Rocky Mountain Front Montana Photography Tour and Workshop
Dates: Class 1; May 24- 28 Class 2; May 28-June 1
The Rocky Mountain Front Range, Montana Photography Tour and Workshop
The Rocky Mountain Front Range, Montana Photography Tour and Workshop
Dates:
May 24-28 & May 28- June 1, 2021
Price:
$1200.00 Workshop price is for instruction only. Transportation, lodging and meals are students responsibility. We will carpool. Limited to 8 students.
Lodging:
The Stage Stop Inn in Choteau 406-466-5900 Please mention my workshop to receive a group discount rate.
If flying, Great Falls is the closest airport with Kalispell, Montana also as an option.
Itinerary
- Monday May 24- 5pm meet and greet at The Stage Stop Inn inn Choteau. Please bring some example of your previous photo work to share with the group.
- Tuesday May 25- explore Rocky Mountain Front range near Augusta
- Wednesday May 26- am- explore Rocky Mountain Front range near Augusta
pm- Wooden Granaries and old barns in the prairie - Thursday May 27- explore Rocky Mountain Front range near Choteau
- Friday May 28- explore Rocky Mountain Front range near Choteau. Workshop tour ends after the morning field session
- Class 2
- Friday May 28- 5pm meet and greet at The Stage Stop Inn inn Choteau. Please bring some example of your previous photo work to share with the group.
- Saturday May 29- explore Rocky Mountain Front range near Augusta
- Sunday May 30- am- explore Rocky Mountain Front range near Augusta
pm- Wooden Granaries and old barns in the prairie - Monday May 31- explore Rocky Mountain Front range near Choteau
- Tuesday June 1- explore Rocky Mountain Front range near Choteau. Workshop tour ends after the morning field session
Location:
The dramatic front range of the Montana Rocky Mountains serves as our backdrop for a most compelling weekend of photography opportunities. The Front Range is one of the most protected and well-loved areas in all of Montana. Fields of arrowleaf balsamroot and wild iris wildflowers often blanket the prairie grasses with snow-capped mountain peaks looming in the background. At the right time, quiet lakes lead to stunning reflections at daybreak. All in a most dramatic setting where a thousand miles of prairie grasslands abruptly meets the Rocky Mountains.
We will also travel to hidden waterfalls in the mountains and visit old barns and granaries in the prairie. It’s possible, we can spend part of a day on a local ranch where we will focus on working cowboys and their beautiful horses.
If you are tired of overcrowded national parks where hundreds of other photo enthusiasts get the exact same images, then you should attend this class. This is a national park-like setting without any crowds. You will be blown away by the immense beauty of the area, enjoy the laid-back small town lifestyle and come back with many memorable images. This is the REAL Montana! Everyone who has taken this class previously has loved it.
Equipment Suggestions:
A sturdy tripod is a necessity for good landscapes. Participants should have a working knowledge of their equipment (know which button does what!) before the workshop. I suggest a SLR camera with a wide-angle lens (17-35mm range) a medium telephoto lens such as 70-200mm and a 300+mm lens if you are interested in capturing birds or wildlife
2 WAYS TO REGISTER:
*My Preferred Payment 1) DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION & WAIVER FORM – Updated 2021-22-Workshop-Register-form
FILL OUT COMPLETELY AND MAIL WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO
Chuck Haney Photography
608 Pine Place
Whitefish, MT 59937
2) ONLINE REGISTRATION (Payment via Paypal) *PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American company operating a worldwide online payments system that supports online money transfers and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods like checks and money orders.
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Badlands National Park and Black Hills Photography Tour and Workshop
Dates: June 16-20, 2027
Price: $3700.00 ($3850.00 PayPal) single occupancy or $5700.00 double ($5900.00 PayPal) Workshop price is for instruction and 4 nights of lodging only. Transportation and meals are students responsibility. We will carpool. Limited to 8 students.
Lodging:
Best Western in Wall and Custer, South Dakota
If flying, the closest airport is Rapid City, South Dakota
Cancellation Policy: If you cancel and the workshop is otherwise filled, we will refund you the full amount you have paid towards the tuition, minus a $150 service charge. If you cancel and the workshop does not fill, then you will be refunded according to the following schedule, based on the full fee of the Workshop:
Greater than 90 days from the start date of the Workshop: full refund minus $150 fee. Less than 90 days: no refund
Refunds will be paid by the same method that the original payment was made.
Please consider purchasing “Travel Insurance” at time of registration. AAA or Allianz offer policies
Itinerary: Badlands National Park Photography Tour and Workshop
Wednesday June 16- Meet and greet at the 712 Glenn Street, Best Western in Wall, South Dakota. Sunset shoot
Thursday June 17- Explore Badlands NP
Friday June 18- Explore Badlands NP
Saturday June 19- AM- Explore Badlands NP, drive to the Best Western Buffalo Ridge Inn in Custer in the Black Hills - Mount Rushmore, Needles Highway, etc.
Sunday June 20- Explore Custer State Park. Workshop concludes after the morning field session.
Location:
Much like Teddy Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, the badlands here come alive with the warm light of early morning or late evening. By the summer solstice the prairie grasslands have greened up and wildflowers begin to pop. Dramatic thunderstorms can roll through creating dynamic landscape opportunities. There is also a variety of prairie wildlife to photograph such as bison, prairie dogs, pronghorn antelope and bighorn sheep will have newborn lambs.
We will travel over to scenic Black Hills for several sessions before departing. You don't want to miss this special class!
Expect any kind of weather, it can be mild or sudden thunderstorm systems can bring high winds and rain. Though most of our locations are near the roadway, please note there will be hiking on trails involved to access some the locations. Expect less than 2 miles with some elevation gain. Bring appropriate clothing and footwear (good hiking boots).
EQUIPMENT SUGGESTIONS: A sturdy tripod is a necessity for good landscapes. Participants should have a working knowledge of their equipment (know which button does what!) before the workshop. You will have ample opportunity to use most of the lens in your equipment bag for this special tour. I suggest a mirrorless camera with a wide-angle lens (15-35mm range) for beach scenics and a telephoto lens up to 100-500 +mm for wildlife and birding opportunities.
2 WAYS TO REGISTER:
*My Preferred Payment 1) DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION & WAIVER FORM 2027 Workshop Register form
FILL OUT COMPLETELY AND MAIL WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER TO:
Chuck Haney Photography
PO Box 698
Whitefish, MT 59937
2) ONLINE REGISTRATION (Payment via Paypal) *PayPal Holdings, Inc. is an American company operating a worldwide online payments system that supports online money transfers and serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods like checks and money orders.