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PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP TOURS
Entering our 15th year in 2008

FREE LOWEPRO BAG FOR ONE WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT
Sign up for a workshop and you're eligible to receive a new Lowepro backpack. At the end of the year one workshop participant will receive the bag by having your photo from a trip judged to be the best from all other participants. Judging will be done by an outside non-objective photographer.

 

Please read the Terms and Conditions for important information about the photo trips.

ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
Pay deposit and / or balance using PAYPAL

 

2008 PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Penguins of Falkland Islands

January 11 - 20

$4.395

FULL - taking reservations for 2009

penguins of falkland islands photography workshop

Birds of Fort DeSoto / Honeymoon Island, FL

April 5 - 11

$1,695

Only 2 spots remaining

birds of pinellas county florida photography workshop

California Redwoods

May 10 - 16

$1,995

Led by Bob Dean

california redwoods photography workshop

South Texas Birds

May 11 - 17

$2,245

Only 3 spots remaining

south texas birds photography workshop

Iceland Adventure

June 26 - July 5

$4,795

Only 2 spots remaining

iceland photography workshop

Colorado Wildflowers

July 14 - 18

$1,645

colorado wildflowers photography workshop

Bears of Alaska

August 9 - 16 - FULL

$3,995

Taking deposits for 2009 - Dates / Price TBD

bears of alaska photography workshop

Colorado Bighorn Sheep

December 12 - 15

$1,295

colorado bighorn sheep photography workshop

Fundamentals of Photography
and Digital Basics

July 12 - 13
September 6 - 7
November 8 - 9

Denver, CO

$275

2009 PHOTO WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Alaska Northern Lights

March 7 - 14, 2009 - FULL
March 14 - 21, 2009
Feb. 28 - March 7, 2009
Only 4 spots total remaining

$2,345

alaska northern lights photograph, alaska aurora borealis photography workshop

 

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DEPOSITS - A $300 deposit will hold a space with balance due 45 days prior to trip. If a deposit is received and the trip is filled, it will be returned and the you will be placed on a waiting list and notified if an opening occurs.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY - Upon receipt of notice you are unable to participate on a trip refunds are subject to the following fee structure - $150 for more than 60 days notification; $300 between 30 and 60 days, 50% of cost between 15 and 30 days and no refund within 15 days of trip. If a program is canceled full refunds will be made. Fees are based on reservations made for accommodations and ground transportation. Travel insurance is recommended (see link on the links page for comparative rate information).

ACCOMMODATIONS - Lodging will be at AAA approved accommodations (double occupancy) where available. Single occupancy rooms when requested will require an additional fee based upon a hotels current rates. Also, if a roommate is not available you will be required to pay the single supplement fee.

COSTS - Price includes accommodations, ground transportation and meals. Not included are items of a personal nature including alcoholic beverages. Prices are quoted as part of a package and no refunds are given for unused services. Because some trips include photographing wildlife, First Light can't be held liable if subjects stated are not available for photographing. Wildflower and fall color trips are scheduled at typical peak times but weather conditions may cause conditions to not be ideal. Indoor presentations will be given on most trips.

TRIP SIZE - All trips are limited to six people maximum. Because of this, it's recommended you sign up early to can ensure having a spot. Trip sizes are kept small so participants can get as much hands-on help as they wish. Rocky Mountain region trips can be run with one person but those to Alaska must have at least three people and overseas trips must have four.

FLIGHT AND TRAVEL SCHEDULE - Try to arrange your flights to arrive early on the arrival date and depart late on the final day as we try to do some excursions the first evening and then again on the morning of the final day.

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TRAVEL INSURANCE - When you plan your next trip, it would be wise to think about getting trip insurance, especially for overseas or Alaska trips. My links page has information where you can compare prices and plans.