June 14 - 19, 2021
Beautiful Rural American Landscapes, Rolling Hills of Vibrant Colors and Endless Patterns
Photography Tour Leader : William Manning
• Includes Airport pickup and drop off at Spokane 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: $2600
Tour is Limited to: 6 participants
Skill Level: All skill levels
Fitness Level: Easy, short walks within a 1/4 mile from vehicle.
Airport arrival and departure times at Spokane International: Arrival no later than 2 pm, departure no earlier than 1 pm.
Special Note: Transportation is included in this tour to help reduce traffic on narrow farm roads made of loose dirt. This will also help reduce blowing dirt creating vehicles poor visibility for cars following a lead vehicle 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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Discover How Amazing Your Photography Really Is
Southeastern Washington better known as "The Palouse", at least within the photography community, has become a favorite location for photographing patterns, rural scenes and artifacts of old Americana. This is a major agricultural area primarily producing wheat and legumes. Many sleepy little farming communities are hidden amongst the rolling verdant green hills in the region making this a quiet place to explore and enjoy a creative journey.
I invite you to join me in the rolling hills of the Palouse for beautiful landscapes, rustic barns, abandoned vehicles and farm equipment and much more on this rewarding photo tour. With long days, long drives and limited pull off sites along the rural roads, it makes for a more enjoyable experience when you let me do the driving and you sit back and enjoy your photography.
Tour schedule. The Palouse region is a fairly large area and will require early morning departures and evening return to our lodging location. For this reason, our photo tour is designed to allow some down time in the middle of the afternoon. Our lodging will be in Pullman Washington, a small university town with plenty of restaurants and other amenities. You will enjoy a rewarding photography experience in unquestionably America's most beautiful agricultural region.
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The Details
Palouse: The Photographers Palette
June 14 - 19, 2021
Tour Cost:
$2600.
Deposit: $250.
Airport Arrival and Departure: Spokane 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
• 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: $550)
- 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
2021 Palouse Photography Tour Payments
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.
Destination Photography Mentorship 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. Mentorship Program 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 programs. 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 programs. 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.
Destination Photography Mentorship
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.
