Winter in Teton National Park

 
Nothing says “Wyoming” like the Teton's, located just outside Jackson Hole. We will arrive sometime in mid afternoon on November 28th and spend time in the beautiful town of Jackson Hole. By now the Christmas decorations are all up and the crowds haven’t arrived yet. We’ll visit many of the galleries in town including Thomas Manglesen’s gallery featuring some of the best photography anywhere.

We with spend 3 1/2 days exploring the Teton's’ in winter. Much like Yellowstone, wildlife is common. Moose, Elk, Trumpeter Swans, Buffalo and Coyotes are commonly seen. The snow capped mountains of the Tetons will be available both from the famous Snake River area as well as Teton Lake.

As always we will spend time in each location working on techniques that will help you not only come away with some amazing images, but help continue your development in photography.
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.
 
 
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)
 
 
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
 
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.
 
 
 
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PREPERATION FOR WINTER IN WYOMING

CLOTHING:
My best advice is to prepare for COLD!!! DRESS IN LAYERS!!!! In addition to the normal photography clothing i.e. jeans, shirts, sweaters etc. I bring the following and strongly recommend that you do too!!! 

1. A good Gore Tex jacket and some kind of liner (Polartec etc. Bring the WARMEST jacket you own)
2. Several pairs of gloves that are warm and flexible
3. HIKING BOOTS (again, Gore Tex if available)
4. WINTER BOOTS - (Sorel “Caribou” boots are great!)
5. HEAD PROTECTION - In the past years we have worn baseball hats when warm and a head covering when it gets below zero (REI sells a “Raptor Balackava” that is terrific!)
6. THERMAL UNDERWEAR - I recommend the kind that “breathes”
7. A good pair of gaiters
8. Warm hiking socks
9. Headband & neck wear
10. Hand warmers
11. Snowshoes are not a necessity, but if you have the room, bring them. They could come in handy.

CAMERAS:
Bring at least two camera bodies if you have them. You never know when you may need a spare body. We encourage all formats.
LENSES:
I carry 20mm to 500 MM lenses with teleconverters. Best results for animal photography are with your longest length lens. However, is has been common in the past years to get good shots of the big horn sheep using a 200-300 mm lens also! Wide angles are used for landscapes. Macro lenses can be used successfully for photographing some of the ice crystal formations.
MEMORY CARDS or FIlm ( Yes large format folks are more than welcome here!
BRING PLENTY OF Both. Prepare to backup if possible. If you don’t carry a laptop other backup devices are suggested.
FILTERS:
The only filters you should need are a polarizing filter and an UV filter we will be between 5000-8000’. Ultraviolet rays begin to take effect at this altitude when the sun is strong.
TRIPOD:
Bring the heaviest tripod you want to carry. A tripod is a must!!!!!
BATTERIES:
Cold weather is very tough on batteries, so bring plenty of spare batteries. If your cameras use odd sizes batteries it is ever more important to have spares. DON’T FORGET YOUR CHARGERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MISC EQUIPMENT:

• A Flash may come in handy
• Lens Cloths
• Plastic Bags
• Cable Release
• Swiss Army Knife or Leatherman
• Jewelers screwdrivers
• Blower for Dust
• Lens cleaning tissue

 
DEPOSIT & PAYMENT
Return Deposits and payments, a completed “Reservation Form” and a signed “Release & assumption of risk” document should be returned as soon as possible.
A deposit of $250.00 per location should be made no later than Oct 1, 2012.
Deposits and payments can be made  credit card, check or money order
Please make checks payable to Jack Graham Photography
HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS
Some of my tours require walking for numerous miles (on occasion) on different types of terrain in addition to carrying camera bags and accessories. If there is any question relating to your condition or abilities PLEASE ASK ME before you have paid for your trip and tour. With the signed reservation form you have acknowledged that you do not have any physical conditions that could put yourself at risk to you and other tour participants.
I do carry (in my truck) a full medical emergency kit, 2-way radio communications and a cell phone.
Please note that Jack Graham & Jack Graham Photography is not responsible for any medical care or any needs concerning dietary requirements.
See Registration form and Risk form for more details in the box on the left on the main page of thie website.
More information is available by contacting Jack here