain technical mastery of their cameras and see the fall landscape in new ways.

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gambol oaks, alders, sycamores, vines and grasses – in full seasonal splendor juxtaposed against towering cliffs of orange and tan sandstone along stunning Oak Creek and West Fork. What could be more perfect? Join award-winning Sedona photographer Derek von Briesen as he guides you to the most iconic red rock formations. For three days, we’ll shoot waterfalls at Slide Rock State Park, reflections along spectacular Oak Creek and experience the unparalleled beauty of Sedona’s West Fork Trail. At sunset, we’ll capture Sedona’s signature Cathedral Rock softly caressed by the last light of the day at Red Rock Crossing. Derek will instruct you on the tricky compositional challenges of chaotic fall color, and you’ll learn more about light and contrasting colors that are key elements in capturing truly excellent fall images. Learn how to use selective and infinite focus, polarizers and long exposures, and how to make the right lens choices. With incredible photo opportunities each day,

This weekend workshop focuses on the best use of your flash, both on and off the camera. Instructor Colleen Miniuk-Sperry demystifies this valuable piece of photo equipment as she teaches how guide numbers, snoots and gels can help create more compelling photographs. She’ll show you a step-by-step process to control the quantity and quality of the flash output, which leads to better images. You’ll learn the differences between ETTL and manual modes and you’ll de-

termine how to balance ambient light with artificial light. You can use these tips and techniques with any type of photography, from nature to portraits. We’ll work with Native American models and nature subjects at the Scottsdale Civic Plaza. Although the focus is on portrait and macro/nature applications, the tips and techniques learned during this workshop can be applied to any type of photography. Workshop Prerequisite: Attendees must have a basic understanding of exposure (aperture, shutter speed and ISO) and exposure control (reading the histogram and exposure compensation), as these will not be covered in class, but will be required as foundational knowledge to operating flash.

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Deposit & Cancellation Policies Generally, your workshop fee includes:

• Professional photographic instruction • Transportation & lodging throughout the workshop • In-route snacks & lunches • Entrance, tour, permit & model fees • Critique sessions Some exceptions apply. Please call or visit our website for more details.

Deposit amounts (per person): We suggest you register as early as possible to secure your place in the workshop Workshops over $3,000 Deposit is $ 1,000 All other workshops over $1,000 Deposit is $ 500 Workshops under $1,000 Deposit is $ 300 Workshops under $300 Full payment is required

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Meet your photo workshop instructors Steve Burger Steve came to Phoenix in 1970 to open up a Rental Darkroom facility and Photography school. He taught photography classes for 12 years before he sold the business and then opened up a commercial photography business. Teaching is Steve’s love. He has amassed a great amount of knowledge over the years and his goal now is to pass on the knowledge and the passion that he has had over all of these years. Rick Burress As one of the three original Apple-certified consultants nationally, Rick has been a part of the desktop publishing revolution since its inception, in 1987. He is well respected for his practical approach and uniquely humorous way of delivering his knowledge of electronic media in plain English. Rick teaches digital photography and design classes at Scottsdale Community College. He turns the “necessary-but-complex” into “the joyfully simple.”

LeRoy DeJolie LeRoy DeJolie’s exquisite images of remote plateau landscapes reveal a poignant sensitivity to his Navajo heritage. Having grown up surrounded by the immense

open sky and windswept lains of the Reservation, he now strives to craft powerful and memorable images of the landscape and people of Navajoland. LeRoy’s gentle humor and nature leaves a lasting impression. He inspires students to be excited about their photography and by teaching them to recognize the spiritual quality photographs can contain. Peter Ensenberger Throughout his career, Peter has crossed photographic boundaries to explore different styles and diverse subjects. He served 25 years as Director of Photography for Arizona Highways. Today, Peter is freelance photographer with an emphasis on travel and lifestyle. His first book, Focusing on Composing Photos, was released in May 2011. Peter is co-founder of Through Each Others Eyes, a non-profit corporation promoting international friendship, cultural understanding and education through the art of photography.

Scott Frier Scott Frier has been involved in photography for more than thirty-five years. He joined the Cousteau Society as chief expedition photo-

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grapher. Scott worked for Nikon, Inc. for more than 25 years he worked as a technical specialist in digital imaging, underwater and wildlife photography. His photographs and articles have appeared in numerous magazines and books in more than seven countries. Joel Grimes For over 26 years Joel has worked with many of the top advertising agencies across the globe for clients such as AARP, Arizona Office of Tourism, AT&T, Discovery Cannel, Goldman Sachs, Hewlett Packard, Honda, Hyatt, Visa, Volvo, and most recently Red Bull. In 1990 he produced his first coffee table book, Navajo, Portrait of a Nation which received a number of photographic and design awards as well as an eighteen-month solo exhibit at the Smithsonian American History museum.

Henry Holdsworth A biologist with a background in animal behavior and environmental education, Henry has spent almost twenty years photographing wildlife and wilderness landscapes. He has published several books about the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, including Born Wild. The true heart of Henry’s photography is focused on bringing about a greater appreciation of nature and its preservation

Ralph Lee Hopkins Santa Fe, New Mexicobased photographer Ralph Lee Hopkins travels and photographs the world’s wild places. Hopkins’s background in geology led to a deep appreciation for landscapes. Ralph served as the resident photographer/ geologist during a 1990 Colorado River Expedition with the U.S. Geological Survey, documenting changes for the book, Grand Canyon, Century of Change. He is co-author and photographer of the popular guidebooks Hiking Colorado’s Geology and Hiking the Southwest’s Geology.

Kerrick James Kerrick has photographed the lands and cities of the American West, Mexico, and the Pacific Rim for over twenty-five years, with increasing emphasis on Alaska, Hawaii and Baja California. His work has appeared on more than 200 book and magazine covers such as Arizona Highways, Alaska, Outdoor Photographer and National Geographic. He has shot travel guides of Arizona, Utah, California and San Francisco and is an active member of the Society of American Travel Writers, Through Each Other’s Eyes and the Travel Journalist’s Guild.

Jeff Kida After 30 years as a professional photographer, and a long time contributor to Arizona Highways magazine. He joined the Phoenix Gazette in 1980 as a staff photographer, then did freelance work shooting for the Associated Press, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times and Time magazine as well as Arizona Highways. Jeff has been the photography editor at Arizona Highways since 2006. Richard Maack A commercial and editorial photographer for over twenty years, Richard Maack is the former Photography Editor of Arizona Highways Magazine. A widely published photographer himself, Maack’s work spans subjects that include: travel, people and lifestyle, landscape, architecture, gardens, and wildlife. His photography has appeared in Sunset, Newsday, Landscape Architecture, Phoenix Magazine, Phoenix Home & Garden, and, of course, Arizona Highways.

Paul Markow Paul Markow has been a commercial advertising photographer in Phoenix, AZ for many years. He has operated one of the largest and most successful studios in the region. Specializing in people and lifestyle Paul works with some of the top national and

international ad agencies. His love for the craft of photography and his ability to stay current in an ever-changing industry has led to a fulfilling and expanding career. Paul’s expertise in studio and onlocation lighting techniques is an exciting addition to our photo workshop line-up. Colleen Miniuk-Sperry An award-winning photographer and writer, Colleen MiniukSperry’s work has been published in National Geographic calendars, Arizona Highways magazine, books, and calendars, She is an Associate of Through Each Other Eyes (TEOE) and an active member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA). J. Peter Mortimer J. Peter Mortimer is a longtime contributor and the former picture editor of Arizona Highways Magazine. He has also served Arizona Highways as a book editor and book designer. Since 1990 Peter has taught Arizona Highways Photography Workshops. As an award winning photographer, his pictures have appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Forbes, Arizona Highways, Time, and National Geographic.

Jerry Sieve Jerry Sieve’s goal is to determine a student’s level of expertise, so instruction can be directed towards areas needing attention. He believes photographic “seeing” is a skill learned through time and practice, and teaches that organizing a landscape’s distinct elements of abstract colors, lines, textures, and shadows is imperative to crafting a fine image. His book credits include Along the Arizona Trail, America’s Southwest, and Ohio: Images of Land.

Jim Steinberg Jim Steinberg is a travel, nature and natural history photographer. Jim was the first director of the National Geographic Photography Workshops and has taught for The Center for Natural Photography and Arizona Highways Photo Workshops. His work has been published in National Geographic, Backpacker, National Parks, Audubon, Nature Conservancy and Nature’s Best magazines George Stocking George Stocking is a professional freelance Photo-

grapher and is a regular contributor to Arizona Highways. His work has appeared in Backpacker, Outdoor Photographer, USGA Golf Journal, Country Magazine, Audubon Calendars, Adventure West, America West Airlines Magazine and Smith Southwestern.

Bruce Taubert Bruce Taubert recently retired as the Assistant Director for Wildlife Management at the Arizona Game and Fish Department. He has a PhD in wildlife management and has been a photographer for over 40 years. He has been published in Arizona Highways, WildBird, Birders World, Arizona Wildlife Views and Conservation International. Derek von Briesen Derek von Briesen originally hails from Southern California, where he worked in film, music and action sports for many years before relocating to Sedona. He now devotes his time to landscape photography. His award-winning photographs have been published by National Geographic, Arizona Highways and a number of local and regional guidebooks, magazines and newspapers.

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