Schedule

Maine Photographic Workshops: A Sense of Place

A workshop for digital photographers

Jun 28-Jul 4, 2009

This workshop is for advanced amateurs and experienced professionals who want to gain insight into how to make better photographs for editorial, stock sales or for personal satisfaction. You will photograph Maine at one of the most beautiful times of the year, while learning from one of the busiest and most seasoned travel photographers around. Bob covers all aspects of the shoot: how to solve technical problems, how to work with people, gain access, what equipment to bring, traveling and using digital gear, and how to use a small strobe. Digital workflow on the road will also be covered. You will learn how to research a story, select a destination, prepare a shooting list, and edit your pictures Students are encouraged to research the area before arrival. This is NOT an "intro to digital" course: you will need to know how to quickly edit, rename, and regroup photos with a browser. iPhoto and Picasa are not good for this...recommended browsers are Bridge, Photo Mechanic, Lightroom, Aperture.

The Maine Photo Workshops | 877-577-7700 | Visit web site

The Human Touch

A workshop in photographic storytelling with Massimo Bassano

Jul 12-Jul 18, 2008

This workshop is taught by Bob's good friend (and fellow workshop instructor in Italy), Massimo Bassano. He is one of that country's finest photojournalists. His workshop will help you learn to tell a story from a subject’s point of view. Massimo, who has photographed on assignment for National Geographic Traveler, Gente Viaggi and a host of other Italian magazines, shares his secrets on how photographers become a part of the scene they are photographing and ‘touch’ the lives of their subjects, rather than just watching them through a lens. Massimo teaches students how to gain knowledge of locations, become familiar with the history and social context of the people, have an open mind and be fully open to where the story takes them. Most importantly, he encourages students to remember that subjects are people first, and not just camera fodder. This workshop is for experienced photographers with an interest in developing editorial project.

The Maine Media Workshops | 877-577-7700 | Visit web site

Desert Crossroads & The Himalaya

A Journey by Private Jet

Mar 21-Apr 3, 2010

• Mali’s Dogon People, Tuareg Nomads & Timbuktu

• Egyptian Antiquities at Luxor & The Siwa Oasis

• The Lost City of Petra or Wadi Rum, Jordan

• The Taj Mahal

• Kathmandu & The Himalaya

• The Kingdom of Bhutan

Visit the historic lands where camel caravans crisscrossed for millennia, making a brisk trade in silk, ivory, gems, and precious metals. Travel with renowned National Geographic photographer Bob Krist and other experts to Mali, Egypt, Jordan, India, Nepal, and Bhutan, to discover the time-honored traditions of nomads, monks, maharajas, and kings, and to delight in the spectacular sweep of many natural wonders. This is a uniquely flexible itinerary that allows you to easily tailor the trip to your own interests—whether you want to spend the night in a luxury eco-lodge in the Sahara Desert, hike to the sacred Tiger’s Nest Monastery in Bhutan, or visit a local school, we will ensure that your experience is memorable and customized for you.

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Sacred Places of Asia

A Journey by Private Jet

Apr 5-Apr 19, 2010

• Mysterious Hindu & Buddhist Temples of Java

• Treasures of the Khmer Kingdom in Cambodia

• Ethereal Beauty of Ha Long Bay

• Ancient Naxi Traditions in Yunnan Province

• Pagodas & Palaces of the Great Shilla Kingdom in South Korea

• Japan’s Zen Gardens, Shinto Shrines & Buddhist Temples

Journey to the enchanting lands of Shaman kings, Buddhist monks, geishas, and ancient hill tribes in Southeast Asia, Yunnan Province, and East Asia’s most sacred places. Visit Java’s ancient Borobudur Temple; admire the stunning beauty of the Angkor Wat; enjoy a serene cruise in Ha Long Bay; meet a Naxi family in Lijiang, China; see the golden treasures of Korea’s Shilla Kingdom and the refined perfection of Japan’s Zen traditions. Throughout the journey, travel with renowned National Geographic photographer Bob Krist and other experts, and relax in the expert care of our top-notch expedition staff. This uniquely flexible itinerary allows you to easily tailor the trip to your own interests—whether you want to spend the night in a Buddhist temple with Korean monks, try your hand at calligraphy or ikebana, or visit a local school in Cambodia, we will ensure that your experience is memorable and customized for you.

Starquest Expeditions | 1-800-454-4149 | Visit web site

The Ancient Silk Route

A Journey by Private Jet

Apr 20-May 3, 2010

• Imperial Treasures & Shaolin Monks of China

• Mongolia’s Gobi Desert

• The Mogao Caves of the Thousand Buddhas

• Fabled Silk Road Outpost of Samarkand

• Rich Spiritual Heritage of Armenia

• Legendary Crossroads of East and West in Istanbul

Join this once-in-a-lifetime epic adventure across two continents by private jet that explores important outposts along the Silk Road and the rich cultures that surround them. Marvel at the Qin terra-cotta warriors and a kung fu performance by Shaolin monks in Xi’an, China. Go dinosaur fossil hunting at the Flaming Cliffs and spend an unforgettable night in a Mongolian ger. Visit a rarely-seen cave in China filled with 4th-century Buddhist religious art. Admire the colorful architecture of Samarkand. Join Armenian villagers for a picnic lunch near the iconic Garni Temple. Enter the beautiful Hagia Sophia, which has impressed and inspired travelers for centuries. Throughout the journey, travel with renowned National Geographic photographer Bob Krist and other experts, and relax in the expert care of our top-notch expedition staff. This uniquely flexible itinerary allows you to easily tailor the trip to your own interests—whether you want to meet with a nomadic family in Mongolia, ride camels in the Gobi Desert, or spend more time exploring the treasures of Istanbul, we will ensure that your experience is memorable and customized for you.

Starquest Expeditions | 1-800-454-4149 | Visit web site