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PHOTOGRAPHIC COUNSEL
South West USA In the Footsteps of The Great American Photographers 11 - 22 Feb 2019 With Peter Eastway & Tony Hewitt AIPP Grand Masters of Photography
An Unforgettable USA Road Trip 1 Night Camping Under the Stars Themed to Expand Your Creativity Two Grand Masters/Only Six Students
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Monument Valley, Hunts Mesa There are two great locations to shoot from once you’re up at the top of Hunt’s Mesa and this is the first one we’ll visit for the afternoon shoot. Some say the morning location is even better! Photo: Peter Eastway on the 2018 tour.
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Bishop, California Not sure if we will get to Bishop where Galen Rowell’s photography gallery is located (it depends which way we go around the Sierra Nevadas). However, there are lots of road trip photo opportunities like this. Photo: Tony Hewitt.
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An Unforgettable Road Trip - In A Luxury Van! Yosemite, Death Valley, Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Page ... Now add in Adams. Weston. Muench, just to name
Bridgeport, then Bodie, Lone Pine and into Death
three iconic American photographers who have
Valley, on to the Grand Canyon and then into
worked extensively in these areas and helped
Monument Valley. On the way back we will hit
make them famous. No, they aren’t available to
Horseshoe Bend and White Pockets before finish-
travel with us, but they will be there in spirit!
ing up in Las Vegas on 22 February.
These photographers have inspired and influ-
It’s 12 days, 11 nights.
enced the work of Peter Eastway and Tony Hewitt,
We plan to camp out one night in Monument
the two AIPP Grand Masters of Photography who
Valley. Tents and sleeping bags will be provided,
are leading this special tour to some of America’s
but bring extra socks. And don’t chicken out – you
most iconic photography destinations. Discuss
will talk about this night forever!
and analyse the work of photography’s greatest
The trip will be in a luxury Mercedes van with
masters as you travel through the locations that
a driver, leaving Peter and Tony to entertain us on
made them famous. Expand and take your pho-
the long roads!
tography to the next level!
The price is US $9995 and there are only 6 plac-
This is the third time this Photographic Counsel
es available (plus Tony and Peter). Price includes
has been run. The tour leaves San Francisco on
more or less everything except airfares to San Fran
11 February 2019. It’s winter in the USA, so low
and from Las Vegas. Alcohol is not included, but
crowds for the national parks and the possibility
we will make sure there’s wine on the evening
of a little snow. It will be cold in places. It will also
table before Peter starts talking too much!
be ideal for photography.
Don’t miss out on what will be the road trip of
Our first couple of days are in Yosemite Na-
a lifetime with lots of photographic tradition!
tional Park that Adams made famous. Or was it the
Book now!
other way around? From here it’s an exciting drive around to
The South West USA Photographic Counsel 2019 11 to 22 February 2019 11 days/10 nights – US$9995. Bookings by email or phone Kim at kim@betterphotography.com (02) 4388 6851.
Monument Valley From Hunts Mesa We have a single night out under the stars right here - an experience you’ll never forget! Photo: Peter Eastway.
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Death Valley Dune Made famous by many of America’s great photographers over the decades, the dunes are as spectacular as ever if you know where to wander. And if you don’t, it doesn’t matter! Just enjoy the search and you’ll find some wonderful angles.
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Just Past Bridgeport 240mm lens – f16 @ 1/80 second ISO 35 Long lenses can work a treat even when your first inclination is to pull out a wide-angle. Photo: Peter Eastway.
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The Itinerary D ay 1 - 1 1 Feb ruar y 2 0 1 9 You should already be San Francisco and we may have had a meal together the night before. We’ll pick you up at the hotel and drive to the amazing Yosemite Valley, in time for sunset!
D ay 2 - 1 2 Feb ruar y Tour Yosemite NP. There is so much to see around the valley floor and up a couple of the side roads too. Who knows, maybe there’ll be some fresh snow! Overnight in Yosemite NP.
D ay 3 - 1 3 Feb ruar y Sunrise in Yosemite, but no mucking around! After breakfast we’re driving to Bridgeport, a really quaint Western town full of urban potential! Overnight Bridgeport.
D ay 4 - 1 4 Feb ruar y Sunrise in Bridgeport for a photo walk; an authentic Western breakfast and then a short drive to Bodie Ghost Town for the day and then onto Lone Pine for the night.
D ay 5 - 1 5 Feb ruar y We’ll check out the Alabama Hills just outside Lone Pine this morning and then drive into the magnificent Death Valley. Overnight in Death Valley.
D ay 6 - 1 6 Feb ruar y We’ll shoot the famous Mesquite sand dunes this morning and then spend time down at Badwater in the afternoon. Should be a chance for some post-production help as well! Overnight in Death Valley.
D ay 7 - 1 7 Feb ruar y After a spectacular sunrise shoot at Zabriskie point, we’ll take a drive to the Grand Canyon South Rim for a sunset shoot. Overnight at the Grand Canyon.
D ay 8 - 1 8 Feb ruar y Sunrise will be at the Grand Canyon and then we’ll drive to Monument Valley for sunset. Maybe we’ll shoot the stars that night from the hotel, or shall we just wait until the next night?
D ay 9 - 1 9 Feb ruar y Today we tour Monument Valley with a pre-breakfast drive with a local Navajo guide, and then our guides will take us up to Hunts Mesa for a grand overview and camping out under the stars. All camping equipment is supplied, you’ll be warm and toasty, and it’s an experience you’ll treasure for a lifetime!
D ay 1 0 - 2 0 Feb ruar y You can’t miss sunrise overlooking Monument Valley from Hunts Mesa! Afterwards it’s a leisurely drive across to Page, AZ, stopping off at the slot canyons.
D ay 1 1 - 2 1 Feb ruar y We’ll shoot Horseshoe Bend at sunrise, followed by an afternoon drive to White Pockets Canyon and our last sunset shoot. Drive back to Page for a late meal.
D ay 1 2 - 2 2 Feb ruar y We’ll take our time driving into Las Vegas and the end of our tour!
Inclusions In keeping with our road trip adventure, accommodation is in comfortable lodgings like Best Western Victorian Inn, Yosemite Valley Lodge, Furnace Creek Ranch, Maswick Lodge, View Hotel and the Best Western View at Page. Except of course for our night under the starts in Monument Valley, in which case we will be sleeping in 3-man 3-season tents with one client per tent (unless you want to share). Sleeping bags, sleeping pads, pillows and all camping gear required is provided. In addition, Southwest Adventure Tours is providing the Photographic Counsel with: • Comfortable Transportation • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinners • Park Entrance Fees • Hunts Mesa camping experience • Monument Valley guide • Slot canyon photo tour (TBA) • White Pockets Tour. Tony has also insisted that all tables have a bottle of red wine on them for evening meals as this is conducive to implausible photographic dissertations.
Mono Lake We will drive past Mono Lake and stop to see the tufas if the time and weather are right. It’s also our back-up plan if Bodie is snowed in! Photo: Tony Hewitt.
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Why Do So Many Participants Return? There are lots of photography tours and photography workshops. Many of these are presented by friends and colleages of Peter and Tony - and there’s no doubt their guests and students have a great time. But often there is a difference with the photography side. There is only a small number of highly qualified photographers who are not only sociable and friendly, but have a depth of photography experience and knowledge that separates their tuition from the others. It’s not just about knowing ‘stuff’, it’s about having the real-world experiences, of working in the profession, of exhibiting in the art world, and of being able to communicate and share this knowledge with others. Obviously we’re not the only presenters who know their stuff. We work with and recommend Christian Fletcher, Nick Rains, David Oliver, Les Walkling, Michael Coyne, Len Metcalf, Richard White, Mike Langford, Jackie Ranken, Nick Melidonis, Robin Nichols... And Peter and Tony, of course! These photographers have a depth of knowledge that becomes immediately apparent when you engage with them. They are not ‘know-it-alls’, but they do know all about it and so they’re able to present the many different and varied views for your consideration. It’s a skill for passing on their skills. All in a friendly and approachable manner. And we’re told by the photographers who return with us for their third, fourth and fifth workshops that it makes a huge difference.
Yosemite Valley 110mm lens – f11 @ /15 seconds ISO 50 In 2017 we were lucky, following a snow storm into Yosemite. No guarantees - except whatever the weather, we will find great photos here in the Valley!
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What Level Photographer Do I Need To Be? To get the most out of this workshop, you should be a reasonably experienced photographer. By this we mean you should have a good grasp of your camera controls, understand how to use the histogram, and be interested in the aesthetics of photography. Naturally, we will help you with all aspects of your photography, but you can learn basic photography on other trips that are less expensive. What Peter and Tony are offering is an insight into how they think and approach the art of photography, and the program is designed to set you up on your own journey of discovery. Hence, to get the most out of it, you should already be familiar with your camera and basic post-production (Photoshop or Lightroom). Then you will be ready to take on board the more advanced concepts and approaches that are a part of the art of photography.
Monument Valley 110mm lens – f11 @ 25 seconds ISO 50 We can all take this shot because it’s from the top of Hunts Mesa - but this isn’t the only opportunity! The panoramas are simply breathtaking! Photo: Peter Eastway.
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Peter Eastway G.M. Photog., FNZIPP, Hon FAIPP, HFNZIPP, FAIPP Sydney-based photographer Peter Eastway is a Grand Master of Photography and a two time winner of the AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year. Known best for his landscape and travel photography, he has worked in most areas of the profession and also loves sport, studio still life, portraiture and wildlife. Peter is the editor and publisher of Better Photography magazine and website, a position that has given him special access to many of the world’s leading photographers over the past 30 years. His ability to communicate both the technical and aesthetic sides of photography makes him a sought after speaker on the international circuit. Peter was the chairman of the Australian Professional Photography Awards for many years and is still involved in all aspects of photography competitions, both as a judge and an active participant. He judges and speaks internationally on a regular basis. Peter’s work has been published internationally in photographic magazines (USA, UK, Japan, Germany, Greece, New Zealand and Australia). He was also the author of the Lonely Planet’s Guide to Landscape Photography. His photography has recently featured on the cover of the Lonely Planet’s guide to Australia, in articles in the Qantas inflight magazine, on an Australian postage stamp, and in an Apple television commercial. And he has worked with Phase One researching and promoting its high-end medium format cameras and Capture One raw processing software. He works with Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm and Phase One camera systems.
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Tony Hewitt G.M. Photog., FNZIPP, FAIPP, Hon. FAIPP Tony is a Grand Master of Photography of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP). He is also an Honorary Fellow of the AIPP and a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography. Tony is the current Chairman of the AIPP Australian Professional Photography Awards (APPA). Tony’s career highlights feature over 150 state, national and international photography awards. In September 2013, Tony was awarded the prestigious title of Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year, and in the same year received the New Zealand Overseas Photographer of the Year, the Australian Landscape Photographer of the Year and the Western Australian Landscape Photographer of the Year. Tony was also invited to be a Core Artist at the 2013 Ballarat International Foto Biennali. He was Western Australian Professional Photographer of the Year in 2004 and also in 1994. Tony Hewitt’s photographic journey has seen him explore the genres of portrait, landscape, wedding and fine art photography. He has exhibited around the world and has judged photography competitions internationally. With a passion for people, places and pictures, and an instinctive sense of the moment, Tony brings a unique combination of creative skills, award winning photographic vision and simple creativity.
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What is an AIPP Grand Master? DESIGNATION: G. M. Photog.
cent or higher (a Silver Award), two award points for 90 per cent or higher (a Gold Award). There are
The Grand Master of Photography is awarded by
also Silver with Distinction Awards for scores of
the AIPP and is earned through the Canon AIPP
85-89, and Gold with Distinction for scores of 95-
Australian Professional Photography Awards sys-
100, but these receive the same Award points.
tem. Photographers enter up to four prints each
A member of the AIPP can earn their Associate-
year, which are scored by a panel of five experi-
ship by accumulating five Award points in a four
enced professional photographers.
year period.
An Award point is earned for a score of 80 per
The next step is Master of Photography, requir-
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Mesquite Dunes, Death Valley 240mm lens – f11 @ 1/125 seconds ISO 50 The interplay of light as the sun rises creates spectacular photo oppotunities. Photo: Peter Eastway.
ing a further 10 Award points in a five year period.
(85 or higher). Given very few photographers earn
Photographers who continue to enter the
more than four Award points each year, it takes
Canon AIPP APP Awards can gain Bars for their
not only a considerable time to earn the Grand
Master of Photography, each Bar requiring an
Master of Photography distinction, but a consis-
extra 10 Award points.
tently high standard of work as well.
However to achieve the status of Grand Master
There are currently around 20 AIPP Grand Mas-
of Photography, at least 65 full Award points are
ters of Photography.
needed, including at least five Gold Awards (90 per cent or higher) and ten Silvers with Distinction
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Equipment For The Workshop Neither Tony nor Peter are equipment snobs! Yes,
Chec k list Here’s an incomplete list of some of the things you may need.
Camera Stu ff • DSLR camera recommended (or medium format if you have it, of course).
they use professional equipment, but that’s their full time job.
• Standard zoom - cover everything • Wide-angles - as wide as you have
So, whether you turn up with the latest DSLR or an older camera you’ve loved for many years, it really doesn’t matter. Our workshops are all about technique and visualisation, so any camera equipment you have will be fine. We will help you get the most out of it! And of course, we’re also happy to give you any equipment advice you might require.
• Telephoto - 300mm is not too long • Macro lens - lots of close-up stuff • Spare camera battery • Battery Charger • Backpack style camera bag • Tripod (with a quick release plate) • Plenty of storage cards for your camera • Polarising filter • Neutral density filters (0.9x, 4.0x optional)
We do recommend you bring everything you think you might need, but not so much you can’t carry it with you. You will be able to leave equipment behind in the hotels or cars if you don’t want to take it on a particular shoot, but note that leaving equipment in the vehicle while we are away has some risk!
• Card reader and cable if necessary • Laptop computer (Mac or PC) • External back-up drives • Photoshop is recommended • Mouse or stylus/tablet •
Clo th in g Stu ff • Hiking boots • Thermal layers • Windproof, rain proof coat • Down coat or similar • Warm hat and gloves • Water bottle • Torch or head torch • Alarm clock (we can’t wait!)
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS These terms and conditions relate to the photography workshops organised by Pt 78 Pty Ltd [Pt78], ABN 75 003 152 136, trading as Better Photography, and run by Peter Eastway and Tony Hewitt, the workshop leaders. The South West USA Photographic Counsel tour, 11-22 Feb 2019, is being arranged for Peter and Tony by Southwest Adventure Tours, USA. The itinerary is subject to change to accommodate local conditions and opportunities. You will also need to add in your own travel to San Francisco and from Las Vegas, USA, and perhaps an additional night’s accommodation at either end of the tour.
bookings to run, we will refund your booking fee in full; • if the workshop is full, and we have turned away other customers, and you are cancelling within 90 days of the workshop date, we won’t refund you unless your place is filled by someone else; • if after you cancel your booking the workshop numbers fall below the minimum number required to run, and you are cancelling within 90 days, we won’t refund you. No part refunds are made for unused portions or services of a workshop.
PRICE
The tour is designed to be suitable for people of all ages in good health and moderate fitness. While activities are not strenuous, on some trips we will be hiking on tracks in wilderness areas, including alpine and desert regions, which involve uphill walks and uneven ground under possibly extremely cold conditions. It will be necessary to carry your own camera equipment, extra clothing, food and water for these activities. Should you have any concerns about your own capabilities and/or fitness in relation to a particular trip, please contact us to discuss this before sending your reservation form. You are required to disclose any medical or physical condition that you have which could create a risk for you or any other participants. We assume no responsibility for medical care nor guarantee to meet any special dietary requirements.
The price is US$9995. The price is payable as follows: 1. A deposit to reserve your place of AUS $375. 2. Final payment of the balance by 11 November 2018 in US $. The price includes photographic counsel, all transport between San Francisco and Las Vegas, all accommodation and all main meals. Alcohol is not included.
RESERVATIONS: Bookings can be made on the Better Photography website at www.betterphotography.com in the online shop, or you can email Kim Valenti at kim@ betterphotography.com, or call her on +612 4388 6851. This tour is limited to a maximum of six (6) persons (plus the tour leaders and photography instructors). Trip spaces will be confirmed in order of receipt and upon payment of deposit. A mininum of five (5) persons is required for the trip to run. We reserve the right to cancel your booking if payment is not received when due, wherein the Cancellations and Refunds clause, listed below, shall come into effect.
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS Should you wish to cancel your booking, you must advise us in writing (email is fine). We try to have a fair refund policy that works for both you and us: • Deposits are refundable, up to 90 days prior to the event. If you don’t request a refund of your deposit 90 days out or longer, we will assume you wish to come and the balance is payable. • if you are cancelling more than 90 days from the workshop date, we will refund you in full; • if the workshop is not full and, after your cancellation, we still have the minimum number of
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
LIMITED LIABILITY As we are a small company, we are not in a position to insure your travel arrangements with Southwest Adventure Tours. If Southwest Adventure Tours were unable to provide the services for which you have contracted and paid, Pt78 will not be liable to you for any loss you incur. We strongly suggest you take out travel insurance. In such an unlikely event, we would naturally refund the tuition component of the course. We are not opting out of our responsiblities to you, only those over which we have no control. We are asking you to take the same risk you would were you to book your travel directly with Southwest Adventure Tours.
INSURANCE: Personal insurance is mandatory for all participants and their equipment and personal belongings as no insurance is included in the trip fees.
RESPONSIBILITY The responsibility of Pt78 is strictly limited. As a workshop operator, Pt78 may organise, promote, and sell programs consisting of services that it purchases from various suppliers. Pt78 does not own or operate any of these suppliers and as such is not responsible for any negligent or wilful act or failure or omission of any supplier. By taking part in the workshop, you agree that Pt78 shall not be liable for the above failings. Pt78 cannot accept responsibility for losses or extra expenses caused by, but not limited to, delay or changes in any transportation services, weather, illness, injury, strike, quarantine or other causes. All such losses or expenses will be the sole responsibility of the participant. Pt78 reserves the right to cancel any workshop prior to commencement, whereupon paid funds will be refunded in full, but is not liable for any other trip preparation expenses such as, but not limited to, air ticket penalties, visa fees and medical treatments. Pt78 reserves the right to substitute accommodations (if any) of similar category for those indicated and to make any changes in the itinerary or transport where deemed necessary. Where weather conditions or forces of nature restrict or prohibit workshop activities, it reserves the right to alter the trip program and substitute alternative activities. Prior to commencement of any workshop the Acceptance of Risk Release form is a term of sale. The Acceptance of Risk release must be agreed to by each participant prior to the commencement of the workshop. No alterations to the Acceptance of Risk Release will be accepted. If a participant attends a workshop without signing an Acceptance of Risk Release, their attendance confirms their acceptance of all parts of these Terms and Conditions, and the Acceptance of Risk Release. These Terms and Conditions, and the Acceptance of Risk release, shall be governed in all respects by and interpreted in accordance with the law within New South Wales, Australia. That’s it! Any special requests, please let us know beforehand!
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RISK RELEASE FORM South West USA Photographic Counsel operated by Pt78 Pty Ltd (Eastway, Hewitt, Southwest Adventure Tours) Name: Address:
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There may be hazards on this workshop and you must follow the instructions of your workshop leaders. Please let your workshop leaders know immediately if you identify hazards. Pt 78 Pty Ltd reserves the right to withdraw any person who in its opinion is likely to endanger themselves or others. Pt 78 Pty Ltd also reserves the right to cancel the workshop if hazards could compromise the safety of any person. Pt 78 Pty Ltd assumes no responsibility for any personal loss, damage or injury. Please advise us if you have any physical conditions that may affect your safety or enjoyment of your workshop, e.g. asthma, allergies, heart conditions, epilepsy or pregnancy. If you have any food allergies please give details for catering purposes. We will do our best to cater for your needs. Please list here:
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Zabriskie Point The pre-dawn light show can be absolutely wonderful at Zabriskie Point, but expect there to be a few other photographers standing alongside you! It’s a popular photo spot - yet one not to be missed. Photo: Peter Eastway.
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Should You Walk On Lakes Ask Peter what he found Tony doing out on the frozen lake a few minutes earlier. Suffice to say you will be in safe hands with one of these fine photograhers! Photo: Tony Hewitt.
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SOUTH WEST USA - 2019 PHOTOGRAPHIC COUNSEL
South West USA
For more information and bookings, contact Peter Eastway at eastway@betterphotography.com or his assistant Kim Valenti - kim@betterphotography.com