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2015 Winter in the Tetons: Moose and Scenic Photography Workshop

Session 1: November 19-21, 2015: Session 2: December 10-12, 2015(1 spot remaining!) | 2 day in-field workshop | $900

Moose have come together this time of year and it is common to see 10+ moose in a day. In addition to moose, we will photograph the beautiful winter landscape surrounding Jackson Hole. Technical skills and photographic composition are of utmost importance to your photograph quality, so we will cover the typical skills and lessons taught in all of Cody's other workshops. Please contact Cody at: (307) 699-3394 for more information about this workshop. The winter days are short, so we will be out in the field photographing as much as possible! Sunrise this time of year is around 7:30am and sunset is before 5pm. (Wildlife is wild, so unfortunately I can't 100% guarantee moose).

Topics we will cover:
-How to get the right exposure
-Composing a creative image
-Depth of Field
-Camera operations/functions
-Camera equipment
-Digital workflow, editing
-Different types of photography: Scenic, wildlife, action, etc.
-And lots more

Workshop Itinerary:

Day 1(November 19/December 10, 2015):
12pm: Arrive in Jackson, Wyoming.
4pm-6pm: Meet for introductions and overview of what we will cover over the next few days. We will also cover some technical basics and do an equipment check before departing early the next morning for sunrise(location tbd).
7pm: Dinner on your own.                                                   

Day 2(November 20/December 11, 2015):
6:30am-10am: Sunrise and morning photography. Landscape, barns, wildlife.
11am-1pm: Break/Lunch. Download your photos from morning.
1pm-2pm: Download your photos from morning/Computer work/photo critique.
2pm-5pm: Moose, wildlife and sunset photography.
6pm: Dinner on your own

Day 3(November 21/December 12, 2015):
6:30am-11am: Sunrise and morning photography. Landscape, barns, wildlife.
11am-1pm: Break/lunch.
1pm-2pm: Download your photos from morning/Computer work/photo critique.
2pm-6pm: Scenic, Barn, Moose, wildlife and sunset photography
6pm: Dinner on your own(or we go out as a group!)
 

Areas we will photograph:
-Oxbow Bend
-Gros Ventre Road
-Mormon Row
-Snake River Overlook
-And many more secret locations!!

Recommended Hotels:
-Rustic Inn(just a few blocks north of town square): http://www.rusticinnatjh.com/
-Ranch Inn(1 block off town square): http://ranchinn.com/

Registration Information

Workshop costs include: Photography sessions, transportation during workshop, professional instructor/guide Cody Downard, handouts/class material, organic snacks/water.

Costs not included: Transfers from airport, hotel, food, drinks, gratuities, travel/baggage/accident/cancellation insurance, personal costs

Airfare: Costs are not included. Participant is responsible for making their own arrangements to arrive in Jackson for the start of the workshop.

Hotel: Costs are not included. Participant is responsible for making their own lodging arrangements. There will be a group discount at our “home base” hotel. Details will be given closer to date of workshop.

Reservations: Due to the popularity of this workshop, making an early reservation is recommended. You can reserve a spot by calling Cody Downard Photography at (307) 699-3394. We accept credit cards or personal checks. Make checks payable to “Cody Downard”. Payments can be mailed to: Cody Downard, 4350 W Sweet Home Dr. , Victor, Idaho 83455.

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel within 120 days or more before workshop, a refund less a cancellation fee of 50% of your initial deposit will be made. Per person charges for cancellations received 120 days or less from the trip start date are as follows: 120-101 days- 35% of trip cost; 100-81 days-50% of trip cost; 80-61 days-65% of trip cost; 60 or fewer days prior to workshop-100% of trip cost. We strongly recommend that you purchase of travel insurance covering baggage, accident/life and trip cancellation is highly recommended. Cody Downard Photography reserves the right to cancel any group due to insufficient registration. In the event of such cancellation, those with reservations shall be notified as soon as possible and a full refund of trip payment will be given. Cody Downard Photography is not responsible for additional expenses incurred in preparation for a trip. Payment of deposit represents an acceptance of the following terms and conditions: Cody Downard Photography, its affiliates and all cooperating airlines and agencies act only in the capacity of agents in all matter of transportation and tour operation, and their liability is limited to the terms of the airline tickets, boat and land accommodation contracts They are not responsible for any delays, inconveniences, accidents, expense or mishap of any kind whatsoever resulting entirely, or in part, from the negligence of others or from causes beyond their control. They can accept no responsibility for losses or additional expensed due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, riot, war, quarantine or other causes. All such losses or expenses must be born by the participants as program rates provide for arrangements only for the time stated. The right is reserved to substitute hotels of similar category for those indicated and to make any changes in the itinerary where deemed necessary or caused by changes in air schedules, weather or naturally occurring geological events. Baggage is at owner’s risk entirely. No refund can be made for unused hotel rooms, meals, sightseeing trips or tours unless arrangements are made at the time of booking. The right is reserved to decline to accept or to retain any person as a program member for any reason which affects the operation of the program or the rights, welfare, or enjoyment of the other program members, and refund or the recoverable land program services is the limit of the liability of Cody Downard Photography and its affiliates.

The HuntGreat Gray Owl north of Jackson, Wyoming

2015 Autumn-Grand Teton Photography Workshop

September 24-26, 2015 | 2 day in-field workshop | $900 | Jackson, WY

This is my favorite time of the year! The photographic possibilities are endless. The animals are very active during this time. The bears are stocking up on the last berries that still cling to the Serviceberry and Hawthorne bushes. The elk are in rut, and the bulls are gathering their harems for breeding--which means lots of bugling and sparring bulls. The Great Gray Owl is also very active at this time. The skies are a crisp blue, the underbrush crimson and the Aspen and Cottonwood trees are bright yellow. If you've never been to Grand Teton/Yellowstone at this time of year, you should come out this fall. It will be an incredible experience! Immediately following this workshop, we will head north to Yellowstone for 2 more days of photography. The information is below this workshop description.

Workshop Itinerary:

Day 1(September 24, 2015):
4pm: Arrive in Jackson, Wyoming.
7pm: Meet for introductions and overview of what we will cover over the next 2 days.(location tbd)

Day 2(September 25, 2015):
6am-11am: Sunrise and morning photography. Landscape, barns, wildlife.
11am-2pm: Break/Lunch. Download your photos from morning.
2pm-4pm: Classroom work. Editing and critique. (location tbd)
4pm-8pm: Wildlife and sunset photography.

Day 3(September 26, 2015):
6am-11am: Sunrise and morning photography. Landscape, barns, wildlife.
11am-3pm: Break/Lunch. Download your photos from morning.
3pm-8pm: Action, wildlife, water, scenic, sunset photography

Areas we will photograph:
-Oxbow Bend
-Schwabacher’s Landing
-Mormon Row
-Snake River Overlook
-And many more secret locations!!

Topics we will cover:

-How to get the right exposure
-Composing a creative image
-Depth of Field
-Camera operations/functions
-Camera equipment
-Digital workflow, editing
-Different types of photography: Scenic, wildlife, action, etc.
-And lots more

Suggested list of what you will need:
-Digital SLR
-Sturdy/heavy tripod
-Shutter release cable
-Lenses covering a range of about 28mm to 200mm(or larger if you have it—for wildlife)
-Graduated neutral density filter for your wide angle lens
-LOTS of memory for your camera(at least 40GB)
-Extra batteries/charger
-Laptop with photo editing software loaded(Adobe Lightroom is recommended—but  there are lots of other options such as Photoshop, Iphoto, Picasa)
-Backup external hard drive & cable to connect to laptop
-Hiking boots, rain jacket, winter coat/pants, hat, gloves(The weather can range from cold and snowy to warm and sunny this time of year, so be prepared for anything!)

*Transportation not included. I highly recommend renting a car during your stay so you can explore Jackson Hole and the surrounding area during this beautiful time of year.