In March the Milky Way rises very early above the eastern horizon making a perfect arch over many of the iconic arches and monuments in Arches National Park.
You will capture awe inspiring images of such sites like The North Window, Double Arch, Turret Arch, Balanced Rock, The Three Gossips, Double Arch and The Mittens. Unique lamps will be used to accent light these arches and monuments which will make stunning images throughout the workshop.
On the day we travel to Monument Valley to photograph the Milky Way over the Mittens, we will stop at the infamous "House On Fire" as a bonus to the workshop.
The workshop guide will conduct Milky Way Photoshop post processing sessions which will take your landscape and Milky Way photos to the next level with captivating results.
I am a NPS Authorized Permittee.
AUTHORIZED PERMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
WORKSHOP INCLUDES
Five early mornings of Milky Way photography at different monuments and arches with on-site photo critiques and suggestions. The workshop guide will conduct 2-3 four+ hour Milky Way Photoshop post-processing with question-answers.
What is not included: airfare, lodging and meals, snacks, transportation from/to airport/hotel on arrival & departure dates, any expenses outside the direct daily conduct of the photography workshop. Workshop transportation is not provided. The participant must provide their own transportation each day and carpooling is suggested.
In case of Inclement weather
Should there be any kind of inclement weather on any given morning, the workshop will restort to a daytime photography workshop and extend Milky Way Photoshop post processing sessions. In any case, the workshop will still travel to Monument Valley on the stated dates.
DAILY ITINERARY
Don't let the start time scare you. We leave early so that we can have everyone in the workshop group in position for the best blue hour light and sunrise light. You'll return home with amazing photos and lifetime memories.
Friday, March 24, 2017
Hotel meet & greet at 5pm
The photo workshop guides will meet with everyone and go over the entire workshop and update date everyone with the latest developments, info related to the sites and requirement national park information.
March 25-28, 2017 (Saturday-Tuesday)
Leave hotel at 2:30am
Drive to first site for Milky Way photography
Break for breakfast at 8am
Milky Way Photoshop post processing session 10am - 3pm
Break for the day
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017 (Monument Valley)
Walk to Milky Way photography site
Break for breakfast at 8am
Drive down to Monument Valley and check into The View Hotel with 1 stop along the way
Meet in hotel lobby at 5pm for sunset photography
Break after sunrise for breakfast in The View Hotel
Workshop ends
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Low level lighting
Throughout each morning I will be using low level lighting to accent light various arches, monuments and other scenes with a unique set of dimmable lights. No hand-held light painting will be used as this is against park regulations.
OTHER INFO
This workshop is strictly about photographing the Milky Way over arches and monuments in Arches National Park and the The Mittens in Monument Valley under the darkest skies possible in order to have the Milky Way well captured in your photos. Hence, this workshop is always based upon when the new moon is.
Please bring warm clothes as pre-dawn temperatures in Arches National Park and Monument Valley in early March could get into the high 30s or low 40s and colder should the wind be blowing.
We will stop at a different place each day for breakfast and lunch.
Hotel Suggestion
March 24-28 - The Rustic Inn, 120 E 100 South Main Street, Moab, UT, Phone: (435) 259-6177
This hotel is in the center of town and the hotel's website is: https://www.moabrusticinn.com/
March 28-29 - The View Hotel, Monument Valley, AZ (one night stay)
You may contact The View Hotel in Monument Valley at 435-727-5555 and/or visit the hotel's website at: http://monumentvalleyview.com/.
Detailed workshop info .pdf document
For more detailed information on this workshop, you may request my multi-page info .pdf document for this workshop by sending me
an email to my Yahoo email address or via a private message on my facebook page.
Contact Info
Your photograhy workshop guide is: Jerry Patterson
Facebook ... www.facebook.com/JerryTPatterson
500px.com ... https://500px.com/jtpatterson
Flickr.com ... www.flickr.com/photo/wrtrekker
Email: wrtrekker@yahoo.com
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Cancellation information
Any cancellation 91 days prior to first day of the workshop, March 24, 2017, your registation fee minus $150.00 cancellation fee is refunded.
If a cancellation is made 90 or less days prior to March 25, 2017 the start of the workshop, there is no refund. In this case, your fee may be applied to a future workshop I conduct regardless of where I will conduct it.
It is suggested that attendees purchase some kind of trip insurance in the event one has to cancel workshop attendance. By registering/signing up for this workshop, you agree to these cancellation conditions.
Testimonials from previous photo workshop attendees
Rachel Brockey ( www.foothillzphotographic.com ) on 03/29/2015
"BOOK THIS TOUR NOW! " While keeping changing light, weather conditions and safety on the forefront of their minds at all times, Jerry provided rare vantage points in both of the parks that would not be encountered by a novice visitor to Canyonlands National Park or Arches National Park. Technique, equipment and composition discussions fueled my creative focus during this 4-day photographic workshop. Opportunities to shoot the parks during key early morning and evening hours were provided daily, with unbelievable captures of the night sky and Milky Way available to those of us who were interested in venturing out during the night sky tutorials. As a highly experienced photographer, I felt I gained a wealth of knowledge that I will continue to use in expanding my personal portfolio and I am thrilled my captures from this workshop have already been requested by the fine art galleries that represent my work throughout the southwest and Colorado. I look forward to attending another workshop led by Jerry in the future!
Sharon Thomas ( www.sharonthomasphotography.com. ) via facebook on 03-31-2015
Just returned from a fabulous Milky Way workshop around Moab, UT. I highly recommend it to both inexperienced as well as experienced photographers...and, all shapes and sizes. Jerry bends over backwards to be sure everyone is attended to....he knows Arches and Canyonlands inside and out and chooses locations that are both inspiring and easy to access. Experienced photographers will love the light painting which adds dimension to your images...beginners..Jerry is there to help with your settings and to be sure you leave with photos you will love and share.
Stacey Berardino (from facebook)
Attending the workshop with Jerry Patterson was awesome. I had wanted to hit Arches National Park but didn't necessarily want to do it alone. It saves so much time to shoot at a National Park with someone who knows the spots. He took us to all of the key locations at all the right times (sunset, star photography and sunrise). He kept us on the go so that absolutely no time was wasted and we were able to get at least a weeks worth of shooting in a couple of days. He had a bunch of different light elements for light painting. Not only did I get all the shots I wanted, but I made some great new photography friends and we had a blast! Jerry is down to earth and funny which sets the tone for the group. I plan to go along for Glacier and Tetons!
Let the excitement begin !
