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January 13-14, 2012
 Complete your PMA @ CES experience with the industry leader in photo tours and adventures. Mark Comon from Paul’s Photo has planned a fun-filled photographic experience. Industry insiders will see first-hand how-to run Photo Adventures. Beginning snap-shooters will gain insights into how their camera sees and captures light. Experienced photographers will learn  to visualize and compose photos “on the fly.”
Mark’s proven teaching techniques will make you comfortable shooting difficult subjects under adverse conditions. Comon will share with you his secrets to making great photos of people, places and locations for travelers. Amazing fun, street shooting, city lights plus a multitude of great images will be had by all.
Proposed shooting locations.
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Friday evening dinner and “How To” talk
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Friday evening Night Shooting session
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Saturday morning Neon Boneyard Tour
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Saturday afternoon People on Location shooting
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Saturday evening Night Shooting session
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Physical Expectations: Easy. Must walk 1 mile in the city |
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Recommended Accommodations: Harrah’s. Please call to make your room reservation. 888-458-8471. Group Code: S H P H H 1 for Paul’s Photo for discount rate. You are free to make other accommodations. |
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Cost: $250 includes Adventure instruction, Friday’s dinner and admission to the Neon Boneyard. |
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* locations and schedule subject to change to accommodate safety, weather & seasonal conditions * |
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Photo Adventure
October 9-16, 2011
 You are invited to experience the famous Paul’s Photo Page Slot Canyons Photo Adventure. Wonderful scenery, fantastic locations and good fellowship make for a truly memorable photographic experience. Join Mark Comon and the best local guides from Page on a magical photographic expedition. Our guides will lead us to their “secret spots” and provide us with the opportunity to shoot superb landscapes under the ideal light. The Adventure is the perfect learning environment for novice or seasoned photographers!
Three Fun Filled Photographic Experiences!
Oct 9-11 Tuba City. The Hopi Reservation offers  unique photo opportunities. Enjoy the stunning scenery and amazing moonrise over Blue Canyon. Capture the “out of this world” look of Coal Canyon and it’s remarkable monuments… and explore the Hopi lore
Oct 12-13 Slot Canyons. Two days of shooting the magic and wonder of folded sandstone. Photograph Antelope Canyon and Canyon X slot canyons under the ideal light. Walk into the slots and get lost in your imagination of the shapes and forms.
Oct 14-15 Page Scenics. The hoodoos, rim-rocks and other magic locations in and around Page! Two sunset and two sunrises plus some mid-day shooting of truly “other worldly” locationsPlans include White Castles, Dead Horse Point, Paria Overlook & Bridger Point.
Guide: Jackson Bridges www.jacksonbridges.com
Outfitter: Charly Moore www.overlandcanyon.com
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Physical Expectations: Moderate. Must walk 1 mile across sand. Over ankle “Vibram” soled hiking boots required |
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Recommended Accommodations: Legacy Hotel- Tuba City, AZ. Courtyard by Marriott- Page, AZ- $150 per night. Cost includes instruction, guide fees and 4wd transportation to shooting locations |
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Adventure Packet with “what to bring and where to go” distributed after final payment is made. |
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The Adventure begins with dinner 10/9 in Tuba City and concludes after dinner on 10/15 in Page. Please assure your prompt arrival on the first day and your ability stay for the entire Adventure. |
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Strict limit of fifteen people due to permit and transportation issues. Paid reservations accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone |
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* locations and schedule subject to change to accommodate safety, weather & seasonal conditions * |
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 January 19- 22, 2012
Wonderful scenery, fantastic locations and good friends make for a grand weekend. Mark Comon will provide the technical knowledge and inspiration, you provide the creative desire! Learn to produce great scenic images by practicing the rules of exposure, creative composition, and proper lens selection. Great images and good times will be had by all.
 Yosemite National Park in winter is a contrast of towering granite, ivory foregrounds and rushing water. The light, location and scenery will test the skills of the seasoned veteran or photographic novice. Learn to apply the lessons learned in the classroom Yes, it will be cold but the photo opportunities are very hot!
View photos from past Yosemite Photo Adventures:
paulsphotogallery.com/v/photoadventures/2007YosFall/
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Physical Expectations: Moderate. Must walk 1 mile through snow. Winter hiking boots required. |
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Recommended Accommodations: Yosemite Lodge. Room reservation is held as a group only. Room charges due to Paul’s with final payment. Rate: $189 per night
You are free to camp or make other accommodations. |
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* locations and schedule subject to change to accommodate safety, weather & seasonal conditions * |
Reserve your place today!
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March 4-9, 2012
 Let the good times roll on the New Orleans Photo Adventure. The Crescent City is the United States' most unique and colorful city. Capture 300 years of Cajun, Creole and French culture, architecture and cuisine with the crew from Paul’s Photo and your friends from Leica. Enjoy the wild good times of New Orleans on our fun-filled Adventure, learn the history and make amazing photographs with an “insider’s eye” to the Bayou!
 Travel, street and low light photography in New Orleans means the Leica M9 is the ideal camera. Learn to use the Leica while mastering exposure, light and composition. Each day provides an opportunity to shoot new subjects and “test drive” a Leica camera. Not interested in experiencing the Leica, no problem… bring your camera, learn and explore. Instruction will concentrate on photographer’s vision, camera control and black & white digital photography.
Proposed Itinerary
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Physical Expectations: Easy. Must walk 1 mile in the city |
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Cost includes lodging, selected meals, tours & instruction |
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* locations and schedule subject to change to accommodate safety, weather & seasonal conditions * |
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Arrive at Royal Sonesta Hotel (5 nights)
Dinner & night shoot on Bourbon St |
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Guided New Orleans City Tour
Lakefront, Cemeteries & Garden District |
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Tuesday |
Cajun Country Tour, Avery Island & Tabasco
Down home lunch & jazz at Pont Breaux |
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Wednesday |
Explore and shoot the French Quarter |
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Thursday |
Houmas Home Plantation and Swamp Tours
Southern lunch and amazing photo ops |
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Friday |
Jazz Brunch at the Court of Two Sisters |
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Join us for the annual Death Valley Photo Adventure!
February 2-5, 2012
Experience the desolate beauty of winter in Death Valley with Mark Comon. Learn to produce great scenic images by practicing the rules of exposure, creative composition, and lens selection. Each day provides a balance of photo instruction, time for creativity and freedom to relax and explore a scenic wonder of the world.
Death Valley is a contrast of harsh reality, natural beauty and extreme challenges. Dry lake beds, steep canyons and geologic upheaval provide the subject. Early morning and late afternoon sun provide the light of creativity. Our staff provides the knowledge and inspiration for you to succeed. Paul’s has been taking students to Death Valley every year since 1993. Join us for a great experience.
Proposed Schedule
Thursday- Lunch meeting and Devil’s Golf Course
Friday- Mesquite Dunes and Scotty’s Castle
Saturday- The Race Track (4wd vehicle required)
View photos from past Death Valley Photo Adventures
Physical Expectations: Moderate.
Must walk 1 mile across sand. Hiking boots required
Recommended Accommodations: Furnace Creek Ranch.
Please call to make your room reservation.
760-786-2345 ~ $139 per night.
Group: Paul’s Photo for discount rate.
You are free to camp or make other accommodations.
Price includes instruction and 3 meals. Lodging, transportation and other meals are not included.
* locations and schedule subject to change to accommodate safety, weather & seasonal conditions *
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