Maine Coast Photography Tour
June 23-30 2022 SOLD OUT, contact Chuck to get on wait list
Maine Coast Photo Tour Gallery
Maine Coast Photography Tour and Workshop
Dates: June 23-30 2022
Price:
$3,800.00 / $7,000.00 for couple. Please pay by check. You can send to 608 Pine Place, Whitefish, MT 59937
(If you prefer to pay via PayPal there will be a 4% fee will be included with the transaction).
You can send half in deposit to hold your spot.
Your fee includes:
• 8 days of friendly guide & photo instruction
• 7 nights lodging single occupancy
• 2 days of charter boat/ puffin blinds
• National park permit
Not included:
• Airfare
• Alcoholic beverages/ meals
• Tips
If flying, Portland, Maine has good flights.
Itinerary:
Day 1– June 23 Meet and greet at 6pm in Portland, Maine.
Best Western 700 Main Street in South Portland 207-774-6151
We will go out to photograph the scenic Portland Head Lighthouse at sunset.
Day 2– June 24 We’ll go out early to catch the Portland Head Lighthouse again and the scenic Maine coastline. After breakfast, we’ll check out the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse as we make our way “down east” to Northeast Harbor and Acadia National Park. We’ll stay at the very cool Asticou Inn which has fantastic gardens, that if cloudy, will make for great macro subjects. We’ll visit Bass Harbor Lighthouse for sunset.
Day 3– June 25 Another splendid day exploring in Acadia, We can visit the marshlands near Bernard and lobster boats in small harbor towns. Where we decide to go will be weather dependent -sunrise along the rocky east side cliffs, Cadillac Mountain sunrise, Jordan Pond, the carriage roads and bridges. So many options! Asticou Inn
Day 4– June 26 More Acadia National Park to explore. Asticou Inn
Day 5– June 27 After one more morning in Acadia, we make our way to the small town of Machias. We’ll stay at the Machias River Inn which is next door to Helen’s Restaurant and her world famous local blueberry pie. Bogs where colorful pitcher plants reside and the West Quoddy Lighthouse will conclude the day.
Day 6– June 28 These are the days many of you are awaiting! Captain Andy from Bold Coast Charter will take us out to a small island that is actually owned by both Canada and the U.S. We will have the opportunity to photograph thousands of atlantic puffins as they leave their chicks in nests under the rocks to go feed in the ocean and then bring back mouthfuls of fish for the nesting chicks. There are also razorbills and common murres seabirds and harbor seals along the rocky shores. Though, I’ve had good luck with past trips, we cannot guarantee this outing as sometimes inclement weather prohibits a safe landing. I have booked this trip for two consecutive days to increase our odds of making landing or just doubling our birding opportunities. Machias River Inn
Day 7- June 29 Another fantastic day of photographing seabirds with Bold Coast Charter. Machias River Inn
Day 8- June 30 We will backtrack and check out quaint Schoodic Head (part of Acadia NP) and working lobstermen in Winter Harbor. Workshop concludes after the morning session.
Location:
I really have the itinerary nailed down for this trip. We will cover a variety of subjects that will leave you with many cherished memories of such a beautiful and unique slice of America.
One of the highlights of this workshop will be a trip to Machias Seal Island with Captain Andy where we will photograph Atlantic Puffins, Razorbills, Arctic Terns, and more. The birds literally land right atop the blinds. We will have 2 hours in the blinds, so make sure you have plenty of card space and battery life! Please read this about the trip as it requires transferring to a small boat to land on the island. Make sure you can do this part!. I have booked two consecutive to increase our odds of making a landing on the island (not guaranteed). https://www.boldcoast.com/faq.htm
I believe that you will really enjoy the laid-back small-town Maine lifestyle and come back with many memorable images. Everyone who has taken this class previously has loved it.
Make sure that your flight schedule has some flexibility for possible delays. You may want to consider coming in a day early or have an early flight into Boston, Bangor, or Portland, Maine (I found good flights into here).
If you would like to save a few bucks and help us reduce our carbon imprint, please consider coordinating with your fellow participants about carpooling in the rental cars. Let me know and I will set up a group email for you to coordinate this…
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 (15-35mm range), 24-105mm lens is my workhorse on these trips and a medium telephoto lens up to 100-500mm.
2 WAYS TO REGISTER:
*My Preferred Payment 1) DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION & WAIVER FORM – 2022 Workshop Register Form (PDF)
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.