| As America turned outdoors in
recent years, the adventuresome found the off-roads, the
beauty of the backcountry and the challenge of their wild
surroundings. As Adventure became a way of life for some,
an avocation for others and a way to spend the weekend for
many, the cameras came out. As the climbers, hikers, cyclists
conquered their new quests, photography  became
not just a record of memories and achievements, but an art
into itself. Great Pictures became a part of Great Adventures.
Thus, when the respected National Geographic Society launched
a new magazine seven years ago, it was only natural they
bring the Geographic's great photography to the world of
adventure. And National Geographic Adventure magazine was
not only born, it immediately became the preeminent showcase
of great adventure photography and in its short life, has
won an amazing four National Magazine Awards -- the Oscars
of magazine publishing. And one of those put it at the top
of all magazines in their circulation category -- winner
of the prize for general excellence.
The founding and still current editor, John Rasmus, has
brought together and showcased the work of the world's leading
photographers in an era of adventure. So it came as logical
that the magazine has partnered with the Summit Series of
workshops begin annual workshops in adventure photography.
After a pilot workshop
last fall, we are adding the National Geographic Adventure
Photography
Workshop to the Photography at the Summit Series roster.
Five days of
classroom, career counseling and field photography in The
Grand Tetons
provides not only an insider's view on technical and creative
advances, but
also advise with practical career-development in this fast
growing field.
Nikon will have digital cameras to loan on a 24-hour basis
as well as a variety of lenses, with Lexar providing memory
cards for the group. Apple will provide workstations for
attendee use and indepth instruction on their leading photographic
workflow tool, Aperture. Epson will provide printers for
use during the week and we'll cover best practices for getting
the most out of your digital printer.
Come and spend a week learning
from top adventure
photographers while enjoying the outdoor paradise of Jackson,
WY. We'll be
working with experienced guides and National Geographic Adventure
magazine
for an active week photographing climbing, kayaking, mountain
biking, trail
running, camping and more.
Instruction will include everything from workflow management
of digital photography to creative thinking. There will be
sessions dealing with careers and all the key pictures will
be viewed carefully by Rasmus and the  editors of National
Geographic Adventure. Part of the sessions will be in a classroom
setting in Jackson, part overnight camping in the shadow
of the Grand Tetons.
Faculty brings a wealth
of national and international experience
to the week in Jackson. They'll use photos, video and
personal stories from the field to discuss how they broke
into the highly coveted and competitive action/adventure
industry, and how they remain at the top of prestigious
client lists.
In this practical, informative, and inspirational workshop,
participants will learn techniques and keys to success as
we discuss everything from journalistic philosophy to
the hands-on business of "the business": travel
tips, equipment pointers and suggestions, technical aspects
of their work, and finally the level of passion, commitment,
and perseverance required to enter and remain in this exciting
branch of photography.
We're excited to welcome The North
Face as a partner in
the 2008 workshop and we've added TNF Photo Editor
Scott Willson to the faculty for the week! |
Details |
With 10 instructors and staff onsite,
each student can be assured a low student-to-instructor ratio
and ample personalized attention. The combined knowledge
of the faculty is outstanding and attendees have a chance
to get not one or two opinions on their work, but many
points of view from a cross-section of the industry that
you won't find anywhere else.
Expect ample time for shooting in the field,
one-on-one and group technical instruction, peer review
of
images you shoot during the week, portfolio reviews and career
counseling.
Be sure to also check the Daily
Sessions page for a description of a typical day at the
workshop, though this week will veer a little more on the
active side than a week at one of our other workshops.
Daily shooting and critiques should produe a nice package
of photos for your portfolio by weeks end. Nikon will have
digital cameras to loan on a 24-hour basis as well as a variety
of lenses, with Lexar providing memory cards for the group.
Apple will provide workstations for attendee use and indepth
instruction on their leading photographic workflow tool,
Aperture 2. Epson will provide printers for use during the
week and we'll cover best practices for getting the most
out of your digital printer. Individual appointments with
instructors for portfolio reviews and career counseling are
encouraged. The week begins with a welcoming reception and
ends with a farewell dinner, courtesy of our sponsors. This
workshop is best suited for professional and advanced-amateur
photographers who are looking to take their photography and
careers to the next level.
We ask that you bring all of the equipment with which you
normally shoot, especially Nikon users, as you will
be able to use the large consignment of Nikon cameras and
lenses in conjunction with your own. Photographers that currently
use other brands of cameras are free to use your own equipment.
We ask that you bring your own laptop if you have one available
to you and please let us know at the time of registration
if you will be bringing a laptop.
We've begun updating our PDFs for the 2008 workshop and
should have the remainder posted shortly, please take a look
at the information available at the bottom of the page for
more about the workshop experience. Please call 1-800-745-3211
with further questions, one of our associates would be happy
to describe the workshop at length. We will continue to post
updated information concerning workshop |
Place |
Jackson, WY |
Date |
September 21-25, 2008 Space still
available! |
Faculty |
Click
Here |
Host Site |
The workshop will maintain its classroom, where most
instruction, image editing and evening lectures will take
place, in the Wort Hotel, just two blocks from the workshop
host hotel, The Alpine House. |
Host Hotel |
The
Alpine House in Jackson, WY, where
the faculty will also be staying.
The hotel will be the meeting point for all excursions as
well as group breakfasts and other informal gatherings
throughout the week. Call 1-800-753-1421 and mention the
Adventure Photography Workshop to receive special rates
of between $90 and $115 per night, depending on room type.
If you desire
a different level of accomodations, please contact Jackson
Hole Central Reservations (800-443-6931 x3020) for availability
at many other properties in town.
Camping facitlities in the Jackson area can be found here. |
| Travel |
You may fly into Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)
or drive in from the surrounding area. In the case that flights
into Jackson are fully booked, Idaho Falls is the next nearest
airport (about 2 hours by car), followed by Salt Lake City
(about 5 hours by car). If you fly into the area, you may
wish to rent a car for the greatest flexibility, though the
workshop will have a handful of workshop vehicles to carpool
where possible.
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Tuition |
$1500.00; includes the welcoming reception
on Sunday evening,
all instruction, evening presentations, and the farewell
dinner on Thursday night. Please budget for lodging, car
rental, and meals and you will need to reserve your own
travel, lodging and car rentals. Please call our offices
at 800-745-3211 to register with a $300 deposit, fully refundable
until June 30th. After that time, if you need to cancel
for any reason, your deposit is non-refundable, but can be
applied to a future workshop of your choosing. Remaining
tuition is due two months prior to the start of the workshop,
so we will invoice you for the remaining amount just prior
to that time. Note: We will not automatically charge your
card for the remainder of the tuition if you pay your initial
deposit by credit card.
Space still available!
A tuition discount of 10% is offered for full-time students
and educators, workshop alumni, and members of our partnering
organizations, AUPN, NPS, NPPA, NANPA and ASMP.
The Workshop
Registration form can be mailed or faxed to our offices.
Please don't hesitate to call or email with any additional
questions and you may
also register over the phone if you would prefer.
Phone:
1-800-745-3211 Local/International: 1-303-295-7770 Email:
info@richclarkson.com |
Workshop
Information and Packets |
Workshop
Attendee Packet (updated for 2008, most recent update
08/06/2008). PDF
Tentative
Schedule (updated for 2008, most recent update 08/06/2008).
PDF
Suggested
Packing List (updated for 2008, most recent update
08/08/2008). PDF
David Gonzales Syndicated
Universal Press Syndicate Story
Attendees are expected to bring all gear relevant to the
outdoor experience. At a minimum, you'll need cold weather
clothing, sturdy hiking boots or trail shoes, a sleeping
bag rated to 0 degrees, tent or bivy sack, headlamp, large
backpack, campstove and cookware, in addition to food for
the overnight trip. You may also wish to bring technical
climbing gear if you wish to get on the ropes, but will only
need a harness, belay device and shoes. We'll have the ropes
and protection on the routes, as well as a few loaner harnesses
for those without gear.
Nikon will provide the latest digital cameras for demo and
Apple will provide their newest laptops for use during the
week. We recommend bringing all of the camera equipment you
normally bring for adventure photography as well as a laptop
or portable image bank for your days in the field as the
Apple provided laptops cannot leave the workshop classroom.
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the online packet.
Acrobat Reader is available as a free download from the Adobe
website. Click
Here |
Other
Helpful Links |
The Alpine House: www.alpinehouse.com
Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce: www.jacksonholechamber.com
Teton Mountaineering: www.tetonmountaineering.com (camping equipment
rental)
See examples of previous attendees' recent work at the workshops:
www.digitalrailroad.net/summit
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