Description
Grand Tetons National Park Photography Workshop
This workshop is meant for advanced beginners to expert-level photographers who want to get to the best parts of the park at the best times and also want to refine their skills. There will be no classroom time on this field workshop, but I will have several field presentations during the workshop on filters and composition as well as exposure and working methods. We may discuss panoramic photography and exposure blending. All the image review will take place on the back of your cameras. If you’ve done the Smoky Mountains workshop, the format will be similar although the workshop is longer.
While there is no lodging partner, there are plenty of places to stay. The Jackson Lake Lodge offers high-end lodging and dinning. There is excellent camping at Colter Bay. You won’t need reservations if you plan on camping, but if you’re staying in a hotel, you’ll need to book ASAP. Colter Bay offers reasonably priced lodging in cabins and two diners.
Every morning we will meet at Colter Bay, which is a little over an hour drive from Jackson. I suggest that you stay in Colter Bay.
Getting there: The closest airport is JAC (Jackson, WY). Colter Bay Village is approximately 40 miles north of Jackson. The visitor center is approximately 13 miles north of Jackson.
Not included: Park pass. Food. Lodging. Gas. Transportation.
Itinerary
Our days will generally follow this schedule:
5:30am – Meet at Colter Bay
6:51am – Sunrise
10am – Breakfast break
Mid-day – Free time for you to go on a hike, rest or process images. There are many locations that the park does not allow workshops to visit, so you can visit these locations during this break.
3pm – Meet for afternoon field session
5pm – Dinner taken early some days
7:50pm – Sunset
9pm – Dinner take late some days
Sunday: The workshop ends on Sunday after breakfast.
Note: The itinerary will be fluid based on the weather and the whims of the instructor.
Required Photography Equipment
Camera: A SLR-style digital camera, mirrorless camera, or a point and shoot that allows you to manually set your shutter speed and aperture is highly recommended. A variety of lenses ranging from 18mm to 300mm.
Filters: A polarizing filter and two and three stop ND grads with a holder and rings for your lenses are recommended (See this newsletter for more info about NDs).
Other Suggested Equipment: Bring a tripod, your camera’s manual.
I’ll send out a full equipment list a month before the workshop.