August 20-22, 2012
Michael Quinton
This course is designed to instruct and inspire participants to become both better naturalists and better photographers. Photography is used as a means of communication and also to promote a better understanding of nature. This three-day workshop will combine classroom lectures, discussions, and field sessions. Topics for the course include: Photography as Communication, Eye of the Naturalist, Eye of the Photographer, and Professional Wildlife Photography. Attention will be paid to landscape and wildlife photography, subject selection, and idea development. The workshop will conclude with one-on-one photography evaluations between each participant and the instructor. Photography equipment will not be provided. Participants should already have a basic understanding of photography; the course is designed to build upon established skills.
Instructor: Michael Quinton has been a full-time professional wildlife photographer for over 35 years. He considers photography the vehicle through which he can indulge his interest in the natural world. His work has circulated world-wide and can be seen published in: National Geographic, Smithsonian, Audubon, National Wildlife, Ranger Rick, Natural History, Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, Defenders of Wildlife, World Magazine,and Alaska Magazine. He lives in the Wrangells in Slana. Find out more information at www.michaelquinton.com.
Meals and Accommodations
All meals will be provided and shared communally. Every effort will be made to accommodate dietary needs and restrictions with advance notice. Primitive camping isavailable at no cost to workshop participants. The private site is located just a short walk away from the Old Hardware Store (WMC headquarters). Those who camp are welcome to store gear and food, borrow bear barrels, and use our rustic shower and other facilities at the Hardware Store. WMC staff will direct you to the campsite and orient you there upon your arrival.
Other lodging options within McCarthy include the full service McCarthy Lodge and Lancaster's Backpacker Hotel, located just down the street. The Kennicott River Lodge and Hostel is another great option outside of town; it's a short bicycle ride or twenty minute walk each way. If you bring a vehicle with you, Currant Ridge Cabins is located on the McCarthy Road about three miles from the road's end; it's about a half mile walk between the parking area there and the Old Hardware Store. Free shuttles run between the river and McCarthy on a rotation with limited hours. If you bring a camper in or would otherwise like to camp out with your vehicle, there are two commercial campgrounds near the end of the McCarthy Road that will accomodate you without advance reservations.
Schedule: Participants should plan to arrive in McCarthy in time to get settled and enjoy dinner at 6pm on Monday, August 20th. The workshop ends with lunch on Wednesday, August 22nd. A detailed schedule will be provided with the welcome packet upon registration.
Cost: $320/person if you register by May 1, 2012; $350/person after May 1st. Current WMC Members receive a 10% discount (not applicable to the early bird discount). The workshop price includes meals and optional camping and food storage facilities. Partial workshop scholarships are available; please inquire at info@wrangells.org. Register soon!
Register: To register for this workshop, please mail in a completed registration form (available in .DOC or .PDF) with a $75 deposit or full tuition. Balance is due 30 days prior to the workshop start date. Instructions for payment are included on the form. If you have questions or would prefer to pay online with a credit card, email jeremy@wrangells.org or call (907) 244-7717.