Rainforests and Olympic Coast

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Photography Workshop Policies

I. Reservations

A deposit and a completed registration form will reserve a place for you on a William Manning Photography Workshop. Payment can be made by via PayPal, Venmo or personal check, cashiers check or money order. Payment in full is due 60 days prior to departure date unless otherwise noted.

II. Payment / Refund Policies

a. Workshop fee: Please see individual workshop to see workshop fee and what is and isn't included.  

b. A $500 deposit is required at time of registration. The balance is to be paid in full 60 days prior workshop date. If registration takes place less than 2 months of workshop date then payment in full will be required.

c. If you are participating in a drone photography workshop and you need to rent a drone the rental fee of $250 is required at time of registration.

d. A $1000 deposit is required at time of registration for international workshops. The balance is to be paid in full 90 days prior workshop date. If registration takes place less than 2 months of workshop date then payment in full will be required.

e. Cancellation Policy: Deposit and balance paid will be refunded minus $100 (administration fees) if cancellation is made 60 days prior to tour date. No refund can be made if cancellation is made less than 59 days before workshop date. William Manning Photography HIGHLY RECOMMENDS travel insurance to cover your investment in case of emergencies or other unforeseen situations arise that may require you to cancel.

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 workshops 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. Workshop Itinerary

The following is a general itinerary but may vary from day to day and from workshop to workshop. 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 of our workshop will vary depending on participants flight schedules etc. If time permits we can go out for a morning photo shoot or group breakfast, or we can decide once we all meet and make a group decision how to handle the last morning.

I love to teach and watch my participants grow as photographers throughout our time together. I am a people person, I find each individual 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

Ground transportation is the responsibility of each participant unless otherwise stated in workshop description. I want to maximize our shooting opportunities therefore when possible I will encourage participants to car pool. The fewer cars we have gives us the opportunity to make sudden stops when we see something special happening on our way to our designated location. I will always have an itinerary but also I like to be somewhat flexible when we come upon an awesome photo opportunity not on our itinerary.  

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.