Workshops/Tours
BIG MOOSE PHOTOGRAPHY GETAWAY WEEKENDS, June & Oct. '08
(As advertised in Outdoor Photographer Magazine) >
Join us for exciting, comprehensive three day weekend photography workshops / tours in and around northern Maine's Baxter State Park region. During peak viewing in June & October, we will travel to one of Maine's most abundant moose habitats, where you will learn how to photograph these magnificent creatures. Moose country is wild and beautiful, providing photographers with a variety of subjects including other wildlife and breathtaking North Woods landscapes.
Professional wildlife photographer Mark Picard will teach you all the techniques and tricks you'll need to know to capture it all on memory cards or film. All skill levels are welcome. Every aspect of outdoor photography will be discussed in detail, including lighting, composition, animal behavior, proper digital and film camera operations, and more. Rise before sun up each morning to capture moose feeding in the day's most glorious light!
The course is offered every weekend in June, starting at 4:00PM on Friday and runs through to Sunday at noon. The Fall October workshop (Oct. 3-5) is full, but we are offering a middle of the week overflow workshop (Sept. 30th -Oct. 2nd) and there are still spots available.
*Package Price: $695. per person
(Limited to 8 participants to insure individual attention)
*Package price includes two nights lodging, two breakfasts, snacks, two picnic style lunches, two dinners, expert photography instruction, transportation to and from locations during the weekend, lectures, and handout materials.
For more information contact:
The Big Moose Inn, PO Box 98, Millinocket, ME 04462
Tel. 207-723-8391 or 877-666-7346
or: Mark Picard, PO Box 562, Williamsburg, MA 01096
Tel. 413-268-7434 mark@markpicard.com
ONE ON ONE PHOTO / WORKSHOP TOURS, '08
(As advertised in Outdoor Photographer Magazine) >
Join Mark Picard on an exclusive, one on one comprehensive day long photo workshop/tour in the Mt. Katahdin - Baxter State Park region of northern Maine, designed to offer the participants an in depth learning experience to maximize their photographic skills and proficiency. All aspects of nature and wildlife photography will be covered including proper composition, lighting, equipment, lens selection, animal behavior, special techniques and more, while utilizing Mark's 29 years experience photographing in this breathtakingly beautiful area. Each participant's individual photographic needs will be addressed to insure the best instruction possible.
Moose photography, or any wildlife photography for that matter, is often at times, fast moving (commonly referred to as "seat of the pants"), so intangible but equally important aspects such as anticipation of subject movement and behavioral patterns are also taught.
Mark is well versed in either digital or film camera formats and both are welcome. With the advent of digital technology, these workshops offer the most "Bang for the buck" by allowing the instructor to critique and assess participant's images in real time while actually out in the field. Post production, workflow and Photoshop after the image has been captured is also covered. This workshop will be personalized to maximize each participant's individual goals and photographic skills.
*Fee: $375. per day, per person (three day max.), spouse discount
*Meals and lodging not included. (suggested lodging) >
Bookings by appointment only, 50% deposit required at least 60 days prior to your date/dates, with balance due within 30 days prior to your date/dates. If you sign up for a workshop within 60 days before your date, a 100% payment is required to secure you a spot.
Available Dates:
June 1st - 30th, 2008 (SPRING TIME & NEWBORN MOOSE CALVES)
September 15th - October 15th, 2008 (FALL COLORS & MOOSE RUT)
For more information, please contact Mark at: PO Box 562, Williamsburg, MA 01096, by phone at: 413-268-7434, or e-mail at:
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