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WHAT TO EXPECT

We will be chasing the light around different locations in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona. Most of the shooting locations will center around the Superstition Mountains and the surrounding National Forest. The itinerary will be determined by each participant’s needs and goals.

We will shoot at sunrise, making good use of the soft light of early morning and then use the more dramatic light when the sun crests the horizon. Each day after our morning shoot we will review images and then take a break to rest up and prepare for our sunset shoot. We will be shooting at a variety of locations plus the possibility of visiting one location more than once for a chance at better light or for different compositions.

A private tour is ideal for those who would like to attend a photography workshop but would like more of a personal focus rather than a small group focus.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This workshop will provide value for any photographer, from beginner to advanced attendees. Having a good working knowledge of your camera would be ideal, but it is perfectly alright if you are just beginning! We will assess your skill level before the workshop begins to ensure the best experience for you!

ITINERARY

There will be a pre-workshop Zoom meeting to discuss your goals and for a quick Q&A Session. Typically, we hold that meeting at least 30 days prior to the start of the workshop.

The itinerary and schedule of the Private Sonoran Desert Tour will be based on the registrants needs, usually determined in our initial consultation.

The typical itinerary consists of a sunset shoot on Day 1, a sunrise shoot, an image review session and sunset shoot on Day 2 and a sunrise shoot and image review session on Day 3 to conclude the Private Sonoran Desert Tour.

We will also have a post-workshop Zoom session scheduled to dedicate to post-processing and image reviews!

WHAT IS INCLUDED

  • Professional Photography Instruction

  • In Person Post-Processing Session

  • Pre-Workshop Zoom Meeting / Q&A

  • Post-Workshop Zoom Meeting for further Post-Processing

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

  • Transportation to and from Workshop Location

  • Lodging

  • Meals

  • Travel Insurance (highly recommended)

INVESTMENT

The investment for Sonoran Desert Private Tour is $1495 per person.

PLEASE NOTE: Payment in full is required to secure your dates.

LODGING

Lodging is not included in the workshop investment.

I recommend the Gold Canyon Best Western. You may stay anywhere you would like, or you may camp at one of the many nearby campsites.

The entire workshop will be based out of Gold Canyon, AZ with some excursions to nearby locations (less than 50 miles each way).

CANCELLATION POLICY

At times, circumstances arise to where it may affect your attendance for the workshop. Hopefully that will not be the case, but just in case that it does, the following cancellation policy will be applied.

If you cancel more than than 120 days before the scheduled start of the Sonoran Desert Private Tour, you will receive a full refund of all monies paid minus a $200 cancelation fee.

If you cancel 120 days or less before the scheduled start of the Sonoran Desert Private Tour, no refund will be provided.

If a workshop is canceled on my end for any reason, a full refund will be provided to you.

WEATHER

I live in Arizona and am very acclimated to the climate here so the Sonoran Desert Private Tour is available at any time of the year where our schedule permits.

The summer here is hot. The Sonoran Desert summer can pretty much be defined as May - October. It typically begins to cool down a bit in mid-October and then our more temperate season begins. By late February or March, the Spring weather begins as we prepare for another summer.

We can choose a time of the year that is appropriate time of the year for you, again as scheduling permits.

HIKING

The amount of hiking in the Sonoran Desert Private Tour will vary for each participant. Some of the better locations require a little bit of hiking, one in particular at the base of the Superstition Mountains requires a hike of about a mile in and a mile back out on uneven terrain. That would be about the most of any of our usual shooting spots. Again, it will vary from person to person.

Please be sure that you are physically fit enough to perform the necessary hiking and for being on your feet for several hours at a time.

GEAR

The following camera gear is recommended for this workshop:

  • DSLR or mirror-less camera body (2 bodies are ideal)

  • Sturdy tripod with a ball-head

  • Wide angle lens (14 or 16mm preferred)

  • Midrange zoom lens (24-100 mm)

  • Telephoto lens (100-400 mm is ideal for abstracts)

  • Circular polarizer and ND filters for wide angle and midrange lens)

  • Extra batteries and memory cards

  • Lens cleaning supplies

  • Remote shutter release is recommended

Upon registration, we will send you a full list of recommended camera and personal gear suited for this particular workshop!

FAQ

Hopefully, this workshop synopsis has answered any questions that you may have regarding the Land & Light Workshops by Todd Stapleton Photography.

If you have any other questions regarding this workshop or just general inquiries, please visit the Contact page and drop us a quick line. We are generally pretty prompt in our response time.

REGISTRATION

Now that you have seen the details, the time has come to register for the Sonoran Desert Private Tour! You will be amazed on how much knowledge you can pick up from a professionally guided photography workshop like this one! You will also have an awesome time learning from a gifted instructor who is down to earth and makes learning fun!

IT’S TIME TO INVEST IN YOUR PASSION AND TAKE A PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURE THAT YOU WILL REMEMBER FOR YEARS TO COME!

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