Rocky Mountain National Park Colorado Photography Workshop

Rocky Mountain National Park Cost: $325.00 ($100 deposit due at registration, balance due on June 27, 2013) For more information, please contact  Dan Ballard @ 719 469-0608 or danballard42@yahoo.com
Class limited to 12
Rocky Mountain National Park is a jewel of Colorado and a dream for photographers.  Sparkling rivers, mountain peaks, and pristine lakes await in this instructional workshop. 
Dan is a very passionate and creative teacher and he will spend a large amount of the workshop instructing. … Show more He will give several group lectures as well as one-on-one instruction to each student catering to everyone's personal photographic level.  Along with capturing stunning images of the park, the main focus of this workshop will be teaching ideas on creating strong powerful images from conception to print.
These topics plus more will be covered in this workshop: Composition Theory Mastering Light Camera Setting Instruction Lightroom Post Processing Techniques Setting up your camera bag Landscape Photography Business Ideas
Critique of five of your images
  What is included:
Entrance fee’s to all area’s Bottled water Light snacks for the early mornings.
 
**Lodging, transportation & meals are Not included.
  What to expect:
This workshop will involve some moderate hiking (one mile).  Basic level of fitness is recomended.            For information on Estes Park go to: www.estesparkcvb.com
For information on Rocky Mountain National Park go to: www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm *Please read under plan your vist - “things you should knowâ€*; (1)Your safety, (2)weather (3)bears. These 3 articles have some very important information pertaining to the park.
Lodging Lodging is up to each individual participant.  Dan will be staying at Alpine Trail Ridge Inn and encourages participants to stay here so that it is easier for us to all convene and conclude the days activities with a minimum of travel.   However, you are welcome to stay anywhere you would like.  When making your reservation at Alpine Trail Ridge Inn you will need to call the local number 800-233-5023 & tell them you are part of the Dan Ballard Photography Workshop for a 10% discount.  2 night minimum stay required.   30 day cancellation policy. Transportation Transportation to & from Estes Park is up to each individual participant. The closest large airport to Estes Park is Denver International . It is about a 2 hour drive. Driving conditions into Rocky Mountain National Park will consist of mainly paved roads, so a standard car will be sufficient.  When possible we prefer that participants car pool with each other.  If you are willing to drive please let us know. Itinerary
We will meet at 1PM on the 27th for an introduction class and begin shooting in the town of Estes Park in the afternon.  We will have dinner and then head into the park and shoot through the sunset hours.   We will leave the hotel very early on the 28th for a short hike and beautiful sunrise shots.   After shooting through the morning light we will head back for a late breakfest and a class on editing with Lightroom and Nik software.
Terms & Conditions: Deposits - The deposit amount specified with each workshop is due at the time you book a workshop. Your space is not reserved until we receive your deposit. The full balance is due 30 days prior (or on the date specified on the workshop page) to the start of the workshop. If we do not receive your balance by this time, we reserve the right to cancel your workshop and/or fill your spot off of a wait list. In the event of such a cancellation, no refunds will be provided. Cancellation, Refund & Delay Policy - All workshop schedules and plans are subject to change at our discretion depending upon weather, health and safety considerations, or any other factor related or unrelated to photographic opportunities as we see fit. Full refunds of all monies paid will be made if a workshop is canceled by us or if the workshop is rescheduled and you are unable to attend on the new date. Dan Ballard Photography is not responsible for any other costs which participants may have incurred, including but not limited to travel, car rental, lodging, insurance, photographic purchases and/or rentals. If you cancel your workshop the following applies. If cancellation is received at least 90 days prior to the start of the workshop, the deposit can be applied to another workshop of your choice. For cancellations received 31 - 89 days prior to the start of the workshop the deposit will be forfeited. For cancellations received 0 - 30 days prior to the start of the workshop, all deposits and workshop fee’s will be forfeited. No refunds will be given for delays or cancellations due to inclement weather, flights, or other events beyond our control, either before, during, or after your workshop. We are not responsible for any additional costs you may incur due to delays or cancellations.

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