FAQ

Why attend a photography workshop?

Photography workshops are a great way to work with photographers with experience shooting in the area. We know the best vantage points and times to be at each one. Additionally, we have a “teacher’s heart” and are eager to show you how to photograph these areas and get the most out of the scenes and your camera. We’ll discuss photography concepts and how to get the best of the scenes in the workshop. Finally, many workshops include discussions about post-processing. Capturing the image is the first step. However, knowing what to do with that capture is just as important.

What’s the plan in case of an emergency?

Each workshop has an emergency plan that includes evacuation plans for bad weather, locations of nearest medical facilities, etc. While we don’t expect problems, we are prepared for them. During the workshop, we ask all participants to stay with the group. Occasionally, attendees may be compelled to wander off, searching for a more interesting composition or vantage point. We certainly encourage creativity. However, participants must stay with the group or let the workshop leader(s) know of their plans to seek a vantage point that requires them to walk away from the group.

Will I be required to participate in every shoot?

No. Our workshops are packed with shooting opportunities and you may opt out of any you wish.

Is the workshop dangerous?

Potential dangers always exist, but we do our best to understand them and communicate them to you before and during the workshop. To reduce risks, we also plan our workshops so that we do not rush from one location to the next. Also, there is more safety in numbers, so we ask all participants to stay together when we are out in the field.

Do you have business insurance?

Yes, we carry a business insurance policy.

Can I bring my spouse, significant other, partner, etc.?

Each workshop will have its restrictions/options for bringing others. Usually, significant others can come along to the workshop but cannot participate in the photography instruction. If they are with us in the field, they are limited to using a camera phone or a straightforward point-and-shoot camera. Some workshops require an additional fee to join us in the field. Please refer to the details of your particular workshop for more information. Spouses, significant others, etc., are responsible for themselves in the field, including, but not limited to, transportation, entrance fees, meals, etc.

What gear should I bring with me to the workshop?

“A camera doesn’t make a great picture any more than a typewriter makes a great novel.” (Peter Adams)

Of course, sometimes gear does help, and we want you to be prepared. Please refer to the details within each workshop to get an idea of gear that may be helpful. However, if you have any questions, please contact us, and we’ll be glad to discuss them in more detail.

How physically demanding will this workshop be?

That depends on the type of workshop. Some require more physical effort than others. Please review the details of each workshop to get a sense of what is needed. Knowing your limitations is crucial.

If any activity is more strenuous than you are comfortable with, you are not required to participate. If you have any questions about the degree of difficulty of any workshop, please contact us before registering.

What is the schedule for the workshop?

This depends on the workshop. Please review the agenda in the workshop details.

Do you have necessary permits for doing workshops?

Yes. We acquire all necessary permits if we conduct a workshop in a local, state, or federal park.

What is your cancellation policy?

We understand that things happen and circumstances occasionally cause change. We hope our cancellation policy is a fair approach to circumstances that may cause you to miss a workshop or prevent us from conducting one. The info below should clarify our policy on refunds/cancellations.

Description	Deposit Amount	Final Balance Due	Cancellation Policy
Skills Classes< $300	Full Amount Due	At Time of Registration	Full Refund if > 90 days (less $25 processing fee); Partial 30-90 Days (90%); NO REFUND if < 30 days.
Workshops < $500	Full Amount Due	At Time of Registration	Full Refund if > 90 days (less $25 processing fee); Partial 30-90 Days (90%); NO REFUND if < 30 days.
Workshops >$500-$2500	$500 Down	90 Days or Upon Registration if < 90 days	Full Refund if > 180 days (less 3% processing fee); Partial 90-180 Days (90%); NO REFUND if < 90 days.
Workshops >$2500-$4,000	$1500 Down > 180 Days from workshop.	90 Days or Upon Registration if <90 days	Full Refund if > 180 days (less 3% processing fees); Partial 90-180 Days (90% refund); NO REFUND if <90 days.
Workshops >$4000	$1500 Down > 180 Days from workshop. 2nd payment of $1,500 at 180 days or deposit of $3,000 if less than 180 days.	90 Days or Upon Registration if <90 days	Full Refund if > 180 days (less 3% processing fees); Partial 90-180 Days (90% refund); NO REFUND if <90 days.

If the Class or Workshop has a waiting list and your spot is filled, or we can fill the spot before the Class/Workshop Date, for cancellations during the NO REFUND Period, you may receive a refund less 10% plus any additional costs due to changes in expenses related to late registration.

We will work with you as much as possible to fill your spot, as it does us no good to upset you as one of our potential future workshop clients. However, we expend a great deal of time, energy, and money to plan our workshops, and once we get this close to a workshop, it is very difficult to fill an empty slot.

I have more questions; how can I get in touch?

Use the form below to send us a message. It goes straight to our inbox. We’ll respond as soon as possible – usually within one business day.