Hi everybody. As most of you probably realize, time is flying by and 2020 is just ahead. I am sending out this quick note to bring you up to date on a few items. Thank for giving it a quick read through. You just might find something you are interested in. As always let us know if there is anything we can do to help you in your photography journey!
LAST MINUTE OPENINGS 2019…. FEW SEATS LEFT
Due to some late cancellations, I have seats open for:
ONE SEAT OPEN: Oregon Coast, Bandon South…. Aug 1-4, 2019
ONE SEAT OPEN: We had a last-minute cancellation on our Katmai, Alaska Bear Photo Adventure, Aug 13-18, 2019
The balance of our 2019 workshops are SOLD OUT with 2 exceptions: We have 2 SEATS OPEN on each of the following workshops:
2 SEATS LEFT: ACADIA NATIONAL PARK October 17-20, 2019
2 SEATS LEFT: FALL in the SMOKY MOUNTAINS, October 31-Nov 3, 2019
Registration can be completed online (website)
ON TO 2020
Many of our 2020 workshop are already listed. The remaining workshop will be up online very soon.
ONLY ONE SEAT OPEN—ULTIMATE ICELAND WINTER PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURE, Feb 3-7, 2020
We do have a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: ULTIMATE CHINA PHOTO WORKSHOP April 14-26, 2020
We’ll be taking a nearly 2-week excursion into some of the most picturesque areas of China. We will visit Yunnan, Guangxi and Fujian Provinces and capture the amazing mountains, rivers, lakes and villages in and around these locations. We’ll walk through and photograph ancient villages photograph dramatic mountain landscapes. We’ll visit areas like the famous Blue Moon Valley, Li River, with is fisherman using cormorants, bamboo poles and lanterns, as well as some of the most colorful farmlands in the world.
The areas we are concentrating our photography adventure are in and around Kunming, Lijiang, Guilin, Yangshuo, Xiahao and Fuzhou and Ziapu.. We plan on stopping in many small, ancient villages to explore these areas that are much like they were many, many years ago. For example, Ziapu is always ranked as the number on the top ten locations for photographers by China’s famous photography magazine, Chip-Foto-Video. We’ll be there at sunrise to capture the fisherman on the mudflats and striped beaches.
This trip is selling quick. Please contact us if you have any questions. I’ll be joined by a wonderful photographer and expert China guide Su Zhou to get you all to these magical places.
2020 FUJIFILM “X and GFX” PHOTOGRAPHERS NATURE and TRAVEL SUMMIT
The 2020 FUJIFILM “X and GFX” PHOTOGRAPHERS NATURE and TRAVEL SUMMIT, will take place in Moab, Utah starting on March 5 and ending on March 8, 2020.
This is the third 2020 FUJIFILM “X and GFX “PHOTOGRAPHERS NATURE and TRAVEL SUMMIT and the first to be held in Moab Utah, the home of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
Presentations by FUJIFILM “X” Photographers Jack Graham, Bill Fortney and Bobbi Lane take place daily. Each photographer will go into great depth on how they use the FUJIFILM “X” and “GFX” systems as well as other timely presentations. Field work in the mornings and evenings in and around both National Parks near Moab are always a favorite part of the summit.
Representatives of the FUJIFILM CORP/ USA will also be in attendance to provide information, firmware upgrades and loaner gear that can be used by attendees throughout the summit. As always, the summit will include many surprises and giveaways.
Fujifilm “X and GFX” Photographers as well as photographers using other brands are encouraged to attend.
Based on past summits, seats for the summit will fill quickly. Registration forms can be found HERE
The 2020 FUJIFILM “X and GFX “PHOTOGRAPHERS NATURE and TRAVEL SUMMIT will be based on the Moab Valley Inn in Moab Utah. Details can be found on the SUMMIT WEBSITE
Contact Jack Graham jack@jackgrahamphoto.com or call 503-625-1430 if needed.
PODCAST “WE TALK PHOTO”
If you have not heard our podcast, please check it out and subscribe on our WE TALK PHOTO WEBSITE. We have had some great guests and interesting topics. We have a great group of well known photographers and folks from the nature photography family scheduled over the next 6 months. You’ll be really surprised when you see the group we have lined up.
Stay tuned—John Pederson and I can’t wait to deliver these to you all! If you have topics or comments send them along to our EMAIL address!
SUMMIT SMOKY MOUNTAIN, NOVEMBER 6-10 2019, Townsend, TN.
YES, FOLKS IT’S BACK… with an amazing roster of speakers. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.
If you are in the area and can get there – DO NOT MISS THIS EVENT. Past summits have been fun and extremely informative. Where else can you get to hear these many pros in one place? The value for the cost is amazing… I hope to see you all there.
ART SCHOOL SEMINARS
I am honored to be asked to teach for two of the best art schools in America. You might want to consider coming along on these events. Topics tend to be very different from my regular workshops. You’ll need to register with these Art Schools (I do not handle registrations for these workshops). They do fill up fast and already have a pretty good roster of attendees. Don’t miss out!
PACIFIC NORTHWEST ART SCHOOL, Whidbey Island WA.
“Americana & Monochrome” Nov 15-17, 2019, 3 days
I will be back for two workshops in 2020. They are not listed on their website yet but here are the dates and topics:
MARCH 27-19, 2020—OREGON COAST ABSTRACTS, Based in Bandon, Oregon
NOVEMBER 20-22, 2020 – MONOCHROME from A-Z, on Whidbey Island, WA.
MADELINE ISLAND SCHOOL of the ARTS
, Madeline Island, Wisconsin.
“CAPTURING THE MAGIC OF FALL ON MADELINE ISLAND” October 5-9, 2020
Please consider coming with us in October 2020 to Madeline island, WI and learn to see, think and create photographs during the dramatic fall season. This 5-day event will stress, seeing, visualizing and many other aspects of what it takes to make successful images.
