We'll have no
set daily itinerary but we will have a shot list of incredible locations
from which we will choose each day as conditions dictate. This is
our home turf and we'll make sure that you go home with amazing photographs.
This is also a more relaxed workshop with less traveling and more
time for leisurely meals and rest without sacrificing any photo opps!
Day 1 - Tuesday,
October 19
For people
arriving the night before, we'll have a bonus sunset session
at Cathedral Rock but the 'official' workshop begins at 6AM,
Sunday morning. Most likely we'll be shooting all along the
world-famous West Fork Trail with a leisurely lunch break in
the middle of the day. If sky conditions warrant it, we'll capture
a magnificent sunset at Red Rock Crossing; if not, we'll capture
the soft, diffuse reflected last light of the day along Oak
Creek.
Day
2 - Tuesday, October 20
Another
full day of shooting including sunrise, sunset and a couple
of mid-morning and mid-afternoon photo opps!! We'll finish the
day with an extended sunset shoot capturing the epic vistas
of Cathedral Valley along Upper Red Rock Loop Road and Red Rock
Crossing....Make sure and visit our extensive Sedona
gallery so you can let us know the kinds of fall images that
are the most attractive to you.
What's
Included (and what's not!)
Unlike
most of our guided expeditions where lodging is provided
as part of the price, this workshop gives participants the
opportunity to book their own lodging at a variety of world-class
Sedona resorts. The workshop fees reflect this. We will,
of course, provide transportation for those who desire it
and would like to eschew a car rental for three days, but
you'll also have the option to drive yourself.
We do
offer for all our early arriving & late-staying guests the
option of an additional photo shoot at Sedona's legendary Red
Rock Crossing. It's wonderfully close to town and, with the
right conditions, offers an incredible photo opportunity for
a relatively easy sunset shoot. We'd love it if you'd take advantage!!
While
some early morning and mid-day snacks (yogurt, breakfast bars,
trail mix, etc) and water will be provided to tide you over
on our long days, all formal meals and drinks are the responsibility
of participants.
We think
the optimal way to travel to Sedona for our workshops is to
utilize the Sedona-Phoenix
Shuttle, especially for those wishing to save
on car rentals. It's inexpensive, convenient, fast, but it's
also not included in the workshop price!!
Baggage & Camera Gear (Very
Important!)
On most
trips, we accommodate participants with three pieces of luggage,
specifically one sturdy camera backpack (with tripod carrier!),
a second pack for computers, chargers, extra batteries, lenses,
etc, and one large duffel bag ( maximum size, no exceptions:
36"L x 20"W x 20"H) or a similarly-sized suitcase.
Room for gear is limited in our 4x4 SUVs & you will be held
responsible for adhering to these baggage requirements. Should
you exceed these requirements, you will have to make your own
arrangements in Sedona to store your extra gear.
Participant's Physical Fitness
Requirements
As there
is always an element of risk in any adventure associated with
the outdoors, participants must be physically fit and capable
of participating in outdoor photography in field locations and
aware of any associated risks created by field locations and
weather. Workshop instructors will take considerable time to
familiarize participants with safety precautions, almost to
a fault. It will be the responsibility of each participant to
listen and follow precautions carefully. Your safety is our
#1 priority and if necessary insuring your safety will take
precedence over ruffled feathers!!
All participants
are required to provide on our registration
form current and accurate medical information.
Where applicable, participants will be required to provide medical
release forms from their supervising physicians to participate
in the outdoor physical activities associated with workshop
photography.
Policies
Southwest Perspectives Photographic Workshops, Derek von Briesen, Kim Hoshal, all guides, and cooperating agents aim to provide every participant a safe, educational, and enjoyable experience. We act solely as agents for you regarding accommodations, special activities, and travel, by any means, and assume no liability for any act, error, omission, injury, loss, delay, mishap, or damage to persons or property arising from any cause during the course of the workshop or in transit thereto.
We can accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in the services to be provided. We reserve the right to change our arrangements should conditions necessitate, or to cancel any aspect of the workshop due to exceptional circumstances.
In the event that we deem it necessary to cancel the workshop we will provide a full refund which the participant(s) acknowledges as full and final settlement. In the event of a workshop cancellation airline tickets, car rentals and hotel reservations associated with participation in this workshop will not be refunded. We recommend you purchase refundable airline tickets and make refundable car and hotel reservations. We strongly advise purchasing some form of trip insurance. We also recommend you carry travel and camera equipment insurance.
At the time of registration, a 50% deposit is required. Payment in full must be made thirty days prior to the workshop. In the event that a participant cancels their workshop reservation, the cancellation must be at least sixty days prior to the workshop to receive a full refund. Cancellations less than sixty days prior to the workshop will be subject to $100 lost booking fee.
As there is always an element of risk in any adventure associated with the outdoors, participants must read the liability release form carefully. Participant's signed/dated release will certify that said participant is physically fit and capable of participating in outdoor photography exercises in field locations, and is fully and completely aware of any associated risks created by field locations and weather.
Meeting times, meeting places and itinerary are subject to changes dictated by the weather, the road conditions and other imponderable variables that are part of doing landscape photography. We will be carrying cell phones but reception is not always possible. You are responsible for being at the meeting place at the designated time and have your photographic & camping equipment with you.
