Road Trip 2010

Road Trip Photography Workshop 2010 – September 20-25

Waitlisting as of June 15

The Road Trip Workshops of 2006 and 2009 gave us great skies and adventure, and 2010 should be no exception. This year, I’ve moved the dates from mid-summer to the latter part of September, so we should encounter fewer folks out on the road and hopefully some fall color. The trip is open to all formats, BW and color, analog and digital. The travels will start in Santa Fe and take us through historic towns in Northern New Mexico, the Great Sand Dunes, aspen forests and the mining town of Silverton in Southern Colorado and back to New Mexico to the ancient Anasazi ruins of Chaco canyon. The exact route may change as we go!

Note- The images above were made during the previous Road Trips!

Overview

The “Southwest” Road Trip had been something I’d been wanting to do for a long time, and the inaugural trip in early August 2006 was really rewarding. Schedule conflicts necessitated a hiatus in 2007 and 2008. As much as possible, the idea will be to photograph and travel somewhat like I do when I’m out on my own looking for creative photographs. That means a fair amount of seeing where a road takes us, chasing clouds and weather, and reflecting on it all at the end of the day. The 2006 workshop was a little bit too much like the way I travel on my own, in retrospect it was a bit too much driving for a group wanting to get out with cameras. Last year we slowed the pace down and had a lot of time for photography. Because this is also a workshop learning experience, we’ll have some “sit-down” photographic studies and demonstrations.

Participants

In order to make the experience as rewarding as possible for all concerned, I am limiting the enrollment to 6 participants.

Basic Requirements

A love of photography and a spirit of adventure! Weather and visual interests are never predictable – so the planned itinerary is only… planned.

Travel Logistics

In Santa Fe, there are accommodations in all price ranges including a campground (with Wi-Fi) not too far from us. The workshop materials will include a message with links to various Santa Fe resources.

Once we leave Santa Fe, this is intended to be primarily a camping-only workshop, however, I hope to plan some overnight locations within reasonable driving distance to motel-type accommodations. In 2006 we, collectively, decided to change our course and go to Hovenweep National Monument – where there is NOTHING anywhere near except the NPS campground. We will make regular stops at campgrounds or similar facilities for showers, etc., as needed. For the Campers, there may be several nights in undeveloped camping spots , which means the restroom facilities are a shovel and a bush. In short, you ought to be self-contained. Our most remote overnight is expected to be Chaco Canyon which is a bit over 2 hours from the nearest lodging. Whenever possible, we’ll have evening campfires, providing there are no Forest or Park Service fire restrictions in effect at the time. Everyone will be responsible for their own meals, wheels and camping gear.

Duration and Fees

This is a 6-day-5-night workshop – with a price of $850 plus New Mexico tax (the same as 2006 and 2009!). This includes a welcome dinner at our house on the night before departure. The fee does not include any Park entry or campground fees.

A 20% deposit of $170 will hold your place.

Cancellations and Refunds

Changes sometimes do need to be made, so the deposit will be refunded in full if cancellation is made 60 days prior to the scheduled start, 50% between 60 and 30 days, and no refund with less than 30 days notice. Any additional pre-payments will be refunded in full if cancellation is made prior to 15 days before start date.