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Springtime on the Beautiful Oregon Coast

   May 15 - 21, 2021

Pounding Surf, Rugged Sea Coast, Stunning Landscapes and Awesome Sunsets

Photography Tour Leader : William Manning
• Includes Airport pickup and drop off at Portland International, ground transportation during tour, lodging, park fees, instruction and leader fees.
• After our time together on location, you receive 3 one hour sessions of one on one mentoring via Zoom, for up to 90 days after workshop.
  These sessions are designed to help you understand your work. Your photography will direct our discussions and attend to your creative 
  needs.
• Devoted to helping you see creatively in the field. We'll discuss use of filters, choosing the right lens for the subject, making the right 
  creative decisions, when to consider bracketing for HDR, and visualizing the finished photo with your processing knowledge. Classroom 
  sessions and/or one on one instruction will help you grow your processing skills. We'll look at basic processing to more advanced processing 
  using luminosity masks and a variety of filters and Photoshop actions. Image critiques will help you understand what you're doing right and 
  how to improve on your future work.
• William has over 30 years experience, friendly, approachable and always there with you.
• Our Destination Photography Mentorship locations are well scouted, planned and rewarding.

Photography Tour Fee: $3100
Tour is Limited to: 6 participants
Skill Level: All skill levels              
Fitness Level: Easy to moderate- short hikes of less than 1.5 miles. Moderate rating only because one location is on a sand dune.
Airport arrival and departure times at Portland International: Arrival no later than 1 pm, departure no earlier than 2 pm.
Special Note: Transportation is included in this tour because of the many locations we will photograph along a long stretch of coastline. If for any reason you are uncomfortable with sharing transportation please let me know and I will deduct transportation cost from your final payment.

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The Oregon Coast is an Incredible Photo Journey
Discover just how good your photography can be.

The Oregon coast stretches 363 miles and runs from the Columbia River to the California border. It is considered by many to be the most scenic seashore in the lower 48 states. This coastline is an inspiring landscape abundant with wild and beautiful subjects from ancient old growth forests, sand dunes, tide pools, lighthouses, roaring wave action and graphic landscapes. There is no shortage of places to explore. Natural and made-made communities along this Pacific coast need the sea for survival and both offer a colorful and ever changing environment for us to enjoy on this beautiful coastal photo tour.

Your Oregon Coast Photography Mentorship Program begins on Saturday afternoon after everyone is picked up from the Portland airport. Each day, carefully planned locations await you for both a fun and rewarding photography experience. We rise early for sunrise or simply to catch the warm morning spreading its rays across the landscape and end our days as the sun lowers itself below the Pacific horizon.

Tour schedule. The Oregon coast is a long stretch of coastline, at 363 miles it would be impossible to photograph the diversity found along this awesome stretch of the Pacific coast by positioning ourselves at one hotel location. For this reason, your photo tour is designed around three different overnight accommodations. Our first two nights will be spent in Lincoln City, Oregon giving us the opportunity to photograph the northern locations along the coast. Our third and fourth overnight will take place in Florence and fifth and sixth nights in Bandon.

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The Details

Springtime on the Beautiful Oregon Coast

May 15 - 21, 2021

Tour / Workshop Cost:
$3100. 
Deposit: $250.
Airport Arrival and Departure: Portland International Airport is the best airport to arrange both arrival and departure.
Participants: Min 3 - Max 8

What's Included:
• Lodging (Price is based on shared room)
• Airport pickup and drop off
• Ground transportation during tour
• Park Entrance Fees
• Photographer / Guide
• Photo Critiques and Instruction
• 3 Critiques for up to 90 days after workshop
• Small Group Size

Not Included:
• Air transportation
• Meals
• Alcohol 
• Tips and Gratuities
• Single Room Supplement (add: $600.)

  • Pay
  • Registration
  • Tour and Workshop Policies

Tour and Workshops can be paid via PayPal or check. To pay through PayPal simply click button below .
To pay by check, cashiers check or money order simply mail to:

William Manning Photography
6396 Birchdale CT
Cincinnati, OH 45230

You've decided to join us, that is awesome. Just click on the button below and fill out the registration form and we'll get your spot reserved. Thank you for choosing William Manning/Photovian Tours and Workshops for your photography travels.

Photography Tour Policies

I. Reservations

A deposit and a completed registration form will reserve a place for you on a William Manning / Nature's Light Photo Tour. Payment can be made by via PayPal or personal check, cashiers check or money order. Payment in full is due 90 days prior to departure date unless otherwise noted.

II. Payment / Refund Policies

a. Tour fee: Please see individual tour see what is included in each tour as this may vary.  

b. A $250 deposit is required at time of registration for domestic tours. The balance is to be paid in full 90 days prior photo tour date. If registration takes place less than 2 months of tour date then payment in full will be required.

c. A $500 deposit is required at time of registration for international tours. The balance is to be paid in full 90 days prior photo tour date. If registration takes place less than 2 months of tour date then payment in full will be required.

d. Cancellation Policy: Deposit and balance paid will be refunded minus $100 (administration fees) if cancellation is made 90 days prior to tour date. A refund of 70% paid if cancellation is made in writing between 60-89 days before tour date. A refund of 50% paid if cancellation is made between 30-59 days before tour date. No refunds can be made if cancellation is made less than 29 days before tour date. William Manning Photography HIGHLY RECOMMENDS travel insurance to cover your investment in case of emergencies or other unforeseen need to cancel within the cancellation period.

Photography Tour Policies

I. Rule Number One, Two, and Three

Safety, safety and safety. My number one priority is to make sure my participants return home the same way they came with the exception of a lot more knowledge. Photography tours are about learning, meeting awesome people, and having fun in a beautiful and creative environment. We ask all participants to refrain from vulgar language and political discussions. I wish to keep a positive and enjoyable experience for all. Participants should know how to laugh, ask questions and simply have fun. We enjoy having all levels of photographers from beginners to professional. Laptops are not mandatory but will allow participants the opportunity 
to edit, and allow feedback from tour leader. 

II. Tour Itinerary

The following is a general itinerary but may vary from day to day and from tour to tour. Our first day is typically a meet and greet time along with a short introduction, Second day and thereafter – Photograph on location in early morning light and shoot throughout the morning hours. Break for brunch or lunch as a group and depending on time of year we may take a brief afternoon break. Group feedback is a wonderful way to learn and share. I strongly encourage participants to get involved in group discussions. Growth as a photographer and artist comes from listening to opinions from various points of view. We will return to the field for late afternoon light into the evening hours. The last morning we’ll end our workshop with a group breakfast and make our way back to airport and arrive around 12 noon unless otherwise stated in tour itinerary. 

I love to teach and watch my participants grow as photographers throughout our time together. I am a people person, I find each individual is unique and I truly enjoy building friendships with my participants. Please come with plans to have a good time and enjoy the company of others who share their passion for photography as you do. 

III. Transportation

Beginning in 2020, I will be providing ground transportation on most programs. I have decided this is truly the best way to maximize our shooting opportunities. There's always an itinerary but also times when we may come upon an awesome photo opportunity not on our itinerary. Traveling in a convey of multiple vehicles doesn't allow us the freedom to stop. Leave the driving to me or one of my leaders and sit back and enjoy the company of your fellow photographers. 

TRAVEL INSURANCE

We recommend you purchase travel insurance in case you must cancel due to illness, injury, accident, family or work related issues, etc. The company we recommend is Travel Guard (www.travelguard.com).

LIABILITY LIMITS

Please read and sign the Liability form enclosed with registration.

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