2024 THE ULTIMATE SOUTHWEST & WHITE POCKET PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH MARK METTERNICH

THE ULTIMATE SOUTHWEST & WHITE POCKET PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Vermillion Cliffs / White Pocket day is solely hosted and led by Paria Outpost & Outfitters a licensed and approved permit holder through the Bureau of Land Management. Payment will be made directly to them on the specific day which they lead the workshop (date to be determined by weather ahead of time and cost is aproximately $350 cash or check not included in stated price below.

2024 Dates:

July 28-August 1 (Arrive on July 27, leave no earlier than afternoon of August 2 )

August 7-11, 2024 (Arrive on Aug 6, leave no earlier than afternoon of of August 12)

PRICE: $ 2649

DEPOSIT: $1349

~The price of the workshop does not include the approximately $350 paid by each attendee during workshop, directly to Paria Outfitters as they are solely hosting and leading the overnight Vermilion Cliffs/White Pocket portion of the workshop and are a licensed and approved permit holder of the Bureau of Land Management.

After payment is received we will send you a more detailed itinerary, supply list, lodging details etc.

REFUND POLICY:

• *ALL FUNDS ARE NON REFUNDABLE BUT payments can be applied to other workshops or services and there is no expiration on the funds to be used. See below.
• COVID RELATED: If the workshop needs to be rescheduled due to Covid related reasons or the client is unable to attend for Covid related reasons, the client will be rebooked for the following year's corresponding workshop and those funds will automatically be applied to that reservation. If the client instead wishes to use the funds for another workshop or other services, this is also an option and they will need to notify Mark Metternich Photography, LLC of this request.
• NON COVID RELATED CANCELLATIONS BY CLIENTS: If the client is unable to attend the workshop for their own personal emergency, funds may be applied to other services provided or another workshop and this decision is granted with the sole discretion of Mark Metternich Photography, LLC. A $250 transfer fee will be charged to change to another workshop or services.

*ALL CLIENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN A UNILATERAL NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT TO BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP. MARK METTERNICH, LLC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO APPROVE OR DENY ALL ATTENDANCE TO THE WORKSHOP AT THEIR SOLE DISCRETION.

DETAILS

• 5-6 Spots Available Per Workshop (occasionally 7 with my wife assisting)
• Minimum deposit to hold your spot is $1349. Remaining balance due 60 days prior to the beginning of the workshop.
• Approximately $350 cash or check will need to be paid directly to Paria Outpost on the date they lead the workshop as they are the leaders of the group for the Vermilion Cliffs/ White Pocket day.
• *Includes 1 Free Bonus Day of Post Processing Instruction (added at no extra expense).
• Nonlinear itinerary ranging from Arizona, Utah and New Mexico. We Chase the light! We go where the opportunity for dramatic light and atmosphere leads best determined by my careful constant expert study of the weather during the workshop.
• Page, AZ is the starting point where we will meet up the day before the workshop begins.
• If flying into the workshop, the recommended closest airports are Page Municipal Airport (PGA), Flagstaff, AZ (FLG) - 2.25 hours from Page; Las Vegas, NV (LAS) - 4.5 hrs from Page, Phoenix, AZ (PHX) 4.5 hrs from Page.
• Locations range from forests into desert plains and canyons across Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Nevada.
• WHITE POCKET Vermilion Cliffs. Paria Outpost and Outfitters will provide transport in this area of the workshop for the back country. They will also provide primitive camping tents, sleeping bags, all food and drinks during this planned overnight stay on location, weather permitting. This will be an awesome experience also for astrophotography!
• Workshop is 5 days 5 nights. Will will be on location from sunrise the first day and end after sunset the last date of the workshop.
• PLAN ON TRAVELING TO the workshop 1 day before the workshop starts and leaving 1 day after the workshop as we will be on location photographing through sunset that last date.
• We meet up the night before the workshop begins usually at a restaurant to "break the ice" and get to know each other and discuss possible plans of locations depending on weather research, desires of each client for workshop, discussion of any additional supplies we will need to pick up before workshop begins at sunrise.
• Shooting will be sunrise and sunset (with the exception of the post processing instructional day) during the workshop dates to account for the most dramatic light with possible opportunities in between during travels to each new location.
• We will usually be able to eat at a restaurant for breakfast(s)/lunch(s) after shooting sunrise and some dinners. Other meals will be eaten on the road and we will pick up a cooler and non-perishables on the road.
• For possible private workshops around those dates please email me at MARK@MARKMETTERNICH.COM

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Most levels of physical ability will be able to do this workshop.
• Physical Activity Expected: hiking 2-5 miles with camera gear (in a day).
• Fear of heights, acceptable but must discuss this through email or over the phone before booking.
• We may or may not be doing a lot of driving during this workshop! We chase the light, so be prepared.
• MUST be willing to vehicle camp and/or do some tent camping. Each year varies, but it is more probable that vehicle camping will be done on some, or most of the days of the workshop.
• If in question, please email me at MARK@MARKMETTERNICH.COM

LODGING AND TRANSPORTATION

• Clients will be expected to either rent a SUV TYPE vehicle during the duration of the workshop or drive their own (not included in cost of workshop). A rigorous 4WD is very much preferred and always the best choice! We can recommend several reliable companies we've used with great success on past workshops. This vehicle must have guaranteed fold flat seats to enable "car-camping" (unless you want to tent it) as we more often sleep on location. If interested in renting a vehicle with someone attending the workshop (shared rental) this may be an option and we can assist in coordinating.
• Car-camping in the field will be the main source of lodging. We may have the opportunity to book hotel/motel rooms on the fly depending on our location and will have options to book private/shared rooms.
• I have intimate knowledge of all of the potential locations as well as their corresponding lodging/camping/car camping options. As we travel during the workshop, I will instruct whether we will be needing to book lodging or camping and also provide you with lodging options. Many of these places know me by name and it only takes a quick call to have them hold rooms for me. In all of my years this method is the most successful and I've never not been able to get rooms for my clients when we wanted them. (Hotel stays are not included in the price of the workshop)
• Paria Outpost will be providing transportation during their day/night of the White Pocket workshop. They will also provide primitive camping tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, all food and drinks during this planned overnight stay on location, weather permitting. This will be an awesome experience also for astrophotography!
• During Post Processing/Training Instruction day we will secure a large B&B or hotel private/shared rooms. If we are able to book a B&B the cost should not exceed approximately $125-$150/nightly and will confirm these details considering your preferences after you have paid your deposit. If we decide/you wish to book a hotel for this time we will have you book directly with them and can advise you of options.
• Do NOT Book any lodging prior to this workshop unless advised to do so.

INSTRUCTION INCLUDED

• Post Processing: As a 16 year leading educator in post processing (Lightroom Classic, Camera Raw, Photoshop...) one EXTRA full day will be set aside for extensive post processing training, in a pleasant hotel or B&B. All attendees will have the option of developing their specific skill sets much further, and no topic will be avoided. The general curriculum will be based on each person in the group’s specific educational goals.
• Hands On Instruction: From the moment we meet up we will be connecting regarding every aspect of landscape photography, from composition to technical specific of post processing. I will be available for one-on-one instruction (as much or as little as requested) in the field for camera settings to composition etc. and after shooting in depth discussion with all of your questions answered.

"... In the field, Mark’s passion makes his photo tours a once in a lifetime experience! Mark is passionate, focused but very personable... He does not hesitate to chase down weather systems, check tide tables, moon phases, and every other bit of information to maximize the opportunity to come away with great images. First and foremost – Mark concerns himself with making sure his students understand the process – in terms of approach, composition, etc. He teaches on the fly and gives you as much information as you can handle. It is an awesome experience, to say the least – and well worth it for anyone who truly wants to improve." -Robert L Greeson