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The Edward Mendes Photography Workshops
These series of workshops have been a long time in the making, after many years of requests from clients and other photographers I've finally decided to do something I love, share and teach photography. I've had the opportunity to travel to some of the most beautiful places in the world to photograph, the workshops are a unique way for me to share my knowledge and experience of these places and photography with you. When designing the workshops I wanted to do two things, first, make them accessible to everyone, with that in mind, the workshops are priced to fit anyone's budget. Secondly, I wanted to give each person individual attention, so I'm keeping each workshop very small. Each workshop is a uniquely designed for people who love landscape and nature photography to take advantage of the best conditions possible for wonderful images. These aren't just workshops, their photo adventures!
A bit about Edward
I am a professional landscape and nature photographer, my work has been published in many publications and shown around the world including Hong Kong, Copenhagen, London and New York. My work is represented by galleries both in the United States and Internationally and is in many private collections including that of Microtek USA and Kaiser Permanente. I have also taught many workshops for galleries and photography organizations and love to get out in the field and share my knowledge with other photographers.
**Newly Added 1-Day Workshops for Fall 2009**
Eastern Sierras: Mono Lake and Beyond Sold Out Date: October 3rd 2009 From 10am to 7pm Tuition: $175 Only $99 and a few weeks away  Sign Up
We will spend the day among the beautiful changing leaves and quaint villages surrounding the June Lake loop and in the canyons near Lee Vining. The area is loaded with wonderful locations for photography and is one of the highlights of any fall trip to this area. Our day will end with a sunset shoot amids the famed Tufa of Mono Lake and if you wish an optional dinner at the nearby Mobile Station, the best place to eat in town! Really. We'll discuss exposure, filters, composition and how to create images with impact, the beginning of an "Expressive Landscape Print".
Topics Covered:
- Getting the right Exposure
- Composing a creative image
- Depth of Field in the Landscape
- Creating images with impact
- Using Filters
- How to start to "See the Light" and predict weather
- Much More!
What is Included
- 1 Day of In Field Instruction
- One-on-one attention
- An experienced photographer showing you the best locations to capture the best light,color and subject.
- Informal in the field lessons on a number of technical and creative subjects
- A lot of Fun!
What You'll Need:
- Digital or Film SLR Camera
- Sturdy Tripod
- Lens covering a range of at least 28mm to 300mm (preferred)
- A selections of filters
- A lunch and plenty of water
Fall in Yosemite Sold Out Date: November7th 2009 From 10am to 6pm Tuition: $175 Only $99 and a few weeks away  Sign Up
Discover the hidden gem that is Yosemite Valley draped in fall colors. I'll show you some of my favorite areas in Yosemite Valley for fall colors and great images. We'll discuss exposure, filters, composition and how to create images with impact, the beginning of an "Expressive Landscape Print".
Topics Covered:
- Getting the right Exposure
- Composing a creative image
- Depth of Field in the Landscape
- Creating images with impact
- Using Filters
- How to start to "See the Light" and predict weather
- Much More!
What is Included
- 1 Day of In Field Instruction
- One-on-one attention
- An experienced shown photographer showing you the best locations to capture the best light, color and subject.
- Informal in the field lessons on a number of technical and creative subjects
- A lot of Fun!
What You'll Need:
- Digital or Film SLR Camera
- Sturdy Tripod
- Lens covering a range of at least 28mm to 300mm (preferred)
- A selections of filters
- Water shoes or rubber boots as we may be composing images in the river
- A lunch and plenty of water
2010 Workshops
Yosemite in the Winter Sign Up Sold Out
February 5th-7th, 20100 2 day in-field workshop $295  Experience Yosemite as few do! Winter in Yosemite National Park is a truly special time of year, the crowds all but gone and you can often walk the snow filled meadows of the Valley in almost complete solitude. The workshop is timed for the peak of winter in Yosemite, snow will be covering the valley and with a little luck a winter storm will dust the trees with white as we start our days. The workshop is also scheduled for us to have an opportunity to capture the famed Fire Falls!
Topics Covered:
- How to get the right exposure even in the snow
- Composing a creative image
- Depth of Field in the Landscape
- How to start to "See the Light"
What is Included
- 2 Days of In Field Instruction in Yosemite NP
- Written Workshop material featuring detailed description of equipment for the workshop and technical hints and tips
- Informal Critique and Discussion of your work during evening meeting
What You'll Need:
- Digital or Film SLR Camera
- Sturdy Tripod
- Lens covering a range of at least 28mm to 300mm (The longer the better to capture Fire Falls)
- A selections of filters
Limited to: Just 8 participates
WHAT TO EXPECT: Morning light tends to take a little bit longer to reach Yosemite Valley because of the high cliffs that surround it, so a typical day starts with a not too early morning shoot, followed by breakfast back at one of the park's restaurants. Depending on weather conditions the afternoon will be spent in the field or indoors with class sessions discussing photography technique, theory or critiques followed by a bit of free time in the late afternoon before heading out for a sunset shoot. Dinner follows then either a critique session or free time to work one the day's images, depending on how the afternoon went.. While the days are long they're filled with one-on-one instruction and critique sessions that you can apply immediately in the field.
Lodging and meals are not included with the workshop, however a local lodging guide and recommendations are included in the workshop's workbook that you'll receive after sign-up. Also, professional travel assistance can be provided by Mary Jane at Ceres World Travel.
The Big Sur Coast Sign Up Only 2 Spots Left!
April 30th to May 2nd, 20100 2 day in-field workshop $295
The Big Sur coast of California is a magical place, and one of my favorite places in the world to photograph. The rugged coast line is unlike any other on the planet and wonderful photo opportunities are everywhere. We'll spend our days on golden beaches, coastal rocks surrounded by crashing waves, exploring wonderful sea arches and beautiful waterfalls that drop into the sea. From dramatic oceans to perfect sunsets and wild flowers the Big Sur coast has it all.
Topics Covered:
- How to get the right exposure, balancing foregrounds and skies
- Composing a creative image
- Depth of Field in the Landscape
- How to start to "See the Light"
What is Included
- 2 Days of In Field Instruction along the Big Sur coast
- Written Workshop material featuring detailed description of equipment for the workshop and technical hints and tips
- Informal Critique and Discussion of your work during evening meetings.
What You'll Need:
- Digital or Film SLR Camera
- Sturdy Tripod
- Lens covering a range of at least 28mm to 300mm (Full frame 35mm equivalents)
- A selections of filters
Points of Interest
- Point Lobos State Park
- Garrapata State Beach
- Asilomar State Beach
- Julia Pfeiffer State Beach
- Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park
- Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Much More!
Limited to: Just 8 participates
WHAT TO EXPECT: A typical day will start early, with a sunrise session at one of the numerous nearby beaches, followed by breakfast at some of my favorite spots. Depending on weather conditions the afternoon will be spent in the field, touring some of the nearby photography galleries (inspiration is a wonderful tool) or class sessions discussing photography technique, theory or critiques followed by a bit of free time in the late afternoon before heading out for a sunset shoot. Dinner follows then either a critique session or free time to work one the day's images, depending on how the afternoon went.. While the days are long they're filled with one-on-one instruction and critique sessions that you can apply immediately in the field.
Lodging and meals are not included with the workshop, however a local lodging guide and recommendations are included in the workshop's workbook that you'll receive after sign-up. Also, professional travel assistance can be provided by Mary Jane at Ceres World Travel.
Yosemite in the Spring Sign Up Only 4 Spots Left!
May 7-9th, 20100 2 day in-field workshop $295 
Yosemite at it's best! The valley is busting with flowering dogwoods and its many waterfalls are overflowing with the winter's runoff. Just thinking about it gets me anxious to be there. We'll photograph all parts of the valley, from its waterfalls to its meadows, my favorite lesser known locations and of course the classic views as well. I live fairly close to Yosemite and I visit it many times a year, I guess you could say I have a home court advantage in this special place, let me show you around.
Topics Covered:
- How to get the right exposure, balancing foregrounds and skies
- Using Motion to create great images
- Composing a creative image
- Depth of Field in the Landscape
- How to start to "See the Light"
What is Included
- 2 Days of In Field Instruction in Yosemite National Park
- Written Workshop material featuring detailed description of equipment for the workshop and technical hints and tips
- Informal Critique and Discussion of your work during evening meetings.
What You'll Need:
- Digital or Film SLR Camera
- Sturdy Tripod
- Lens covering a range of at least 28mm to 300mm (Full frame 35mm equivalents)
- A selections of filters
- Full Details in the workshop packet
Points of Interest
- Flowing Waterfalls
- Rushing Rivers
- Blooming Flowers and Trees
- Views of the Valley
- Beautiful Meadows
- Too Much More To List
Limited to: Just 8 participates
WHAT TO EXPECT: Morning light tends to take a little bit longer to reach Yosemite Valley because of the high cliffs that surround it, so a typical day starts with a not too early morning shoot, followed by breakfast back at one of the park's restaurants. Depending on weather conditions the afternoon will be spent in the field or indoors with class sessions discussing photography technique, theory or critiques followed by a bit of free time in the late afternoon before heading out for a sunset shoot. Dinner follows then either a critique session or free time to work one the day's images, depending on how the afternoon went.. While the days are long they're filled with one-on-one instruction and critique sessions that you can apply immediately in the field.
Lodging and meals are not included with the workshop, however a local lodging guide and recommendations are included in the workshop's workbook that you'll receive after sign-up. Also, professional travel assistance can be provided by Mary Jane at Ceres World Travel.
Mono Lake and the Eastern Sierra's Sign Up
October 8th to 10th, 20100 2 day in-field workshop $295 
Join me for the best color display in the Eastern Sierra. Mono lake is an known for its strange and beautiful tufa that raise out of the ground and the water like something from another time. We'll spend time both here and many other Eastern Sierra locations such as June Lake, Lundy Canyon and the nearby ghost town of Bodie. This part of the Sierras offers color galore including hillsides covered in the gold and yellow of turning Aspens, I know some of the best places to find the best color and I'm willing to share..
Topics Covered:
- How to get the right exposure, balancing foregrounds and skies
- Composing a creative image
- Depth of Field in the Landscape
- How to start to "See the Light"
What is Included
- 2 Days of In Field Instruction in the Mono Lake area of the Eastern Sierras
- Written Workshop material featuring detailed description of equipment for the workshop and technical hints and tips
- Informal Critique and Discussion of your work during evening meetings.
What You'll Need:
- Digital or Film SLR Camera
- Sturdy Tripod
- Lens covering a range of at least 28mm to 300mm (Full frame 35mm equivalents)
- A selections of filters
Points of Interest
- Mono Lake Tufa
- June Lake Area
- Lundy Canyon
- Lundy Lake
- Beaver Pond
- Ghost Town of Bodie
- Buttermilk Country
- Bishop Creek
- Convict Lake
- Much More!
Limited to: Just 8 participates
WHAT TO EXPECT: A typical day will start early, with a sunrise session at one of our beautiful shooting locations, followed by breakfast in the nearby town of Lee Vining. Depending on weather conditions the afternoon will be spent in the field or indoors with class sessions discussing photography technique, theory or critiques followed by a bit of free time in the late afternoon before heading out for a sunset shoot. Dinner follows then either a critique session or free time to work one the day's images, depending on how the afternoon went.. While the days are long they're filled with one-on-one instruction and critique sessions that you can apply immediately in the field.
Lodging and meals are not included with the workshop, however a local lodging guide and recommendations are included in the workshop's workbook that you'll receive after sign-up. Also, professional travel assistance can be provided by Mary Jane at Ceres World Travel.
Private Workshops
Anytime0 One, Two, Three Days of In-Field and/or Classroom Instruction $495 per day (For California Locations)
Would you like a workshop that caters specially to your needs as a photographer? If so a private workshop may be perfect for you. We'll discuss your photographic goals for the workshop and I'll take a look at some of your work to help create a workshop that is perfect for you. During a private workshop we can spend time in the field shooting, in the classroom learning or a combination of the two. You need help with exposure, composition or Photoshop training to produce fine art print and then end the workshop with a day or two in the field using what you've learned to create better images. I want you to get the most out of the workshop as possible so I like to teach private workshops at locations I know very well, below you will find current locations for private lessons.
Private Workshop Locations
- Yosemite National Park (California)
- The Big Sur Coast (California)
- Lake Tahoe (California / Nevada)
- My Home/Studio (California)
- Grand Teton National Park (Wyoming)
- Olympic National Park (Washington)
- Zion National Park (Utah)
- Kauai (Hawaii)
- San Gimignano (Italy)
Lodging and meals are not included with the workshop, however a local lodging guide and recommendations are included in the workshop's workbook that you'll receive after sign-up. Also, professional travel assistance can be provided by Mary Jane at Ceres World Travel.
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