PHOTO TOURS 2010 - 2011

Take your photography to the next level of proficiency by attending one of our popular photo tours! We teach at all levels, from beginner to advanced amateur, to professionals. We keep the groups small so you have a greater chance to learn from our qualified instructors. We are fully insured and all tours are properly permitted.

IMPORTANT! Please download the tour release form (pdf format). Print out, sign, and date this form - then bring with you to the tour meeting location. All participants (including non-photographing guests) must bring a completed release form. This form may also be obtained from the Woodland Park Parks & Recreation Department when you register.

These tours are oriented for all age groups and experience levels. Most importantly, we're here for you! Our qualified instructors provide both group and individual instruction and will tailor the subject matter to each individual's current level. We'll do our best to assist or advise all participants in photographic or compositional techniques. I will also demonstrate shooting techniques and equipment. The purpose of these tours is to have fun in a relaxed informal atmosphere!

Participants under 16 must be pre-approved prior to registering. Animals are strictly prohibited, as they can frighten wildlife. Non-photographing family members or friends are welcome to attend the certain tours (with permission), but must not interfere with the instructor or other participants.

Usually, it's best to bring everything you own! A single lens reflex (SLR) system is best, because you can easily switch to different lenses. Compact digital cameras will work fine, as well - they're just less flexible to use. Bring a variety of lenses, from macro to telephoto. Filters are quite useful, as well. The ones I use most include a circular polarizer and a "2-stop split neutral density" filter. A sturdy tripod will be very helpful for those low-light situations, or for greatly helping with proper composition. Before you purchase a tripod, please call me for recommendations!

Generally, we meet in Woodland Park at the Ute Pass Cultural Center lower parking lot prior to the scheduled departure time. Please arrive early! Plan on carpooling with other participants to the tour locations, if possible. This will reduce the number of vehicles. Some photo stops have limited parking.

Participants who intend to meet the group "on-site" must pre-arrange this with the tour leader. Those who need to leave the tour early, must inform the tour leader prior to departing. Unless otherwise specified, meals and lodging are not provided. Please bring your own food, water, and appropriate clothing.

Exposure - How to photograph in all lighting situations. Compensating for a light- or dark-toned subjects. Controlling mood with exposure.

Equipment - Expert advice on putting together a field outfit for any situation. Choosing the right film. Working with filters. Use of hand-held meters. Camera supports.

Lenses - Choosing the right lens for your subject. Using a lens to its best advantage. Maintaining top optical quality.

Composition - Finding the best subject. Controlling perspective. Finding an image?s special points of power.

Close-Ups - Selecting the right lens for close-ups. Controlling the background. Controlling natural light. Using a flash for close-ups. Shooting high-magnification close-ups.

Professional Tips - Great shooting sites. Traveling with your equipment. Coping with the weather. Building a blind. Successfully stalking your subject. NANPA code of ethics.

For the half- or one-day tours, call the Woodland Park Parks & Recreation Dept at (719) 687-5225 to register for these seminars. VISA/MC accepted.

For the multi-day tours, call or email Kenneth Wyatt Photography to register: (719) 310-5418.