Out of Yosemite 2020: Full Schedule

4:00pm PST

Hotel Check-in

Check-in at the Yosemite Valley Lodge is at 4pm.

Wednesday February 5, 2020 4:00pm - 4:30pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge

Full group session

4:30pm PST

Conference check-in, reception and meet and greet.

Join us in the Garden Terrace to check in to the conference, meet the instructors and our welcome reception.

Wednesday February 5, 2020 4:30pm - 5:30pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Full group session

5:30pm PST

GENERAL SESSION: Opening dinner

Wednesday February 5, 2020 5:30pm - 6:30pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Full group session

6:30pm PST

GENERAL SESSION: Welcome and Instructor Introductions

Wednesday February 5, 2020 6:30pm - 7:00pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Presentation

Photography level All levels

7:30pm PST

GENERAL SESSION: Inspired by Yosemite: The Photographs of Ansel Adams and John Sexton.

Join John Sexton for an informative and entertaining audio-visual presentation, “Inspired by Yosemite: The Photographs of Ansel Adams and John Sexton.” Sexton’s first visit to Yosemite was at age two, sixty-five years ago. He has been actively photographing Yosemite for more than forty-five years. It was in Yosemite that Sexton first studied with legendary photographer Ansel Adams at his 1973 annual Yosemite photography workshops. Sexton later assisted and taught at a number of Ansel Adams workshops, and from 1979 until Ansel’s death served as his photographic and technical assistant, and later as his technical consultant. During the presentation John will share images, along with personal recollections and anecdotes from his six-year close working relationship with Ansel Adams. The presentation will focus on Ansel’s photography of Yosemite, which Ansel first photographed in 1916. Attendees will see some of Ansel’s best-known Yosemite photographs transformed on the screen from the negative to the final print, progressing through various phases in the evolution of a finely crafted expressive print. In addition, Sexton will discuss many of the personal aspects of working side by side with his friend and mentor Ansel Adams. Sexton will also share images from his own illustrious career in photography. Sexton is an articulate speaker with a delightful sense of humor, and a passion for photography and the environment. Attendees will gain information and inspiration from this lively presentation.

Instructors

John Sexton

Instructor

John Sexton, International Photography Hall of Fame inductee, is recognized as a photographer, master print maker, workshop instructor, and lecturer. He is the author of four books; Quiet Light, Listen to the Trees, Places of Power, and Recollections. Sexton is best known for his... Read More →

Wednesday February 5, 2020 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Presentation

Photography level All levels

5:00am PST

Bridalveil Fall with Harold Davis

We will carpool to Bridalveil Falls. The walk to the base of the falls is short, but it can be very icy and treacherous. Clip-on style crampons recommended. Be prepared for very wet conditions. Bridalveil Falls is one of the world's most elegant waterfalls. We will photograph ice formations, water in motion, Bridalveil Creek below the falls, and other aspects of this superb landscape.

Instructors

Harold Davis

Instructor

Harold Davis is a bestselling author of many books, the developer of a unique technique for photographing flowers for transparency, a Moab Master, and a Zeiss Ambassador. He is an internationally known photographer and a sought-after workshop leader. His website is www.digitalfi... Read More →

Drivers

Bill Harris

Retired

Jeffrey Wright

President, Memphis Lung Physicians Foundation

Joseph Kraus

I am an Architect as well as avid landscape photographer. I've also been shooting film for some time, but will be using my digital cameras mostly for this trip. I've also recently begun experimenting with infrared and near infrared photography with a converted full spectrum camer... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2020 5:00am - 9:00am PST
Bridalveil Fall

Field Session

Hiking difficulty Difficult
Field techniques taught Photographing waterfalls, Using neutral density filters
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Polarizing filter; 3-4 stop ND filter; Headlamp, clip-on crampons

5:30am PST

Breakfast

Thursday February 6, 2020 5:30am - 7:00am PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Group meal

6:00am PST

Cook's Meadow with Charlie Cramer and John Sexton

Cook’s meadow is a beautiful meadow that both Charlie Cramer and John Sexton love to explore. The meadow is situated right in front of Yosemite Falls, and provides incredible variety of photographic possibilities. It offers stunning views of Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Glacier Point, and Sentinel Rock. Magnificent examples of oak trees abound, with one famous and singular Elm tree remaining. (A non-native tree, it was planted in the mid 1800s). The Merced River runs nearby, with a bridge that provides an excellent vantage point for all kinds of compositions. Walk across it, and the Yosemite Chapel, the oldest building in the Valley, is right there. Depending on weather conditions, there will be possibilities from intimate natural details to grand vistas as we explore the meadow in the early morning light. We will be discussing the importance of light, and the organizing of subject elements within the frame, as key foundations for effective photographs. Charlie and John, along with Anne Larsen (who will be assisting on the field session) will be looking over your shoulder offering constructive and supportive comments on your images during the field session. A brief classroom session is planned at the end of the excursion. A tripod is required for this field session. Participants should bring the photographic equipment (lenses, filters, shades, etc.) they normally use. Participants should also bring the viewing frame received upon conference check-in to this field session.

We will walk to Cook's Meadow from the Yosemite Valley Lodge.

Instructors

Charlie Cramer

Instructor

www.charlescramer.com.">After spending seven years of college studying classical piano, Charles Cramer visited Yosemite National Park, and soon realized he wanted out of those tiny practice rooms! Realizing the similarities between interpreting music and interpreting a negative... Read More →

John Sexton

Instructor

Thursday February 6, 2020 6:00am - 10:00am PST
Cook's Meadow

Field Session

Hiking difficulty Easy
Field techniques taught Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Finding abstract compositions, Exploring light, Capturing atmospheric conditions, Long exposure techniques for water
Recommended equipment Tripod required, Viewing frame received upon check-in

6:00am PST

Tunnel View with Alex Noriega and Matt Payne

Join Alex Noriega and Matt Payne in photographing perhaps the most iconic view in Yosemite. We’ll look for variations on the iconic view, and that winter conditions could present unique compositional opportunities within the vast view of the valley.

Instructors

Alex Noriega

Instructor, Alex Noriega Photography

I’m a professional nature photographer, and I roam the United States full-time in a travel trailer with my girlfriend. I aim to convey a sense of mystery with my photographs - I want to spark the viewer’s imagination. I have a great appreciation for subtle, intimate scenes and... Read More →

Matt Payne

Instructor, Matt Payne Photography

I am a mountain climber, adventurer, and fine art nature and landscape photographer specializing in unique and hard-to-reach locations and subjects, including the highest mountains in Colorado. I love the craft of landscape photography and have produced a podcast dedicated to that... Read More →

Drivers

Eric Aust

Mike Trahan

Retired

Nature photography

Rony Sagy

Tom Elenbaas

Thursday February 6, 2020 6:00am - 10:00am PST
Tunnel View

Field Session

Field techniques taught Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Exploring light, Capturing atmospheric conditions
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm)

6:00am PST

Upper Yosemite Fall Trail with Jack Curran

Upper Yosemite Falls Trail
One of the most beautiful trails in Yosemite, The Upper Yosemite Falls trail, provides multiple opportunities to capture the elegance of the falls as well as majestic views of the valley and peaks, including Half Dome. As time permits and depending on the trail condition and the water flow, our goal will be to move up trail to shoot the upper falls where we may find some attractive icy conditions around the falls as well as Half Dome across the Valley. This hike has significant elevation gain, and can be a bit rocky in place, and while we won't have time to go all the way to the top and make it back in time for the 10:30 presentations, we will find several places to stop and use our medium to long lenses to capture the falls and valley. Of course, whenever we are in the field, we will always adapt to the weather and conditions to get the best shots!
Latest update:
I was able to do a location scout and shoot several image this week on the Upper Yosemite Falls trail. The water flow is really pretty good for this time of year. However, I want to let everyone know this trail is steep and we will take our time going up. It took me a total 1:15 minutes (I’m fairly slow) to get to a wonderful overlook of the Falls and Half Dome. I shot for about 40 minutes and then hustled down, which was much easier.

Instructors

Jack Curran

Instructor

Jack, the son of a long line of graphic art “printers” was raised in St. Louis and still calls the city home. You might say there was a natural collision of circumstances between Jack’s nearly lifelong love of nature, and that of photography. His wondrous journey into nature... Read More →

Drivers

Bryan Tantzen

Gary Niederpruem

Retired

I am retired from the steel industry. I have a wife, two adult children and six gransSONS!!I took up photography during retirement and have spent most of my time on street and family photography. Looking forward to learning more about Landscape photography.

Steve Lankton

Charles C Brandt Construction

Thursday February 6, 2020 6:00am - 10:00am PST
Upper Yosemite Fall Trail

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Using graduated ND filters, Shooting for black and white, Photographing cascades, Photographing waterfalls
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter; 3-4 stop ND filter; 6-7 stop ND filter; 9-10 stop ND filter

6:30am PST

El Capitan Meadow with William Neill

El Capitan Meadow is a favorite location of mine as it is with many photographers. Although access to the meadow is somewhat restricted in recent years, we will find both intimate scenes and broader views of El Capitan and Cathedral Rocks. There are good opportunities at the El Capitan bridge also. The oaks in the meadow are wonderful subjects. Depending on conditions and weather, we may find good reflections and ice along the river. Maybe we'll have snow!

Instructors

William Neill

Instructor, William Neill Photography

William Neill, a resident of the Yosemite National Park area since 1977, is a landscape photographer concerned with conveying the deep, spiritual beauty he sees and feels in Nature. Neill's award-winning photography has been widely published in books, magazines, calendars, posters... Read More →

Drivers

Debbie Gale

Working in the tech world to feed my photography habit.

Douglas Locke

Steve Combs

Thursday February 6, 2020 6:30am - 10:00am PST
El Capitan Meadow

Field Session

Hiking difficulty Difficult
Field techniques taught Photographing waterfalls, Using neutral density filters, Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Finding abstract compositions, Shooting for black and white, Photographing reflections, Exploring l
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Extra batteries

6:30am PST

Leidig Meadow with Franka Gabler

Instructors

Franka Gabler

Instructor

Franka always looks for exciting light and atmospheric conditions. The light and atmosphere evident in her photographs often result in sentimental impact and ethereal feeling. Franka often photographs in misty and foggy conditions, which allow for interesting compositions and interpretations... Read More →

Drivers

Howard Levine

Medical Director, Navage

Nose and sinus physician. Amateur photographer.

Michael Rung

Owner, Michael Rung Photography

I am a part time landscape photographer based in north Texas. I bought my first DSLR in 2015 and quickly fell in total love with the process and experience of shooting landscapes. I love the opportunities to explore nature and for continual learning, and hope to share that with others... Read More →

Tod Colbert

Presdient, Weather Tight Corporation

Since my days in college in the early eighties, I have been passionate about photography. While raising a family and building a business, I took an unintended pause for about 30 years. I joined the digital age in 2008 and began again, I am most interested in landscape and portrait... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2020 6:30am - 10:00am PST
Leidig Meadow

Field Session

6:30am PST

Lower Yosemite Fall with Tim Cooper

Instructors

Tim Cooper

Instructor

Thursday February 6, 2020 6:30am - 10:00am PST
Lower Yosemite Fall 8592 PCX3+8C

Field Session

Recommended equipment Macro lens, tripod, and telephoto lens

6:30am PST

Sentinel Bridge with Charlotte Gibb and Michael Shainblum

Sentinel Bridge is famous for its spectacular views of Half Dome reflected in the Merced River, but there is so much more here to photograph than this famous view. Situated on the far side of Cook’s Meadow, there are fantastic compositions to be made of Yosemite Falls. In fact, this time of year you can see a rainbow on Upper Yosemite Fall on a sunny morning, so bring a long lens to capture this beautiful phenomenon. There’s a possibility of mist along the river here as well. And, if we are really lucky, a snowstorm makes this spot absolutely magical. As we wander along the gentle paths, we will help guide you to make more powerful compositions that reveal your own style and personal relationship with the landscape

Instructors

Charlotte Gibb

Instructor

Charlotte Gibb is a Northern California-based contemporary fine art photographer specializing in Intimate Landscapes of the Western United States.The youngest of nine, she spent her early life playing and exploring the rural Northern California mountain area of her childhood home... Read More →

Michael Shainblum

Instructor

Michael Shainblum is a landscape, timelapse and aerial photographer based in San Francisco, California. He has been working professionally as a photographer and filmmaker for 11 years since the age of 16. Michael first made a name for himself through his unique creativity and the... Read More →

Drivers

Daig Oconnell

Engineer

Partially retired engineer in the San Francisco Bay Area. I've visited Yosemite many times over the years, but never for photography. Really looking forward to this conference.

DJ Leland

Marty Behn

Out of Chicago LIVE! Host

Shawn Sen

Thursday February 6, 2020 6:30am - 10:00am PST
Sentinel Bridge

Field Session

Field techniques taught Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Finding abstract compositions, Shooting for black and white, Photographing reflections, Shooting for High Dynamic Range, Expl
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter; 3-4 stop ND filter; 6-7 stop ND filter; 9-10 stop ND filter

6:30am PST

Valley View with Jennifer King

Located on the bank of the Merced River, this location provides a wonderful view of the river and the Yosemite Valley from the valley floor. The river is framed by El Capitan on the left side and the Cathedral Rocks and Bridalveil Falls on the right. A great location which allows not only dramatic wide-angle landscapes but also gives you the opportunity for detail work using your telephoto lens. Early morning and late afternoon both work at this location.

Instructors

Jennifer King

Instructor

Internationally acclaimed landscape and nature photographer with a passion for teaching and inspiring photographers around the world. Jennifer draws on her fine art and design background to bring a fresh perspective to nature photography. Her ability to teach composition and inspire... Read More →

Drivers

Christopher Ellalasingham

I love landscape photography. My other interests include my faith life , hiking, cooking, wine, and printing images.

Dennis Herman

Recently mostly retired. I have been shooting forever, and finally have the time to dig deeper into my passion. Looking forward to the workshop as part of my next journey. I'm a long-time pentaxian and shoot mostly with primes. Outside of photography, I might talk your ear off about... Read More →

John Templeton

Thursday February 6, 2020 6:30am - 10:00am PST
Valley View (Gates of the Valley)

Field Session

Field techniques taught Composing grand landscapes, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Using graduated ND filters, Finding abstract compositions, Photographing reflections, Finding and composing simple scenes
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter; Graduated ND filter

7:00am PST

MINI WORKSHOP: Creating an Expressive Image with Alan Ross

An expressive image goes beyond the recording of an event, place or person. It tells a story, shares a feeling or reaction, and is the ultimate blend of vision, passion and craft.

In this inspiring and interactive session, we'll explore those elements essential to the creation of an expressive image, from image structure to exposure to finding and extracting nuance. I'll share straight prints and finished prints of the same image to illustrate translating the reality in front of the lens to something more personal and that represents the vision in my mind's eye.

While black-and-white silver gelatin prints are my first love, the concepts and techniques behind creating an expressive image apply to all formats and photographic expressions.

Participants should come ready to explore, learn and have fun. Note taking and audio/video recordings for personal use are both accepted and encouraged.

Instructors

Alan Ross

Instructor

Alan Ross is an internationally respected master photographer and educator who expresses his unique vision with a combination of traditional photographic craftsmanship and today’s technology. His tonally exquisite photographs take the viewer from the grandeur of the American West... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2020 7:00am - 10:00am PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Cliff Room

Mini workshop

Photography level All levels

7:00am PST

MINI WORKSHOP: Visualization-driven Photography: From Idea to Print with Colleen Miniuk

If you’re looking for a big creative jolt, this mini-workshop is for you!

During this interactive three-hour session, Colleen will share how incorporating visualization techniques into your photographic process can help you record personally meaningful and expressive photographs. Learn how to develop a visualization habit without forming expectations, transform an experience in the field into an effective composition, re-visualize during processing, and refine your ideas through critiquing your work. As Cherie Carter-Scott said, “Ordinary people believe only in the possible. Extraordinary people visualize not what is possible or probable, but rather what is impossible. And by visualizing the impossible, they begin to see it as possible.”

All skill levels welcome. Bring your imagination. Leave inspired to create the impossible as possible.

Instructors

Colleen Miniuk (she/her)

Photographer/writer, CMS Photography/Analemma Press

Colleen Miniuk fled the grey cubicle walls and left her unfulfilling software engineering job behind at Intel Corporation in 2007 to pursue a more meaningful life as a full-time outdoor photographer, writer, publisher, instructor, and speaker and to help people enjoy the Great Outdoors... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2020 7:00am - 10:00am PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Falls Room

Mini workshop

Photography level All levels

10:30am PST

GENERAL SESSION: Capturing a Mood with Michael Frye

A compelling landscape photograph doesn't just show what something looks like - it conveys the mood or feeling of a particular place at a particular time. In this presentation Michael Frye will show you how to use light, weather, composition, and visual symbols to capture a mood and tell a powerful visual story.

Instructors

Michael Frye

Instructor, Michael Frye Photography

Thursday February 6, 2020 10:30am - 11:30am PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Cliff Room

Presentation

Photography level All levels

11:30am PST

Lunch

Thursday February 6, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Group meal

12:00pm PST

Lunch panel discussion #1

Moderators

Matt Payne

Instructor, Matt Payne Photography

Instructors

Franka Gabler

Instructor

Charlotte Gibb

Instructor

Alex Noriega

Instructor, Alex Noriega Photography

Michael Shainblum

Instructor

Thursday February 6, 2020 12:00pm - 12:30pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Panel discussion

12:45pm PST

One-on-one print review sessions with John Sexton

Two 25-minute sessions limited to one person each. Participants must bring prints (maximum 5 prints) to sign up for this session.

12:45-1:10 Steve Combs
1:20 - 1:45 Gun Susangkarakan

Instructors

John Sexton

Instructor

Thursday February 6, 2020 12:45pm - 1:45pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Mountain Room

One-on-one session

12:45pm PST

Group Image Review with William Neill and Charlie Cramer

Charlie and Wiiliam will review your images as a group. Bring up to 5 high-resolution jpeg images for review. You may also bring RAW files for extra credit.

I enjoy seeing the vision of other photographers. My approach is to be constructive, to emphasize the positive aspects of your photographs, and make suggestions for improvement. I will comment on technique, but I focus on the aesthetics of each image and how your personal perspective is communicated in your photographs. -William Neill

Instructors

Charlie Cramer

Instructor

William Neill

Instructor, William Neill Photography

Thursday February 6, 2020 12:45pm - 2:15pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Falls Room

Group image review

12:45pm PST

One-on-one image review with Michael Frye

Each student will be assigned to a 20-minute one-on-one session time
12:45-1:05 Jane Early
1:05-1:25 Drew Harbaugh
1:35-1:55 Steve Lankton
1:55-2:15 John Morrison

Instructors

Michael Frye

Instructor, Michael Frye Photography

Thursday February 6, 2020 12:45pm - 2:15pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

One-on-one session

1:00pm PST

Photography As Poetry with Harold Davis

Photography is narrative, and some photographs are prose while others are poetry. This presentation examines how we create imagery that conveys powerful poetics in the context of the rush of modern life, and along the way how my life as a photographer has connected with poetry. What lessons are to be learned from thinking of photography as a kind of poetry? As photographers, how can we create more powerful poems. There will be time for Q&A following the presentation.

Instructors

Harold Davis

Instructor

Thursday February 6, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Cliff Room

Presentation

Photography level All levels

2:30pm PST

Cook's Meadow with Franka Gabler

Instructors

Franka Gabler

Instructor

Drivers

Douglas Locke

Kevin Borders

Professor, Spalding University

You can talk to me about: Creativity, authenticity, growth as a photographer, places you've traveled, photography stories. Landscape photography, of course!

Mike Trahan

Retired

Nature photography

Thursday February 6, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Cook's Meadow

Field Session

2:30pm PST

El Capitan Meadow with Michael Shainblum and Matt Payne

Join Michael Shainblum and Matt Payne for a session at El Capitan Meadow. There are lots of opportunities for grand scenic shots and more intimate shots of many subjects, including El Capitan, Cathedral Rocks, the Merced River, and a beautiful grove of oaks.

Instructors

Matt Payne

Instructor, Matt Payne Photography

Michael Shainblum

Instructor

Drivers

Bill Harris

Retired

Wendy Jensen

Let's talk about dogs, wildlife, camping, living on the road and of course Photography!

Thursday February 6, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
El Capitan Meadow

Field Session

Field techniques taught Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Finding abstract compositions, Exploring light, Finding and composing simple scenes, Photographing trees, Capturing atmospheric conditions
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm)

2:30pm PST

Pohono Bridge and Fern Spring with Colleen Miniuk

Spend the afternoon exploring this beautiful area along the Merced River, teeming with ample intimate and creative compositions. Colleen will guide attendees through an interactive exercise aimed at expanding your knowledge of the creative process, connecting your individual voice with the landscape, and ensuring what you see and experience effectively through your camera. Come prepared to express yourself verbally and visually. Things might get a little, let's say, poetic...

Instructors

Colleen Miniuk (she/her)

Photographer/writer, CMS Photography/Analemma Press

Drivers

Bob Stavers

www.galleriehare.com

Raymond Lee

Retired

Will Downs

Thursday February 6, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Pohono Bridge and Fern Spring

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Finding abstract compositions, Photographing reflections, Finding and composing simple scenes, Using ND filters, connecting individuality with the landscape, creativity
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter; 3-4 stop ND filter; 6-7 stop ND filter; 9-10 stop ND filter; Pen or pencil

2:30pm PST

Stoneman Meadow with Michael Frye

We'll photograph the moon rising next to Half Dome at sunset - and other stuff!

Prior to the moonrise we'll work on composition and design - how to simplify your compositions, see shapes and patterns, and create strong images that convey only the essentials.

Instructors

Michael Frye

Instructor, Michael Frye Photography

Drivers

Debbie Gale

Working in the tech world to feed my photography habit.

Drew Harbaugh

Nurse-turned-photographer

Newton Hightower

Tom Elenbaas

Thursday February 6, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Stoneman Meadow

Field Session

Field techniques taught Composing intimate landscapes, Finding abstract compositions, Finding and composing simple scenes, Photographing the moon

2:30pm PST

Tunnel View with Jennifer King

Instructors

Jennifer King

Instructor

Drivers

Chris Saso

I still have to work at a day job, but photography is my passion. I am looking forward to learning from so many great instructors and fellow photographers.

Daig Oconnell

Engineer

Partially retired engineer in the San Francisco Bay Area. I've visited Yosemite many times over the years, but never for photography. Really looking forward to this conference.

Howard Levine

Medical Director, Navage

Nose and sinus physician. Amateur photographer.

Thursday February 6, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Tunnel View

Field Session

2:30pm PST

Upper Cascade Creek with Jack Curran

If you love mountain streams that elegantly cascade through mountain boulders in intimate landscapes, this is the perfect field session! If you like Black and White, that's even better! We will focus on understanding elements of art and design, composition, and the range of long-exposure effects while exploring Upper Cascade Creek. We will look at scenes and talk about how what we see visualize in the frame will translate in post-production and, ultimately, the fine print. It is highly recommended you bring a set of ND filters and a polarizer. Additionally, I will have a set of 1-Stop, 3-Stop, 6-Stop, and 10-Stop ND filters available to share. Plan on bringing a sturdy tripod and using several lenses as we will explore compositions from wide-angle to semi-telephoto. Bring your sticky boots and plan on exploring around the side of the stream and nearby boulders.

Instructors

Jack Curran

Instructor

Drivers

DJ Leland

Jeffrey Wright

President, Memphis Lung Physicians Foundation

John Morrison

Retired

All things photography. Equipment, locations, workshops, processing and just having fun with it.

Thursday February 6, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Upper Cascade Creek

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Using graduated ND filters, Shooting for black and white, Photographing cascades, Photographing waterfalls
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter; 3-4 stop ND filter; 6-7 stop ND filter; 9-10 stop ND filter

2:30pm PST

Valley View with William Neill

Gates of the Valley, or Valley View, is a favorite location of mine as it is with many photographers. We will find both intimate scenes and broader views. There is the classic view right at the turnout, but good opportunities can be found both upstream and downstream, especially for intimate landscapes and reflections in the Merced River. Depending on conditions and weather, we may find ice along the river. Maybe we'll have snow!

Instructors

William Neill

Instructor, William Neill Photography

Drivers

Joseph Kraus

Rob York

Sally Arata

Yes I’m one of those serious amateur photographers. We live 1/2 of the year in Bar Harbor, Maine and the other 1/2 in CA.

Thursday February 6, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Valley View (Gates of the Valley)

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Finding abstract compositions, Photographing reflections, Exploring light, Finding and co
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm)

2:30pm PST

SUPER SESSION: Digital Post-Processing with Tim Cooper, Charlie Cramer and Alex Noriega

Charlie Cramer: Taking advantage of the powerful global adjustments in Lightroom/ACR
Alex Noriega: Post-processing
Tim Cooper: Post-processing

Instructors

Tim Cooper

Instructor

Charlie Cramer

Instructor

Alex Noriega

Instructor, Alex Noriega Photography

Thursday February 6, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Cliff Room

Presentation

3:00pm PST

MINI WORKSHOP: The Magic of the Black and White Print with John Sexton

The Magic of the Black and White Print with John Sexton

This mini workshop will be conducted by John Sexton, along with Anne Larsen, an exceptional photographer in her own right. Though John and Anne's passion is the traditional black and white silver gelatin print, the techniques, concepts, and information presented will be applicable to all photographers making prints - whether analog or digital; black and white or color. The session is open to all photographers wanting to improve their photographic seeing, craft, and printmaking skills.

Photography is a language of light, and this seminar will help participants improve their fluency in this magical language. John and Anne will emphasize not just how to do things, but more importantly, why to take a specific approach to reach an expressive photographic print. A successful black and white photograph is not just a photograph without color. During this session you will see original handcrafted silver gelatin prints by both John and Anne, and maximize this experience this session will be limited to 20 participants. John and Anne will discuss the decision process of making the negatives, as well as decisions and techniques used in making the prints.

John and Anne will share their photographic experiences with you - both successes and mistakes - they have NO SECRETS. The session will be an intense and inspiring experience. Questions will be encouraged, and gladly answered, during the session. Attendees will hopefully leave the session filled with an abundance of useful information, as well as inspiration to take your photography to new levels of proficiency, excitement, enjoyment, and success.

Exploring the nuances of their photographic craft, John and Anne will provide the unique opportunity for participants to see “straight” silver gelatin prints alongside finished prints. Past workshop participants have found this to be most valuable and revealing.

To maximize the experience, participants should bring note-taking materials and arrive with energy, enthusiasm, and an open mind. To minimize distractions the use of laptop computers, tablets, or other electronic devices is discouraged during the classroom sessions, however participants are welcome to make audio recordings of the seminar for their personal use only.

Instructors

John Sexton

Instructor

Thursday February 6, 2020 3:00pm - 6:00pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Falls Room

Mini workshop

3:00pm PST

Happy Isles with Alan Ross and Harold Davis

We will carpool or ride the shuttle bus to the trailhead for Happy Isles, a system of several islands in the Merced River. This is a great place for intimate landscapes, and to practice photography with moving water. Conditions permitting, those who are interested will proceed up the Muir Trail to the bridge below Vernal Falls to photograph this astounding waterfall in winter conditions. Please dress warmly, and bring clip-on crampons if available.

Instructors

Harold Davis

Instructor

Alan Ross

Instructor

Drivers

Andre Goforth

NASA Avionics Research, Retired

Since the 70s I have enjoyed doing landscape photography as a side car to backpacking treks all over the Sierras. With the workshop I want to re-examine why and what moves me to capture the landscapes that I’ve done and what I will seek to do from here on out. Currently, my photography... Read More →

Gail Taylor

Retired corporate tax attorney. Primary hobby is landscape photography. Especially enjoy photographing in the Eastern Sierra. Enjoy traveling, Have photographed in Italy, Ireland , Cuba and Morocco. Looking forward to a trip with Charlie Cramer this spring in the Smokies and Easter... Read More →

Steve Combs

Susan Dinga

Bon Vivant

Finding your vision. B&W captures and processing. Great little known locations. Photographers with whom they have traveled or whose workshops they have enjoyed. What they enjoy about the art of photography.

Thursday February 6, 2020 3:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Happy Isles

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Finding abstract compositions, Shooting for black and white, Photographing cascades
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter; 3-4 stop ND filter

6:30pm PST

Dinner

Thursday February 6, 2020 6:30pm - 7:30pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Group meal

7:30pm PST

Group image review with Charlotte Gibb and Tim Cooper

Instructors

Tim Cooper

Instructor

Charlotte Gibb

Instructor

Thursday February 6, 2020 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Falls Room

Group image review

7:30pm PST

One-on-one image reviews with Colleen Miniuk

Feel free to bring outstanding images to show off, but the most learning will occur if you bring images you need help with or have questions about. For example, I'd love to see images where you tried something new and aren't sure if it worked out. Don't be shy--this is your time to get feedback to help you progress with your photography.

Each student will be assigned to a 20-minute one-on-one session time
7:30-7:50pm Mary Hartt
7:50-8:10pm Reem Khatib
8:20-8:40pm Chris Saso
8:40-9:00pm Gail Taylor

Instructors

Colleen Miniuk (she/her)

Photographer/writer, CMS Photography/Analemma Press

Thursday February 6, 2020 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

One-on-one session

Photography level All levels

7:30pm PST

Nature First roundtable discussion

Join Alex Noriega and Matt Payne for an intimate roundtable discussion where conference participants will discuss and debate the Nature First Photography movement and principles with both Alex and Matt and other guests. For more on this, take a look at the website for Nature First:

https://www.naturefirstphotography.org/

Instructors

Matt Payne

Instructor, Matt Payne Photography

Alex Noriega

Instructor, Alex Noriega Photography

Thursday February 6, 2020 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Panel discussion

Photography level All levels

7:45pm PST

The Black and White Landscape – Passion-Imagination-Vision Developing a Visual Vocabulary with Jack Curran

During this presentation, Jack will share his views on how he began to hone his passion for the Black and White landscape and developed a more personal visual language.

Jack will share his photographs and personal view and on how he fused the elements of Art (the Vision) and the more technical side (the Craft) to create the Elements of Presence.

Instructors

Jack Curran

Instructor

Thursday February 6, 2020 7:45pm - 8:45pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Cliff Room

Presentation

Photography level All levels

9:15pm PST

Image Design: Using the Principles of Design to Create More Dramatic Photos with Jennifer King

I began my career in the advertising arena as a designer, creative director then quickly moved into directing photography. It was in these years, that I learned how much design principles played a part in creating effective images. Photography is a journey. It's about the destination and its uniqueness, the world at its best. Understanding how the principles of design affect our visual response to an image can help us to communicate with our photos, and is the key to improving our photography.

Instructors

Jennifer King

Instructor

Thursday February 6, 2020 9:15pm - 10:15pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Cliff Room

Presentation

Photography level All levels

5:30am PST

Breakfast

Friday February 7, 2020 5:30am - 7:00am PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Group meal

6:00am PST

Cook's Meadow with Colleen Miniuk

Few places offers so many photographic opportunities as Cook’s Meadow does, which offers breathtaking view of Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Glacier Point, and Sentinel Rock all within a short walking distance. We’ll start this field session off with a focus on making impactful photographs of the grand landscape: making order out of chaos, honing in on your visual message, working in low-lighting conditions, and using visual language to help you deliver your image. As the sun rises higher in the sky, we’ll continue to apply those techniques but on a smaller scale as we explore more intimate scenes of land and water.

*Walking to Cook's Meadow from the lodge

Instructors

Colleen Miniuk (she/her)

Photographer/writer, CMS Photography/Analemma Press

Friday February 7, 2020 6:00am - 10:00am PST
Cook's Meadow

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Using wide-angle lenses, Using graduated ND filters, Exploring light, Finding and composing simple scenes, Closeup photography, Photographing waterfalls
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter; 3-4 stop ND filter; Graduated ND filter; Macro lens

6:00am PST

Tunnel View with Michael Shainblum and Matt Payne

Instructors

Matt Payne

Instructor, Matt Payne Photography

Michael Shainblum

Instructor

Drivers

Andre Goforth

NASA Avionics Research, Retired

Michael Rung

Owner, Michael Rung Photography

Oliver Johnson

Tony Corbell

Friday February 7, 2020 6:00am - 10:00am PST
Tunnel View

Field Session

6:30am PST

Ahwahnee Meadow with Charlie Cramer

Ahwahnee Meadow is a beautiful meadow that is unjustly overlooked. The meadow provides great views of Half Dome, plus Glacier Point and Yosemite Falls. It provides an incredible variety of photographic possibilities. Around the edges of the meadow are some wonderful trees of all kind, including some oaks photographed by Ansel Adams many years ago. Depending on weather conditions, there will be possibilities from intimate natural details to grand vistas as we explore the meadow in the early morning light. We will be discussing the importance of light, and Charlie will be looking over your shoulder offering constructive and supportive comments on your images during the field session. A brief classroom session is planned at the end of the excursion. A tripod is required for this field session. Participants should bring the photographic equipment (lenses, filters, shades, etc.) they normally use. Participants should also bring the viewing frame received upon check-in to this field session.

Instructors

Charlie Cramer

Instructor

Drivers

Cam Garner

I specialize in seascapes but also have an interest in landscapes. I'm also a collector of photography.

Debbie Gale

Working in the tech world to feed my photography habit.

Martin Hill

Friday February 7, 2020 6:30am - 10:00am PST
Ahwahnee Meadow 8592 PCW9+JW

Field Session

Field techniques taught Composing grand landscapes, Composing intimate landscapes, Exploring light, Photographing trees
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm)

6:30am PST

Cathedral Beach with Jennifer King

Along the Merced River, Cathedral Beach has an excellent view of El Capitan with the river, particularly at sunrise. Hiking along the river will also provide a wonderful view of the Three Brothers. This is a location for your wide-angle lens in order to capture the surrounding landscape.

Instructors

Jennifer King

Instructor

Drivers

Daig Oconnell

Engineer

Partially retired engineer in the San Francisco Bay Area. I've visited Yosemite many times over the years, but never for photography. Really looking forward to this conference.

Douglas Locke

Raymond Lee

Retired

Friday February 7, 2020 6:30am - 10:00am PST
Cathedral Beach

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Using wide-angle lenses, Using graduated ND filters, Shooting for black and white, Photographing reflections
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Polarizing filter; 3-4 stop ND filter; 6-7 stop ND filter; Flashlight

6:30am PST

El Capitan Meadow with Franka Gabler

Instructors

Franka Gabler

Instructor

Drivers

Howard Levine

Medical Director, Navage

Nose and sinus physician. Amateur photographer.

Mike Trahan

Retired

Nature photography

Rob York

Friday February 7, 2020 6:30am - 10:00am PST
El Capitan Meadow

Field Session

6:30am PST

Leidig Meadow with Tim Cooper

Instructors

Tim Cooper

Instructor

Drivers

Eric Aust

Joseph Kraus

Steve Lankton

Charles C Brandt Construction

Friday February 7, 2020 6:30am - 10:00am PST
Leidig Meadow

Field Session

Recommended equipment Macro lens, tripod, and telephoto lens

6:30am PST

Lower Yosemite Fall with Jack Curran

Lower Yosemite Falls has many opportunities to explore classic waterscape. As the falls flow over the cliff edge and into a large boulder field, the area offers many excellent opportunities to examine long-exposure compositions. If you like Black and White, you'll find it here! We will focus on understanding elements of art and design, balance, and the range of long-exposure effects while exploring Lower Yosemite Falls. We will look at scenes and talk about how what we see visualize in the frame will translate in post-production. It is highly recommended you bring a set of ND filters and a polarizer. Plan on bringing a sturdy tripod and using several lenses as we will explore compositions from wide-angle to semi-telephoto. Bring your sticky boots and plan on exploring around the side of the stream and nearby boulders. Additionally, I will have a set of 1-Stop, 3-Stop, 6-Stop, and 10-Stop ND filters available to share.

Instructors

Jack Curran

Instructor

Friday February 7, 2020 6:30am - 10:00am PST
Lower Yosemite Fall 8592 PCX3+8C

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Using graduated ND filters, Finding abstract compositions, Shooting for black and white, Exploring light

6:30am PST

Pohono Bridge and Fern Spring with Alex Noriega and William Neill

Pohono Bridge and Fern Spring with Alex Noriega and William Neill

This area is along the Merced River and we expect to find intimate details of rocks and moving water. Fern Spring offers photographs of the moving water and reflection patterns. Besides working from the bridge and Fern Springs, there is a trail along the river you can explore more areas along the Merced.

We will be in soft morning light which provides excellent conditions for intimate details. Bring extra batteries because between the cold and using Live View for image review and suggestions, your batteries can be drained quickly.

Instructors

William Neill

Instructor, William Neill Photography

Alex Noriega

Instructor, Alex Noriega Photography

Drivers

Christopher Ellalasingham

I love landscape photography. My other interests include my faith life , hiking, cooking, wine, and printing images.

Sally Arata

Yes I’m one of those serious amateur photographers. We live 1/2 of the year in Bar Harbor, Maine and the other 1/2 in CA.

Steve Combs

Tom Elenbaas

Friday February 7, 2020 6:30am - 10:00am PST
Pohono Bridge and Fern Spring

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Using graduated ND filters, Shooting for black and white, Exploring light, Finding and composing simple scenes
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm)

6:30am PST

Valley View with Michael Frye

Sunrise from Gates of the Valley

We'll photograph sunrise from one of Yosemite's classic views, while we work on composition, and long exposures for flowing water.

Instructors

Michael Frye

Instructor, Michael Frye Photography

Drivers

DJ Leland

John Morrison

Retired

All things photography. Equipment, locations, workshops, processing and just having fun with it.

Kevin Borders

Professor, Spalding University

You can talk to me about: Creativity, authenticity, growth as a photographer, places you've traveled, photography stories. Landscape photography, of course!

Friday February 7, 2020 6:30am - 10:00am PST
Valley View (Gates of the Valley)

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Photographing reflections
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter; 3-4 stop ND filter; 6-7 stop ND filter

7:00am PST

Mini Workshop: Digital Black & White Conversion: The Ansel Adams effect and more with Harold Davis

Get your digital black and white up-to-speed! Harold Davis is the author of four books from Rocky Nook, Focal Press, and Monacelli on digital black and white, and the recognized authority on the topic.

This mini workshop examines best practices in monochromatic conversion. Topics covered will include ideal workflow, the digital analog to the zone system, the "Ansel Adams" effect, the "Karl Blossfeldt" effect, solarization, toning, and more. As we will be meeting in Yosemite Valley, we all will have appropriate imagery for applying special black and white effects. What better place to apply the "Ansel Adams" black & white conversion effect?

Instructors

Harold Davis

Instructor

Friday February 7, 2020 7:00am - 10:00am PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Cliff Room

Mini workshop

8:30am PST

One-on-one print review sessions with John Sexton

Three 25-minute sessions limited to one person each. Participants must bring prints (maximum 5 prints) to sign up for this session.

8:30- 8:55 Paweena Wongphaka
9:05-9:30 Thanaboon Wongphaka
9:40-10:05 Visawin Chobhimves

Instructors

John Sexton

Instructor

Friday February 7, 2020 8:30am - 10:00am PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Mountain Room

One-on-one session

10:30am PST

GENERAL SESSION: Discovering Small Scenes in a Big Landscape: Making a personal statement with Intimate Landscapes with Charlotte Gibb

How do you approach an overwhelmingly beautiful and vast landscape, such as Yosemite National Park, and create photographs that are both unique and meaningful? In this presentation, we will explore ways to break down the landscape to smaller, more digestible pieces that convey your own connection with nature. From how to approach a subject to the best gear to use, you’ll learn ways to see differently in the field and make images that are lasting and satisfying.

Instructors

Charlotte Gibb

Instructor

Friday February 7, 2020 10:30am - 11:30am PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Cliff Room

Presentation

Photography level All levels

11:30am PST

Lunch

Friday February 7, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Group meal

12:00pm PST

A History of the Ansel Adams Gallery in Yosemite National Park

Jeanne Adams, daughter-in-law of Ansel Adams, will present a history of the Ansel Adams Gallery. Jeanne was the operator of the Ansel Adams gallery for over 25 years and organized Ansel's workshop series in Yosemite.

Instructors

Jeanne Adams

Ansel Adams Gallery

Friday February 7, 2020 12:00pm - 12:45pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Presentation

Photography level All levels

12:45pm PST

Group Image Review with Michael Frye and Franka Gabler

Instructors

Michael Frye

Instructor, Michael Frye Photography

Franka Gabler

Instructor

Friday February 7, 2020 12:45pm - 2:15pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Falls Room

Group image review

12:45pm PST

One-on-one image reviews with Charlie Cramer

Each student will be assigned to a 20-minute one-on-one session time
12:45-1:05 Debbie Gale
1:05-1:25 Morris Swartz
1:35-1:55 Mike Trahan
1:55-2:15 Jeffrey Wright

Charlie Cramer will provide suggestions and encouragement on images you present. He will discuss the image composition and ideas about how it could be developed in a stronger and more compelling way.
Please bring around 10-15 jpegs so we can pick and choose. For extra credit, also bring the raw files.

Instructors

Charlie Cramer

Instructor

Friday February 7, 2020 12:45pm - 2:15pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

One-on-one session

12:45pm PST

One-on-one image reviews with Jack Curran

Each student will be assigned to a 20-minute one-on-one session time
12:45-1:05 Alan Jacknow
1:05-1:25 Barbara Altevers
1:35-1:55 Tom Benoit
1:55-2:15 Gary Niderpruem

Instructors

Jack Curran

Instructor

Friday February 7, 2020 12:45pm - 2:15pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

One-on-one session

12:45pm PST

Portfolio Development - One-on-one image reviews with William Neill

I will be helping each student with the organization and thematic development of his or her portfolio. We will look at the current status of the work you show me, as well as possible future directions. Editing for a consistent quality will be considered as part of this process.

As time allows, I can give feedback on individual photographs.

Each student will be assigned to a 20-minute one-on-one session time
12:45-1:05 Kevin Borders
1:05-1:25 Steve Combs
1:35-1:55 Lisa Erdberg
1:55-2:15 Bob Stavers

Instructors

William Neill

Instructor, William Neill Photography

Friday February 7, 2020 12:45pm - 2:15pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Mountain Lounge

One-on-one session

1:00pm PST

Ansel Adams: In Focus with Alan Ross

Much has been written about the technical aspects of Ansel Adams' images...from his lens choices to his exposure calculations to his darkroom printing techniques. But Ansel was more than the technical data of his images. He was a fun-loving, gregariou, socially conscious working professional who took on any number of commercial assignments to support his family.

In this session, I'll share a "behind the lens" look at the man who inspired so many of us and whom I feel lucky to have called mentor and friend. I'll share anecdotes and memories from my 10+-year association with Ansel, as well as show some seldom seen work.

Instructors

Alan Ross

Instructor

Friday February 7, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Cliff Room

Presentation

Photography level All levels

2:30pm PST

Ahwahnee Meadow with Alex Noriega and Matt Payne

Join Alex Noriega and Matt Payne to photograph atmospheric conditions in the meadow with lots of opportunity to explore light, compositions, and unique takes on a classic scene.

Instructors

Alex Noriega

Instructor, Alex Noriega Photography

Matt Payne

Instructor, Matt Payne Photography

Drivers

Bill Harris

Retired

Chris Saso

I still have to work at a day job, but photography is my passion. I am looking forward to learning from so many great instructors and fellow photographers.

Douglas Locke

Friday February 7, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Ahwahnee Meadow 8592 PCW9+JW

Field Session

Field techniques taught Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Finding abstract compositions, Exploring light, Finding and composing simple scenes
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm)

2:30pm PST

Bridalveil Fall with William Neill

At Bridalveil Fall and the area along Bridalveil Creek, we expect to find intimate details of rocks and moving water.

When the waterfall flow is low, we could see the wind blowing the spray into interesting patterns, and lingering ice along the edges of the fall or along the creek.

Bring extra batteries because between the cold and using Live View for image review and suggestions, your batteries can be drained quickly. The path and rocks can be slippery when wet or icy so wear appropriate boots.

Instructors

William Neill

Instructor, William Neill Photography

Drivers

DJ Leland

Shawn Sen

Steve Lankton

Charles C Brandt Construction

Friday February 7, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Bridalveil Fall

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Finding abstract compositions, Shooting for black and white, Exploring light, Finding and composing simple scenes, Ph
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); 3-4 stop ND filter; 6-7 stop ND filter; 9-10 stop ND filter

2:30pm PST

Cathedral Beach with Harold Davis

We will carpool to Cathedral Beach, and will explore the vistas from this relatively less known but spectacular location, such as the views of the massive walls of El Capitan.

Instructors

Harold Davis

Instructor

Drivers

Don Jurgens

Hobby landscape photographer a couple weeks/year; medical oncologist and father of two the rest. Excited to be heading back to Yosemite!

Gary Niederpruem

Retired

Oliver Johnson

Tony Corbell

Friday February 7, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Cathedral Beach

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Using graduated ND filters, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Using graduated neutral density filters, Finding abstract compositions
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm)

2:30pm PST

Cook's Meadow with Charlotte Gibb

Cook’s Meadow offers ample opportunity for a variety of subjects and compositions, from intimate to grand landscapes. Just a short walk from Yosemite Lodge, it offers classic views of Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Glacier Point, and Sentinel Rock. It is also home to several groves of graceful Black Oaks along with the iconic central Elm tree. The Merced River flows along one side of the meadow, with a lovely bridge that provides opportunity for photographing reflections or water in motion. If we are lucky, we might see wildlife, such as coyote, deer, bobcat, a variety of birds, or even black bear. As we explore this extraordinary meadow, we will focus on creating photographs using the building blocks of composition — patterns, shapes, lines, color, and texture. We'll look for smaller scenes in this overwhelmingly beautiful large landscape using a framing card that I will provide. All the while, I’ll be looking over your shoulder to guide you with your compositions and offering technical support and encouragement.

Instructors

Charlotte Gibb

Instructor

Drivers

Daig Oconnell

Engineer

Partially retired engineer in the San Francisco Bay Area. I've visited Yosemite many times over the years, but never for photography. Really looking forward to this conference.

Tod Colbert

Presdient, Weather Tight Corporation

Wendy Jensen

Let's talk about dogs, wildlife, camping, living on the road and of course Photography!

Friday February 7, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Cook's Meadow

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Using telephoto lenses, Finding abstract compositions, Photographing reflections, Shooting for High Dynamic Range, Exploring light, Finding and composing simple scen
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter; 3-4 stop ND filter; 6-7 stop ND filter; 9-10 stop ND filter

2:30pm PST

El Capitan Meadow field session with John Sexton

El Capitan Meadow is one of my favorite photographic locations in Yosemite Valley. I stop and explore the meadow at least once on every visit to Yosemite, and find it always provides inspiration for me. The stately black oaks provide many photographic possibilities, and the meadow sits at the base of the massive granite face of El Capitan. Depending on weather conditions, there will be possibilities from intimate natural details to grand vistas as we explore the meadow in the quiet light of late afternoon and dusk. We will be discussing the importance of light, and the organizing of subject elements within the frame, as key foundations for effective photographs. I am very pleased to be assisted on this field session by Anne Larsen. We will both be looking over your shoulder offering constructive and supportive comments on your images during the field session.

A tripod is required for this field session. Participants should bring the photographic equipment (lenses, filters, shades, etc.) they normally use. Participants should also bring the viewing frame received upon check-in to this field session. A brief classroom session is planned before departing on this excursion.

Instructors

John Sexton

Instructor

Drivers

Bryan Tantzen

Jeffrey Wright

President, Memphis Lung Physicians Foundation

Sally Arata

Yes I’m one of those serious amateur photographers. We live 1/2 of the year in Bar Harbor, Maine and the other 1/2 in CA.

Friday February 7, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
El Capitan Meadow

Field Session

Hiking difficulty Easy
Field techniques taught Capturing atmospheric conditions, Composing grand landscapes, Composing intimate landscapes, Exploring light, Finding abstract compositions, Photographing trees, Shooting for black and white, Visualization and Seeing Photographically
Recommended equipment Tripod required, Viewing frame received upon check-in, Headlamp or flashlight

2:30pm PST

Leidig Meadow with Tim Cooper

Instructors

Tim Cooper

Instructor

Drivers

John Templeton

Kevin Borders

Professor, Spalding University

You can talk to me about: Creativity, authenticity, growth as a photographer, places you've traveled, photography stories. Landscape photography, of course!

Rob York

Friday February 7, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Leidig Meadow

Field Session

2:30pm PST

Upper Cascade Creek with Alan Ross

In the spring and summer, this creek (located just east of the Crane Flat tunnel on highway 120 leading into the Valley) is a raging torrent of snow melt. In winter, it becomes quieter, with patches of snow and ice. Only a few yards away is Tamarack Creek. Both are an easy walk from a small parking lot. Photographic opportunities include forest details, rock strewn stream beds and quiet water. Participants should bring camera gear, including tripod, and dress warmly. Sturdy walking shoes are recommended if you want to go "off road" on some of the dirt trails that parallel the cascade. We'll carpool up from the Lodge. Time permitting, we can also move on to other locations on return to the Valley. At all stops, I will be there to offer support, encouragement, and assistance with composition, exposure, lens choice and anything else you might be struggling with. If you are working with a newer or unfamiliar digital camera, please make sure you have access to the manual.

Instructors

Alan Ross

Instructor

Drivers

Eric Aust

Joseph Kraus

Raymond Lee

Retired

Friday February 7, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Upper Cascade Creek

Field Session

Hiking difficulty Easy
Field techniques taught Capturing atmospheric conditions, Composing grand landscapes, Composing intimate landscapes, Exploring light, Finding abstract compositions, Photographing trees, Shooting for black and white, Visualization and Seeing Photographically, Using neutral density filter
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Polarizing filter

2:30pm PST

Valley View with Michael Frye and Michael Shainblum

Moonrise from Gates of the Valley

We'll photograph the moon rising (weather permitting) from one of Yosemite's classic views. Prior to the moonrise we'll work on composition and design - how to simplify your compositions, see shapes and patterns, and create strong images that convey only the essentials. Plus you'll learn long-exposure techniques for flowing water.

Instructors

Michael Frye

Instructor, Michael Frye Photography

Michael Shainblum

Instructor

Drivers

Christopher Ellalasingham

I love landscape photography. My other interests include my faith life , hiking, cooking, wine, and printing images.

Mike Trahan

Retired

Nature photography

Rony Sagy

Steve Combs

Friday February 7, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Valley View (Gates of the Valley)

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Photographing the moon
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter; 3-4 stop ND filter; 6-7 stop ND filter

2:30pm PST

SUPER SESSION: Photographic Creativity with Colleen Miniuk, Franka Gabler and Jennifer King

2:30-3:30 Creating with the Creative Process with Colleen Miniuk: Are you tired of photographing the same iconic subjects over and over? Have your photographs become safe or boring? Are you frustrated with finding your voice or style? Creative experts agree: if you’ve ever had two thoughts cross your brain ever in your lifetime (not even at the same time!), you have the capacity to be creative. In this presentation, Colleen will review where creativity comes from, how to leverage analytical and creative parts of the brain, how to expand your idea bank, and how incorporating the Wallas model of creativity in your photographic process can help you create unique and personally meaningful images that go beyond the cliché. She’ll encourage you--and give you specific ways--to stop searching for your voice and use the one you already have to make images you’re proud of.

3:30-4:30 Creating Emotional Impact with Franka Gabler: In order to resonate with the viewer a successful photograph needs to tell a story. Also, in order to connect with a viewer, it needs to create emotional impact. It is not enough to just correctly expose and compose. It is critical to be able to recognize the potential of a scene so we can decide how to interpret it - such as which aspects to emphasize to best capture the essence of the scene and how it made us feel, or to communicate what we want to express. The presentation analyzes several essential components that contribute in depicting mood and creating emotional impact, such as choice of light, color, contrast, weather, and/or shutter speed exposure.

4:30-5:30 Jennifer King:

5:30-6:15 Questions and group discussion

Instructors

Colleen Miniuk (she/her)

Photographer/writer, CMS Photography/Analemma Press

Franka Gabler

Instructor

Jennifer King

Instructor

Friday February 7, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Cliff Room

Presentation

Photography level All levels

3:00pm PST

Mini Workshop: The advantages of using Adobe Smart Objects with Charlie Cramer

An incredible way to get the absolute most out of your images! I’ve been using it for four years now. Smart Objects are available if you do RAW developing in Lightroom or Adobe Camera Raw—and then open the image in Photoshop for final tweaking.

Raw provides the most power for doing global corrections. But, I prefer Photoshop for local adjustments and other adjustments. A Smart Object provides access to both the RAW adjustments and the sophisticated controls of Photoshop—at any time. Incredibly versatile! I will discuss the advantages and a few disadvantages of using this workflow.

I will be supplying some images for people to use in following along, so having a laptop would be helpful. Although this presentation would also work as a lecture.

Instructors

Charlie Cramer

Instructor

Friday February 7, 2020 3:00pm - 6:00pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Falls Room

Mini workshop

Photography level Basic to intermediate

6:30pm PST

Dinner

Friday February 7, 2020 6:30pm - 7:30pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Group meal

7:45pm PST

Panel Discussion about Ansel Adams with Michael Adams, Jeanne Adams, John Sexton, Alan Ross, and Michael Frye

Moderators

Michael Frye

Instructor, Michael Frye Photography

Instructors

Jeanne Adams

Ansel Adams Gallery

Michael Adams

Alan Ross

Instructor

John Sexton

Instructor

Friday February 7, 2020 7:45pm - 9:00pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Panel discussion

9:00pm PST

One-on-one image reviews with Charlotte Gibb

A face-to-face portfolio review is a wonderful opportunity to gain insight into your work and get valuable feedback. Bring up to 15 photographs — print or digital is fine — and an open mind! I will offer encouragement and gentle suggestions how to make your images more impactful. I can also advise how to sequence your photographs to make a stronger portfolio. Do you have a specific question or goal? Go ahead and ask! This is your time, so let’s make the most of it!

9:00-9:20 Tod Colbert
9:20-9:40 Julien Koepke
9:50-10:10 Paul Malen
10:10-10:30 Morris Swartz

Instructors

Charlotte Gibb

Instructor

Friday February 7, 2020 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Mountain Lounge

One-on-one session

Photography level All levels

9:00pm PST

One-on-one image reviews with Harold Davis

9:00-9:20 Dennis Herman
9:20-9:40 Newton Hightower
9:50-10:10 Deanna Swauger
10:10-10:30

Instructors

Harold Davis

Instructor

Friday February 7, 2020 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Mountain Lounge

One-on-one session

9:00pm PST

One-on-one image reviews with Matt Payne

9:00-9:20 David Kelley
9:20-9:40 Drew Harbaugh
9:50-10:10 Rony Sagy

Instructors

Matt Payne

Instructor, Matt Payne Photography

Friday February 7, 2020 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Mountain Lounge

One-on-one session

9:00pm PST

One-on-one image reviews with Michael Shainblum

9:00-9:20 Andrew Hawkins
9:20-9:40 Michael Hoffman
9:50-10:10 Doug Punzel
10:10-10:30 Michael Rung

Instructors

Michael Shainblum

Instructor

Friday February 7, 2020 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Mountain Lounge

One-on-one session

9:00pm PST

One-on-one sessions with Alex Noriega

9:00-9:20 Barbara Altevers
9:20-9:40 Ann Collins
9:50-10:10 Sally Arata
10:10-10:30 Shawn Sen

Instructors

Alex Noriega

Instructor, Alex Noriega Photography

Friday February 7, 2020 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Mountain Lounge

One-on-one session

9:00pm PST

One-on-one sessions with Jennifer King

9:00-9:20 DJ Leland
9:20-9:40 John Powell
9:50-10:10 Bob Stavers
10:10-10:30 Gail Taylor

Instructors

Jennifer King

Instructor

Friday February 7, 2020 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Mountain Lounge

One-on-one session

9:15pm PST

Black and White Post-processing session with Jack Curran

During this session, Jack will take you through his approach to Black and White landscape post-processing in Adobe Lightroom. We will explore various ways to expand the range of light, add depth and how to utilize the develop module to add a more dynamic mood to your Black and White landscapes. This also a great pre-course warm-up if you plan on taking the mini-workshop the following morning.
It's best if you have familiarity with Adobe Lightroom, However many of the principles can be applied using Camera RAW or Adobe Photoshop.

Instructors

Jack Curran

Instructor

Friday February 7, 2020 9:15pm - 10:15pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Cliff Room

Presentation

Photography level All levels

9:15pm PST

Capturing and Crafting the Realistic HDR Image with Tim Cooper

Landscape photography has a long history of post processing. From Ansel Adams to John Sexton, the master photographers have all made use of cutting edge technology to turn their good captures into great prints. While High Dynamic Range images are more commonplace these days, too many end up looking like cartoons due to inaccurate shooting and over processing. With a little coaching, controlling these aspects of the technique is a snap.

In this lecture Tim will begin with a thorough explanation of how to carefully expose your images. Using Manual Mode, the Spot Meter, and auto bracketing you’ll be able to create a perfect series of images for effortless blending back on the computer. Lightroom adjustments such as Chromatic Aberration, pre-sharpening, and Camera Profiles are important first step alterations, so Tim shows you how to pre-process and create presets for maximum speed and quality. The lecture finishes an in depth explanation of how to blend your images together on the computer for realistic and believable imagery. Important HDR spoilers such as highlight saturation and contrast as well as shadow brightness will be covered in detail to help you understand the basis for your adjustments. Using the HDR program, Photomatix, Tim guides you through the sliders and menus to demystify the entire HDR blending process.

Join The Realistic HDR Image author Tim Cooper for a jam packed lecture on creating realistic High Dynamic Range imagery in both Color and Black and White.

Class Topics include:
• Using your Spot Meter
• Calculating the correct exposures for the HDR capture
• When to use Auto-bracket
• Keys to creating Realistic HDR images
• Using Lightroom’s Merge to HDR function
• Using the HDR software, Photomatix

Instructors

Tim Cooper

Instructor

Friday February 7, 2020 9:15pm - 10:15pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Falls Room

Presentation

Photography level Basic to intermediate

5:15am PST

Upper Yosemite Fall Trail with Matt Payne and Alex Noriega

Join Alex Noriega and Matt Payne for a winter hiking adventure in Yosemite.

People in excellent shape could probably make it to the profile view of Upper Yosemite Fall in about two hours. Edit: Matt scouted this today (Wednesday)- it’s really a fantastic reward after a grueling hike. Lots of interesting opportunities here!

Instructors

Alex Noriega

Instructor, Alex Noriega Photography

Matt Payne

Instructor, Matt Payne Photography

Saturday February 8, 2020 5:15am - 10:00am PST
Upper Yosemite Fall Trail

Field Session

Hiking difficulty Difficult
Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Exploring light, Finding and composing simple scenes, Photographing waterfalls
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter; 3-4 stop ND filter; Flashlight

5:30am PST

Breakfast

Saturday February 8, 2020 5:30am - 7:00am PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Group meal

6:00am PST

Happy Isles with Colleen Miniuk

If you’re excited about photographing moving water and—fingers crossed—ice, join Colleen on this morning field workshop and discover how Happy Isles could be your happy place.

Our group will take a short stroll along the Merced River, looking for ways to express meaningful and creative photographs along the way. Colleen will share how concepts like pareidolia, conceptual blending, and metaphorical association can help you see the extraordinary in the ordinary and make photographs about, not of, the landscape.

Instructors

Colleen Miniuk (she/her)

Photographer/writer, CMS Photography/Analemma Press

Drivers

Frits Habermann

Rony Sagy

Wendy Jensen

Let's talk about dogs, wildlife, camping, living on the road and of course Photography!

Saturday February 8, 2020 6:00am - 10:00am PST
Happy Isles

Field Session

Field techniques taught Capturing atmospheric conditions, Composing intimate landscapes, Finding and composing simple scenes, Long exposure techniques for water, Photographing cascades, Using neutral density filters
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter; 3-4 stop ND filter; 6-7 stop ND filter; 9-10 stop ND filter

6:00am PST

Tunnel View with Jennifer King

One of the most iconic views of the Yosemite Valley can be seen from the Tunnel View. Located just outside the Wawona Tunnel, it is an elevated location with spectacular views of El Capitan, Half Dome, Cathedral Rocks, Bridalveil Falls, and almost the entire tree covered valley. This location will utilize your wide-angle and telephoto lenses. Early morning and late afternoon are great times to photograph here.

Instructors

Jennifer King

Instructor

Drivers

Brett Brotherton

Photographer, Brett Brotherton Photography

Gary Niederpruem

Retired

Saturday February 8, 2020 6:00am - 10:00am PST
Tunnel View

Field Session

Hiking difficulty Easy
Field techniques taught Capturing atmospheric conditions, Composing grand landscapes, Composing intimate landscapes, Exploring light, Finding abstract compositions, Photographing trees, Shooting for black and white, Visualization and Seeing Photographically, Using telephoto lenses, Using
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter; Graduated ND filter

6:30am PST

Bridalveil Fall with Charlotte Gibb

This is the time of year when you can get up close and personal to Bridalveil Fall without getting your camera (and you) completely drenched. She's an elegant waterfall, and has a variety of moods depending on conditions. In the Winter, below the fall, the creek is an excellent place to explore smaller scenes using long exposure techniques. Bring your polarizing filter, a long lens, and warm layers. If it is icy, traction devices for your boots is advised.

Instructors

Charlotte Gibb

Instructor

Drivers

Christopher Ellalasingham

I love landscape photography. My other interests include my faith life , hiking, cooking, wine, and printing images.

Debbie Gale

Working in the tech world to feed my photography habit.

Marty Behn

Out of Chicago LIVE! Host

Saturday February 8, 2020 6:30am - 10:00am PST
Bridalveil Fall

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Using telephoto lenses, Finding abstract compositions, Shooting for black and white, Photographing reflections, Exploring light, Finding and composing simple scenes
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter; 3-4 stop ND filter; 6-7 stop ND filter; 9-10 stop ND filter

6:30am PST

Cathedral Beach with Franka Gabler and Michael Frye

Instructors

Michael Frye

Instructor, Michael Frye Photography

Franka Gabler

Instructor

Drivers

Chris Saso

I still have to work at a day job, but photography is my passion. I am looking forward to learning from so many great instructors and fellow photographers.

Jeffrey Wright

President, Memphis Lung Physicians Foundation

Joseph Kraus

Sally Arata

Yes I’m one of those serious amateur photographers. We live 1/2 of the year in Bar Harbor, Maine and the other 1/2 in CA.

Saturday February 8, 2020 6:30am - 10:00am PST
Cathedral Beach

Field Session

6:30am PST

Cook's Meadow with Charlie Cramer and William Neill

Both Bill Neill and Charlie Cramer enjoy exploring the fantastic photographic opportunities at Cook's meadow. It offers great views of Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, Glacier Point, and Sentinel Rock. Wonderful oak trees are everywhere, with one famous and singular Elm tree. The Merced River runs nearby, and a nearby bridge provides an excellent place for water or tree details. Walk across it, and the Yosemite Chapel, the oldest building in the Valley, is right there.

Depending on the weather, there will be many possibilities here, from intimate details to grand vistas. Tripods are required, so that Both Bill and Charlie will be able to look through your camera, and discuss your compositions with you. A brief classroom session is planned at the end of the excursion.

Participants should bring the photographic equipment (lenses, filters, shades, etc.) they normally use. Participants should also bring the viewing frame received upon check-in to this field session.

Instructors

Charlie Cramer

Instructor

William Neill

Instructor, William Neill Photography

Drivers

DJ Leland

Raymond Lee

Retired

Steve Combs

Saturday February 8, 2020 6:30am - 10:00am PST
Cook's Meadow

Field Session

Hiking difficulty Easy
Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Photographing trees
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended

6:30am PST

El Capitan Meadow with Tim Cooper

Instructors

Tim Cooper

Instructor

Drivers

Dave Muller

(Geologist), Retired

David Kepley

I'm from northern VA, just outside Washington, DC. I am retired from a 37 year career with the National Archives. I'm a history kind of guy.

Kevin Borders

Professor, Spalding University

You can talk to me about: Creativity, authenticity, growth as a photographer, places you've traveled, photography stories. Landscape photography, of course!

Saturday February 8, 2020 6:30am - 10:00am PST
El Capitan Meadow

Field Session

Hiking difficulty Easy
Field techniques taught Capturing atmospheric conditions, Composing grand landscapes, Composing intimate landscapes, Exploring light, Finding abstract compositions, Photographing trees, Shooting for black and white, Visualization and Seeing Photographically
Recommended equipment Macro lens, tripod, telephoto lens

6:30am PST

Swinging Bridge with Harold Davis

No carpools. The group will walk to Swinging Bridge.
(Changed from Mirror Lake because of changes to the parking situation will be too long of a walk.)

Instructors

Harold Davis

Instructor

Saturday February 8, 2020 6:30am - 10:00am PST
Swinging Bridge

Field Session

Field techniques taught Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Photographing reflections
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter

6:30am PST

Valley View (Gates of the Valley) with Alan Ross

Valley View, also known as Gates of the Valley, is a road-side stop at the edge of the Merced River offering magnificent views east toward El Capitan, Bridalveil Fall and Cathedral Rocks. Photo opportunities include grand vistas, water and streamside details. We'll carpool from The Lodge for this sunrise session. Dress warmly. Time permitting, we can move on to other streamside locations as we make our way back to The Lodge, including Pohono Bridge and Tahiti Beach...some lesser known, but equally spectacular locations along the Merced.

Instructors

Alan Ross

Instructor

Drivers

Daig Oconnell

Engineer

Partially retired engineer in the San Francisco Bay Area. I've visited Yosemite many times over the years, but never for photography. Really looking forward to this conference.

Michael Rung

Owner, Michael Rung Photography

Timothy Halloran

Saturday February 8, 2020 6:30am - 10:00am PST
Valley View (Gates of the Valley)

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Finding abstract compositions, Shooting for black and white, Photographing reflections, Finding and composing simple scenes, Closeup phot
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Polarizing filter; Flashlight

7:00am PST

MINI WORKSHOP: Black and White with Jack Curran

Bring your files and laptops!! We are going to go hands-on for this one. Hopefully, over the first several days, you’ve captured a few fantastic images out in the field with some of the best of the best instructors, and you're dying to work on them! During this mini-workshop, Jack will be working in Adobe Lightroom with a focus on the RAW conversion to Black and White and pushing your files to a high level. Jack will do a short demonstration sharing a few key techniques and then provide personal oversight and answer any technical questions. It is recommended that you attend the black and white post-processing with Jack presentation the evening before.

Instructors

Jack Curran

Instructor

Saturday February 8, 2020 7:00am - 10:00am PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Cliff Room

Mini workshop

Photography level All levels

7:30am PST

MINI WORKSHOP: In the Darkroom with Ansel Adams with John Sexton

Join John Sexton in this mini workshop as he shares anecdotes and recollections from his six-year close working relationship with Ansel Adams as Adams' Photographic and Technical Assistant, and later as his Technical Consultant. Thanks to archival video footage we will go into the darkroom with Ansel. John, assisted by Anne Larsen, will describe, and show silver gelatin prints of some of Ansel’s most iconic images to reveal the creative transformation from the negative to the final print, progressing through the various creative steps in the making of a finely crafted expressive print. This session will provide the opportunity for participants to see “straight” silver gelatin prints alongside finished prints. Past workshop participants have found this to be most valuable and revealing.

There will be a thorough discussion of Adams’ working procedures, and underlying thought processes, that he used to transform his negatives into unforgettable images that have inspired many for decades. Ansel’s skill as a printmaker in the traditional darkroom is legendary. The concepts that Ansel incorporated into his own photography are relevant and valuable foundations for photographers working in any approach to photography.

Ansel was a generous, and gifted, educator, and never had secrets. This session will continue that tradition as John attempts to provide useful photographic information as well as inspiration to all that attend. Questions will be encouraged, and gladly answered, during the session. In order to maximize the experience of viewing original photographic prints, this session will be limited to 20 participants.

To maximize the experience for all, participants should bring note-taking materials and arrive with energy, enthusiasm, and an open mind. To minimize distractions the use of laptop computers, tablets, or other electronic devices is discouraged during this session, however participants are welcome to make audio recordings of the mini workshop for their personal use only.

Instructors

John Sexton

Instructor

Saturday February 8, 2020 7:30am - 10:00am PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Falls Room

Mini workshop

Photography level Intermediate to advanced

10:30am PST

GENERAL SESSION: Perception and Photography, with an emphasis on viewing images more accurately on a monitor with Charlie Cramer

Charles Cramer will present a lecture on perception in photography, and how to percieve things more accurately on a monitor. In printing, a common complaint is, “my prints come out too dark,” even with a well-profiled monitor and printer. I will discuss how to get around this, usually by changing the “context” of how you view images. I'll also talk about ways to improve an image using various techniques that come from the world of painting. Plus, I will also cover a few miscellaneous techniques that I routinely use to make my images stronger and more compelling.

Instructors

Charlie Cramer

Instructor

Saturday February 8, 2020 10:30am - 11:30am PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Cliff Room

Presentation

Photography level All levels

11:30am PST

Lunch

Saturday February 8, 2020 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Group meal

12:00pm PST

Lunch panel discussion #2

Instructors

Colleen Miniuk (she/her)

Photographer/writer, CMS Photography/Analemma Press

Tim Cooper

Instructor

Jack Curran

Instructor

Harold Davis

Instructor

Jennifer King

Instructor

Saturday February 8, 2020 12:00pm - 12:30pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Panel discussion

12:30pm PST

Fine Print Viewing at the Ansel Adams Gallery

Meet Anne and Bob outside the Garden Terrace right after the panel discussion.

Ansel Adams fine print viewing in Ansel's darkroom at the Ansel Adams Gallery led by the curators of the gallery.

Drivers

Dan Rice

Hi Everyone! I'm a retired (and still recovering) entrepreneur from the Twin Cities in Minnesota. I have a passion for landscape photography and enjoy the opportunity to continue developing my skills & exploring new places. Am looking forward to experiencing and capturing the beauty... Read More →

Douglas Locke

Niraj Patel

Saturday February 8, 2020 12:30pm - 2:15pm PST
Ansel Adams Gallery

Field Session

12:45pm PST

One-on-one print review sessions with John Sexton

Two 25-minute sessions limited to one person each. Participants must bring prints (maximum 5 prints) to sign up for this session.

12:45-1:10 Terri Tessman
1:20-1:45 Raymond Lee

Instructors

John Sexton

Instructor

Saturday February 8, 2020 12:45pm - 1:45pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Mountain Room

One-on-one session

12:45pm PST

Group Image Review with Michael Shainblum and Alex Noriega

Instructors

Alex Noriega

Instructor, Alex Noriega Photography

Michael Shainblum

Instructor

Saturday February 8, 2020 12:45pm - 2:15pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Falls Room

Group image review

12:45pm PST

One-on-one image reviews with Alan Ross

Supportive, constructive review sessions designed to help you extract your vision from your images, solve technical problems, or identify/refine your photographic voice. Twenty minutes each, limited to one participant per session. Actual prints preferred, but images on a flash drive are also OK. Please bring images that give me some idea of why you pick up a camera in the first place, and ideally images that you feel didn't quite make the cut or don't fully express what you saw or felt at the time of exposure. We'll explore why, and look at ways of working the image.

Each student will be assigned to a 20-minute one-on-one session time
12:45-1:05 Joe Kraus
1:05-1:25 Thaveechai Sirikulthada
1:35-1:55 Gun Susangkarakan
1:55-2:15 Visawan Chobhimves

Instructors

Alan Ross

Instructor

Saturday February 8, 2020 12:45pm - 2:15pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

One-on-one session

Photography level All levels

12:45pm PST

One-on-one image reviews with Charlie Cramer

Each student will be assigned to a 20-minute one-on-one session time
12:45-1:05 Timothy Halloran
1:05-1:25 Howard Levine
1:35-1:55 William Levine
1:55-2:15 Eric Trexler

Charlie Cramer will provide suggestions and encouragement on images you present. He will discuss the image composition and ideas about how it could be developed in a stronger and more compelling way.
Please bring around 10-15 jpegs so we can pick and choose. For extra credit, also bring the raw files.

Instructors

Charlie Cramer

Instructor

Saturday February 8, 2020 12:45pm - 2:15pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

One-on-one session

12:45pm PST

Portfolio Development - One-on-one image reviews with William Neill

I will be helping each student with the organization and thematic development of his or her portfolio. We will look at the current status of the work you show me, as well as possible future directions. Editing for a consistent quality will be considered as part of this process.

As time allows, I can give feedback on individual photographs.

Each student will be assigned to a 20-minute one-on-one session time
12:45-1:05 Jeanne Adams
1:05-1:25 Carolina See
1:35-1:55 Becky Spies
1:55-2:15 Thanaboon Wongphaka

Instructors

William Neill

Instructor, William Neill Photography

Saturday February 8, 2020 12:45pm - 2:15pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

One-on-one session

1:00pm PST

The Zen of Photography with Harold Davis

Originally created as a Google talk, I have successfully presented "The Zen of Photography" many times to a number of different kinds of audiences. This presentation will work to establish that we are our own best photographic friends, but to make the most of this we must know ourselves. There's more to life than a cubicle, and at its best a camera can help know and explore the world around us. Along the way, I'll show my work with flowers, landscapes, cityscapes, models in motion, and more. There will be time for Q&A following the presentation.

Instructors

Harold Davis

Instructor

Saturday February 8, 2020 1:00pm - 2:00pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Cliff Room

Presentation

Photography level All levels

2:30pm PST

Ahwahnee Meadow with Franka Gabler

Ahwahnee Meadow provides opportunity to photograph large vistas of Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, and also more intimate landscapes, such as the signature cottonwood grove. Low angle of afternoon light emphasizes the textures in the meadow.

Instructors

Franka Gabler

Instructor

Drivers

Jeffrey Wright

President, Memphis Lung Physicians Foundation

Michael Rung

Owner, Michael Rung Photography

Susan Dinga

Bon Vivant

Saturday February 8, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Happy Isles

Field Session

Hiking difficulty Easy
Field techniques taught Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Using graduated ND filters, Shooting for black and white, Capturing atmospheric conditions, Photographing trees, Photographing waterfalls
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended Wide-angle lens (16-35mm) Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm) Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm) Polarizing filter 6-7 stop ND filter Graduated ND filter

2:30pm PST

Cook's Meadow with Jack Curran

Walk to Cook's Meadow from the lodge to explore the meadow in black and white.

Instructors

Jack Curran

Instructor

Drivers

Gary Niederpruem

Retired

Howard Levine

Medical Director, Navage

Nose and sinus physician. Amateur photographer.

Tom Elenbaas

Saturday February 8, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Cook's Meadow

Field Session

Field techniques taught Composing grand landscapes, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Shooting for black and white, Exploring light, Photographing trees
Recommended equipment Tripod optional; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm)

2:30pm PST

El Capitan Meadow field session with John Sexton

Instructors

John Sexton

Instructor

Drivers

Christopher Ellalasingham

I love landscape photography. My other interests include my faith life , hiking, cooking, wine, and printing images.

Daig Oconnell

Engineer

Partially retired engineer in the San Francisco Bay Area. I've visited Yosemite many times over the years, but never for photography. Really looking forward to this conference.

Drew Harbaugh

Nurse-turned-photographer

Mike Trahan

Retired

Nature photography

Saturday February 8, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
El Capitan Meadow

Field Session

Hiking difficulty Easy
Field techniques taught Capturing atmospheric conditions, Composing grand landscapes, Composing intimate landscapes, Exploring light, Finding abstract compositions, Photographing trees, Shooting for black and white, Visualization and Seeing Photographically
Recommended equipment Tripod required, Viewing frame received upon check-in, Headlamp or flashlight

2:30pm PST

Pohono Bridge and Fern Spring with Colleen Miniuk

Instructors

Colleen Miniuk (she/her)

Photographer/writer, CMS Photography/Analemma Press

Drivers

Becky Spies

Debbie Gale

Working in the tech world to feed my photography habit.

Steve Lankton

Charles C Brandt Construction

Saturday February 8, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Pohono Bridge and Fern Spring

Field Session

Hiking difficulty Easy
Field techniques taught Capturing atmospheric conditions, Composing grand landscapes, Composing intimate landscapes, Exploring light, Finding abstract compositions, Photographing trees, Shooting for black and white, Visualization and Seeing Photographically
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter; 3-4 stop ND filter; 6-7 stop ND filter; 9-10 stop ND filter; Pen or pencil

2:30pm PST

Tunnel View with Alex Noriega and Michael Shainblum

Instructors

Alex Noriega

Instructor, Alex Noriega Photography

Michael Shainblum

Instructor

Drivers

Douglas Locke

John Morrison

Retired

All things photography. Equipment, locations, workshops, processing and just having fun with it.

Martin Hill

Marty Behn

Out of Chicago LIVE! Host

Saturday February 8, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Tunnel View

Field Session

2:30pm PST

Valley View with Jennifer King

Instructors

Jennifer King

Instructor

Drivers

Bob Stavers

www.galleriehare.com

Don Jurgens

Hobby landscape photographer a couple weeks/year; medical oncologist and father of two the rest. Excited to be heading back to Yosemite!

Raymond Lee

Retired

Saturday February 8, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Valley View (Gates of the Valley)

Field Session

2:30pm PST

Yosemite Lodge River Bend with Charlotte Gibb

Yosemite Lodge sits next to a bend in the Merced River that offers beautiful views of Half Dome and Sentinel Rock. This time of year, the river is quiet, so there are lovely reflections. Cottonwoods grow along the banks here, their white trunks create opportunity to compose abstract photographs. As we wander along the riverbank, we will focus on creating photographs using the building blocks of composition — patterns, shapes, lines, color, and texture. We'll look for smaller scenes in this overwhelmingly beautiful large landscape using a framing card that I will provide. All the while, I’ll be looking over your shoulder to guide you with your compositions and offering technical support and encouragement.

*Walk from Yosemite Valley Lodge

Instructors

Charlotte Gibb

Instructor

Saturday February 8, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
Yosemite Lodge River Bend

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Using telephoto lenses, Finding abstract compositions, Photographing reflections, Exploring light, Finding and composing simple scenes, Photographing trees
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter; 3-4 stop ND filter; 6-7 stop ND filter; 9-10 stop ND filter

2:30pm PST

SUPER SESSION: Photographic Inspiration with Michael Frye, William Neill and Alan Ross

The Language of Photography with Michael Frye: Photography is a visual language. We've been learning visual language since we were babies, and we all understand it at a sophisticated level. But it's one thing to understand a language, and another to speak it fluently - which is what we have to do as photographers.

In this presentation Michael will explain how visual language works, and how you can use this knowledge to make compelling photographs that tell a clear story and convey a mood.

Landscapes of The Spirit with William Neill: I will be sharing a selection of my favorite images taken over four decades and sharing some thoughts on why I photograph.

Alan Ross:

Instructors

Michael Frye

Instructor, Michael Frye Photography

William Neill

Instructor, William Neill Photography

Alan Ross

Instructor

Saturday February 8, 2020 2:30pm - 6:15pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Cliff Room

Presentation

Photography level All levels

3:00pm PST

MINI WORKSHOP: Nightscapes - Create Instead of Capture with Tim Cooper

Thanks to incredible advances in digital technology, Night Photography is gaining in popularity across every discipline of image making. And for good reason-its fun! Join the growing group of landscape photographers who are staying out after dark to expand their shooting time and creating whole new dimensions in landscape photography.

Shooting the Milky Way and creating circular star trails are just a couple of well-known techniques open to the intrepid photographer. We can also use the moon to illuminate entire landscapes, emphasize cloud formations or behave as a second sunset. For the really adventurous, advancements in LED technology have given us a host of new flashlights and illumination tools to creatively portray the night landscape. Using your own light source to illuminate the scene provides unrivaled creativity in rendering your final image. Experimentation with color, intensity and angle of the light source creates limitless possibilities and adds yet another technique to capture the natural world.

Come join Night Photography co-author Tim Cooper for this three-hour workshop as he lays out the essentials and delves into the creativity of capturing the natural world at night.

Class Topics include:
• Important Camera Settings
• When to use Long Exposure Noise Reduction
• Focusing in the dark
• Calculating a good exposure
• Capturing the Milky Way
• 400 rule
• 6 stop rule
• Creating Star Trails
• Capturing the Landscape with a night sky
• Light Painting essentials and techniques

Instructors

Tim Cooper

Instructor

Saturday February 8, 2020 3:00pm - 6:00pm PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Falls Room

Mini workshop

Photography level Intermediate to advanced

6:30pm PST

Dinner

Saturday February 8, 2020 6:30pm - 7:30pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Group meal

7:30pm PST

One-on-one session with Franka Gabler

Meet in the lobby of the hotel where you checked in for your room.

7:30-7:50 Winnie Chrzanowski
7:50-8:10 Mary Ellen Kaschub
8:20-8:40 Lisa Erdberg
8:40-9:00 Rony Sagy

Instructors

Franka Gabler

Instructor

Saturday February 8, 2020 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Yosemite Valley Lodge: Reception Lobby

One-on-one session

7:30pm PST

F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast Live!

Moderators

Matt Payne

Instructor, Matt Payne Photography

Instructors

Colleen Miniuk (she/her)

Photographer/writer, CMS Photography/Analemma Press

Michael Frye

Instructor, Michael Frye Photography

Charlotte Gibb

Instructor

Alex Noriega

Instructor, Alex Noriega Photography

Saturday February 8, 2020 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Panel discussion

6:00am PST

Leidig Meadow with Harold Davis

Leidig Meadow is one of the most iconic locations in Yosemite Valley, presenting possibilities both for grand vistas and for intimate macros in the trees that line the fields, depending on atmospheric and snow conditions.

Instructors

Harold Davis

Instructor

Drivers

Gary Niederpruem

Retired

Mike Trahan

Retired

Nature photography

Sunday February 9, 2020 6:00am - 8:30am PST
Leidig Meadow

Field Session

Field techniques taught Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm)

6:15am PST

Valley View with Michael Frye

Sunrise from Gates of the Valley

We'll photograph sunrise from one of Yosemite's classic views, while we work on composition, and long exposures for flowing water.

Instructors

Michael Frye

Instructor, Michael Frye Photography

Drivers

Chris Saso

I still have to work at a day job, but photography is my passion. I am looking forward to learning from so many great instructors and fellow photographers.

Marty Behn

Out of Chicago LIVE! Host

Steve Lankton

Charles C Brandt Construction

Sunday February 9, 2020 6:15am - 8:30am PST
Valley View (Gates of the Valley)

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Photographing reflections
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter; 3-4 stop ND filter; 6-7 stop ND filter

6:30am PST

Ahwahnee Meadow with William Neill

The Ahwahnee Meadow offers excellent views of Half Dome, Glacier Point, and Washington's Column/North Dome. There is also a grove of cottonwood trees that stands out in the middle of the meadow that offers us a strong foreground element, and a great subject by themselves.

This early morning session's subjects could include details of the frosted meadow, morning mist around the meadow and cottonwood grove, and we always hope for great weather and clouds for wider landscapes.

Bring extra batteries because between the cold and using Live View for image review and suggestions, your batteries can be drained quickly.

Instructors

William Neill

Instructor, William Neill Photography

Drivers

Dan Rice

Eric Trexler

Kevin Borders

Professor, Spalding University

You can talk to me about: Creativity, authenticity, growth as a photographer, places you've traveled, photography stories. Landscape photography, of course!

Sunday February 9, 2020 6:30am - 8:30am PST
Ahwahnee Meadow 8592 PCW9+JW

Field Session

Field techniques taught Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Shooting for black and white, Finding and composing simple scenes, Photographing trees
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm)

6:30am PST

Bridalveil Fall Charlie Cramer and Alan Ross

Be prepared for very wet conditions. Bridalveil Falls is one of the world's most elegant waterfalls. We will photograph ice formations, water in motion, Bridalveil Creek below the falls, and other aspects of this superb landscape.

Instructors

Charlie Cramer

Instructor

Alan Ross

Instructor

Drivers

Bryan Tantzen

Daig Oconnell

Engineer

Partially retired engineer in the San Francisco Bay Area. I've visited Yosemite many times over the years, but never for photography. Really looking forward to this conference.

Eric Aust

Sunday February 9, 2020 6:30am - 8:30am PST
Bridalveil Fall

Field Session

Hiking difficulty moderate
Field techniques taught Photographing waterfalls, Using neutral density filters

6:30am PST

Cathedral Beach with Alex Noriega

Instructors

Alex Noriega

Instructor, Alex Noriega Photography

Drivers

Bob Stavers

www.galleriehare.com

Howard Levine

Medical Director, Navage

Nose and sinus physician. Amateur photographer.

Tod Colbert

Presdient, Weather Tight Corporation

Sunday February 9, 2020 6:30am - 8:30am PST
Cathedral Beach

Field Session

6:30am PST

Cook's Meadow with Charlotte Gibb

Instructors

Charlotte Gibb

Instructor

Drivers

Christopher Ellalasingham

I love landscape photography. My other interests include my faith life , hiking, cooking, wine, and printing images.

Jeffrey Wright

President, Memphis Lung Physicians Foundation

Steve Combs

Sunday February 9, 2020 6:30am - 8:30am PST
Cook's Meadow

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Using telephoto lenses, Finding abstract compositions, Photographing reflections, Shooting for High Dynamic Range, Exploring light, Finding and composing simple scen
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Polarizing filter; 3-4 stop ND filter; 6-7 stop ND filter; 9-10 stop ND filter

6:30am PST

El Capitan Meadow with Tim Cooper and Jennifer King

Field session to El Capitan Meadow with Tim Cooper and Jennifer King

Instructors

Tim Cooper

Instructor

Jennifer King

Instructor

Drivers

John Morrison

Retired

All things photography. Equipment, locations, workshops, processing and just having fun with it.

Michael Rung

Owner, Michael Rung Photography

Rony Sagy

Sunday February 9, 2020 6:30am - 8:30am PST
El Capitan Meadow

Field Session

Hiking difficulty Easy
Field techniques taught Capturing atmospheric conditions, Composing grand landscapes, Composing intimate landscapes, Shooting for High Dynamic Range, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Photographing trees
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm) and macro lens

6:30am PST

Leidig Meadow with Franka Gabler

Early morning provides opportunity for mist enveloping the landscape at Leidig Meadow. Later in the morning there is opportunity to photograph backlit trees. Possible compositions include a vista of Half Dome, Clouds Rest and Washington Column, isolated trees, trees against granite walls, trees/reflections along the river, and close ups of frosty vegetation.

Instructors

Franka Gabler

Instructor

Drivers

Debbie Gale

Working in the tech world to feed my photography habit.

Martin Hill

Newton Hightower

Sunday February 9, 2020 6:30am - 8:30am PST
Leidig Meadow

Field Session

Field techniques taught Composing intimate landscapes, Composing grand landscapes, Using telephoto lenses, Using graduated ND filters, Finding abstract compositions, Shooting for black and white, Shooting for High Dynamic Range, Finding and composing simple scenes, Closeup photography
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); Graduated ND filter

6:30am PST

Lower Yosemite Fall with Jack Curran

Instructors

Jack Curran

Instructor

Sunday February 9, 2020 6:30am - 8:30am PST
Lower Yosemite Fall 8592 PCX3+8C

Field Session

Field techniques taught Long exposure techniques for water, Composing intimate landscapes, Using neutral density filters, Using telephoto lenses, Using wide-angle lenses, Using graduated ND filters, Finding abstract compositions, Shooting for black and white, Exploring light
Recommended equipment Tripod strongly recommended; Wide-angle lens (16-35mm); Regular zoom lens (24-70mm, 24-105mm); Telephoto lens (70-200mm, 100-400mm); 3-4 stop ND filter; 6-7 stop ND filter; 9-10 stop ND filter; Sticky Boots for rocks

6:30am PST

Tunnel View with Michael Shainblum and Matt Payne

Instructors

Matt Payne

Instructor, Matt Payne Photography

Michael Shainblum

Instructor

Drivers

Bill Harris

Retired

Jane Early

Niraj Patel

Raymond Lee

Retired

Sunday February 9, 2020 6:30am - 8:30am PST
Tunnel View

Field Session

7:00am PST

One-on-one print review sessions with John Sexton

Two 25-minute sessions limited to one person each. Participants must bring prints (maximum 5 prints) to sign up for this session.

7:00-7:25 Denise Castro-Bran
7:35-8:00 Thaveechai Sirikulthada
8:00-8:30 Tim Halloran

Instructors

John Sexton

Instructor

Sunday February 9, 2020 7:00am - 8:00am PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Mountain Room

One-on-one session

8:30am PST

Breakfast

Sunday February 9, 2020 8:30am - 9:30am PST
--Yosemite Valley Lodge: Garden Terrace

Group meal

9:30am PST

GENERAL SESSION: Keeping it Fresh with Colleen Miniuk

No matter how long you’ve been practicing photography, inevitably we feel stuck, uninspired, and even bored with photography—which can be frustrating when we are surrounded by so much beauty. In this presentation, Colleen will introduce “flow” and how and when we experience it—and what to do when we just aren’t feeling it. Learn how to generate new ideas for your work, deepen your relationship with the land, and ultimately create more unique, meaningful images in familiar places.

Colleen will share specific ways to tap into your creative capabilities to keep your work fresh and exciting by reviewing concepts like the Wallas Model of Creativity, conceptual blending, mindfulness, managing expectations, and divergent thinking—all ways to help keep the creative spirit within you alive, no matter where your travels take you.

Instructors

Colleen Miniuk (she/her)

Photographer/writer, CMS Photography/Analemma Press

Sunday February 9, 2020 9:30am - 10:30am PST
-Yosemite Valley Lodge: Cliff Room

Presentation

Photography level All levels