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San Francisco Blooms and Butterflies Photography Workshop
(Includes entrance fee -- Workshop is limited to 10 students) |
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Join Aperture Academy for a special photographic learning experience at the Conservatory of Flowers, in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park! The Conservatory contains more then just flowers. Currently residing in the special exhibit hall are over 20 species of butterflies. To keep them happy and well fed, there are nectar-filled, vibrantly colored blooms. These blooms make a fantastic treat for the butterflies, and they make an even better treat for the photographer, providing a stunning backdrop for images. The enclosed environment makes photographing these fluttering beauties extremely easy. They keep the room warm, which keeps the butterflies active and content. In the center of the exhibit is a glass cabinet containing up to 100 butterfly pupa or chrysalis. You can literally watch a Monarch emerge from the chrysalis stage, right before your eyes. Butterflies are often thought of as a symbol of transformation. Spend some time with our Aperture Academy instructors and transform your photographic skills, in this peaceful Golden Gate Park environment. This workshop is perfect for the beginning and intermediate photographers. Our instructors will work with you at your individual skill level with an emphasis on taking your photographic skills to the next level. This special exhibit ends on March 16th 2014 so sign up today!
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Safety, Confidence, Being Prepared
Aperture Academy is a professional organization dedicated to safe, quality, positive experiences for our students, and responsible stewardship for the breathtaking locations and beautiful wildlife we enjoy at every workshop. We work with the United States Department of Interior, the National Park Service, and the US Forestry Service to obtain all the proper permits to operate safely, conscientiously, and legally. We carry much more than the required minimum of insurance, and our skilled instructors are certified as Wilderness First Responders, in CPR, as well as in the Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics program. And, have we mentioned that each is an accomplished, successful professional photographer? Every "ApCad" member is dedicated to ensuring our students receive the best care and guidance possible, so each of them has the opportunity to get the most remarkable, enjoyable, and enriching photography experience available anywhere in the world. What to Bring
Workshop FAQs
:: What should I expect? :: All workshops are designed to help you learn how to take better photographs and offer a complete immersion into digital landscape and/or wildlife photography. You will learn important photography techniques such as how to properly expose a composition, when to use a filter for best effect, and how to understand and adjust camera settings for optimum results. :: Why only Digital? :: Digital photography offers unique opportunities for in-field photography workshops. By reviewing captured images as soon as they happen, we can examine exposure, composition and histograms, and instantly learn what works--and what doesn't. :: What should I bring? What is required? ::
:: What kind, and how much, equipment should I bring? :: Bring it all if you can! You never know what you might see. On many workshops we focus on landscape photos, but you never know when wildlife might enter the scene and provide the perfect opportunity to photograph them in their natural habitat. It's always better to go into the field with too much gear, rather than miss an opportunity because of not enough equipment. :: Is transportation provided? :: Each student is responsible for their own transportation during the workshop. :: Can a non-photographer friend or spouse attend the workshop? :: Non-photographer friends and or spouses are welcome to attend but will be liable for their transportation. For more information, please contact the Aperture Academy staff. :: Does weather ever alter or cancel events? :: Only if conditions pose a safety risk. Often, poor weather can make for dramatic photographic opportunities, so if rain is forecasted, pack a light jacket or rain poncho and bring something to keep your camera dry (a hotel shower cap is ideal). :: What happens if I have to cancel? :: Because of the limited number of workshops and availability of one-on-one instruction sessions, once we schedule a spot, it won't be available for anyone else, therefore we can not offer a refund unless the cancellation is 90 days before the workshop date. This policy is necessary to assure us that those who sign up are serious about the adventure and will not back out, ruining the opportunity for someone else. :: Be prepared to take better photographs! :: These workshops will help you develop skills, learn techniques and get to know your camera and equipment like never before. As a bonus, you will have a fun time and build friendships while learning to improve your photography technically. The result? You'll be capable of producing photographs as beautiful as any professional! |
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