We will be doing a fair amount of walking and hiking around and descent conditioning will be a big bonus in your comfort in the field.

We will get up early each morning and go to a predetermined spot. These locations will be chosen based on Willie's vast experience and knowledge of the seasons and local weather to allow for the best photography opportunities. Most of the time will be spent capturing Mother Nature in her glory. The main focus of these workshops will be in the field, shooting. The main goal of this workshop is to come away with an image of your own, that you would be proud to hang on your wall. Count on being outside during the optimal light hours of sunrise and sunset. You may be required to bring a sack lunch on certain days but most of the time we should be close enough to eat in one of the local eateries.

In the evenings, after the light is gone, we will spend time on the computer critiquing and going over digital processing and basic techniques to optimize your photographs. More details will be given at the workshop. This workshop is for you. We do not pursue our own photographic endeavors. We concentrate on what's best for the photographers and how we can build upon your existing skills and help you get a great shot. We will meet Wednesday night briefly to plan our Thursday morning shoot for those willing.

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Willie Holdman Photographs provides individuals an opportunity to explore the backcountry of Utah, one of the most breathtaking natural scenic places on earth. Your Instructor, Willie, has thoroughly explored every nook and cranny along the peaks of the Wasatch Front in the North, to the red rock canyons and vistas of the South. My home has always been here in the Wasatch mountains of Utah. Though I have traveled extensively, I can't seem to find a match to the beauty and versatility of the place I call home. Multiple things come into play while trying to make a memorable photograph. Drive, determination, desire, knowledge, skill, technique, location and luck. If you have the first three "D"s, we can help you with the other four, the last one is left up to Mother Nature.

Place yourself in the beautiful mountains of Utah. The small quaint town of Midway is situated 20 minutes from the Sundance resort in Provo canyon, Park City and Deer Valley in Utah. All the Wasatch Mountain Workshops will be headquartered here. With the majestic Timpanogos Mountain to the south, lakes on either side, and the Provo River winding its way through the valley, you will feel like a kid in a candy shop....only it will be eye-candy.... in every direction.

Ever wonder what the pros do when preparing for a photo shoot? How they choose where to go? What lens they pick and why? Wonder how they get such great images? All these questions will be answered and more.

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These nature photography workshops are for beginners, amateurs, or professionals who just want to take their own photographs in a spectacular setting. Each workshop will be classified to the level and experience you will need to maximize your photography experience. All attendees should have a SLR camera and know how it operates. Having a tripod isnt necessary, but it would be great to bring one. The majority of the workshop will be focused on digital capture.

A laptop computer would be a big plus in editing your images for review in the evening; however, we will not be using the computer while in the field. The workshops will never exceed 10 attendees. 4 attendees is the minimum requirement to hold the workshop.

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• • Location, Location, Location
• • The art of seeing
• • Adding depth and meaning to your photographs
• • Camera settings when and where
• • Optimizing your photographs after Raw
• • How Professionals get remarkable photographs and how you can too

When the weekend is over, attendees will have a solid understanding of many basic and advanced principles related to nature photography, and the digital darkroom. There will be plenty of time throughout the workshop and in the field to ask Willie one-on-one questions.

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• • 3 full days with photography instructor Willie Holdman
• • Transportation to and from shooting locations
• • A 20x30 photographic print of your best photograph to take back with you
• • Dinner with the group on the final night

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visit each web site to see what accommodations fit your style. All of these are located right here in midway.

Invited Inn - www.invitedinn.com Blue Boar - www.theblueboarinn.com Zermatt Resort - www.zermattresort.com Homestead - www.homesteadresort.com

Mention you are with the Willie Holdman Photography Workshop, and you will get 10-20% off rates.

Lodging: We will be staging out of Torrey, Utah, where several hotels are located. I'm still working on which one we will have our indoor sessions.

Other Workshop Locations: Midway, Utah

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Cost for the workshop is $595.

$250 deposit is required to reserve your spot with the remainder due 2 weeks before the workshop.

Please make sure you are committed to come. If something comes up where you can't attend we would be happy to give you credit for another workshop.

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Want to go out one-on-one and receive personal instruction? Want to hike to Willie's favorite locations and vistas? We offer private workshops to cater specifically for what you want. Contact us for details and schedules.

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Waiting list: You may sign up for our waiting list and if we have a cancellation you will be contacted.

If you have any questions about the workshops, please don't hesitate to contact Willie Holdman at willie@holdman.com

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