Iconic Image Workshop Series – The Cowboy

Official start of the workshop – Cowboys, cowgirls and animals/livestock found on the ranch…this will your day to shoot whatever you wish, to become familiar with the ranch and the people that make it all work. We want you to shoot tons of images but we also want you to have a chance to get to know the subjects.

8:00 – 9:00am – Breakfast
Introduction
Daily Learning Target and Topic
Purpose/Intent

9:00 – 10:0am
Intro Class – How to Shoot a Photo Essay – for the web, a magazine, or for personal use. Michael will lead an in-depth visual presentation and discussion on the equipment, knowledge and skills required to produce a quality photo essay. Topics covered: how to identify subjects before the shoot begins, the use of light and angles, how to get the most out of your equipment, how to compose for maximum usage possibilities and much more.

10:00 – 12:00pm
Morning Shoot Session – We will set up shoot locations around the corrals so you can shoot the horses being saddled and the cowboys getting ready for the afternoon cattle/horse drives.

12:00 – 1:00pm – Lunch

1:00 – 5:00pm

Afternoon Shoot Session – This is where we set up cattle/horse drives with cowboys and cowgirls moving the livestock from Point A to Point B. There will also be opportunities for freelance shooting around the ranch looking for some of the not so obvious shots.

5:00-6:00pm
Download images for critique session – each workshop participant will edit the day’s images selecting their top ten, which will be included in the 6:00 pm critique session.

The Fine Art Landscape – How to produce an image that is compelling and visually stunning. How is the image created with available light and what makes strong composition?

5:30– 10:00am
Rise and Shoot
Pastries and coffee
Shoot scenic early morning images of cowboys, cattle, horses in the landscape…big country small subjects.

10:00 – 11:00am
Breakfast and download morning shoot images

11:00 – 1:30pm
Download morning shoot and Critique of images

1:30 – 3:30pm
Master class and presentation – The components of a great landscape image

Lunch 3:30 – 4:30pm

4:30 – 9:00pm
Shooting and processing – Shooting ranch scenes, cowboys, and livestock with the late afternoon light and golden/orange sunset.

9:00 – 10:00pm
Appetizers/wine and cheese mixer

Environmental Portraits – Create the ultimate western images…cowboys, horses, cattle, the landscape…you choose the subject and we will work together as a group to produce the ultimate image.

8:00 – 9:00am – Breakfast
Introduction
Daily Learning Target and Topic
Purpose/Intent

9:00 – 10:00pm
Master Class – How to Shoot for that one image. Michael will lead an in-depth visual presentation and discussion on the equipment, required research and skills required to produce the ultimate western image.

10:00 – 12:00pm
Morning Shoot Session – We will set up shoot locations around the corrals so you can shoot images of the horses being saddled and the cowboys getting ready for the afternoon cattle/horse drives.

12:00 – 1:00pm – Lunch

1:00 – 5:00pm
Afternoon Shoot Session – This is where we set up cattle/horse drives with cowboys and cowgirls moving the livestock from point A to Point B. There will also be opportunities for freelance shooting around the ranch looking for some of the not-so-obvious shots.

5:00-6:00pm
Download images for critique session – each workshop participant will edit the days images, selecting their top ten, which will be included in the 6:00 pm critique session.

6:00 – 10:00pm
Critique Session/Dinner /Free-time

Recap

7:00 – 9:00am
Introduction
Breakfast
Recap
Evaluation
Awards
Final slideshow (during breakfast) of artists work and images from the week (participants shooting and working) – time permitting

9:00 – 10:00am
Pack and meet for departure.

10:00am
Departure shuttle to Durango La Plata County Airport

Info About The Cowboy Workshop

Space is limited to 10 participants and requires a minimum of 8 participants to operate.

Fee: The cost of this 4 1/2-day Photographic Instructional Workshop is $2250. Fee includes lodging*, transportation and meals. This workshop requires a minimum of 8 participants. If you place a deposit or pay for the workshop in full and we don’t secure 8 participants we will refund your money in full. Please email me or give our office a call – 303-421-1410 – if you would like reserve a space in the workshop.

Space is limited to 14 participants and requires a minimum of 8 participants to operate.

Fee: The cost of this 4 1/2-day Photographic Instructional Workshop is $2250. Fee includes lodging*, transportation and meals. This workshop requires a minimum of 8 participants. If you place a deposit or pay for the workshop in full and we don’t secure 8 participants we will refund your money in full. Please email me or give our office a call – 303-421-1410 – if you would like reserve a space in the workshop.

The workshop starts at the Durango La Plata County Airport located approximately 15-20 minutes from downtown Durango, Colorado and upon completion we will provide transportation back to the Durango La Plata County Airport (airport code – DRO). Durango, Colorado is a very interesting and scenic place to visit, should you have an extra couple of days either prior to or after the workshop you may consider adding onto your stay. Keep in mind that any additional reservations and or accommodations/meals in Durango are your responsibility. We suggest you visit the Durango tourism and travel site provided here.

* See lodging description under the Workshop Booking page.

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