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Our photo tours and workshops are instructional nature photography tours with an emphasis on creating new classic images. Jess feels that everyone has it in them to become a outstanding nature photographer. You already possess the passion and the desire, we will give you the tools to polish your skills and fine tune your craft. Jess will pass on his knowledge of the natural world, it's history and the species we are photographing. Jess will also show you how to find, approach and create great photographs maximizing your overall experience. Our goal is to refine your own special photographic vision, and our small group sizes assure you of individual attention during our workshops. Jess's relaxed easy style allows you to learn at your own pace. Our goal is for you to take home pictures of a lifetime. Most of all we have fun!
Days in the field are typically long, we head out early and stay out late to take advantage of the prime light. Instruction subjects covered and techniques
explored include: Choosing the right equipment for your trip. Large, medium, panoramic,and 35 mm formats—which one to choose and why.
Panoramic techniques for film and digital. Tilt/shift lens use and techniques
for digital and 35mm users. Flash for nature photographers. When
to chimp and how to read your histogram. Professional
exposure techniques and compensation. Creative composition—the rules,
when and how to break them. Landscape and scenic techniques to expand
your vision. How to find, approach and photograph wildlife. Predicting
behavior, lens selection, macro and close up techniques. Tripods, heads,
beanbag and camera supports. Filters for nature photography
the digital world. Choosing, using graduated neutral density filters
and digital blending.
How to make your photos more appealing and saleable.
This instruction is field based, without the burden on after lunch classroom lectures. With our small groups ( 5 to 10 participants maximum) we can tailor our teaching to the things YOU need. Instruction is in the field where and when you need it!
You have the opportunity to share the knowledge and tap the skills of Jess's 30 years of photographic expedience. Jess has won numerous awards nationally and internationally. Jess's images have appeared in numerous publications including magazines, books and newspapers, as well as advertising usage. Jess has recently had the honor of having the cover photo for National Geographic Magazine, (March 2010) a dream for most photographer's. Jess's images can also be found in other prestigious publications, as Audubon Magazine, Smithsonian, Defenders of Wildlife, National Wildlife, Sierra and Sports Afield, just to name a few.
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August 14th-21st | Alaska Katmai Bear Boat, Our private charter boat will access some of the most beautiful streams for stunning photos of Grizzlies fishing for Salmon | 3 Openings |
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Sept 3-6 | Wyoming Wild Horses | 3 openings |
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Sept 18-25 | Yellowstone / Grand Teton Autumn | 2 Openings |
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Dec 27-Jan 2 | Christmas in Yellowstone | 3 openings |
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Feb. 13-19 | Yellowstone Winter | 3 openings |
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June 27th - July 1st | Alaska Bears | openings |
Quick links to past trips
| Africa Tanzania | New Mexico | Yellowstone Christmas | Yellowstone Winter | Florida Birds | Wild Horses | Alaska Bears | Yellowstone Fall | Alaska Eagles |
Our Photo tours are designed to help you develop your unique vision while putting you in locations which are breathtaking in beauty and rich with wildlife. Jess's relaxed easy style allows you to learn at your pace. Small groups insure individual attention on what you need. These are intensive Photography trips planned and scheduled to maximize our in time in the field. All trips are operated with licensed concession holders where required. |
Instruction subjects covered and techniques
explored include: Choosing the right equipment for your trip. Professional
exposure techniques and compensation. Creative composition—the rules,
when and how to break them. Landscape and scenic techniques to expand
your vision. How to find, approach and photograph animals. .Predicting
behavior. Lens selection. Macro and close up techniques. Tripods, heads,
beanbag and camera support techniques Filters for nature photography
in a digital world. Choosing, using graduated neutral density filters
and digital blending. This instruction is field based, without the burden on after lunch classroom lectures. With our small groups ( 5 students is the normal size) we can tailor our teaching to the things YOU need. Instruction is in the field where and when you need it! |
GROUP MINIMUM: Occasionally I am able to run a
trip below our group minimum which is generally 3. In such instances
it may be necessary to apply a small group supplement. You would be
contacted regarding such a situation but you would not be obligated
to accept the new terms. .
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by U.S. And international copyright laws. No right is given to save
or download any images or components of this site unless written permission
is granted by Jess Lee Photography.
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