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2008 Workshop and Safari Schedule
Updated February 2008
 Aerial Safari
Offered Daily $225
Considered by many to be one of the most adventurous of
our local safaris. We'll fly around Long Island, capturing some of the islands' hidden
beauties that can only be seen from above. Open to all levels of photographers.
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 Washington D.C.
$595
April 18-20, 2008
In Washington, DC, which was built by Peirre Charles L'Enfant
in 1791, and modeled after the original Roman cities, you will find a wealth of
photographic opportunities. Whether it is mansions, incredible sunrises and sunsets,
rushing rivers, monuments, memorials and museums, or colorful, diverse neighborhoods and
more, this fascinating city has exciting points of interest for every photographer. Join me for a unique and rewarding tour of this nation's capital...Open to all,
Republicans and Democrats alike! Limited to six participants,
so book now!
Includes: Ground Transportation Photography Instruction & course materials
Lodging & Meals Additional
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to register |
 Long Island Landscape Photography
$195 On-Location
May 3, 2008 - 10am - sunset
Learn how the professionals create breathtaking images of Mother
Nature's wonders. You will never be disappointed with your vacation photographs again!
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 Block Island Safari
$395
May 17th, 2008 - 8am departure
A visit to Block Island is a visit to a different time and place. This
picturesque island is blessed with abundant beaches, sparkling seas, rolling hillsides
dotted with wildflowers, hollows rambling stone fences and quaint architecture that is
vintage Victorian.
Price includes roundtrip air. Limited to three participants, so book now!
Arrives and Departs Islip Mac Arthur Airport
Includes: All transportation, Photography Instruction & course materials
Meals Additional
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to register |
 Lighthouse Safari
$695
May 29th - June 1, 2008
Note: This safari may be offered multiple times per
year
I don't have to tell you how beautiful the coast of New
England is. We'll take the Orient Point Ferry to New London and head up to Gloucester,
Mass. and continue to Portland, Maine. Photographing the magnificent coastline,
lighthouses and fishing villages along the way.
Trip includes: All ground transportation, Ferry, Lodging, All park entrance fees
Meals Additional
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 The Magic Of Night Photography
$150
June 7, 2008 - 2pm
On Location: Manhattan Skyline
Explore the mysterious and magical world of Night
Photography. We'll be shooting lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn & Manhattan
Bridges. So c'mon, take a shot in the dark and learn and practice the techniques that will
take the mystery out of Night Photography.
Includes: Photography Instruction & course materials, Ground Transportation from Scheduled pick-up point. Call for carpool info. & pick-up times.
Meals Additional
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 Environmental Portraits
$375
June 8th, 2008, 10am - Sunset
Environmental portraits. Including special camera,
posing & lighting techniques for both individuals & groups on location.
Includes: Photography Instruction & course materials,
Meals Additional
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here to register |
 Yosemite National Park
$2695
June 21st - 28th, 2008
Yosemite Valley is today the centerpiece of
California's Yosemite National Park. Sprayed by thousand-foot waterfalls and framed by
monumental granite spires - including Half Dome, which is to the High Sierra what the
swoosh is to Nike - it is the most famous glacially carved landscape in the world.
Come see what Ansel Adams spent a lifetime
photographing........Majestic water falls, wildflower meadows, giant sequoias which are
the largest living thing on earth, and spectacular views of Cathedral Rock and El Capitan
to name a few. Ground transp. & accommodations included.
Arrives & Departs San Fransisco or Oakland
- Tioga Pass
- Bodie Ghost Town State Historical Park
- Mono Lake
- Big Sur
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Yosemite National Park
Trip Includes
- Reception Brunch
- All ground transportation
- Lodging
- Photography Instruction & course materials
- All park & entrance fees
- Air Fare/Meals Additional
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Yellowstone/Grand Tetons National Parks
July 12th-19th, 2008
Towering more than a mile above the valley of Jackson Hole, the Grand
Teton rises to 13,770 feet. Twelve Teton peaks reach above 12,000 feet and
support a dozen mountain glaciers. This is our most popular photo safari in one of my
favorite national parks.
Arrives & Departs:
- Jackson Hole Wyoming
- Yellowstone National Park
- Grand Teton National Park
Trip Includes
- Reception Brunch
- All ground transportation
- Lodging
- Photography Instruction & course materials
- All park & entrance fees
- Air Fare/Meals Additional
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Grand Canyon / Monument Valley / Sedona
$2495
 September 6th - 13th, 2008
Grand Canyon is unmatched in the incomparable vistas it
offers to photographers. With visits to Monument Valley and Sedona, this is one of First
Light's most popular photographic safaris.
Arrives & Departs Phoenix
- Grand Canyon National Park
- Monument Valley
- Kodachrome Basin State Park
- Sedona
Trip Includes
- Reception Brunch
- All ground transportation
- Lodging
- Photography Instruction & course materials
- All park & entrance fees
Air Fare/Meals Additional
Limited to 5 Participants
Register now!
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Acadia National Park, ME.
$795
September 25th - 29th, 2008
The third largest island on the eastern seaboard, Mount Desert Island, boasts an
impressive 41,000 acres of land devoted to the Northeast's only National Park, Acadia: an
amazing combination of soaring cliffs and cobblestone beaches, glacier-carved mountains
and dense forests. The sunrise and sunset are a once in a lifetime experience. Ground
travel and ferry included. Accommodations additional.
Trip Includes:
- All ground transportation
- Lodging
- All park entrance fees
Meals Additional
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
$2495
October 18-25, 2008
They say the Smoky Mountains are "a little bit of the world as it once
was" Humble churches, cabins, farmhouses and barns of the mountain people who began settling there in the late
1700s.. And then there are those mountains and fog filled valleys which are among the oldest on earth. Safari
includes All lodging, ground transportation at and around the Park area.
Arrives & Departs: Knoxville
- Great Smokey Mountains National Park
Trip Includes
- Reception Brunch
- All ground transportation
- Lodging
- Photography Instruction & course materials
- All park & entrance fees
Air Fare/Meals Additional
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2008 Additional Workshops
 Digital Photography-
"Joining The Digital Revolution"
$125 - By appointment
Designed for those just getting started in digital photography this "hands on" workshop will explore all the functions of your very own digital camera.
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Creating Award Winning Photographs $89 - By appointment
If you want to start winning in print competitions or simply improve
your images, there are 12 elements of a merit print that you need to know. I guarantee
higher scores and better photographs when you learn these “secrets”. Click here to register |
Photographer's Breakfast Roundtable
$15 TBA
When photographer's of all levels get together they always seem to share valuable
information between themselves. Here is another chance to gather with your peers and enjoy
a great breakfast at the same time. *Starting Jan 10th, at our next breakfast roundtable we
will be highlighting a featured speaker.
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