2009 Photo Workshops

All workshops are priced at $649.00 and $749.00 in 2009. Pricing is for instruction only. Participants are responsible for their own lodging, meals and transportation. We will meet at selected motels (listed under workshop descriptions) and car pool to photo locations.

Cancellation policy- full refund if at least 30 days advance notice is given, less than 30 days, a 60% refund will be returned. If the workshop has less than 3 signups, Chuck reserves the right to cancel the workshop 30 days in advance with a full refund given.

Though most of the classes stick close to the roadway, you should be fit enough to do at least a 3-mile round trip hike with a certain amount of elevation gain expected.

Spousal policy; At this point, I still do not charge if you want to bring your spouse along for the ride. In leui of a fee, spouses should be prepared to help drive and buy me lunch!

All workshops convene on a Thursday evening (except North Carolina autumn) where we will get to know each other and go over our plans for the next 2 and half days. There will also be time for a portfolio review, so bring along your prints or laptop. All workshops end after the Sunday morning session (except NC). We generally go out for a sunrise shoot, take a mid-day break, reconvene for a Photoshop/ digital class session and then go out for the evening/ sunset shoot.

I’ve put together another exciting photo workshop schedule together for 2009 with several new locations and a few good old standards. The new schedule is especially designed for those of you who keep coming back! From dramatic landscapes brimming with wildflowers, roaring waterfalls and golden autumn colors to the human element of real working farmers in action, Native American pow wows and rodeo action, there is something for everyone. You can sign up with other “more publicized” workshops and be herded in with the masses. With our line of workshops you can be guaranteed of an abundance of personal attention as our class size ranges from 3-9 students. If we have over 9 sign-ups, there will a special guest photographer who will assist us.

I’ve been teaching these workshops for quite a few years now and there is no substitute for spending your time with an experienced professional photographer who knows the best locations and the best times to be there. Our workshops don’t bring in out-of-state photographer instructors who don’t know their way around! These are no-stress workshops; I utilize a laid-back teaching approach that works very well, no matter what your skill level is.

Equipment suggestions for the workshops;

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) and a zoom or fixed lens, like a 70-200 or 300mm. We have also had some point and shoot shooters attend as well; so don’t feel you have buy that latest and greatest. There’s a lot to learn just by seeing things. We also touch on working on your images in the computer during our afternoon class sessions. My main philosophy in teaching these workshops is teaching the camera basics in manual mode, like shutter speed and aperture, so you can control what the final image looks like instead of the camera. Most importantly I will attempt to teach you the art of “learning to see”. It really helps with compositions. I’ll convince you of all the advantages of shooting digital images in the RAW format. You will be amazed at how much better your images will look after a weekend! I’ve had a great track record of past students who have made significant strides in their photography skills.

Once you have decided upon a workshop you can pay online by clicking here. Please note that I do not block a set or rooms at the local motels. Make your reservations early!

April 16-20, 2009 Spring in Utah’s Desert National Parks

After a long winter April is the perfect time of year to enjoy the mild desert temperatures, wildflowers will be blooming and water will be flowing in the creeks, rivers and waterfalls. This year, we are expanding this workshop by an extra day because there are just so many wonderful scenic areas to explore. We’ll meet near Zion National Park and spend a day and a half photographing the canyons and hoodoos of Zion. Then we’ll be off for an evening and morning at spectacular Bryce Canyon National Park followed by an extra day in either Escalante National Monument or Kodachrome State Park area.

We will meet at 6pm on Thursday, April 16 in the Best Western lobby in Springdale

Lodging; 4/16 & 4/17- Best Western Springdale, 435-772-3200

Lodging 4/18 & 4/19- Bryce Canyon Lodge 1-888-297-2757 or 435-834-8700

Workshop Price: $749.00

May 14-17, 2009 - Montana’s Mission Valley in Spring

May is one of my favorite months to shoot images in Montana. It’s greening up in the valley floor, there is abundant water with lots of migrating birds and there are dramatic snow-capped mountains looming over this spectacular landscape. One of the best places in which to capture this picture postcard environment is the Mission Valley of Montana. The valley is extremely striking with the Mission Mountain Range rising abruptly in the east from the valley floor. There really aren’t too many places in Montana that can rival this setting. From our base in Polson, we will have amazing opportunities to capture springtime in Montana at its finest. Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater natural lake in the west should have cherry orchards in bloom, the National Bison Range will just be opening and there should be newborn bison calves, there are cool looking clay cliffs along the Flathead River and plenty of rural roads with access to the Ninepipe and Pablo National Wildlife Refuges with their wealth of birds are just some of the possibilities with this special workshop.

We will meet at 6pm on Thursday, May 14th at the Best Western lobby in Polson Kwataqnuk Best Western Inn, 1-800-882-6363 or 406-883-3636

Workshop Price $649.00

Get inspired for this workshop by ordering Chuck’s new Montana book..

June 11-14, 2009 Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota

This park is a real gem. It’s almost been like a second home to me, as I love to explore the badlands of this uncrowded national park. It is the second best park that I have been to (next to Yellowstone) for photographing wildlife. Amongst the scenic badlands are herds of elk, mule deer and bison. Not to mention bands of wild horses and smaller mammals and birds. The middle of June is a great time to visit, as the prairie will be greened up with lots of wildflowers. Don’t miss this special workshop; you will come back with many great images!

We will meet at 6pm on June 11th in the lobby of the American Inn in Medora Lodging; American Inn in Medora 888-205-3488, 701-623-4800

Workshop Price $649.00

Get inspired for this workshop by ordering Chuck’s North Dakota books..

July 9-12, 2009 - Glacier Summer Wildflower and Pow Wow

You can’t beat being in Glacier National Park during this week when the prairie wildflowers on the park’s eastern flank are at peak bloom. From our base in St. Mary, the palette is always full in the park with a wide variety of wildflowers, waterfalls, hidden lakes and the occasional wildlife opportunity sighting. Plus we have a pretty good track record getting that elusive red sky over Wild Goose Island, albeit @ 5am! We also have the good fortune of being just a short drive from attending the annual North American Indian Days Pow Wow in Browning. Colorful attire, great dancing, plus a rodeo and bareback horse relay races keep us hopping. It is a wonderful evening that leaves everyone with a smile on his or her face.

We will meet on Thursday, July 9th at 6pm at the St Mary lodge.

Lodging; The Resort at Glacier aka St Mary Lodge 406-732-4431, Red Eagle motel 406-732-4453 KOA Kabins (406) 732-4122, Glacier Trailhead Cabins 800-311-1041, Wagners Guest Lodge in Babb (406) 338-5770, Rising Sun Motor Lodge 406-892-2525 (just inside the park- about 7 miles from St Mary), camping at St Mary campground also available.

Workshop Price $649.00

Get inspired for this workshop by ordering Chuck’s Glacier book…

August 6-9, 2009 Harvest time in the Palouse of Washington

If you’ve never heard of this region, well then you’ve been missing out on some awesome photographic opportunities. The Palouse has been a favorite among professional photographers for quite some time now. A literal sea of rolling hills that will be filled with golden, ripe fields of wheat, barley and lentil beans in early August. We will have access to several family farms where we can capture harvest images of giant combines cutting grain on steep hillsides. In addition to the agriculture we will work on landscapes by visiting splendid Palouse Falls with its 260-foot plunge and shoot wide ranging vistas from the summit of Steptoe Butte State Park. This is a great workshop to improve both your landscape and action photography skills.

We will meet at 6pm on Thursday, August 6 at the Holiday Inn Express lobby in Pullman Lodging; Holiday Inn Express in Pullman, WA 1-877-863-4780 or 509-334-4437 More lodging info;

Workshop Price $649.00

October 1-4, 2009 – Glacier National Park Autumn Aspens

This is a great time to visit Glacier National Park. The crowds of summer tourists are gone and the aspen groves put on their annual dazzling show. This year we will base on the park’s eastern Rocky Mountain Front side near East Glacier. Waterfalls, rivers, creeks, beaver ponds and all the wonderful color will keep our cameras humming. It is a relaxing time of year with unsurpassed beauty and we don’t have to get up at 4am in the morning!

We will meet on Thursday, October 1st at 6pm at the Circle R Motel in East Glacier.

Lodging; Circle R 406-226-9331, The Whistling Swan Motel 406-226-4412 or Glacier Park Lodge 406-892-2525

Workshop Price $649.00

October 18-22, 2009 Autumn color in the North Carolina mountains

From our base in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina we be exploring a countryside exploding with vibrant autumn hues. We will spend the first few days near the university town of Boone where the grand Blue Ridge Parkway will lead us to expansive views of hills laced with autumn colors. There are plenty of stunning waterfalls and lakes near Grandfather Mountain for us to shoot at also. Then we will travel southwest to the small burg of Brevard where we will take in numerous falls including Whitewater Falls the highest waterfall in the east. This workshop will be held during the weekdays to avoid the weekend crowds. We will need an extra day to cover it all. You don’t want to miss this one!

We will meet on Sunday evening, Oct 18th at 6pm at the Holiday Inn Express in Boone. Closest major airports are Charlotte, Atlanta or Asheville.

Boone, NC, October 18th and 19th, http://www.expressboone.com/ 1-888-SEE-MTNS

Brevard, NC October 20th and 21st http://www.hiexbrevard.com/ 828-862-8900

Workshop Price $749.00

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Chuck Haney
606 Pine Place, Whitefish, Montana 59937.

Questions call Chuck at 406.862.0521 or email