Custom Adventures
Custom Adventures
During our one-on-one workshop, Shanda Akin will lead you to a location of your choice within the Durango area. This is a great way to focus on what you want to learn, so this workshop will be designed solely around you! She will include both in field techniques and post processing, so that you can walk away being able to see a scene from start to finish and create something truly unique to your vision. Contact us directly for a private workshop of more than 1 day (8 hours).
ADVENTURE INCLUSIONS
- Photography, Post Processing Instruction, Image Critiques
- Park Entrance Fees
- 1 day of instruction (8 Hours) that can be divided based on your preferences.
This workshop does NOT include:
- Ground Transportation or Airfare from your home to Las Vegas, NV
- Transportation to locations (unless discussed ahead of time)
- Lodging
- Travel Insurance
- Meals & Snacks
NECESSARY GEAR
You will need to bring the following with you:
- DSLR or Mirrorless camera with interchangable lens
- A wide angle fast lens, you will need a minimum of 24mm and f/2.8 lens (althought I would recommend a 16mm)
- A telephoto lens (recommended 200mm at a minimum)
- A sturdy tripod, I use a Slik USA Pro CF 734 Legs with 200DQ Ballhead this is the perfect combo of lightweight and sturdy, it also gets low enough to the ground to create some great compostitions. (Slik has given a 15% discount to anyone wishing to upgrade their gear, use code missjess15)
- Laptop for post processing sessions
- Memory cards, external hard drive
- Extra Batteries and chargers
- Rain fly for your camera & bag
- Shutter release cable
- Headlamp (white light recommended, preferrably without a red light)
- If you have filters please bring them as we can show you how and when to use them. If you'd like a recommendation on filters, I use the Cokin EVO System wit Polarizer (Z Series), Soft Grad 3 Stop, Reverse Grad 3 Stop, ND 6, ND 10, Clear Sky Filter. Cokin has given a 15% discount to those wishing to add their filter to your gear kit, use code missjess15)
RECOMMENDED CLOTHING
- You will need sturdy hiking shoes. Although most locations won't require an extreme amount of hiking you will still need sturdy shoes with good grip.
- Lots of layers. Temperatures in the desert vary widely, a lot of times it can be over 90F during the day and as low as 40F during the night, so layers are a must. Wind might also be a factor in the temperature.
- A warm jacket. Again temperatures at night can drop significantly especially when it is windy.
INCLUDED
Small class size of 8 maximum to ensure proper attention to each attendee
Meal
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
REFUND POLICY
Once a deposit is paid it is not refundable, it may however be transferred to a future workshop when a spot is available.
NOT INCLUDED
Transportation - carpooling is required to reduce the amount of cars (all roads are paved except for dirt parking area)