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Photography in the Aspens Workshops

Future Photography in the Aspen Workshops (Details coming soon!)

June 4,5,6, 2010 : Spring at the Ranch

October 1-3, 2010:  Autumn in the Aspens

Photography in the Aspens is a weekend photo workshop for intermediate-advanced photographers with  photographer Rick Schafer.  The weekend includes several photo shoots on location, both at Black Butte Ranch and nearby areas, followed by classroom sessions.

Facts and Information

AM I READY?

This workshop is designed for intermediate - advanced digital photographers. Students need to have a working knowledge of their digital camera with manual controls. Students should bring their own computer and know how to download, convert images to jpg and tif formats, and use their own photo editing software for resizing or retouching.

A HINT OF WHAT'S TO COME FROM LAST YEAR'S FALL INFORMATION: FALL 2009 PIA INFORMATION
$275 tuition includes workshop and meals.
(All meals are "working meals" and are part of the classroom instruction.)
To register for the workshop, call 541.595.1506 or print this form and mail with payment to:
Photography in the Aspens
Black Butte Ranch
PO Box 8000
Black Butte Ranch OR 97759

Once we have received your registration form, an entry packet will be emailed to you that is part of your final confirmation.  If you have not received this packet, please email or call 541.595.1506.

LODGING

Black Butte Ranch offers a 25% discount on vacation rentals for Photography in the Aspens participants.
The Lodge Condos and Country House Condos are especially convenient places to stay during the workshop.
Call 866. 734.5859 or check online for details.

COURSE SCHEDULE FALL 2009*

Classroom work sessions include photography technique, using the camera as a tool, file management, gallery preparation and a print session. Participants are guided through a study of nature and an analysis of the light, which transforms into creative photographic technique.

Friday, October 2, 2009
4pm Check in - Lodging
5pm Computer set up at Classroom Community Center Meeting Rooms
5:30pm Classroom Session: Camera Calisthentics Community Center Meeting Rooms
6pm Field Session #1 Aspen Grove
7:30pm Working Dinner Lodge - Abbott Room

Saturday, October 3, 2009
6am Field Session #2 Lodge / Phalarope Lake
7am Working Breakfast Lodge - Abbott Room
8am Classroom Session Community Center Meeting Rooms
9am Field Session #3 TBD
12pm Lunch TBD
1pm Classroom Session Community Center Meeting Rooms
4-6pm Creative Break
6pm Field Session #4 TBD
7:30pm Working Dinner Lodge - Abbott Room
8:30-10pm Classroom Session: download, print work session Community Center Meeting Rooms

Sunday, October 4, 2009
6am Field Session #5 Phalarope Lake / Big Meadow
7am Working Breakfast Lodge - Abbott Room
8am Classroom Session Community Center Meeting Rooms
9am Field Session #6 TBD
10:30 Break - checkout at 11am
11am Classroom Session Community Center Meeting Rooms
12pm Working Lunch Lodge Abbott Room
1:30pm Classroom Session - Q&A, pack up your gear Community Center Meeting Rooms
4-6pm Wine Reception for Rick Schafer and PIA Students The Gallery at the Lodge

*Please note: class times and location are always subject to change, depending on changing atmospheric conditions. Be flexible and ready for anything!

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

* Digital Camera with manual settings that is ready to go
* Lens of choice
* Batteries - charged
* Extra batteries - charged
* Tripod
* Empty data cards
* Filters
* Lens Hood
* Cable Release
* Reflectors, screens, umbrellas, etc.
* Laptop (or computer) with photo editing software, cables
* Card reader
* Thumb drive or flash drive to hold and transfer your selects
* Warm clothing, boots. (Think layers!)
* Snacks or additional food if you have special needs.

CALL 541.5959.1506 or email Marketing@BlackButteRanch.com for additional information.

Rick Schafer is a native Oregonian and professional photographer. He had the opportunity to study under his stepfather, the late Photographer Laureate of Oregon, Ray Atkeson for 12 years, and has built on that experience to develop a photographic style all his own. Rick is a licensed guide with the state of Oregon and has led Photography in the Aspens workshops for five years.

Rick continues the tradition of Ray’s best- selling Oregon, Oregon II and Oregon III with his own journey across the state. Rick’s other books include Oregon IV, Oregon Golf, Portrait of Oregon, Magnificent Places: Oregon Coast and McCormick and Schmick’s Seafood Cookbook.

2010 fall workshop is scheduled for October 1-3, 2010