General Information
We offer a variety of different workshops. Each workshop has as its first goal to keep it fun. We try to create an informal environment shared by people with a common interest. Second, to strive to bring out the individual style of each photographer, to expand their knowledge of photography -- to give birth to new creative discovery. Third, to go to places that offer the opportunity to enjoy and photograph at the best time and location. Fourth, to keep the cost of the workshop affordable to the majority of people rather than only an elite clientele.

The four day workshops begin on a Thursday evening and end around 1pm on Sunday. This schedule varies depending on the workshop. We visit some of the most iconic photographic locals in the world -- the Bristlecone Pine Forest, Mono Lake, Mount Whitney, the Sierra Range, and this year we are planning a trip to Page, Arizona to photograph the wonders that surround that city. We try to share common meals when possible and quite often kick off the weekend with Pizza, salad, and beverage (wine, beer, soft drinks).

To secure your spot in any workshop send a deposit check for 50% of the workshop cost to:
John Wilson
3061A West Line St.
Bishop, CA 93514
E-mail: aperture395@aol.com or call 760-872-3036.

Workshops are limited to 15 students. Details regarding workshops will be provided 45 days prior to each workshop.

Four-day workshops gather Thursday evening and end Sunday at 1:00pm.

November 14, 2009 - Environmental Portraiture 1
Time: 8:00 am - 5:30pm
Cost: $75

January 30, 2010 - Photographing The Winter Scene
Time: Dawn - 8:30pm
Cost: $65

March 4, 5, 6, 7, 2010 - Death Valley Stove Pipe Wells
Time: Thursday @ 2:00pm - Sunday @ 1:00pm
Cost: $165

April 15, 16, 17, 18, 2010 - Page, Arizona
Time: First outing at dawn on Thursday. Depart from workshop Sunday @ 11:00am.
Cost: $225

May 14, 15, 2010 - Owens Valley Wildflowers (to include Lone Pine, Division Creek, & Bishop area)
Time: Sunrise on Saturday, May 14 - Evening on Sunday, May 15. Includes 4 outings and critique.
Cost: $95

June 17, 18, 19, 20, 2010 - Bristlecone Pine Forest
Time: Meet in Bishop on Thursday, June 17th @ 1:00pm to travel to Bristlecones. This workshop is best suited for camping in the Bristlecone or staying in Big Pine.
Cost: $145

August 5, 6, 7, 8, 2010 - Summer Scene: Mammoth to Lee Vining & High Mountain Flowers
Time: Meet at 5:00pm Thursday for orientation. Travel to nearby locale for evening shoot.
Cost: $145

September 23, 24, 25, 26, 2010 - Fall Colors in Bishop Creek Area
Time: Meet at 6:00pm Thursday for orientation.
Cost: $130

October 14, 15, 16, 17, 2010 - Bridgeport Fall Colors
Time: Meet at 6:00pm Thursday for orientation.
Cost: $165

November 13, 2010 - Environmental Portraiture 2
Time: 8:00 am - 5:00pm
Cost: $75


For further information or for more class information, contact John Wilson at 760-872-3036 or send an e-mail to www.aperture395@aol.com.