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SUMMARY:Compose the Coast - The Art of Seeing
DESCRIPTION:A Photography Workshop on the Art of Seeing\n  \nJoin me in this adventure to compose the coast – the art of seeing. Ocean vistas don’t compose themselves. Neither do tide pools\, fog banks or the way morning light rakes across the basalt rocks at low tide – but with the right eye\, they become the strongest images you’ve ever made \nThis workshop is built around one idea: composition is craft\, not luck. Over 3 1/2 days on the Oregon Coast\, we’ll work the beaches\, headlands and hidden coves from Yachats to Newport\, chasing the light and working to build our creative vision and artistic craft.   We’ll learn to read a scene the way a painter reads a canvas: leading lines carved by receding waves\, the rhythm of repeating rock formations\, negative space\, foreground-to-background depth\, visual inventories\, balance\, symmetry\, etc\, all while evaluating the light and deciding on the right exact moment to press the shutter button \nOn this workshop\, you’ll learn to… \n\nRead a scene before you raise your camera – finding lines\, layers\, balance and space that can guide the eye\nUsing of foreground\, mid ground and background intentionally\, not by accident\nUnderstand the concepts of visual weight and the visual hierarchy to construct a composition\nPatience and slowing down\, reworking a single composition until it’s RIGHT\, not just “good enough”\n\nWhat we’ll do… \n\nBe out and on location during the best light\nHave a wide variety of locations and subject matter to inspire us creatively\nPersonalized in-field instruction on seeing and composing compelling images\nSpend time reviewing images and learning from our efforts to refine and improve our photographs\n\n\n\nBring your gear\, your curiosity\, and boots that don’t mind sand. Leave with a portfolio of images — and an eye that sees compositions everywhere. You’ll shoot at golden hour and blue hour\, work through hands-on critique sessions\, and leave with not just a stronger portfolio\, but a sharper eye — one that keeps working long after the workshop ends. \n\nWho is this workshop for? \n\nAll levels of photographers!\nNo matter where you are at on your photography journey\, there is always room for learning and growth.  I will meet you at your level and teach how to an appropriate level for you\, no matter if you are a beginner or an expert.\nThis workshop is designed for anyone who wants to get better\, do better\, learn and grow as a creative person!\n\n\nSmall group. Big coastline. No shortcuts on craft. \n\n  \n\nadd to cart / register today\n  \n\n  \nFitness Level: Easy to moderate \nMost locations are an easy walk from the car.  We may traverse uneven\, rocky ground and driftwood. \nLogistics \nYou can fly in directly to Portland or Eugene Oregon. We will be based in Yachats Oregon\, which puts us in a prime location for many of the locations we will visit.   We will travel each day from the hotel to our locations and return at various times for rest and/or image reviews.  More information will be sent to you after registration. \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Included\nWhat’s Not Included\n\n\n\n\n• Expert guiding\n• Travel to/from workshop location and during workshop\n\n\n• In-field photographic instruction\n• Lodging\n\n\n• Classroom instruction\n• Meals\n\n\n• Post workshop syllabus and support\n\n\n\n• New friends and a great time!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://johnpedersenphoto.com/event/compose-the-coast-the-art-of-seeing/
LOCATION:Yachats\, Oregon\, Yachats\, OR\, 97498\, United States
CATEGORIES:2027 Photo Workshops
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SUMMARY:Ghosts of the High Desert
DESCRIPTION:Ghosts of the High Desert – A photography workshop through Oregons ghost towns. \n\nSome places don’t fade quietly — they weather into something more haunting and more beautiful. This workshop takes you deep into the high desert of Central and Eastern Oregon\, where sun-bleached homesteads\, abandoned mining outposts\, and empty main streets sit frozen in time against a landscape of sagebrush\, basalt cliffs\, and impossibly wide skies. We’ll wind through the region’s most evocative forgotten towns — weathered wood structures leaning into the wind\, rusted machinery reclaimed by grass\, false-front buildings that once held saloons and general stores now holding only silence and light. This is a landscape built for photographers who love texture\, decay\, and the stories written in peeling paint and broken glass. \n\nOver the course of the workshop\, you’ll develop an eye for: \n\nComposing decay and texture – turning rust\, wood grain\, and crumbling structures in to compelling photographs\nWorking with wide-open light\, including the midday sun and the long dramatic shadows of golden hour\nEnvironmental storytelling\, framing subjects within the vast high-desert context that surrounds them\n\n  \n\nExpect long\, open drives between stops\, small-group energy\, and plenty of time to wander and shoot at your own pace with guidance always close at hand. Along the way\, you’ll hear the histories behind these towns — boomtowns that busted\, railroad stops bypassed\, communities the desert slowly reclaimed — context that will change the way you compose every shot. \n\n\nThis isn’t a workshop about pretty landscapes. It’s about finding beauty in abandonment\, and learning to photograph the past as it quietly disappears. \n\n\nLimited spots available — come document what’s left before the desert takes the rest. \n  \n\n\n  \nadd to cart / register today\n  \nFitness Level: Easy \n\nNo strenuous hikes. We will be close to our vehicles and all locations should feature short\, gentle walks with some uneven terrain. Please reach out if you have any questions about gear or preparedness. \n  \n\nLogistics \n\nYou can fly in directly to Portland Oregon with many airlines. There is ample rental car choices at this airport as well.  We will begin our workshop in The Dalles which is 84 miles East of Portland.  We will meet at our hotel in The Dalles on Wednesday April 28th at 4pm for a Meet and Greet.  More information will be sent to you after registration. \n\n \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Included\nWhat’s Not Included\n\n\n\n\n• Expert guiding\n• Travel to/from workshop location and during workshop\n\n\n• In-field photographic instruction\n• Lodging\n\n\n• Classroom instruction\n• Meals\n\n\n• Post workshop syllabus and support\n\n\n\n• New friends and a great time!
URL:https://johnpedersenphoto.com/event/ghosts-of-the-high-desert-2/
LOCATION:The Dalles\, The Dalles\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:2027 Photo Workshops
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SUMMARY:The Majestic Redwoods National Park Photo Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Walk amongst the giant redwoods and old growth forests on the majestic Redwoods National Park photo workshop. Step in to a world where sunlight fractures into a thousand golden shafts and fog drifts like a living thing through trees older than empire. In May 2027\, join me for an immersive photography workshop deep in Redwood National Park\, where the ancient coast redwoods – some over 300 feet tall and 2\,000 years old – create a landscape unlike anywhere else on earth.   It is a humbling and awe-inspiring experience to be amongst these trees\, some of which are hundreds or thousands of years old. \nMay is the sweet spot here: spring fog rolls in most mornings\, diffusing light into that soft\, painterly glow every redwood photographer chases\, while wildflowers like trillium\, redwood sorrel and rhododendron add unexpected color to the forest floor. \nOver several days\, we will work to master: \n\nComposing scale and grandeur – framing trees so vast they defy a single glance\nWorking with fog and filtered light for that signature ethereal redwood look\nLong exposure and macro techniques for ocean\, ferns\, and forest detail\nGolden hour and blue hour strategy at iconic groves and coastal overlooks\n\nThe Redwoods \nThe Redwood National and State Parks (RNSP) are a complex of one United States national park and three California state parks located along the coast of northern California. The combined RNSP contain Redwood National Park\, Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park\, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park\, and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park. The parks’ 139\,000 acres (560 km2) preserve 45 percent of all remaining old-growth coast redwood forests. Located in Del Norte and Humboldt counties\, the four parks protect the endangeredcoast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)—the tallest\, among the oldest\, and one of the most massive tree species on Earth—which thrives in the humid temperate rainforest. The park region is highly seismically active and prone to tsunamis. The parks preserve 37 miles (60 km) of pristine coastline\, indigenous flora\, fauna\, grassland prairie\, cultural resources\, waterways\, as well as threatened animal species\, such as the Chinook salmon\, northern spotted owl\, and Steller’s sea lion. \nWe’ll shoot in legendary locations including Stout Grove\, Ladybird Johnson Grove and the Tall Trees Grove.  Plus\, we will visit several iconic locations along the shoreline near Crescent City. \nWhether you’re a seasoned shooter refining your craft or an enthusiast ready to level up\, this workshop offers a rare chance to slow down\, breathe old-growth air\, and come home with images that carry the quiet enormity of the majestic redwoods. \nSpace is limited – reserve your spot for May and let the redwoods\, and me\, teach you how to see light differently. \n  \n\n  \nadd to cart / register today\n  \n  \n  \nFitness Level: Easy/Moderate \nWe will be walking on slightly uneven forest paths with some elevation gain/loss.  The workshop is structured to allow for all fitness levels\, you can go as far or as short as you want with plenty to photograph either way. \nLogistics \nYou can fly in directly to Medford or Portland airports and drive the remaining distance to the workshop. We will be based in Crescent City CA\, which puts us in a prime location for many of the locations we will visit.   We will travel each day from the hotel to our locations and return at various times for rest and/or image reviews.  More information will be sent to you after registration. \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Included\nWhat’s Not Included\n\n\n\n\n• Expert guiding\n• Travel to/from workshop location and during workshop\n\n\n• In-field photographic instruction\n• Lodging in Crescent City\n\n\n• Classroom instruction\n• Meals\n\n\n• Post workshop syllabus and support\n\n\n\n• New friends and a great time!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://johnpedersenphoto.com/event/the-majestic-redwoods-national-park-photo-workshop/
LOCATION:Crescent City\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:2027 Photo Workshops
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SUMMARY:The Amazing Palouse
DESCRIPTION:The Amazing Palouse – Exploring areas beyond the beaten path and capturing the subtlety and nuance of this amazing area\nI will once again be offering an amazing Spring time workshop in the beautiful Palouse region of Eastern Washington.  I have over 15 years experience leading groups across this landscape and know the hidden gems of this amazing landscape.  For 2027\, I will be focusing our vision on the hidden gems of the area\, from landscapes\, small towns and Americana and abstracts. \nWe will spend time moving beyond the obvious and draw out the subtle nuances of the rolling landscape and the storytelling possible in the various small towns in the area.  The rolling hills of wheat\, barley\, lentils and canola with the addition of spring wildflowers and country roads punctuated with over 100-year-old year old barns lends itself to a photographer’s paradise. The subject matter is endless. The Palouse area is located in Southeastern Washington where the major towns are Pullman\, Washington and Moscow\, Idaho. We will base our Palouse photo workshop out of the small town of Colfax\, which is central to everything we want to photograph. The Palouse is fairly remote. It’s not a tourist destination but during the spring and summer there are usually many photographers. \nThe Palouse can challenge all photographers to create compelling compositions amidst the rolling hills and country settings.  Various shades of greens offset the blue skies with trees dotting the landscapes.  It offers such a wide range of photographic subjects and compositional possibilities! Everything from wide angle landscapes\, to intimate nature scenes\, abstracts and Americana.  We will guide you to the best locations in the area and provide as much in-field guidance as you want or need.  Our focus will be on the the hidden areas of the Palouse\, learning to “see” the area and working to create compelling compositions and capture them in our cameras. \nPreparation and being in the right mindset can help you achieve better results. Before the workshop begins\, we will send you several updates so you can better prepare for the conditions and environment.  Also\, please read this helpful article on how to prepare for one of our photo workshops. \nEXTRA ADDED ATTRACTION (not officially part of our workshop!): We’ll be heading north of Colfax by about 45 minutes on the morning the day before the workshop begins (around 8 am)\, going up to Sprague\, Washington to photograph the old trucks in Dave’s Old Truck Rescue. You are welcome to tag along. I’ll be returning to Colfax around noon. Please let us know if you are joining us. If you are\, please arrive in Colfax the day before. There is no extra charge for this excursion. \n  \nadd to cart / register today\n  \n\n  \nFitness Level: Easy \nAll locations close to the cars and we will be on maintained level ground.  Facilities will typically be very close by. \nLogistics \nYou can fly in directly to Spokane or Seattle Washington. We will be staying and based in Colfax WA\, which puts us in a prime location for many of the locations we will visit.   We will travel each day from the hotel to our locations and return at various times for rest and/or image reviews.  More information will be sent to you after registration. \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Included\nWhat’s Not Included\n\n\n\n\n• Expert guiding\n• Travel to/from workshop location and during workshop\n\n\n• In-field photographic instruction\n• Lodging\n\n\n• Classroom instruction\n• Meals\n\n\n• Post workshop syllabus and support\n\n\n\n• New friends and a great time!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://johnpedersenphoto.com/event/the-amazing-palouse-2/
LOCATION:The Palouse\, Colfax\, WA\, 99111\, United States
CATEGORIES:2027 Photo Workshops
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SUMMARY:Above The Palouse A Drone Photo Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Where the Land Moves Like Water \nThere’s a reason photographers travel from every corner of the world to stand on a gravel road outside Colfax\, Washington\, and stare at dirt. The Palouse isn’t dramatic in the way mountains or coastlines are dramatic — it’s dramatic the way a held breath is dramatic. Mile after mile of wheat and lentil and canola fields roll across the hills in soft\, curving lines\, planted along the contours of the land itself. From the ground\, it’s beautiful. From 200 feet up\, it’s something else entirely: a living topographic map\, painted in a dozen shades of green and gold\, shifting with every hour of light. \nThis is a landscape built for drones. Come learn how to shoot it properly. \nInstructors \nJoin John Pedersen and Marshall Alsup for an unforgettable adventure above and through the Palouse\, often called “America’s Tuscany.” John has led more than 30 workshops in the region and knows the hidden locations most visitors miss. Marshall is an accomplished drone and landscape photographer who brings deep expertise in both flying and aerial image-making. \nWhat You’ll Learn \nThis isn’t a “point your drone at a field and hope” kind of workshop. Over three days\, you’ll work through: \n\nReading the land — how to scout compositions using topography\, crop rotation patterns\, and the region’s famous curved field lines\nChasing light — golden hour and blue hour timing specific to the Palouse’s rolling terrain\, where a ridge can put you in shadow or spotlight depending on where you stand\nTechnical flight craft — camera settings\, ND filters\, exposure bracketing\, and flight paths for capturing clean panoramas and orbit shots\nPost-processing — stitching panoramas\, blending exposures\, and editing for the tonal range this landscape demands without pushing it into looking artificial\n\nSmall group size means real one-on-one time — this isn’t a workshop where you watch someone else fly. \n \nWhere We’ll Shoot \nHaving over 15 years experience leading photo workshops in this area\, we know the best spots to be at the right times to capture the magical light and stories of the Palouse. We’ll focus on wheat fields where rolling hills\, harvest color\, and working farm equipment create strong aerial compositions. In early August\, the Palouse becomes a patchwork of gold\, yellow\, and brown—ideal for capturing the region at peak harvest. Old barns\, grain elevators and silos dot the landscape and we will fly them\, capturing stunning aerial images of these structures. \nWe will conduct 3 flight sessions per day. In between flying times\, we will have classroom learning sessions or time for land based photography. \nWho This Is For \nWhether you’re an experienced pilot looking to sharpen your composition and post-processing\, or newer to drone work and want structured guidance instead of trial and error\, this workshop is built to meet you where you are. A basic understanding of your drone’s manual controls is helpful\, but the instruction scales to your level. \n  \nWhat To Bring \n\nDrone\nSpare batteries (recommend 3\, depending on battery capacity)\nDrone accessories\nStill camera\nTripod\nLaptop for editing sessions\n\nMore detailed information will be sent out prior to the workshop. \nThe Palouse doesn’t wait for you to be ready. Come learn how to be in the right place\, at the right altitude\, when it happens. \nSpots are limited — reserve your seat today. \n  \n\n  \nadd to cart / register today\n  \nFitness Level: Easy/Moderate \nWe will be walking on slightly uneven forest paths with some elevation gain/loss.  The workshop is structured to allow for all fitness levels\, you can go as far or as short as you want with plenty to photograph either way. \nLogistics \nYou can fly in directly to Spokane WA and drive the remaining distance to the workshop. We will be based in Colfax Washington\, which puts us in a prime location for many of the locations we will visit.   We will travel each day from the hotel to our locations and return at various times for rest and/or image reviews.  More information will be sent to you after registration. \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Included\nWhat’s Not Included\n\n\n\n\n• Expert guiding\n• Travel to/from workshop location and during workshop\n\n\n• In-field flying &photographic instruction\n• Lodging in Colfax\n\n\n• Classroom instruction\n• Meals\n\n\n• Post workshop syllabus and support\n\n\n\n• New friends and a great time!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://johnpedersenphoto.com/event/above-the-palouse-a-drone-photo-workshop/
LOCATION:Colfax\, WA\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:2027 Photo Workshops
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SUMMARY:Dahlia and Gardens Photo Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join me as we explore and photograph the amazing dahlia fields south of Portland\, Oregon along with a select few chosen gardens along with photogenic vineyards in the Willamette Valley.  This is an intensive 1 1/2 day workshop focusing on creating compelling images\, ones that draw the viewer in to the details and colors of fascinating flowers and surrounding landscapes.  We will combine field work along with image review and instructional time to ensure that you come away with newfound skills and great images. \nDahlia flowers can be some of the most beautiful flowers to photograph\, providing a wide variety of compositional possibilities\, along with a huge variety of shapes\, colors and textures.  We will have ample time to practice close-up photography and will have lots of teaching in the field to slow down and capture the essence of the flower in your shot.  We will also visit other NW gardens nearby in order to capture different flora as blooming conditions allow. \n  \n\n  \nPreparation and being in the right mindset can help you achieve better results. Before the workshop begins\, we will send you several updates so you can better prepare for the conditions and environment.  Also\, please read this helpful article on how to prepare for one of our photo workshops. \n  \nadd to cart / register today\n  \n\n  \nFitness Level: Easy \nAll locations close to the cars and we will be on maintained level ground.  Facilities will typically be very close by. \nLogistics \nYou can fly in directly to Portland Oregon. The recommended lodging is 25 miles south of Portland in Wilsonville\, which puts us in a prime location for many of the locations we will visit.   We will travel each day from the hotel to our locations and return at various times for rest and/or image reviews.  More information will be sent to you after registration. \n \n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Included\nWhat’s Not Included\n\n\n\n\n• Expert guiding\n• Travel to/from workshop location and during workshop\n\n\n• In-field photographic instruction\n• Lodging\n\n\n• Classroom instruction\n• Meals\n\n\n• Post workshop syllabus and support\n\n\n\n• New friends and a great time!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://johnpedersenphoto.com/event/dahlia-and-gardens-photo-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Dahlia Festival\, Canby\, OR\, 97013\, United States
CATEGORIES:2027 Photo Workshops
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SUMMARY:Wilds of Greenland Photo Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Embark on an extraordinary photographic journey to East Greenland\, where raw Arctic beauty unfolds in every direction. This exclusive adventure invites you to capture the untamed splendor of towering icebergs\, dramatic fjords\, and vibrant coastal villages bathed in ethereal light. Each day presents unparalleled opportunities to frame nature’s artistry. This time of year is prime time to see and photograph the amazing Northern Lights above this pristine landscape if the skies are clear. \nMostly covered in ice\, Greenland is the largest island globally and is home to around 57\,000 people\, primarily Inuit communities along its rocky coastline where the ice meets the sea. As an autonomous country within Denmark\, local Inuit have lived here for millennia. Our trip will be based in the remote southeast part of the island\, where small villages rely on subsistence hunting and occasional supply ships.  This workshop is designed to immerse you in the landscape and culture of Greenland\, one of the most amazing landscapes you’ll ever witness.  Towering granite mountains\, deep fjords\, glaciers that calve off icebergs that float down the fjords to the ocean.  It will be an amazing sight to behold!   \nFor you wildlife photographers\, Eastern Greenland hosts diverse wildlife\, including marine animals like whales (humpback\, narwhal\, beluga and minke) plus a variety of seals (ringed\, bearded\, harp\, hooded).  There may be a chance to spot terrestrial fauna which includes large animals like the musk oxen\, reindeer and polar bears.  We will have ample opportunity to capture wildlife from the small boats that we will use to move around the area. \nAfter traveling from Reykjavik Iceland\, we will arrive at our hotel in a small village on the SE side of the island.  From here\, we will first explore this village and start to soak up sights and sounds of the area.  We will stroll the small village and capture the essence of life here in this challenging landscape.  We will also take a hike up through a nearby valley to photograph the towering mountains and arctic lakes.  If wildflowers are still present\, this will be the area to add a pop of color to our photographs of the Arctic landscape. \n  \nFrom our hotel\, we will embark on several photo outings via small boats.  The boats are piloted by captains who are very familiar in working with photographers and each outing is designed for photography\, often staying at locations longer than normal to allow us ample time to work the scene.   From our hotel\, we will take an evening boat trip to explore the fjords around this small village in the soft light and to capture the sunset and the aurora if visible.  While at the same hotel\, we will embark on a full-day photographic adventure aboard a small boat.  We will traverse several fjords\, passing by the floating ice and icebergs larger than buildings.  This area is a prime feeding ground for several species of whales\, seals and arctic birds.  We may be lucky enough to spot a polar bear or Musk Oxen.  Lunch and warm drinks will be provided as we make our way around Ammassalik island\, stopping at planned\, and un-planned locations to capture the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Greenland. \nIce Camp\nOne of the highlights of this trip is spending 2 days and nights at a collection of huts deep in the Sermiilk Fjord\, at near the terminus of a glacier that is the most active in the region\, calving off huge icebergs in to the chilly water.  We will take inflatable zodiac boats to explore the fjord and photograph the massive icebergs\, towering mountains\, glaciers and any fauna we find in the area. \nCamp consists of 5 huts\, painted in the traditional Greenlandic fashion\, plus a large dining/kitchen room.  Each hut sleeps two people and has toilet facilities.  Showers and meals are in the large dining cabin. Breakfast and dinner will be provided at the camp\, prepared by the resident staff. \nWe will travel via boat from our hotel to the Ice Camp\, about a 2 hour ride.  We will have the chance to photograph the landscape\, icebergs and whales along the way.  Arriving at camp we will get oriented and then have time for soaking in the sights before more time on the water exploring our surroundings.  The next full day in camp we will enjoy breakfast and then board our small boat\, or zodiacs\, to explore and photograph this extreme landscape.  The following day\, after a sunrise shoot\, we will load up the boat and make our way down the fjord to a small village for our last night in Greenland. \nIce Cave\nOn our last afternoon in Greenland\, we will have the incredible experience of walking inside a natural ice cave!  These ice caves form naturally each year as the snow and ice melt\, causing rivers underneath the glacier.  Eventually the river melts enough ice that a cave begins to form.  Soon enough the caves are large enough to walk in and can stretch for a great distance underneath the ice.  We will utilize an experienced guide to lead us to the most dramatic ice cave and they will provide us with helmets and cleats to make our exploration safe. \nChecking in to our hotel in Kulusuk\, we will have a chance to explore and photograph the village and enjoy a good meal before turning in for the night.  The next day\, we will board our flight and arrive back in Reykjavik Iceland and make our way to our hotel and a final Goodbye Dinner. \nNorthern Lights\nThis is an ideal time to see the Northern Lights overhead.  The sun has moved far enough down so that it becomes truly dark at night and if the aurora is active\, we will have a good chance of seeing it dance across the sky overhead.  We will have several chances to capture the aurora if the skies are clear\, from the small villages and from the ice camp. \n  \nBoat Travel\nThere are no roads where we are going and all travel is via small boats.  When we take photo tours\, visit the ice camp\, or visit other villages\, we will utilize small boats we’ve chartered for this workshop\, piloted by experienced hands\, to guide us safely to our destinations. Each boat typically has an enclosed cabin for us to escape the elements along with open decks for us to photograph without obstructions.  At the ice camp\, we will utilize inflatable zodiacs to explore the fjords and photograph the icebergs and landscapes. \n  \nadd to cart / register today\n  \n  \n  \nFitness Level: Low to Moderate \nThis is a low-to-moderate activity level workshop.  It is designed to be able to enjoy the adventure and beauty without a strenuous experience.   We will take short hikes in the landscape which will be on un-even ground and may entail some elevation gain. In addition\, we will be walking through small villages which are often built on hillsides.  We will also be entering/exiting small boats\, sometimes from a rocky shoreline. \n  \nTravel To/From Workshop \nThe workshop will begin and end in Reykjavik Iceland.  There are direct flights to Reykjavik from many major airports in the U.S.   Typically flights arrive in Iceland in the morning\, allowing you the day to make your way to the hotel and begin to acclimate to the new time zone.  Transportation from the airport to downtown Reykjavik is easy with a taxi or FlyBus\, depending on how much you want to spend.  The workshop kicks off with a Welcome Dinner at our hotel in Reykjavik on September 10th. If you would like to arrive early or stay later and would like advice on things to do or see\, please reach out to me for suggestions. \n  \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Included\n\n\nWhat’s Not Included\n\n\n\n\n\nLodging in Iceland (first/last night of workshop)\nAirfare to/from Iceland\n\n\n4 nights hotel lodging in Greenland (single occupancy)\nTransportation from/to airport to Iceland hotel\n\n\n2 nights lodging at the Ice Camp (double occupancy)\nMost meals\, except those specified\n\n\nAirfare from Iceland to Greenland and back\nTravel Insurance\n\n\nAll local travel during the workshop\nTips & Souvenirs\n\n\nAll guide and charter fees\nAny customs duties\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you have more specific questions about what is included in the workshop price\, please reach out to me and I’ll be happy to explain everything in great detail. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://johnpedersenphoto.com/event/wilds-of-greenland-photo-adventure-2/
LOCATION:Greenland\, Greenland
CATEGORIES:2027 Photo Workshops
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