WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

ANNOUNCING 2009 MACRO AND MORE…………..

                                 OREGON COAST & COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE

                                                                              JUNE 4 (evening) - JUNE 8 2009

Photographic workshops with emphasis on macro photography as well as the unique   landscapes within out natural world

Leaders: Mike Moats www.tinylandscapes.com

                 Jack Graham  www.jackgrahamphoto.com

 

Specific information will be available in a few days regarding the Itinerary, location, where to make hotel reservations, etc. Please contact us for this spicific Information and how to reserve your spot ASAP.

        Contact emails for Jack & Mike are found below

 

Tentative Schedule:

 

THURSDAY Evening: ….We will meet in Portlandat a location very close to the Portland Airport (PDX) for about an hour to go over the itinerary, meeting times, goals and objectives of the workshop. Handouts, maps and information will be available. 

 

FRIDAY June 6:      All Day in the Columbia River Gorge… Macro & Landscape photography

 

SATURDAY June 7: AM Shooting Location    Afternoon— Image Critique session Evening- Sunset Location

 

SATURDAY PM: meet attendees coming in for the Coast part of the workshop.

 

SUNDAY June 8: Travel from Portland to the Oregon Coast Ecola State Park (about 1 ½ hr drive). Lunch at Cannon Beach …………….. Sunset Cannon Beach Sea stacks

 

We will spend Sunday evening in Newport Oregon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MONDAY: AM Tide pool Shooting at Seal Rock State Park……….  Afternoon at Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Newport Harbor and surrounding area. We have scheduled this workshop around one of the lowest low tides ( almost a -3′ tide!) of 2009 on the Oregon coast. Nothing is better for tide pool photography.

Workshop ends after sunset Monday PM.

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We are offering this workshop a la carte for those who can’t make the whole workshop

 

COST (Not including lodging, meals, or other travel costs)

 

GORGE WORKSHOP: Thursday evening through Sunset on Saturday  $ 535.00

COAST WORKSHOP: Saturday evening through Sunset on  Monday   $ 535.00

 

COMPLETE PACKAGE———-$675.00 

 

Obviously we really want you to make the entire event!!!!!!!!

 

For information email Jack at  jack@jackgrahamphoto.com or MIKE at mgmoats@yahoo.com

 

 

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MIKE MOATS 2009 WORKSHOPS

www.tinylandscapes.com

INTRO TO CLOSE-UP/MACRO WORKSHOP
This workshop will explore the equipment needed for macro photography, digital cameras, lenses, tripods, heads and accessories. Also covered will be camera functions, techniques, depth of field, lighting and a powerpointe program on composition. I will shoot a couple of images, show how I process them using photoshop and print them. This is a instructional workshop and you need not bring any equipment to this class. The workshop will run about six hours. Check for dates and costs below.

INTERMEDIATE CLOSE-UP/MACRO WORKSHOP
This workshop is for the photographer who has a digital SLR camera, lenses withmacro capabilities or standard lenses with extension tubes, a good tripod/head and the know how to work all the functions of the camera (change f-stops, exposure, ISO, white balance, etc). Various subjects will be set up and shot, then processed using photoshop. The workshop is held indoors and will run about five and a half hours. Check for dates and costs below.

ADVANCED FIELD WORKSHOPS
In the advanced field workshops all the qualifications are the same as in the intermediate workshops, but it will be held in an outdoor location. We will be shooting natural subjects in the field. Shooting will be the main subject, and no time will be spent after the shoot on processing images. The days, costs, and locations will vary. Check for dates and costs below.

CALL MIKE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, OR TO SIGN UP (586) 770-3992 OR EMAIL mgmoats@yahoo.com
Payments can be made by credit card or check.

INTERMEDIATE MACRO WORKSHOP, January 17th, 2009
Held at the, ConCorde Inn, M-59 and Crooks, Rochester Hills, Michigan, Cost $69.00

ART SHOW BOOT CAMP, January 24th, 2009
If you ever thought about entering the art show world with your photography, you’ll want to be part of this workshop. I will cover everything you need to know about how to enter shows, booth setups, and all thats involed in running a successfull art show business. Held at the, ConCorde Inn, Rochester Hills, M-59 and Crooks, Michigan, Cost $59.00

INTRODUCTION TO CLOSE-UP/MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY, February 1st, 2009
Held at the, ConCorde Inn, M-59 and Crooks, Rochester Hills, Michigan, Cost $49.00

MAKING A LIVING IN THE ART SHOW CIRCUIT, February 21st, 2009
North American Nature Photographers Assoc. (NANPA) Summit Convention, Albuqueque Convention Center, New Mexico. Two Sessions, 10:00am to 11:30 and 2:00pm to 3:30pm

MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY PRESENTION, March 20,21, 2009
48th Annual Niagara Frontier Regional Camera Club Convention will be at the Holiday Inn, Grand Island, New York. I will be presenting on Friday night along with Jack Graham. On Sturday Jack and I will be setting up subjects for photographers to come and shoot with their macro equipment.

ADVANCED MACRO FIELD WORKSHOP, May 11th, 2009
Held at Stony Creek MetroPark.  Shelby Twp. Michigan, coost $89.00

ADVANCED MACRO FIELD WORKSHOP, May 12th, 2009
Held at Stony Creek MetroPark.  Shelby Twp. Michigan, coost $89.00

MACRO & MORE WORKSHOP, June 4th (evening) thru June 8th, 2009
Jack Graham and I team up for this workshop in the Oregon Columbia River Gorge area, and the tide pools of the Oregon Coast. To See more details go to www.MacroAndMore.com, and click on the workshops link at the top of the page.

MACRO…and  More
Macro and More® Photography Workshops present  2009 FALL in the   EASTERN SIERRA PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Mike Moats and Jack Graham

OCTOBER 8-11 2009
COST: $725.00 (travel, meals, etc. not included)
Limited to 16 persons

Maybe one of the most majestic locations for fall photography is located within the Eastern Sierra Region of California. Wedged between the eastern entrance to Yosemite National Park and the Great Basin of Nevada, Is one of the most diverse areas in the lower 48 states. This is the setting for our FALL MACRO and MORE

CALL MIKE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, OR TO SIGN UP (586) 770-3992 OR EMAIL mgmoats@yahoo.com
Payments can be made by credit card or check.

Check back as more workshops will be added for 2009