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Fall Photographic Expedition

John Burgess - Photojournalist
Fall Photo Expedition Two Day Workshop
September 15th - 16th. 

Join us for an adventure in photography, with exceptional hands-on instruction and the world's most exotic subjects!  The 2-day workshop will give photographers and wildlife lovers an unrivaled opportunity to venture into the hills of the Sonoma Serengeti on a hunt for elusive and captivating images.

Conducted by renowned professional photojournalist, John Burgess - Click here to visit his blog; Click here to see some of his Safari West work!

Highlights:

  • Guided exploration of 400-acres of dramatic landscape with more than 700 animals
  • Field-instruction on a Safari Adventure as well as during exclusive, behind the scenes keeper activities & animal feedings
  • Group classroom instruction, including slideshow of participant images
  • Meals Included: ranch-style barbecue dinner on day one, breakfast and lunch on day two

Cost:
2-Day Workshop (includes dinner, breakfast & lunch): $550
2-Day Workshop with overnight lodging: Single Occupancy $772
2-Person Special: $1322 (includes workshop, meals and lodging for 2 people; based on double occupancy)
Why does it cost so much?


Equipment:
Digital or film camera, with a range of lens focal lengths. A monopod is suggested for heavier lenses. A 300mm focal length (or longer) is suggested, and can be rented.
(Note: no film processing is available at the site.)
Optional Equipment: Laptop (strongly recommended). Flash.
(Note: You will be riding in a bumpy safari wagon or walking with your equipment. Rolling gear bags will not be allowed.)

Pare down your equipment to essentials in the field. The instructor carries two cameras: one with a 70-200mm f2.8 lens, one with a 400mm f/2.8 lens on a monopod, with a hip pouch system containing a 1.4x and a 2x, and a 28-70mm zoom.

 
Fall Photographic Expedition
Safari West Colobus Baby
Photo by John Burgess
Just a peek at what you can expect to photograph!
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