Mt. Shasta Shooting Expedition

When: June 13-14, 2009
Where: Mt. Shasta
Time: Exact times to be announced
Cost: $275 (includes transportation, meals, lodging, workshop)

Go on an overnight shooting expedition to one of the most dramatic landmarks in northern California.

This trip will take you to dramatic shooting locations where you will get stunning views of Mount Shasta. Morning and afternoon expeditions will take advantage of the best light for landscape photography.

Workshop

Before venturing out to shooting locations around the mountain, workshop leader and professional photographer Tony Dunn will present a workshop on fundamental and advanced concepts in landscape photography, where you will learn about topics including:

Shooting Expeditions

There will be shooting expeditions in the field on both days, in the 2-3 hours before sunset and after sunrise. At these times the sun is lowest and the lighting most dramatic for making landscape photographs. We will head out to locations with stunning views of the mountain, as well as great afternoon and morning lighting.

Review

Each attendee will receive a review of their work after each shoot by professional landscape photographer and workshop leader, Tony Dunn. You will learn about the strengths of your work, as well as ideas for taking your work to the next level. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn from each other in an interactive environment.

Transportation, Lodging, Meals

Transportation (from Chico), lodging and meals will be provided in the cost of the trip.

Cost: $275

Course#:

Contact: www.chicorec.com or 895-4711 x122

Equipment

Participants must provide their own camera equipment. Any kind of camera will work for this workshop, but a digital SLR will provide participants with the greatest flexiblity in making photographs.

Recommended camera equipment:

Participants should bring warm outdoor clothing (mornings may be very chilly) as well as sturdy hiking shoes. We will not be hiking long distances, but participants should be ready to hike short distances to shooting locations.