Abandoned Schoolhouses 2022

When and Where

When: See dates and times below

Where: Wasco County

Tuition and Registration

Tuition for each workshop is only $199

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Sat, July 23, 2022 3:00-9:00 pm SPOTS REMAINING: 3
Sat, August 6, 2022 3:00-9:00 pm SPOTS REMAINING: 4

Once your registration and payment is received, you will be sent detailed information regarding the workshop.

Premium Package

With the "Premium Package" you'll receive personalized one-on-one instruction on post processing your images from the workshop using Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, Starry Landscape Stacker, and Topaz DeNoise AI. This can be anything from basic processing to advanced - you choose. My normal rate for one hour sessions is $40, but for workshop attendees, the cost is only $25.

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Included with your tuition

Personalized instruction and assistance
How to set up your camera and tripod properly
How to choose the best lenses
How to set aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to get a proper exposure
Learn how to properly judge exposure based on the histogram
Learn how to properly judge focus with image playback and magnification
Guidance and instruction on composition
Proper use of polarizer and neutral density filters
How to accurately set focus for tack sharp images

Refund policy

Cancellations must be made in writing.
Up to 5 days prior to the workshop:
Refund less a $20 cancellation fee.
Less than 5 days prior to the workshop:
Refund less a $40 cancellation fee.
If the workshop is cancelled due to weather or sky conditions, you will receive a full refund.
Once the workshop starts, refunds cannot be issued. I make every attempt to insure sky conditions are ideal for these workshops. I monitor weather forecasts from several sources, astronomical sky forecasts, live web cams, etc. Conditions can change without warning and in an instant - especially in the mountains. If conditions change once we are at the shooting venue, I offer participants credit towards future workshops.

About the Workshop
This will be a photography packed workshop where we'll visit three historic abandoned schoolhouses. The last schoolhouse will feature sunset and blue hour photography. Please note: There will be approximately 15 miles of well graded gravel road on this workshop.
Why choose DTL workshops over others?
Value: Similar workshops charge up to $400. Experience: I have been leading Milky Way workshops since 2012. My refund policies that are far less restrictive than others. These workshops are limited to only participants meaning you WILL receive personalized attention. See "Included with your tuition" and compare to other workshops.
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements are rated as VERY EASY (we will very close to our vehicles).
Itinerary (subject to change)
Meet and Greet (The Dalles, Oregon) Schoolhouse workshop
What to Bring
Camera with manual controls Wide angle lens Medium telephoto lens Circular polarizer Graduated neutral density filter Sturdy tripod Extra fully charged camera battery Remote shutter release (self timer will also work) Cold weather clothing Camp chair Food and water Full tank of gas (we will not be stopping for gas during the workshop) Face mask
Sample Images
Click here for sample images from the area
About Me
I am a passionate photographer with a focus on landscape and astro photography. I have been leading Milky Way workshops since 2012 and landscape workshops since 2007. I have lived in the Northwest my entire life. My passion for photography goes back to the early 1980's. I am the Coordinator for the Portland/Vancouver Photography Meetup Group and have been teaching Photoshop and Lightroom since 2007.
COVID-19 Statement
All of my workshops are outdoors and are limited in size (depending on the location). I am fully vaccinated (including bivalent booster). Social distancing is encouraged. If you registered for a workshop and become symptomatic the week of the workshop, contact me so we can work out an alternate plan.