Instructional Photo Tours and Workshops
Join professional nature photographer, John Slonina, for a photo tour or photo workshop to some of North America's most beautiful and wild places. We visit several national parks which include Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Great Smoky Mountains, Acadia, Everglades, Mt Rainier, Olympic, Arches, Canyonlands, Big Cypress, Alaska, Katmai and Lake Clark. We lead moose and bear photography workshops, photo classes and photo safari's. We also teach Lightroom and Photoshop.
Our group size is small. All skill levels are welcome from beginner to professional.
Acadia National Park Photo Tours and Workshops Fall Foliage
Acadia National Park Photo Tours and Workshops Fall Foliage
Acadia National Park, Maine
Photo Workshops and Tours
Peak Fall Foliage
Authorized Permittee of the National Park
Join us on a instructional photo tour or workshop to Acadia National Park and the Maine Coastline with professional photographer John Slonina. We will be visiting one of our favorite places to photograph. It is one of the most dramatic areas on the east coast. Experience the magic of the rock bound coast and soaring granite cliffs where the mountains meet the sea.
October is a great time to photograph this awesome area in peak foliage. Beautiful forests, mountain peaks, birds, lakes, streams, waterfalls, lighthouses, tide pools, carriage roads etc. We also will be on the lookout for park wildlife including seals, deer, beavers, eiders, and foxes.
Be one of first people to see and photograph the rising sun in the country. Cadillac Mountain sweeping vistas has a view you will never forget. The days are paced to maximize photo opportunities and the schedule will be flexible to maximize getting the best light.
When:
October 11-14, 2019
Iterniary:
Day 1: Afternoon: We will meet at the hotel for a quick meeting. We will leave the hotel in the afternoon and photograph until sunset then dinner.
Day 2 and 3: We will travel to several different locations (depending on the lighting conditions) starting on location at sunrise. We will conclude with sunset. Each day will be a photographic adventure.
We will also have some classroom time to review and critique work, digital techniques, digital processing tips ect. John will be bringing a digital projector for presentations.
Day 4: Morning Photo Session Trip concludes late morning early afternoon.
Group size:
Our groups are small in size. This group size allows for flexibility in our plans if interesting and unexpected photo opportunities present themselves. Also it will allow us to work with each participate to provide complete, informative, helpful lessons.
Requirements: Skill and Fitness Levels:
Anyone with an interest in photography from a beginner to professional.
The participants should have a love of nature and enjoy the company of other people in a small group setting.
There are several short hikes on this trip. Most hikes are less than a mile and can go up to 3 miles (mostly flat).
Participants should be in good health and self sufficient.
Price:
$995. Per person includes , professional instruction, Park admission, permits and transportation from hotel to field locations.
Transportation: Transportation is provided from hotel to field locations in our comfortable van,
Deposit: $300
PAYMENT:
Payment can be made by check to Slonina Photography.
We also accept credit cards thru our online shopping cart.
This Tour includes
Park admissions and permits
Professional Instruction
3 hour sunset boat ride ( Bass Harbor light, etc.)
Classroom and or Zoom Class:
This trip is planned to maximize time outdoors photographing. We may have classroom time to discuss photography, post processing and or give photo critiques. I will customize the program(s) to cover the wishes of our small group.
After the tour: You will be invited to zoom classes exclusive to past tour participants at no additional cost. Topics will be Lightroom, Photoshop, Wildlife Photography and Landscape Photography. We will offer 2-3 a year.
Transportation: Participants ride in a comfortable passenger van. Once you arrive at hotel there is no reason to drive at all. This is important as many tours make you drive you own car. This is a problem since some of the best photo opportunities have only room for one of two cars. This forces the tours to skip some of the best locations.
Not Included
All flights are not included.
Lodging: A block of room is reserved under Slonina Photography with a discount rate for our participants. This hotel is highly rated by our past participants.
Food and drinks will not be included. We will visit various restaurants in Moab. Each participant will be responsible for their own food tab.
A block of room is reserved under Slonina Photography with a discount rate for our participants.. This hotel is rated 4.5 out of 5 on Trip Advisor..
Goals:
The entire workshop is devoted to capturing the best nature images possible. John draws upon his decades of experience as a professional photographer to offer several methods to improve your nature photography. John will share numerous proven beginner thru advanced techniques.
Our job is not only to help you create beautiful images and have fun but also teach skills and techniques you can use to take your photography to the next, higher level!
About Us:
John Slonina is a professional nature photographer who has been photographing for over 35 years. John has a love of natural history. During the workshop, you will receive information on photography techniques and the natural world. Understanding nature not only increases your appreciation of it but also helps you become a better nature photographer.
If you have any questions feel free to contact us.