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  • Experience Level

    Beginner to Advanced 

    This workshop is designed for photographers of all skill levels. You'll receive personalized guidance to build on your strengths and overcome weaknesses. Expect to be challenged and grow, regardless of your starting point.

  • Fitness Level

    Easy

    Involves hikes up to 3 miles round trip on established trails. Expect uneven terrain with rocks and roots, along with some moderate elevation changes. Requires stable footing and comfort walking on typical mountain paths.

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  • Creative Focus

    Field Sessions & Classroom Instruction

    We'll balance sunrise/sunset field sessions capturing grand mountain vistas and discovering intimate scenes with classroom learning. Explore techniques for mountain landscape composition, working with dynamic light, potential focus stacking, and applying the Rethink Lightroom methodology.

  • Group Size

    Limited to 8 Guests

    We keep our group sizes small to ensure the individual attention you deserve.

  • Location

    Jackson, Wyoming

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    Jackson, Wyoming (JAC)

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Description

Experience Grand Teton National Park during its vibrant spring awakening, a time when the landscape bursts forth with color. This workshop focuses on interpreting the dynamic beauty of the season, with a special emphasis on seeking out and creatively photographing the stunning displays of wildflowers that emerge against the backdrop of the iconic Teton Range.

Spring in the Tetons offers a unique palette, contrasting the lingering snow on the peaks with carpets of balsamroot, lupine, paintbrush, and other native blooms on the valley floor. We move beyond simply documenting these scenes, guiding you to explore the interplay of color, texture, and light. Our focus is on developing your eye for compelling compositions – from wider scenes integrating flowers into the grand landscape, to more intimate studies capturing the delicate details and arrangements found within the meadows. We encourage slowing down, observing carefully, and crafting images that express your personal connection to this vibrant display of renewal.

While the dramatic Teton peaks provide a constant, powerful presence, much of our field time will be dedicated to finding unique perspectives among the spring blossoms and awakening vegetation. With guidance from both David and Jennifer, you'll benefit from their complementary styles in approaching both grand vistas and intimate floral scenes. Personalized attention within our small group ensures support as you refine your seeing and compositional skills.

Classroom sessions complement our field explorations, featuring image reviews and in-depth instruction on David's 'Rethink Landscape' processing methodology. This novel Lightroom-based system provides powerful tools focused on natural results through nuanced midtone contrast and localized adjustments, helping you effectively translate the colors and mood of the spring landscape into finished images that match your vision.

Join us if you're inspired by the beauty of wildflowers and eager to explore the powerful landscapes of the Tetons during this less-crowded, dynamic season. This workshop offers a chance to push your creative boundaries and learn techniques to translate the unique character of spring into compelling, personal images.

Meet Your Creative Guides

  • David Kingham

    David is an accomplished professional photographer renowned for his evocative nature imagery. His work showcases intimate landscapes, stunning nightscapes, and masterful black-and-white photography. As the founder of Exploring Exposure, David is dedicated to mentoring aspiring photographers, helping them refine their skills and develop their artistic vision.

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  • Jennifer Renwick

    Jennifer is a professional photographer renowned for her captivating abstract and small scene imagery. With a keen eye for detail, she uncovers the hidden stories within grand landscapes. Jennifer is passionate about helping fellow photographers discover their unique style and guiding them to express their vision through meaningful projects.

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Visual Inspiration

Itinerary

Preparation: Upon registration, a comprehensive itinerary will be sent to you, ensuring all the details are at your fingertips to help you plan your travel arrangements seamlessly.

Day 1: Arrival, Vision for Spring & Setting the Scene

  • 3:00 PM: Meet at the designated hotel in Jackson for introductions and workshop orientation. We'll discuss the week's potential schedule, our approach to photographing the dynamic spring conditions, and how we'll balance famous locations with finding unique perspectives.
  • Afternoon Session: Seeing the Spring Landscape. We’ll start with a presentation focused on developing your vision for Teton spring photography. We'll cover working with the often dramatic and changing light, finding compositions that integrate wildflowers effectively with the grand peaks, seeking out intimate scenes amidst the vastness, and translating the feeling of spring's renewal into your images.
  • Evening: Group welcome dinner at a local restaurant, providing a relaxed atmosphere to get to know each other and discuss photography.

Days 2-4: Field Exploration, Image Development & Crafting

  • Early Morning Field Sessions (Pre-sunrise to mid-morning): Each morning, we'll head into Grand Teton National Park to explore different areas based on conditions and light. We'll visit classic locations but emphasize slowing down, observing carefully, and finding compositions that resonate personally. Focus will be on working with the soft morning light on the snow-capped peaks, capturing reflections, exploring wildflower foregrounds, finding textures in emerging foliage, and potentially seeking out wildlife opportunities (from a respectful distance). David and Jennifer will provide guidance on seeing and composing in the field.
  • Late Morning/Midday: Return to Jackson for brunch/lunch and a break. Time to rest, download images, and recharge.
  • Afternoon Classroom Sessions:
  • Late Afternoon/Sunset Field Sessions: We'll head back into the park for the late afternoon light and sunset. This is a chance to apply concepts discussed during the day, experiment with different compositions (both grand and intimate), and work with the changing colors and atmosphere as evening approaches.

Day 5: Final Shoots, Consolidation & Farewell

  • Early Morning Field Session (Pre-sunrise to mid-morning): Our final morning field session provides an opportunity to integrate everything learned. You might revisit a favorite location with a clearer vision, focus on specific techniques (like long exposures on water or detailed flower studies), or explore a new area based on the morning's conditions.
  • Late Morning: Return for our final group brunch/lunch.
  • Midday Classroom Session (approx. 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM): Final Image Review & Processing Wrap-up. We'll hold our concluding image critique, offering feedback on images created throughout the workshop. We'll also consolidate the Rethink processing techniques, answer remaining questions, and discuss strategies for continuing your creative development long after the workshop ends.
  • ~1:00 PM: Workshop concludes. You'll leave with a portfolio of images reflecting your unique experience, a deeper connection to the Teton landscape, practical skills in fieldcraft and the Rethink processing methodology, and renewed inspiration for your photographic journey

What's Included:

  • Expert Instruction & Guidance: Field guidance and classroom instruction focused on spring landscapes from David Kingham & Jennifer Renwick (4:1 ratio).
  • Small Group Environment: Max 8 participants for personalized attention.
  • Image Development & Critique: Classroom sessions on "Rethink Landscape" processing (spring focus) and group critiques.
  • Collaborative Workshop Zine: A curated 8x8 keepsake featuring participant images, delivered post-workshop.

What's Not Included:

  • Transportation: To/from Jackson, WY area and during the workshop. Carpooling encouraged for daily field locations.
  • Lodging: In Jackson area (Group rate block typically available; park lodging may be limited/closed).
  • Meals: All meals are the responsibility of the participant.
  • Grand Teton National Park Entrance Fee: Or valid park pass.
  • Travel Insurance: Strongly recommended.
  • Personal Items: Camera gear, highly variable spring mountain clothing (waterproofs, warm layers!), sturdy waterproof footwear, reusable water bottle, etc.

Your Commemorative Workshop Zine

As a special part of your Exploring Exposure workshop, we create a unique, tangible keepsake: a custom-designed 8x8 Zine featuring images from you and your fellow participants. It’s a beautiful way to remember the shared adventure and the landscapes explored.

More than that, the process encourages you to mindfully review your work, finalize your processing, and select your most meaningful images for inclusion. About a month after the workshop, you’ll share your selections with us. We then handle the curation, layout, and printing, sending you this beautiful collective memory to hold onto. It’s one more way we support your creative journey, even after the workshop ends.

Our Teaching Philosophy

At our workshops, we are dedicated to helping you discover and develop your unique creative style through personalized training tailored to your skill level and photographic interests. Our goal is to provide you with a rigorous learning experience, both in the field and the classroom, to elevate your photography to new heights.

Your growth and satisfaction are our top priorities. We put your interests first, focusing solely on your learning experience. Throughout the workshop, we will take photographs alongside you to demonstrate how we approach a scene, share techniques, and foster a sense of camaraderie within the group. However, we will never leave you to pursue our own photographic endeavors. Our attention will always remain on you and your progress.

We regularly check in with each participant to provide helpful feedback and advice on your work, without being overbearing. Our biggest goal is to see you succeed and learn, and we are committed to supporting you every step of the way.

We recognize that each participant joins our workshops at different stages of their photographic development. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced photographer, we are here to guide and assist you. We firmly believe that there is always room for growth and improvement in photography, and we are committed to helping you refine your skills and find your unique creative vision.

Above all, we strive to create a fun, engaging, and rewarding experience for you. Our small group sizes allow us to build strong connections with our clients, fostering a sense of community and belonging. We are driven by our love for photography and find immense joy in witnessing our participants' growth and artistic development.

Join us on this exciting journey of photographic discovery, and let us help you unlock your full creative potential.

Safety First

Your safety is our utmost priority, especially when exploring remote locations. As certified Wilderness First Responders, David and Jennifer are prepared to handle any situation, big or small. We also carry satellite communication devices to ensure we can request rescue assistance if needed in areas without cellular coverage.

Responsible

As proud members of Nature First Photography, we are committed to responsible nature photography practices. We abide by and promote the seven principles of this movement to our clients, encouraging them to join us in preserving the natural world we capture through our lenses.

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Legal Compliance

At Exploring Exposure, we operate with the highest level of integrity. We obtain all necessary permits, carry comprehensive liability insurance, and acquire any required certifications to ensure our workshops are conducted legally and ethically.

For this workshop, Exploring Exposure is Authorized Permittee of Grand Teton National Park. We are also an equal opportunity service provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are spouses/partners welcome?

Our workshops are designed as immersive group learning experiences. Participation in all activities, including field excursions and instructional sessions, requires full registration and payment of the workshop fee. Therefore, spouses or partners who wish to join must register as participants.

Will I have cell service during the workshop?

Cell signal is extremely intermittent in most of the locations we will visit, you should not expect to be connected all the time, at certain locations you may be offline for long periods, enjoy the silence. There is cell service and wifi available at the hotel.

Will weather cancel the workshop?

Often, dramatic weather provides the best photographic opportunities! We prioritize participant safety, but the workshop will proceed in most weather conditions. Locations or schedules might be adjusted if conditions pose a significant safety risk (e.g., hazardous roads, extreme events). We encourage embracing the elements! Please note that no refunds or rescheduling are offered based on weather circumstances.

Do the instructors photograph during workshops?

Our commitment is first and foremost to your learning and creative exploration. While you might see us create some images during our time in the field, it's always with an educational purpose in mind. We might photograph to:

  • Walk you through how we evaluate and compose a scene, sharing the excitement and challenges together.
  • Demonstrate a specific technique (like focus stacking, long exposure, or ICM).
  • Make images during our field sessions that reflect the specific locations and conditions you're experiencing. This provides highly relevant examples for demonstrating the Rethink processing workflow, directly applicable to the images you're creating on the trip.

Engaging in the creative process alongside you can be instructive and helps foster a shared experience and connection within the group. However, this never takes precedence over providing personalized attention and ensuring you have the support you need to develop your vision. Our focus remains squarely on you.

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Cancellation Policy

We put a lot of care into planning intimate, high-quality workshop experiences. Because our group sizes are small and significant logistical planning begins well in advance, we must adhere to a firm cancellation policy. We strongly encourage you to purchase trip insurance to protect your investment should unforeseen circumstances arise.

  • Initial Payment: An initial payment is required to secure your spot in the workshop.
  • Cancellation More Than 90 Days Out: If you need to cancel your registration more than 90 days before the workshop start date, we will refund your initial payment, minus a $100 administration fee.
  • Cancellation Between 60 and 90 Days Out: If you cancel fewer than 90 days but more than 60 days before the workshop start date, your initial payment becomes non-refundable. However, should we successfully fill your spot from a waiting list or new registration, we will refund your initial payment, minus a 5% payment processing fee.
  • Automatic Final Balance Payment: The remaining balance for the workshop will be automatically charged to the card used for the initial payment 60 days prior to the workshop start date. We will send a courtesy reminder email a few days before this charge occurs. It is your responsibility to ensure your payment information is up-to-date. If you need to use a different card for the final payment, please contact us well before the 60-day deadline.
  • Cancellation Within 60 Days (After Automatic Final Payment): If you cancel fewer than 60 days before the workshop start date, after the final balance has been automatically charged, all payments made (initial payment and final balance) are non-refundable. This is why we strongly recommend trip insurance. However, should we successfully fill your spot from a waiting list or new registration, we will refund your total payments, minus a 5% payment processing fee. We will make a reasonable effort to fill the spot but cannot guarantee it, especially close to the start date.
  • Process & Policy Understanding: All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email or US mail. Please understand that this policy applies regardless of the reason for cancellation, including medical emergencies, travel disruptions, or other unforeseen circumstances. There are no exceptions.
  • Trip Insurance is Highly Recommended: Again, to safeguard against unexpected events (personal/family emergencies, illness, travel delays, etc.) that might prevent you from attending, we strongly recommend purchasing trip cancellation and interruption insurance. This can help cover your workshop fees and travel expenses should you need to cancel within the non-refundable period. These are just suggestions, and we have no affiliation with them, but you might consider providers like TravelGuard, World Nomads, or Allianz Travel. Please research plans carefully to ensure they meet your needs.
  • Workshop Cancellation by Exploring Exposure: We reserve the right to cancel a workshop if the minimum participant enrollment is not met or due to other unforeseen circumstances (e.g., leader illness, park closures). If we must cancel a workshop, you will be notified as soon as possible and offered the choice of transferring your registration and payments to a future workshop or receiving a full refund of all payments made directly to Exploring Exposure. Exploring Exposure is not liable for any other expenses you may have incurred, such as airfare, lodging, or rental cars. Trip insurance can often cover these associated costs in case of workshop cancellation by us, providing another reason for its purchase.

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