2010 WORKSHOPS

The Eastern Sierra is a photographers' paradise. Mount Whitney and the Alabama Hills, the ancient Bristlecone Pines in the White Mountains, and Mono Lake are all close by. The best autumn colors in California are nearby in the canyons between Bridgeport and Bishop. Vern has lived in the area for over thirty years, and has amassed an intimate knowledge of the area and will lead the classes to best locations during each seminar. Classes are designed to provide all photographers (digital and film) with a deep understanding of how to make best use of natural light, composition, and the techniques that Vern uses in his own photography. Vern’s goal is to teach you the difference between "taking a picture" and creating a fine art photograph. Our emphasis is on teaching you the combined techniques of using your camera, settings, and lens selection, to properly to get the shot right whether you are using film or digital capture. We have a full-time photographic assistant available at all times to help you get the most from your investment. The field locations are carefully chosen to provide photographic opportunities matching the lectures of each day. We hope to send you home with a new vision of the natural world as well as being a more capable photographer.  Past participants have all mentioned that one of the best features of these workshops is Vern's insightful knowledge of the eastern Sierra. We'll carefully focus on being at these locations, at the right time, set-up and ready to work! Class size is limited to eight students to ensure that each participant can receive individual attention from Vern at every location and at each critique.  The 2010 workshops are based in Mammoth Lakes.

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2010 WORKSHOPS 

SPONSERED BY "THE WESTIN MONACHE RESORT"

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"To anyone considering an Eastern Sierra Fall Colors Photographic Workshop, this is the one to attend ! Vern guides you with his passionate approach to photography by helping the participant to carefully visualize the image from both creative and technical aspects. He openly shares his techniques with his personal teaching style; limiting class size and allowing the opportunity for lots personal instruction, and answering all the questions. His knowledge of the Eastern Sierra photo spots is impeccable, as he guides you to each of his treasured locations. In fact he shared two of his secrete spots with us ! Post shoot allows prompt custom processing for film and a critique session for both film and digital images. Careful comment is expressed to aid in the photographic understanding and better the photographer on their next image.

If you are considering a fall colors workshop, or for that matter any workshop that Vern puts on, I suggest that you attend. You will leave with a better understanding of the photographic process knowing that you have learned from a master -- accompanied with some incredible images that you will be proud to say are yours!"

Kent Downing

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Each day includes a critique of each students work. The gallery in Mammoth has a cozy comfortable setting with a Sony 46inch Bravia monitor. We use Adobe Lightroom for critiques. You will learn some basic techniques in Lightroom too. This is a great program to present your images, and to begin the workflow leading to your final presentation. In many cases, Lightroom is all you need.

Cost includes a light breakfast, coffee, snacks and a hearty lunch while we attend the day's lecture and then critique our work. Also included is one group dinner at the Whitebark Restaurant at The Westin. We strongly suggest that students eat dinner together to share knowledge and stories about topics not covered during the daytime hours. This helps to maximize your investment during your stay in Eastern Sierra. We can assist with overnight accommodations.  A 50% deposit confirms your booking with the balance due 60 days before the class begins. We do maintain a wait list, so please inquire about availability. Classes end by 1PM on the last day so participants have time complete travel home.  Returning students will receive a 15% discount on any future workshop!

Overnight E-6 processing is no longer available, but film photographers are more than welcome to attend. Vern still works with 4x5 Velvia and Astia films.

Click here to see what other former students have mentioned about Vern's classes.

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AUTUMN SPECTACULAR IN THE EASTERN SIERRA

Limited to: 8 participants 

SOLD OUT!

Please inquire about 2011.

Formats: Digital is best for learning, all other formats welcome!
Cost: $1245

Package Cost with lodging at  The Westin: $1845

Join Vern for a beyond-the-basics weekend in an intimate group of only eight students. We'll do five separate field sessions to Vern's best locations in the canyons of the Eastern Sierra. Vern is planning on three lectures explaining the techniques that he uses for those wonderful fall images. And we'll add time for critiques and helpful hints of your work too! Remember that Vern has lived in the Eastern Sierra for 35 years, and knows exactly where the most spectacular colors are to be found on any given weekend.

To sign up or ask for more information:

Email: vern@vernclevenger.com  

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A 50% deposit confirms your booking with the balance due 60 days before the class begins. We do maintain a wait list, so please inquire about availability.

To sign up or ask for more information:

Email: vern@vernclevenger.com

Phone:  760 934 5100

Vern's Address:

Box 100, PMB 300

220 Sierra Manor Road #4

Mammoth Lakes, CA  93546

Or contact Theresa Brocia to book your package with "The Westin".

Email: Tbrocia@westinmammoth.com

Click here for online booking!

Phone:  760 934 0412