UCSB’s Sedgwick Reserve has been the location for one of the longest running “Masters Program” workshops. This popular three day workshop at the nearly 6000 acre University of Santa Barbara’s Sedgwick Reserve has proven to be a mecca for both novices and experts who are serious about creating award winning landscape art.

If you want a intense photography weekend learning and comingling with a dedicated like-minded group of “shooters” this could be the workshop you have been looking for. Included are most meals with “on the ranch” first come first served overnight accommodations and camping.

Contact:
University of California/Sedgewick Reserve, Santa Ynez Valley, CA
For information and enrollment
805-686-1941
e-mail: heubel@lifesci.uscb.edu

June 13 - 15, 2008
September 12- 14, 2008
The 'MASTERS PROGRAM' Photography Workshop
Mesa Verde National Park
One of the crown jewels of the national park system, escorted by knowledgeable and dedicated National Park rangers, you will learn how to best photograph both the cultural and natural resources of this World Heritage Site including Balcony House, Cliff Palace, Cedar House, Square Tower and Long House as well as work on artful landscape views of the surrounding Four Corners area. Over the years Mesa Verde and its historic Cliff Dwellings and even older Mesa Top Ruins have been the focus of many of the best known early black and white photographers. You will learn the ways of the Masters as we review their contributions as well as study more contemporary work by today’s masters.

The “Masters Program” Photography Workshop offers options such as workshop and meals only or workshop with single or double occupancy rooms with meals provided by ARAmark Mesa Verde Company from Friday lunch through Sunday lunch with Friday and Saturday night dinners at one of Colorado’s ten best restaurants - The Metate Room in the parks own Far View Lodge.  

Contact:

For information and enrollment:
970-529-4445
e-mail: info@mesaverde.org
or visit them on line at:
mesaverdeinstitute.org

Death Valley National Park Visitor Center Panorama - 23' x 5' by Photo by Tom Gamache

The 'MASTERS PROGRAM' Photography Workshop
Decembe 5 - 7, 2008
Death Valley National Park sponsored by the Death Valley Natural History Association
Photo Workshop presented by Visitor Center Mural Photographer

The creator of Death Valley Visitor Center's stunning 23-foot long "Stovepipe Wells Sand Dunes: photographic mural - Tom Gamache - will conduct an early December weekend workshop in the park.

Death Valley National Park is one of the most beautiful and mysterious places on earth.  The park comprises more than 3.3 million acres of spectacular desert scenery, complex geology, undisturbed wilderness and sites of historical interest. Capturing the full scope of this extraordinary location is a challenge for any artist.  Both Tom and Van Assisted have visited and photographed Death Valley many times over decades of photographic work. 

As in all “Masters Program” Workshops, you will be guided by the instructors and you will have many opportunities to explore your own artistic vision at many prime iconic locations.  This workshop is a special event for anyone wanting to capture the mythic aura of the desert landscape. Possible shooting locations include Badwater, Dante’s View, Aguerreberry Point and Mine, Scotty’s Castle, Ubehebe Crater, Titus Canyon, Stovepipe Wells Sand Dunes, The Charcoal Kilns, Mosaic and Golden Canyons, Devil’s Golf Course and other world famous locations. 

Accommodations - Death Valley Workshop The workshop is held during one of Death Valley's most beautiful and pleasant times of year. Hotels and campgrounds in Furnace Creek and Stovepipe Wells are likely to be sold out months prior to the workshop date. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.  For your registration and accommodation convenience, deluxe rooms will be available for The “Masters Program” Workshop photographers at the Stovepipe Wells Motel. To guarantee workshop registration and room availability, please inquire and register with the Death Valley Natural History Assoc. as soon as possible. Photographers wishing to stay outside the park will find lodging in Beatty Nevada.

Contact:
The Death Valley Natural History Association
Candice Lieber
775-537-0787 ext. 208
e-mail: membership@dvnha.org or
www.dvnha.org

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - Instructor and students at workshop venue

The 'MASTERS PROGRAM' Photography Workshop
December 12 - 14, 2008
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area - sponsored by the SMMNRA NPS and UCLA Stunt Ranch Reserve

For nature photographers in Southern California, Wandering Around Outdoors, in conjunction with The National Park Service and UCLA’s Stunt Ranch Reserve, will present a three-day “Masters Program” Landscape Photography workshop in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Offering Western Sycamore autumn valley scenics surrounded by rising peaks with ocean influenced views; the Santa Monica Mountains are home of the country’s largest urban national park.

Tom Gamache is an award winning chronicler of the beauty, color and moods of the Santa Monicas. To view examples of his work  in the Santa Monicas see “The Santa Monica Mountains - Range on the Edge” from Angel City Press).  Join Tom and Van for an exciting, fun and friendly learning experience capturing the peaks, valleys, oak woodlands and fall color of their beloved Santa Monica Mountains the way the “Masters” would have. 

For information contact:
The Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Sheila Braden
805-370-2394
e-mail: sheila_braden@nps.gov

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