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Summer Wildlife 2010

Summer Wildlife 2010

Posted on 24 January 2009 by admin (2)

Summer 2010 Wildlife Instructional Photography Workshop

Triple D Game Farm, Kalispell, Montana

Presented by Paul Burwell Photography

Download the workshop PDF here

Canada Lynx kitten peering out from behind a log - CA

Canada Lynx kitten peering out from behind a log - CA

July 20th – 23rd, 2010

Join Outdoor Photography Canada Magazine contributing editor, Paul Burwell, for a full-featured photography workshop at the Triple D Game Farm in Kalispell, Montana. This workshop will help you create stunning images of the wonderful wildlife at the Triple D Game Farm. Summer is the most popular time of year to travel to Triple D. You’ll be photographing a combination of mature and cute baby animals. In 3 days you can amass a tremendous portfolio of animal photographs while learning the tips, tricks and techniques that will help you create truly captivating images.

Wildlife models can include: bobcats, coyotes, wolves, otters, lynx, mountain lions, raccoons, skunks, tigers, bears and foxes.

This workshop includes:

  • The opportunity to photograph extremely healthy and happy wildlife surrogates in natural surroundings at the Triple D Game Farm in Kalispell, Montana
    • A minimum of 8 sessions photographing the animals over 3 days
    • The benefit of Paul’s years of experience photographing at Triple D and scouting the locations
    • You will be safely closer to animals like Cougars, Lynx and Siberian Tigers than you ever imagined possible
  • A copy of Paul’s book, Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques
  • Small group size to a maximum of 10 participants allows for maximum flexibility
  • The opportunity to bring at least 10 images with you for critiquing
  • A CD to take home containing an electronic version of the workshop material
  • Paul’s undivided attention during the photo sessions to help you get the most out of your investment
    • Paul has an extensive history of working with and educating adults from his prior experience as the President of an Internet firm
  • The opportunity to learn techniques for preparing images with Photoshop, developing a managed workflow and archival strategies
  • Professionally designed, printed and bound coffee-table book of the group’s achievements during the workshop
    • Participants have an opportunity to submit images they’ve made during the workshop for inclusion in the book.
    • One copy of the book will be distributed to each participant
  • The option to submit up to 10 photographs from this workshop for a detailed written critique of each submitted photograph
Siberian Lynx kitten lying on an old log - CA

Siberian Lynx kitten lying on an old log - CA

Notes from the Instructor…

My Triple D workshops are limited to 8 participants. This small group size allows for maximum flexibility in obtaining all types of shots including portraits, behavior, close-ups and special requests where possible. You’ll also have the flexibility to easily move to different positions to get the shots you are looking for. You will be able to benefit from my years of experience photographing at Triple D and scouting the various shooting locations. This will help make sure you go home with the best photos possible.

I was the President of an Internet services company for over 10 years where I developed an extensive history of working with and educating adults. I am currently a contributing editor for Outdoor Photography Canada magazine and a professional nature photographer. Some individuals seem to run workshops in order to subsidize their own photography shoots. But, unlike those workshop leaders, I am exclusively there to help you get the best shots. You won’t need to worry about interrupting my photography to ask a question or get advice. This workshop is more than just a series of photo sessions with the wildlife models. It is a full featured workshop offering a complete educational experience.

The staff members at Triple D are simply tremendous and they’ll work with us to help get you a tremendous series of shots. Jay and Kim Deist, the owners of the Triple D, are tremendously generous hosts who provide a terrific service to photographers.

Each participant will receive a copy of my book, Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques. Familiarizing yourself with the book in advance of your trip to the Triple D is an excellent way of preparing for your visit. The Triple D Photography Tips, Tricks and Techniques book forms the basis for the educational portion of the workshop.

If you are wondering where to stay in Kalispell, options range from the very affordable Triple D Guest Cabin to one of the hotels that offer discounts for Triple D guests. Please contact me for more information.

Itinerary

  • July 19th Evening: Orientation meeting at the Triple D offices.
  • July 20th – 22nd Mornings: The morning of each day will feature photography sessions with the wildlife models at various shooting locations.
  • July 20th – 22nd Afternoons: This time will be available for instruction as well as free time to work on images.
  • July 23rd Morning: Weather Day – If not required as a weather day extra sessions can be added for $150/session.
  • July 23rd Noon: Workshop comes to an end.

Workshop Costs

  • $1395 US Dollars
    • $200 US Dollars deposit required upon reservation
    • Remainder of $1195 US dollars due by May 19, 2010
    • Time and weather permitting, additional sessions may be added for $150 per session
    • Accompanying non-photographer $50 per day

Policies and payment information available here.

For additional information, please contact us at:
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Phone Toll-free: 1-877-778-1745


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2 Responses to “Summer Wildlife 2010”

  1. Terry Gottehrer says:

    Hi,

    I’ve just gotten into photography as a serious hobby 18 months ago. My dream is to go on an African Safari. Then, I was introduced to the Triple D Game Farm. A large array of wildlife without having to travel halfway around the world. Also, my brother Paul, who is friends with David Gerlach and the project manager for publishing Gerlach’s upcoming book, sent me a subscription to Outdoor Photographer.

    At any rate, I’m thinking about 2010 vacation plans and your July workshop at the Triple D Game Farm is currently at the top of the list. I have a few questions that I’m hoping you can answer.

    1. I am a left knee disarticulation amputee since September, 1994. It hasn’t stopped me from getting out there and doing things, including scuba diving in Fiji. I actively hike around home, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains outside Boulder, Colorado USA. I do have some limitations, though. My question, therefore, is this: how much hiking is required to get to each of the locations and what type of terrain will I need to navigate?

    2. My wife, Kaye, prefers video. Does that qualify her as an accompanying non-photographer?

    I’m sure I’ll have numerous more questions before making a final decision, but these are at the top of the list.

    Looking forward to hearing from you.

    Thanks!
    Terry Gottehrer

  2. admin says:

    Terry,

    Thank you for your questions.

    It sounds like your knee wouldn’t present too much of a problem for you at Triple “D”.

    The vast majority of the shooting locations are across level ground and no more than three or four hundred yards from where we park the vehicles. There are a couple of locations that are up a bit of a hill. It isn’t too steep and takes about one minute of climbing (a moderate climb that most people, regardless of their physical condition can accomplish even if they have to stop a couple of times) up to a ledge top. That would be the most strenuous portion of the trip.

    Anyone who is using a camera, whether it is a still camera or a movie/video camera is considered a photographer and if they are using that camera, they need to pay the full rate. An accompanying non-photographer would never have a camera of any description in their hands during the filming sessions.

    I hope that answers your questions. Please let me know if there are any other questions or concerns that I can address for you.


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