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GENERAL
INFORMATION
Type of
Travel: Most of
our travel on Workshops will be done in vans or small busses,
unless specified in the Workshop Itinerary.
Deposits and Payments: To register for a
Workshop, please send a deposit of $300 for US
Workshops and $2,000 for the Falkland Islands Workshop.
Full payment for the Workshop in US Dollars is due 90
DAYS prior to the start of domestic Workshops.
Workshop Fees: Workshop fees quoted on this
website include accommodations based upon double occupancy,
transportation during the Workshop beginning and ending at the
Origination Point, and the guide service and instruction of the
Workshop Leaders. On most Workshops, a continental breakfast will
be provided in the mornings, but participants will need to pay
for ALL OTHER MEALS (except in the Falkland Islands). Workshop fees do not
include airfare or other means of transportation to the Workshop
origination point, telephone calls, or items of a personal
nature. All fees are based on rates in effect on June 1, 2010 and
may be adjusted if costs rise significantly.
If you desire a separate room, the cost (when single
rooms are available) is indicated in this brochure and on each
individual Workshop Itinerary. If you prefer to provide your own
accommodations, i.e., a camper, a tent, or your own home if the
Workshop is nearby, the cost of lodging will be deducted from the
Workshop price. If you are accompanied by a non-photographing
companion who does not ride with the group on field sessions, the
only extra charge will be the single supplement fee for the
lodging.
If you take more than one Workshop with Dramatic
Light during a calendar year, you will receive a $100
discount on the second and all subsequent Workshops that calendar
year.
If you book a Dramatic Light Workshop
and send your deposit six months or more in advance, you will
receive a $50 discount on that Workshop.
If, due to your recommendation, a new client joins a
Workshop, you will receive a $50 discount on your next
Dramatic Light Workshop.
SMOKING: Workshop participants are not allowed
to smoke in or near vehicles, during instructional sessions,
during group meals, or at other times when in close quarters with
other group participants.
WORKSHOP DATES: Workshop dates are determined
at least twelve months in advance to maximize nature photography
opportunities. Consequently, changes in dates may have to be made
for unforeseen occurrences such as changes in airline schedules.
We will do everything possible to insure that all Workshops will
take place on the dates listed. If changes must be made, you will
be notified well in advance and be given the option to cancel
without penalty.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds are made according
to the following schedule: For U.S. Workshops, if cancellation is
made more than 120 days before the Workshop date, the deposit
less $50 will be refunded. If cancellation is made between 60 and
120 days before the Workshop date, the deposit is not refundable,
but any payments made covering the balance of the trip will be
refunded. If cancellation is made fewer that 60 days before the
Workshop date, we will refund those separable Workshop costs that
can be recovered from our suppliers. We cannot refund inseparable
costs such as those for rental transportation or other fixed
costs. In most cases, the refundable portion will be less than
50% of the Workshop costs and often less than 25% of the Workshop
costs. For the Falkland Islands Workshop, deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE
due to the need for extensive advance planning.
LUGGAGE: PLEASE BRING ONLY ONE MEDIUM-SIZED SUITCASE OR
BAG, NOT TO EXCEED 50 LBS. Camera gear should be of a
size that can be carried with you in the van without
inconvenience to others.
RESPONSIBILITY: Dramatic Light Nature Photography,
Inc. and its employees will make every effort to provide
Workshop participants with safe and enjoyable seminars.
Dramatic Light Nature Photography, Inc.
will not be held liable for events beyond its control such as,
but not limited to problems with connecting travel, baggage loss
before, during, or after the Workshop, damage to, loss or theft
of photographic equipment, or mechanical failure, etc. except in
the case of gross or willful negligence.
Dramatic Light Nature Photography, Inc.
will not be held responsible for careless actions or omissions of
suppliers of motel or hotel accommodations or meals which result
in loss, delay, damage, illness, or injury.
On some Workshops, such as those to the Falkland Islands,
participants may come into close proximity with
potentially dangerous animals. Dramatic Light Nature
Photography, Inc. personnel will attempt to advise
participants of any potential danger, but will not be held liable
for any injury resulting from disregard for these warnings or the
unprovoked actions of these animals.
These Workshops are not without risk and Dramatic
Light Nature Photograpy, Inc. or its employees will not
be held liable for any injury, medical emergency, or death
arising from the normal conduct of a Workshop. These conditions
include, but are not limited to sprained ankles, broken bones,
cuts and bruises, heart attacks etc. Participants must be willing
to be responsible for their actions and accept these and other
risks inherent with participating in photographic Workshops.
MISCELLANEOUS: Workshop participants are
encouraged to bring some of their previous work (10 slides, or 10
prints MAXIMUM) for evaluation by the Workshop
Leaders.
WORKSHOP GRADING
For the benefit of our Workshop participants, this key will
inform you of the activity level of each Workshop.
Very Easy: Limited walking, no hiking,
photography from within or around the Workshop vehicle.
Easy: More walking, short hikes possible,
photography from Workshop vehicle or short distances from
Workshop vehicle.
Moderate: Short hikes on established trails,
some may be moderately strenuous, but taken at the option of
participants.
COMMENTS FROM PREVIOUS WORKSHOP
PARTICIPANTS
"I'll not comment on the obvious, your artistry as a
photographer. But I wonder if people understand how good a
teacher you are. I have met many good photographers, but very few
good teachers. You deliver early or late - in good or bad
weather. Your sense of commitment discipline and hard work is
rare. I also admire Bonnie for her class and style."
Rafael Riquelme, Los Gatos, CA
"Our Workshop experience was simply great. I learned the
advantages of bracketing, and the use of the polarizer and
enhancer together. Thank you so much for freeing me from the
constraint of only shooting on cloudy days or within one hour of
sunrise or sunset." Mike Emptage, Durham,
NC
"I want to tell you how delighted I was to be a part of your
recent Workshop. In addition to being at the right place at the
right time of day for perfect lighting, I came away feeling that
I had learned something very useful about photography, not to
mention geology. When my processed slides were returned, the
value of the week with you was proved. Your enthusiasm about
photography is very infectious and I suspect this translates into
good pictures for everyone who joins you." Dr. Bob
Ulberg Roslyn, NY
"It amazes me that your trips continue to excite and challenge
me no matter how many I go on. Each one is different in scope and
photographically stimulating. I appreciate your expert help and
guidance which is always topnotch." Doris Friedman,
Teaneck, NJ
"I want to thank you for the incredible workshop last week in
Yellowstone and the Tetons. I learned a great deal and the
workshop more than exceeded my expectations. You not only know
how to take awesome photographs, but know how to conduct a
marvelous workshop. The how, where, and when that your extensive
background brought to the workshop was very evident and most
helpful. I have attended a lot of workshops as a teacher and many
of them are, for the most part, worthless. Yours was conducted
professionally, yet in a relaxed, non-intimidating atmosphere. I
would love to go on more of your workshops. I am convinced that,
of the many workshops available that I researched, I made the
best possible choice to attend yours." Leigh Gunnell,
Sandy, UT
"I wanted to thank you for the Workshop in Moab. I've been
paying much more attention to composition after seeing your work
and seeing your setups in the field. The slide shows were as
inspiring as they were informative. You did a great job keeping
things moving and taking advantage of lighting opportunities as
they were presented, and keeping the group on task."
Harry Lichtman, Newmarket, NH
"My photo week with you was wonderful. I've been on a lot of
photography trips, but never one that was run as well as yours.
Your knowledge of the places was amazing. The motels you chose
were more than adequate, and I presume the best possible value
for the money. I loved the fact that meals were not included and
that we could choose what and where to eat and drink without
imposing on others in any way. I hope to join you again in the
future." Myra Lesser, Great Neck, NY
"Thanks for a great experience. The whole trip was exactly as
promised. Even the diversity of people was fun. I think the main
thing I learned was to slow down and really think about what I
was looking for - light, composition, etc." Ed
Culver, Lewisburg, PA
"Another great Workshop! Monument Valley was fine with many
great shots, but the slot canyons were outstanding. Beyond what I
even hoped for. I think I have now started to grasp what you have
been teaching - simplicity and balance plus much more."
Ed Culver, Lewisburg, PA 4/05
"The Workshop provided exactly what I wanted: an introduction to
and time on a very beautiful seacoast I had never seen before,
and some great scenic opportunities, solid basic instruction in
landscape photography covering all the essentials, a particularly
useful critique of some of my slides, a really great group of
people to travel with, and lots of fun & challenges. While the
weather was not at its most cooperative, you and Bonnie made
everything else turn out just great." Nancy Borgeson,
Palo Alto, CA.
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