Location: Glendive, Montana
Cost: $2,495.00 - (300.00 Deposit)
Instructors: Joseph Rossbach & Mark LaRowe
Group Size: Maximum of 10 participants
Description:
Join award winning photographers Mark LaRowe and Joseph Rossbach for a an amazing foray through the little known badlands of eastern Montana. Commonly known as “The Big Sky State”, Montana is mostly recognized for its 64 named mountain ranges which reside primarily in the western half of the state. However, to the East of the Rocky Mountain Front resides a dizzying array of cap rocks and eroded sediments and rock. One of the most under-appreciated set of hoodoos in the country lies in the spectacular Makoshika State Park south of Glendive. Slightly to the northwest of Glendive is the relatively unknown Terry Badlands Wilderness Study Area. The Terry Badlands is reminiscent of the well-known Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Its features includes colorful, banded cliffs that overlook the beautiful rolling prairie.
Exploration will reveal a variety of sandstone formations including mesas, and buttes riven by deep gullies. To the east of Glendive, via a 1-hour drive, lies famed Theodore Rosevelt National Park, named after the 26th president of the Untied States. Theodore Rosevelt National Park, one of the least visited US National Parks, offers amazing opportunities to photograph the rolling prairie, mixed badlands, interesting erosional features and variety of wildlife including the American Bison, Prairie Dogs, deer and possibly more wildlife.
In June, the prairie is layered in colorful array of wildflowers. In addition, we will explore historic abandoned homestead and town ruins on the prairie. Large thunderstorms are possible and create incredible drama and backdrop for the prairie photographs.
Itinerary:
Day One: We will begin the workshop 5pm at the Holiday Inn Express in Glendive where Joe and Mark will be give introductory presentations with examples for applying the best techniques and workflow for photographing this amazing area of prairie and badlands. Pizza and beverages will be provided.
Day Two - Four: Each day we will be out well before sunrise to get to amazing locations to capture first light and early morning golden hour. In the early afternoon of each day we will conduct classroom sessions covering photo processing and image critiques. Each afternoon, following a break for dinner, we will be back out in the field chasing late day lightight and unique photo locations.
Day Five: After a sunrise/morning shoot we will conclude the workshop back at the hotel no later than 9am providing everyone enough time to pack-up, check out of the hotel and get on the road, if they so choose.
Difficulty:
Easy to moderate. There will be some hikes that may involve walking top to 1 mile each way over mixed terrain including dirt/rock and clay badlands with some elevation going up and down small hills.
Key Features:
Gain a strong technical and creative foundation in outdoor photography
Learn the importance of “seeing the light,” weather forecasting and location scouting
Learn how to use filters in the field to control dynamic range
Learn strategies for making dynamic compositions that have energy and engage the viewer
Learn how to choose aperture and hyperfocal focusing for depth of field
Bring your images to life using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop (beginner and advanced techniques)
Get individualized instruction and critique in the field as well as classroom
Photograph badlands, hoodoos, big sky prairies, wildlife and classic western landscapesPhotograph sunrise and sunsets and chase dramatic monsoon weather
Accommodations:
Participants are responsible for their own lodging, transportation and meals.
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Glendive, 1919 N Merrill Ave, Glendive, MT 59330 - +1-406-377-3300.
Please reference "Joseph Rossbach Photography Workshop" when booking your reservation.
Booking:
A non-refundable deposit of 300.00 USD is required to secure a space on this workshop. Final payment is due 60 days prior to the start of this workshop.
You will receive an invoice payable by credit card or check for the remaining balance of $1,995.00 45 days before the worklshop start.
