WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• Pre-workshop Personal Skype Session – Before all of our destination workshops, you can benefit from a personal Q&A Skype session at your convenience with Andrew, to ask any questions you might have about your upcoming trip. This is immensely helpful to gat to know your instructor, and to making sure you feel prepared for the great adventure ahead.

• Welcome Packet - You will receive your personalized welcome packet 2-6 weeks before the workshop with maps, helpful local info, nature facts, FAQ’s, technical photography information on what we will be discussing, a comprehensive list of what to bring, and more.

• Park Related Fees – We believe in and support our public lands, so we are proud Commercial Use Authorization Permit holders in many of our public parks. This provides us good standing with the Park and the rangers, and it helps to fund fantastic conservation projects that would not be possible without special use educators and their students.

• Numerous Guided Hikes – Depending on the group fitness level, we may embark on one or two hikes per day through the intensely beautiful landscape of the park and some surrounding areas. We will explore the myriad flora and fauna of the ecosystems, shooting anything and everything in nature, discussing a wide range of photographic tips and techniques.

• 3 Nights Lodging, Transportation in the park, water, and snacks – The group will stay together in double occupancy rooms (single occupancy may be available at extra cost) at The Mountain Modern Hotel (or similar). Breakfast and free wifi are included, as well as other amenities. Please check with the hotel for a full list. All transportation during the workshop, and plenty of water and snacks in the field are also provided. Lunches, dinners, and any other expenses are the responsibility of each student. Andrew will provide options for the group to eat meals together.. All transportation during the workshop, and plenty of water and snacks in the field are also provided. All meals, and any other expenses are the responsibility of each student. Andrew will provide options for the group to eat meals together.

• Image Reviews + Post-Processing Instruction - We will spend some good time on image critiques plus help with post-processing and workflow.

• *BONUS! - Stretch out those sore muscles! One complimentary yoga session per day, with our lovely resident, certified yoga instructor, Ellen Slaton. *Ellen makes every effort to join us on every workshop to lead any interested students in a healthy, centering hour of yoga, but is not guaranteed.

What’s NOT Included? Meals are not included, though we will try to eat together as much as possible, since it's a great chance to continue talking shop. Transportation to and from our campground in Teton Park are also not included, as well as anything not specifically listed above. Travel insurance can be purchased separately, HERE, but not necessary.

ROUGH ITINERARY

Due to unpredictable changes in weather and movement of wildlife, etc., our schedule remains flexible and subject to change.  However, our start and end times are set in stone so each student can plan their travel accordingly.

Thursday -  We will be meeting in Grand Teton park 3:00pm to get settled into the hotel, then we will then head out into the field as quickly as possible to shoot. Please be sure to give yourself enough time to get to the hotel on time for our initial meeting, as we will hit the ground running and not finish until later Thursday night, after dusk.

Friday - Rise early to photograph sunrise on the Tetons from one of the iconic spots.  Explore several nearby locations for wildlife throughout the morning.  Break for lunch together with discussion at Signal Mountain Lodge.  Regroup at 3 to head to the next location to shoot afternoon/ evening light.  Shoot sunset and dusk.  Break for dinner together.  Possibly head out to shoot star pictures at one of several locations.

Saturday -  Rise early to photograph sunrise.  Shoot at several locations throughout the morning.  Break for lunch together with discussion.  Nap time!  Regroup at 3 to head to the next location to shoot afternoon/ evening light.  Break for dinner together.

Sunday - Rise very early to photograph the stars before dawn.  Shoot at several locations throughout the morning.  Break for lunch together with our laptops to discuss and critique our work from the trip!  The workshop officially ends after lunch and checkout, but students are highly encouraged to stay in the park as long as possible to continue exploring the amazing photographic opportunities of Grand Teton National Park!

Itinerary subject to change by Slaton