July 11th - July 18th
The San Juan Mountains are Colorado's largest mountain range by area and one of it's most spectacular.
4 People
Beginner to Advanced
Moderate: minimal hiking, high elevation
A Digital SLR or Mirrorless Camera
A Tripod and a Cable Release
A Wide Angle Lens/Zoom Lens
Filters
A Telephoto Lens
Camera Backpack and a Laptop with Lightroom and Photoshop
Some of the techniques that will be covered during each shooting session:
Post Processing:
What will NOT be included: transportation to and from locations, airfare, lodging outside of planned campgrounds and meals. Snacks, water and the fees for campgrounds will be covered in your $1200
A Light Jacket and Rain Gear
Sunblock, Sunblock, and Sunblock
Good Boots or Shoes
Sunglasses, hats and gloves
I am not able to camp, what are the other options for lodging?
There are tons of lodging in the region. From hostels to luxury condos and everything in between. Each community in the region will have numerous options, Contact me directly if you CAN NOT camp and I will provide extensive information about lodging. I still really encourage you to go the camping route. RVs are allowed, though they will not be able to traverse the 4 wheel drive routes,so it is best to set up camp before heading to any of the shooting sessions
What if I do not have access to a 4x4 or 4 wheel drive vehicle?
This is where the carpooling comes in. I myself have a 4 wheel drive vehicle and can provide some assistance. I can not be a primary driver though. I will also request that you contact me if you need carpooling so I can guarantee carpooling will be set up, whether that is for the 4 wheel drive access or airport pickup.
I highly recommend renting a 4 wheel drive vehicle though, as this provides you opportunity to wander off on your own before or after the Photo Adventures. There are so many other places to go that can not be fit in those 8 days
Why 8 days? Why not shorter?
I have considered that. I have considered only 3 or 4 days, but to be honest, there is no way to experience much of anything in only 3 or 4 days in the San Juan Mountains. Truthfully, it will take several weeks to truly experience the full grandeur of this mountain range, I have had many people tell me that, even after a week, they wish they took more time in this region.
I have been exploring this mountain range for several years now and there are still many places that I have not been to yet. Plus after several years of going to the same locations in the San Juans, I never miss experiencing something new.
So to sum up: 3 or 4 days is definitely NOT enough and obviously several weeks is unrealistic so I decided on a happy medium of just over 1 week. I am not requiring you to stay all 8 days (sorry no discount for leaving early or arriving late)
What is your cancellation policy?
You can cancel at anytime. I understand that anything can happen to prevent you from attending.
If you have to cancel and it is greater than 60 days prior to the Photo Adventures you will be refunded your $1200. If it is 0-59 days prior, your registration fees are forfeited. This is a guarantee that I am not left "hanging" right before the Photo Adventures starts.
Other than instructions what is the $1200 used for?
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