Fall in Grand Teton and Yellowstone NP Photography Workshop

Jack Graham Photography Workshops
Fall in Yellowstone and Grend Teton National Park's     Sept 27-30th 2012

A registration form can be found on the main page of the workshop section of this webise in the box on the left side.
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We will meet the evening of Sept 26th in JACKSON HOLE WY, to review itineraries and workshop goals. We will begin our workshop in earnest at Sunrise on Thursday morning and finish up in on Sunday night. This get together will last only about an hour or so.
 

 
The scenery of the majestic wilderness in Yellowstone NP and Teton NP rivals that of anywhere in the world. Within the boundaries of these parks lie snowcapped peaks and pristine lakes.
 
Autumn is a wonderful time to photograph in these locations. Thou the sun still provides warmth, the air is increasing cool. The green aspens of summer are now turning into a palate of yellow and orange providing breathing views and photographs against the backdrop of the mountains and lakes.
 
The summer crowds have now dwindled; the animals are sporting their winter coats and preparing for the on coming winter. The elk are rutting and bugling is commonly heard throughout both locations.
 
The Grand Teton’s, rising thousands of feet right above the Snake River as well as many lakes within the Grand Teton National Park provides some of America’s most iconic landscapes. Buffalo, Moose, elk, as well as trumpeter swans provide endless photographic opportunities as well. We will spend two full days in Teton National Park
                                                                          
 
We will spend 2 days in Yellowstone National Park, exploring the regions geothermal landscapes, lakes waterfalls and alleys often filled with herds of buffalo. We’ll visit the geothermal hot springs cat Mammoth Hot Springs as well as other areas. Hayden and Lamar Valley’s provide sweeping vistas often filled with wildlife. Rivers, waterfalls and geysers, and boiling paint pots of color, will make up the balance of you two days in the Yellowstone
 
 
Please consider joining us for this unique experience, during the most colorful period of the year in these magnificent loca

 
LOCATIONS / DAILY

THURSDAY & FRIDAY      Grand Teton National Park
 
Late Friday/ Friday evening --travel to West
 
SATURDDAY & SUNDAY   Yellowstone National Park
Depart from West Yellowstone late on Sunday (you probably want to travel back home on Monday!)
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Skill Level: Attendees should have a good understanding of their equipment. As outlined below, we’ll be working on both the creative aspect of photography as well as the techniques used to create outstanding images. If you have a laptop or iPad by all means bring it along.

WHAT WILL WE BE WORKING ON?

We will take our time, and look for the inner beauty to capture in our photography. We’ll use the combination of water and the amazing plants to create some wonderful images. Patterns and foregrounds are the order of the day. We will stress simplicity and use all aspects, including
Depth of Field, proper exposure and more to improve your overall photography as well as come away with some wonderful images in excellent venues.
 
 
1)      Improving your photography skills within these “hands-on” workshops
2)      Composition, exposure and essential elements needed to make a great photograph and to bring out the story within the image
3)      Use of color combinations, how to use color make the image stronger
4)      Other techniques including, learning about how tonalities, negative space, balance, framing, emotional impact and flaws affect your images.
5)      Seeing an image, working a scene, making the image a strong image
6)      Choosing the look of the final image in the field, not after the fact. Taking an image knowing how you will be processing.
7)      Making Panorama’s, Helicon Focus and HDR techniques simple
 
8)          Basic processing, workflow, how to use available programs together. Use of NIK Software.
 
 
The majority of instruction and nature photography tips and techniques will take place right there in the field. There’s no need to take notes. After the workshop you’ll receive a complete 50+-page syllabus containing everything we do in the field and more.
 
We take time in the evenings and periodically during the day to review our images in informal critique sessions. Special presentations concerning nature photography will also be made during these sessions.
 
My workshops are sponsored by NIK SOFTWARE, Singh-Ray, Photograph America Newsletter, Think Tank Photo Bags, Lensbaby , Hunt’s Photo and Video and the Really Right Stuff. Discounts and some freebies are included in your workshop “pack” that you’ll receive upon arrival.
 
 

Evenings will consist of informal sessions to discuss information on photographing in the area, critique sessions of your work shot during the workshop as well as general photography information.

As with all our workshops, this is primarily a field workshop. We do not sit in a classroom during the daytime. We are out shooting & learning about photography in the field, not behind a desk. However, it is critical as well as being very informative, to take time to review your work, and discuss important aspects of making quality photographs

TRANSPORTATION:
 
 
 Transportation is not included in the workshop cost. We will car pool as much as possible during the workshop. Quite frequently, there are folks who do drive here and have room, so before you rent a car please call or email me.

It is 128 miles (about 2 ½ hrs from Jackson Hole Wy. to West Yellowstone, Mt.

TRAVEL INFORMATION to Jackson, WY (Grand Teton NP)

 
By AIR:                  There are many choices::
 
1)       The easiest, but certainly the most expensive is to fly into the Jackson, WY airport, located inside Grand Teton National Park. It certainly is the most scenic airport in the world! You land right next to the Tetons. You can rent a car at the Jackson airport.
 
2)    Bozeman, Mt. – The drive to Yellowstone from Bozeman (90 miles or so) along the Gallatin River is a very scenic ride.
 
3)       Idaho falls airport, only 90 miles from Jackson
4)       Salt Lake City, Ut (4:50min to Jackson Wy)
 

Departure from Yellowstone
 
 
1)       Drive back to Jackson, Bozeman or Idaho Falls.
2)       You can fly in and out of West Yellowstone as well
3)       Consider Salt Lake City ( 5hrs 15min —325 miles to West Yellowstone and 4:50min to Jackson Wy)
 
            
 
LODGING: Lodging is not included in the workshop cost. From many years and past experience, my attendees have enjoyed staying at the
 ANTLER INN / JACKSON HOLE WY:
There are many places to stay I Jackson. You do not need to stay where I do. There are some 5 star very expensive places to stay and places much less expensive, but for years I have stayed at the Antler Inn in Jackson. http://www.townsquareinns.com/index.php/antler-inn/?gclid=CJOw_824pa4CFWcbQgodLwToTA
 

It is a nice, clean personable hotel Rates are between 105.00 per night and 215.00 per night this time of year. The hotel is just 1 block south of Jackson's charming, western Town Square, and just steps from numerous restaurants, shops, art galleries, and nightspots and only 10 miles for the entrance to Grand Teton National Park.

 
 
43 W. Pearl Ave., Jackson, Wyoming 83001    307-733-2535 or 800-522-2406
Email: antler@townsquareinns.com
HOLIDAY INN WEST YELLOWSTONE
http://www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/west-yellowstone/wysmt/hoteldetail?sicontent=0&sicreative=9656793673&sitrackingid=46008252&cm_mmc=Google-PS-HolidayInn-_-G+B-AMER-[USA]-West-_-[USA]-%28MT%29-West%2BYellowstone-WYSMT-_-holiday+inn+west+yellowstone+mt&siclientid=1952
 
315 Yellowstone Ave West Yellowstone ,  Montana   59758 United States
Book online or call:1 800 315 2621 ( direct # is 406-646-7365)
 
About 135.00 per night. One of the best places to stay in West Yellowstone.
 
NOTE: Rooms at these hotels fill fast. Please book ASAP!
 

FOOD / DINING
 
 
We will take time to make sure we eat and carry snacks & drinks with us. I will have a cooler. However please remember we are here to make the best use of the light and often the best light is at normal breakfast and dinner times.

 
Both Jackson and West Yellowstone feature some great places to dine.
 
 

WEATHER
 
 
Late September weather in this region features warm days and cool nights. On some rare occasions, rain and yes snow can be present. (You’ll be brought up to date beginning about 2 weeks before the workshop on projected. Good hiking boots are helpful, though there any hiking will be moderate. Some of the areas we will be going to are very close to the roads.

More details will follow after registration prior to the tour dates. I suggest reading my FAQ’S found online here: http://www.jackgrahamphoto.com/workshop-faqs
Thanks you for your interest and I hope to see you in the fall
 
Jack Graham
 

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