Idaho Photography Workshops 2025
FAQ
I hope the following information will answer some, if not all of your questions, but feel free to call or email me if you have any concerns.
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What to expect?
All workshops are fitting for any skill level or camera equipment and most fitness levels. There is little actual hiking involved and it is usually optional.
Each full day is split into two shooting sessions with a mid day break and/or afternoon instructional sessions.
Beyond landscape composition, most instruction is geared towards the use of a DSLR or mirror-less camera, and a tripod is required.
Overall class size is small to offer individualized instruction and space for each student to work.
There are two instructors per workshop. One who shoots Canon and one who shoots Nikon.
Signed disclaimer is required prior to participation.
Idaho Scenic Images is insured and carries the permits required for its workshops.
Previous students receive a $75.00 discount on destination workshops of 4 days or more.
No discounts are given on tours.
What do we expect of you?
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A positive attitude.
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The ability to be on time.
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A desire to have fun with like minded people.
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A dedication to improving your photography skills.
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An understanding that photo locations will require traveling varying distances of up to 1.5 hours from the "home base".
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The patience to wait for others at locations that may not interest you.
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Driving skills that include the ability to be comfortable on a moderately bumpy and/or rutted mountain roads.
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An acceptance and respect that others may have differing opinions than yourself regarding sensitive topics such as politics and/or religion.
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An understanding that "great light" may supersede and delay any meal time.
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Knowing that your vehicle will become covered in dust and/or mud and being ok with it. :)
For the comfort of all - we request
Non-Smokers only please.
PIONEER MOUNTAINS AND WILDFLOWERS
May 20th - 24th, 2025
About
In spring the foothills of the Pioneer Mountains can come alive with a variety of gorgeous wildflowers. Based at a house along Silver Creek, we'll explore locations in each direction to include things like rock formations, old barns, mountain vistas, a waterfall (half mile level hike) and the Camas Marsh.
Classroom instruction will include 4 topics selected from the following:
"Creating Compelling Compositions"
"Exploring Light"
"There's an App for that"
"Finding your own Unique Vision"
"Previsualization in Photography"
"Reading Maps and utilizing your GPS"
"Creating HDR images without the typical HDR "look"
"Lightroom Basics Demonstration"
This landscape photography workshop/tour takes place over 5 days and 4 nights. We are based at a cabin along Silver Creek with a resident moose.
The are single rooms for three guests and the remainder will stay in a hotel in Bellevue. There are 2 bathrooms to share, along with kitchen facilities.
Lodging can be viewed here: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18393806
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One lunch and one dinner (on the last evening) (minus alcohol) in a restaurant is included. Remaining food and drinks are not included.
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Carpooling to photo locations is required.
Total workshop is limited to 8 students. (3 single occupancy rooms available, plus 5 students can book at Silver Creek Inn in Bellevue (not included). Minimum of 5 students required.
Suggested equipment list provided upon registration.
Workshop may be cancelled at anytime and for any reason by instructor with full refunds given.
A deposit of $200.00 is required to register, of which $125.00 is non-refundable.
Balance due will be invoiced in late March, 2025.
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Lodging Choices
A bedroom in the house............$ 1150 (sold out as of Oct. 17th, 2024)
Stay at the Hotel in Bellevue......$ 700 (5 available as of Oct.17th, 2024)
Please email your lodging request after registering.
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Terms
Students may cancel up to Apr. 1st, 2025- minus the non-refundable portion ($125.00) of the initial deposit.
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All fees are due and workshop balance is non-refundable after Apr. 15th, 2025.
Trip insurance is highly recommended.
THE CACHE NATIONAL FOREST
IDAHO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Sept. 18th - 22nd, 2025
About
In early autumn the mountain maples trees turn a vibrant red and dress the hillsides in a stunning autumn visual. We'll visit the amazing Oneida Narrows, overlook the bends of the Bear River for a sunrise vantage point and explore the historic town of Chesterfield and the many pioneer structures that still dot the landscape in this region of Southeastern Idaho.
Classroom instruction will include 4 topics selected from the following:
"Creating Compelling Compositions"
"Exploring Light"
"There's an App for that"
"Finding your own Unique Vision"
"Previsualization in Photography"
"Reading Maps and utilizing your GPS"
"Creating HDR images without the typical HDR "look"
"Lightroom Basics Demonstration"
This landscape photography workshop/tour takes place over 5 days and 4 nights. We are based at a large mountain log cabin with amazing views.
All participant will need to stay in the house together. There are options for single, double and triple occupancy rooms. There are 4 bathrooms to share, along with kitchen facilities. (housing will require climbing stairs)
Lodging can be viewed here:https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/16687013?source_impression_id=p3_1729099029_P3qdFKeBIo3R6ZQQ
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One lunch and one dinner (minus alcohol) in a restaurant is included. (Lunch on one day and dinner probably on the last evening). Remaining food and drinks are not included.
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Carpooling to photo locations is required.
Total workshop is limited to 8 students. (3 single occupancy rooms available, plus 2 double occupancy rooms) Minimum of 5 students required.
Suggested equipment list provided upon registration.
Workshop may be cancelled at anytime and for any reason by instructor with full refunds given.
A deposit of $200.00 is required to register, of which $125.00 is non-refundable.
Balance due will be invoiced in late July, 2025.
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Lodging Choices
Single Occupancy........$ 1250 (sold out as of Nov 5th, 2024)
Double Occupancy......$ 950 (4 available as of Oct.16th, 2024)
Hotel (not included).....$ 700 (1 available as of Oct. 16th, 2024)
Please email your lodging request after registering.
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Terms
Students may cancel up to Aug. 1st, 2025- minus the non-refundable portion ($125.00) of the initial deposit.
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All fees are due and workshop balance is non-refundable after August 15th, 2025.
Trip insurance is highly recommended.
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Bitterroot Mountain Autumn Tour
Oct. 12th-15th, 2025
About
Tours do not include any photography instruction and are best for those who know photography enough to be comfortable shooting on their own.
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Come explore the autumn color spots of North Idaho in the Bitterroot Mountains, as the cottonwood trees put on a brilliant display of golden color.
We'll visit waterfalls, shoot misty river scenes and have gorgeous views over the St. Joe River Drainage, as well as visit some lesser known gems.
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Three lodging spots are available in a historic home in Wallace. It has 3 queen bedrooms and 2 bathrooms to share. It is viewable here:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/17530936
Others will need to secure their own lodging (not included) at a local hotel.
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This landscape photography workshop/tour takes place over 4 days and 3 nights.
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Carpooling to photo locations is required.
Total tour is limited to 7 students. (3 single occupancy rooms available, plus 4 more can book at one of several hotels in Wallace). Minimum of 5 registrations required.
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Tour may be cancelled at anytime and for any reason by instructor with full refunds given.
A non-refundable deposit of $125.00 is required to register.
Balance due will be invoiced in late August, 2025.
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Lodging Choices
A bedroom in the house..............$ 825 (2 spots remaining as of Nov. 4th, 2024)
Stay at the Hotel in Wallace........$ 350 (2 spots remaining as of Nov. 6th, 2024)
Please email your lodging request after registering.
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Terms
You may cancel up to Sept. 1st, 2025- minus the non-refundable deposit.
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All fees are due and workshop balance is non-refundable after Sept. 1st, 2025.
Trip insurance is highly recommended.
