Photography Workshops

Midway, Utah Photography Workshops

Spring Workshop June 17-19, 2010 Spring greens with snow capped peaks. Workshop Full!

Summer Workshop July 22-24, 2010 Summer wildflowers in the Wasatch. Workshop Full!

Fall Workshop Sept. 30-Oct. 2 Peak Wasatch Fall color 3 Spots Available Sign Up Now!

Location:
Midway, Utah

Cost:
$495.

To Register:
e-mail Willie Holdman at willie@holdman.com

Wondering what the Wasatch Mountains have to offer?
Please view Willie Holdman's Gallery of photos.

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.

Who is it for?

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.

What topics are covered?

-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.

What's included in the cost of the workshop?

-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


Lodging: 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.

About the instructor

Willie Holdman is a native Utahan and started experiencing the wonders of nature at an early age by assisting his father, Floyd, on photography assignments for National Geographic throughout the country. He managed to slip out and photograph the rural areas of Utah while at Brigham Young University where he received his BFA degree with an emphasis in photography. Willie resides at the base of majestic Mt. Timpanogos in Midway, Utah. Although he has photographed nature all over the world, it can't compare with the versatility and beauty of his home state, Utah. Whether it is high in an alpine meadow, or low in the red rock desert, this is home.

Willie's award-winning work has been used in numerous publications throughout the country and is collected by multiple corporate and personal identities; some of which include Robert Redford, Senator Orin Hatch, and Google. His work has been featured many times in Outdoor Photographer and has been used for the 2002 winter Olympics and is also displayed at the SLC Airport. Some of his other products are a calendar on Utah, posters, and screen savers for computers, and a hardcover book called Timpanogos. His image of Angel Arch was chosen for the cover of the Utah Travel Council calendar for 2010.

The scoop

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.

Cost:
$495.

$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.

Private workshops:

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.

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