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Agenda
- Introductions
- Logistics Overview
- What to Expect
- How to Prepare
- Q&A
Ironwood Forest National Monument Photo Workshop with Ken Sklute - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Ironwood Forest National Monument Photo Workshop with Ken Sklute - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Ironwood Forest National Monument Photo Workshop with Ken Sklute April 4 7 2019 Agenda Introductions Logistics Overview What to Expect How to Prepare Q&A Introductions Ken Sklute @ 602 738 0601
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Your AHPS Team
Ken Sklute @ 602‐738‐0601 Photographer/Instructor Ambika Balasubramaniyan AHPS Photo Guide 602‐750‐0052 Bob Blue AHPS Photo Guide 602‐361‐2610
Introductions
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Logistics
Where: La Quinta Inn & Suites,6020 West
Hospitality Road, Tucson, AZ 85743. Tel: (520) 572-4235 (3 nights lodging included)
When: April 4 – April 7 2019 Arrive by 12:30
pm.
Orientation & presentation by Ken @ 1:00 pm.
Travel: We will be travelling in two 15-
passenger vans to our photo locations.
Meals: Group Dinner – Day 2 (April 5) hosted
by AHPS
- All other meals are on your own. Dinners
will be early so we can be on location for
- ur evening & night shoots.
- Meals may not be timely. Please plan
accordingly if you have special needs.
- Snacks & water will be provided before
each shoot.
Safety:
- We will be walking in open desert and on non-maintained trails.
Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Snakes have just come out of their winter hibernation
- Stay with the group.
- Bring layers – it can get cool in the desert night.
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What to Expect
Early Departures & Late Nights!
- Be prepared for predawn departures for sunrise locations (before 5:30 am). Afternoon shoots
- will be returning after dark (as late as 11:30 pm or later)
Stay Safe!
- Temperatures can reach approximately 85°F during the day and 50°F during the evening.
- We will be walking in open desert and on non‐maintained trails in daylight & dark. Bring your headlamps !
After dark Shooting!
- Stay together
- Much of our shooting time will take place after dark, please know your camera well!
Expert Guidance on Location!
- In the field, Ken will visit with each of you to make sure you are getting the help you need and have a chance to ask questions.
- Please remember that Ken is there for everyone’s benefit.
Please stay hydrated, keep your energy level up! Pay attention to the way your body feels.
- Prior to every shoot, water and snacks will be provided .
Our workshop team is here for you!
- Stay in touch with the Photo Guides. Please speak up if you have any questions, need assistance or cannot participate in
planned activity.
- Please complete your Health Questionnaire. All guides carry a basic first aid kit for emergencies.
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Workshop Itinerary
- Arrive by 12:30 pm
- Orientation & presentation by Ken @ 1:00 pm
- Check‐In the Hotel after presentation
- Early Dinner – On your own
- Late afternoon : Meet @ lobby and drive to Ironwood
Forest National Monument for sunset & night
- photography. Return to hotel by 10:00 pm
- Depart at 5:30am for the Sunrise Shoot @ Cactus Forest just
- utside of Florence (Focus: Panorama Captures)
- Mid‐morning we will return to hotel for rest, download images
- 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm @ Meeting Room – Share images, learn to
build panoramas. Bring your working lunch !
- Early Dinner (On your own)
- Sunset & Night sky photography (Focus on Panoramas!)
- Return late to the hotel – as late as 11:30pm.
A plan is a plan until the plan changes!
We strive to provide you the best opportunities for making amazing
- images. Your flexibility is greatly appreciated!
- Sleep in late and enjoy brunch
- 11:00 am @ Classroom:
- Download images from the previous night’s shoot.
- Select your best image(s) and we will process the images
together to get the best balance of light and dark.
- Workshop will adjourn at 4pm.
- Meet at hotel lobby at 5:30am Ironwood Forest
National Monument for sunrise. (Breakfast to go )
- Mid Morning: Debrief @ hotel, answer questions
- Enjoy an early lunch together
- 11:30am‐3:30pm: Rest, download & work on your
images.
- 4:00pm: Q&A session at Meeting Room at hotel before
going to dinner
- Group Dinner
- Return to the park to photograph sunset and the Milky
Way . Return as late as 11:30pm
Day 1 –Thursday, April 4 Day 2 – Friday, April 5 Day 3 – Saturday, April 6 Day 4 – Sunday, April 7
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How to Prepare / Ken's Slides/Photos
- Much of our shooting time will take
place after dark so it is important to understand camera settings and functions and to be able to operate in those conditions.
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Gear Guidance
- In the field
- Camera, Remote Release, Tripod, Camera Manual
- A 2nd camera with lens /tripod if you want for star
trails?
- Lens suggestions
- Daytime : 16‐35mm, 14‐24 mm, 24‐104mm, 70‐
200mm, 300mm (or long lens for compressing cacti and other elements at sunset
- Nighttime: 14mm 2.8, 14‐24mm 2.8, 16‐35mm
2.8 24mm 1.4
- Flashlight or headlamp with RED lens/light (to
maintain night vision)
- Bring a chair !
- Small foldable chair that you can carry with you. We will
be on location for a longer time with night photography.
- In class
- Laptop with Charger, Card Reader, Thumb Drive
- Photo Shop/Lightroom loaded
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Final Reminders
- Please fill out your forms if you haven’t already
done so
- Have fun
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Webinar Details
- Ironwood Forest National Monument Photo Workshop
Mon, Mar 11, 2019 5:00 PM ‐ 6:30 PM MST Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/487055933 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (312) 757‐3121 Access Code: 487‐055‐933 First GoToMeeting? Let's do a quick system check: https://link.gotomeeting.com/system‐check