Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in my workshop fee?
Your $995 Workshop Fee ($1,195 in Hawaii) includes all instruction for the week with our five instructors. It includes all the location shoots, mid-day Photoshop seminars, peer review, and access to the Mobile Digital Darkroom (MDD).
What is not included in my workshop fee?
Your airfare to and from the workshop is not included. You will also need to rent a car or carpool with other workshop attendees to get to each location shoot. The instructors will be traveling together with the caravan of student cars following. We HIGHLY recommend that you use our FORUMS to coordinate carpool arrangements.
You are also responsible for your own hotel and meal arrangements. We have secured group rates at all of our meeting locations and we are happy to assist you with getting your room reserved for the duration of the workshop.
Additionally, while we may occasionally have limited number of sponsor items for the students to demo, you are responsible for having all the necessary gear for the workshop.
Not Included:
- Meals & Beverages
- National Park Entrance Fees (where applicable)
- Equipment
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What should I bring with me to the workshop?
Gear: Here is a broad list of equipment you need to have in order to get the most out of your workshop experience.
Camera body
Wide angle lens (10mm - 24mm or zoom with that range)
Intermediate focal length lens (35mm - 85mm or zoom with that range)
Small telephoto (105mm - 200mm or zoom with that range)
Telephoto (300mm - 400mm or zoom with that length)
Flash
Off camera flash cord
Tripod
Polarizer
Extra Batteries and Battery Chargers
Layers of Clothes: It's great to bring extra clothes should the weather change at any point. You'll find temperatures that fluctuate, so be prepared.
Other Stuff: It's always good to bring insect repellant, sun block, etc
Laptops: You are required to bring a laptop preloaded with Photoshop CS3 or CS4. Elements doesn't have the capabilities you will need during your time with us.
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Do I have to book the hotel you have a group rate at or can I stay somewhere else?
No - you are more than welcome to stay wherever you wish. While we prefer if everyone stays at the same hotel it is not a requirement.
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What happens if I have to cancel my reservation at the workshop?
We understand that no one wants to ever have to cancel a vacation however things do occur that can sometime result in cancellations. For that reason, we STRONGLY suggest cancellation protection - either purchased through our agency or through another provider. There is a $250 Agency Cancellation penalty enforced from the time of booking. However, you will not lose that $250 per person as you may apply that towards another workshop of equal or greater value in the future. Additional cancellation penalties are as follows:
75 - 31 Days prior to the Workshop - $250 per person
30 - 9 Days prior to Workshop - 100% per person penalty
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Do you offer cancellation insurance?
We strongly believe in offering you not only the best value for their vacation packages, but also the best value in cancellation protection. Accordingly, we are pleased to offer you cancellation insurance through CSA Travel Protection - an Industry leader recognized for outstanding customer service.
CSA is recognized by both travelers and travel agents for the highest quality of customer service in the industry. If you ever need assistance, they are there to help!
Here are some reasons why you should consider CSA for all your trip insurance needs:
Superior Customer Service: CSA works daily to exceed their customers' expectations. Calls are answered by live service professionals. Their staff is dedicated to delivering a quality customer service experience every time. They make every effort to service our customers by sharing relevant information quickly, efficiently and professionally.
Supplier Financial Default (Bankruptcy Protection): CSA's Supplier Financial Default coverage protects you against the bankruptcy of your travel supplier, provided the financial default occurs more than fourteen days after your purchase of the policy. To qualify, you must first purchase a qualified CSA Travel Protection travel insurance and assistance plan within 24 hours of making your final payment.
Emergency Medical Transportation: This valuable service provides you with the peace of mind that a serious medical emergency will not financially devastate you. It also assures that wherever in the world you are, you will be transported to adequate medical facilities should something happen.
Coverage From Home to Home: Some policies only cover you only while on board ship or just on your vacation. Unfortunate events can happen en route to and after your trip. That's why CSA covers you from the day after you buy your policy right up until you return home.
Trip Interruption at 150% of the Trip Cost: We know that interrupting your trip is often more expensive than its original cost. If a trip is interrupted, many competitors' policies only cover up to the original cost and credit cards often won't provide coverage at all. CSA goes even further: We provide a 150% Trip Interruption benefit that helps pay for you to get back home.
Damage To Your Rental Car Coverage: (Not available to residents of TX and OR) This travel insurance benefit provides primary coverage if the car you rented on your trip is damaged due to collision, fire, flood, theft, vandalism, windstorm or hail. Because CSA provides primary coverage, in most instances you never need to inform your car insurance agency if a problem occurs. Also, because CSA pays first on these claims, it eliminates the need to purchase additional collision waivers from the rental car companies.
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How do I reserve my spot?
Please call 877-808-2935 for reservations and questions.
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Can you arrange flights for me?
No, but we are happy to assist you with getting those arrangements made.
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Can you arrange transportation to/from the airport for me?
That depends on the location of the workshop. In the larger areas, yes, that is not a problem. In some of the smaller, more remote locations, we will NOT be able to assist you.
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What will I receive when I book my workshop?
Once your reservation has been processed you will receive a workshop confirmation email from us within 24 hours. It will contain an invoice showing the money you have paid, the final balance due, and the final balance due date. You will receive an informational PDF about two weeks before the workshop
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Do I have to pay for my workshop in full when I book it?
That is entirely your decision. You can pay for your workshop in full at the time of booking or you can simply pay the $250 per person deposit and pay your final balance 30 days prior to sailing.
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