Idaho Scenic Images

Oct. 5th-9th, 2022

From rivers lined with golden cottonwood trees, high mountain aspen, alpine lakes to snowcapped peaks.  Timed to coincide perfectly with the full moon and autumn colors, we'll visit a waterfall, a ghost town and maybe photograph some wild horses if we're lucky.  We'll practice creating sun stars,  silky waters,  bracketing for high dynamic range and learn to recognize elements of a successful photograph.

Classroom instruction includes:

"Creating Compelling Compositions" 

"Tuning in to the Light"

"Previsualization in Photography"

"Creating HDR images without the typical HDR "look".

This landscape photography workshop/tour takes place over 5 days and 4 nights. We are based in Challis for the first 2 nights then we move north to Salmon for the 3rd and 4th nights. Your own private queen room in two different houses is included (limited spaces) in the workshop fee, or you can select to pay for lodging of your own choice.  Housing options provided has 2 bathrooms to share among 3 people, along with kitchen facilities. Food and drinks are not included. Carpooling to photo locations is recommended.

Total workshop is limited to 6 students.

Suggested equipment list provided upon registration.

Workshop may be cancelled at anytime and for any reason by instructor with full refunds given. 

Students may cancel up to Aug. 31st, 2022- minus the non-refundable deposit.

All fees are due and workshop balance is non-refundable after Sept. 1st, 2022.

Route 47- Owyhee Foothills and Leslie Gulch

While this tour dips into Oregon, the rock formations along this route just can't be missed. We'll watch sunrise in the Owyhee Foothills, see some old buildings, take a short hike to a desert plunge waterfall, and hope for some desert wildflowers.  Bring a lunch and hiking shoes.  Any chance of rain will cancel this trip. Plan for a bumpy and potentially dusty ride.

April 21st, 2022- Leaving Homedale at 6am                                                                                            $119.00

Returning around 3pm

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Routes 44 and 46- Owyhee Backcountry and the Boise Mountains

We've combined the best of these two routes  into a one day tour. After a 1/4 mile hike with a short uphill at the end, view the unique oolite formations at sunrise. Continue exploring the Backcountry Byway then finish with canyon views and wildflowers overlooking the South Fork of the Boise River as evening sun lights the Boise Mountains. Bring a headlamp and lunch. We'll grab an early dinner (not included) before heading into the Boise Mountains.

April 22, 2022- Leaving Boise Stage Stop at 5:45 am                                                                           $159.00

Returning around 8:00 pm

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Routes 39 and 41 - City of Rocks and the California Trail

Follow portions of the California Trail through the City of Rocks then travel the high country through the South Hills, visit Ross Falls (a short hike) and explore Rock Creek Canyon. Bring your hiking shoes and pack a lunch.

June 2nd, 2022- Leaving Burley at 5:00 am                                                                                               $159.00

Ending at Twin Falls around 7 pm

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Routes 34, 35 and 38- Little City of Rocks and the Centennial Marsh 

We combine elements of 3 book routes into this full day in South Central Idaho.  We watch sunrise in the Little City of Rocks, then visit barns and old houses scattered across the Camas Prairie. We'll climb into the Soldier Mountains for more views, and grab lunch and dinner(not included) along the way. With a little luck we'll enjoy some time in fields of lupine. 

Very little physical exertion is required on this tour. You may want boots for the marsh and you'll definitely want bug spray.

June 3rd, 2022- Leaving Gooding at 5:00 am                                                                                         $159.00   Finishing near Bellevue at sunset

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Want to work on your landscape compositions, expand your creative vision, understand your camera settings, practice creating velvety water images....all with the complete attention and help of a professional landscape photographer? Maybe one on one, in the field mentoring is for you.

2 hour blocks start at $165.00.

Send me an email to discuss.