Join National Geographic photographer Phil Schermeister for intensive one and two day workshops in one of the most iconic and dramatic settings for landscape photography in North America: Mono Lake and the spectacular East Side of California's Sierra Nevada Mountains!

Phil has completed dozens of major natural history photo assignments for the National Geographic Society from the grasslands of the windswept Dakotas to Mexico's remote Copper Canyon and has been photographing the unique geologic features of the Sierra Nevada's East Side for more than 15 years.  National Geographic has published six of his single-photographer books including "Range of Light" which highlights the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Each participant will get a signed copy of one of Phil's National Geographic books.

During these workshops at Mono Lake and other areas of the dramatic Eastern Sierra, Phil will teach you techniques he has learned during more than 20 years of photographing all types of natural landscapes. He'll open his camera bag and share the tools he uses to consistently get exceptional images under any conditions while on assignment. You'll learn how to respond to the unique geological features we encounter and make the most of changing weather to get the best possible pictures in all of the spectacular settings we visit. We'll photograph the surreal monolithic tufa towers of calcified rock at Mono Lake, the spectacular wall of the Eastern Sierra Nevada as well as aspen-lined canyons and rushing streams then pay a visit to Bodie; one of the most scenic and best-preserved ghost towns in America. The small size of these workshops allows Phil to give maximum attention to each participant. This information-packed and fun workshop is strictly limited to 9 students.

ONE DAY PHOTO WORKSHOPS

Yosemite’s Eastside Masters
Photographic Workshop
With
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHER
PHIL SCHERMEISTER

Limited to 9 Students
All Skill Levels Welcome

Beyond Yosemite Valley, the Eastern edge of Yosemite holds many wonders of its own including glacier- scoured peaks, vast meadows, pristine lakes and twisted Jeffrey pines perched on giant slabs of granite.  We’ll be exploring some of the best of these features during this 6 hour workshop as you learn composition, color balance, use of color and form, bracketing, depth of field and the use of various filters. On and off camera flash as well as other artificial lighting techniques will also be discussed. We’ll also learn how to work with weather to produce the most dramatic pictures in any given situation.  We’ll visit several of Eastern Yosemite’s most photogenic spots including:  Olmsted Point with its many dramatic glacial erratics  and spectacular views of Half Dome; Tenaya Lake, one of Yosemite’s most beautiful lakes and Lembert Dome which soars 800 feet above Tuolumne Meadows.  This workshop is designed to help beginners get started and intermediate or advanced students sharpen their vision and expand their creative thinking.  Phil will discuss some of the important intangible skills needed for consistently good photography including your own ‘personal vision” and how to “break the rules” to create unique images. The small class size allows Phil to give maximum individual attention to each student.

Price $275 per student

Workshop Dates:

June 1 2pm-8pm
July 27 2pm-8pm
September 27 noon-6pm
October 5 noon-6pm
October 12 noon-6pm
October 19 noon-6pm

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