Phil Schermeister - Yosemite Photographer

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Phil Schermeister

Biography

Yosemite Workshops

Phil Schermeister grew up on the Great Plains where the simplicity of the landscape and the directness of the people still influence his work. His interest in nature photography was kindled when he started working for the National Geographic Society on an assignment in the Flint Hills of Kansas. In the 20 years since that first assignment, he has traveled to all fifty states and several countries while successfully completing more than 30 major assignments for various national Geographic Society publications. Some of his assignments have included Mexico’s Copper Canyon, Canada’s Icefields Parkway, and the Cherokee Indian Trail of Tears. He has worked on natural history projects for the Society in dozens of National Parks, Seashores, Recreation Areas, Wild and Scenic Rivers, and National Wildlife Refuges. Schermeister has also completed several single-photographer books for the National Geographic including “America’s Western Edge”, “America’s National Parks”, and “Dakotas: Where the West Began”.

Closer to home, his coverage of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains was featured in a National Geographic book entitled “The Range of Light: California’s Sierra Nevada”. After 20 years of photographing in Yosemite, he continues to work for the National Geographic and was featured in a 2005 article titled: "Beyond the Valley of Wonders".

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Phil Schermeister

Phil works for other clients and makes his home in Sonora, CA.

Schermeister Photography

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(800) 886-8009
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PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

YOSEMITE VALLEY SPRING DOGWOOD BLOOM MASTERS PHOTO WORKSHOP
with PHIL SCHERMEISTER

Beginner/Intermediate Photo Classes

Dates: April 12, 19, 26, 2008

Hike and walk along the Merced River through the heart of Yosemite Valley to photograph mountain dogwoods in bloom during this spectacular time of year. We will concentrate on getting both close-ups and overall views of the dogwoods with the majestic backdrops Yosemite Valley affords.

Other opportunities to capture some of the magnificent waterfalls of Yosemite will also arise during this session as well as photographing the Merced River during spring runoff season.

Type of tour: Yosemite Explorer
Masters Photo Workshop
Price: $350
Difficulty of hiking: Easy
Elevation Gain: None
Miles: under 3 miles hiking roundtrip

All levels of experience are welcome.

*Class Sizes will be limited and are subject to a 2 person minimum.

YOSEMITE VALLEY WATERFALLS MASTERS PHOTO WORKSHOP
with PHIL SCHERMEISTER

Beginner/Intermediate Photo Classes

Dates: May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2008

Explore and discover the many diverse waterfalls of Yosemite Valley. Learn basic and advanced techniques of shooting waterfalls in this most spectacular setting during peak waterfall season. We will photograph the thundering falls that make Yosemite famous this time of year. Yosemite Falls at 2425' is the Valley's most recognizable. We will also visit others such as Bridalveil, Cascade, and other waterfalls that make Yosemite Valley unique.

Type of tour: Yosemite Explorer Masters Photo Workshop
Price: $350
Difficulty of hiking: Easy
Elevation Gain: None
Miles: under 2 miles hiking roundtrip

All levels of experience are welcome.

*Class Sizes will be limited and are subject to a 2 person minimum.

YOSEMITE EXPLORER MASTERS
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
with PHIL SCHERMEISTER

Advanced Photo Classes

Dates: May 10, 17, 24, 31, 2008

Explore Spring in Yosemite Valley in the meadows and forests along the Merced River through the unique perspective of a macro lens. We will photograph emerging plants and flowers, insects, water in the Merced River, late spring frost and many other subjects that Yosemite Valley offers. Learn beginning and advanced uses of a macro lens as well as macro flash photography.

Type of tour: Yosemite Explorer Masters Photo Workshop
Price: $350
Difficulty of hiking: Easy
Elevation Gain: None
Miles: under 2 miles hiking roundtrip

*Class Sizes will be limited and are subject to a 2 person minimum.

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