with Kerrick
James
January 14 - 21, 2006
COMMONLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
What should
we bring as far as cameras, lenses, etc?
You can expect
opportunities for close-ups (ex. seashells), landscapes
and seascapes, wildlife very close and at a distance, (whales,
sea birds), etc. Kerrick would bring, and is bringing,
lenses from 14-300mm. This is for 35mm film format,
but he is bringing the rough digital equivalents as well.
A light tripod could be useful, though might not be needed.
Will there
be a PC or notebook available to review our photos?
There will be
no PC workstations on board, so bring your own storage device
or laptop. Kerrick is working on a MAC, so will have
his Powerbook to download to, and demonstrate from.
Do you have an outline or brochure that tells how
the workshop will be presented?
This workshop is
an active in-the-field demonstration event. Kerrick
will show images of Baja California on the first night, showing
what you may expect to encounter, weather and wildlife permitting.
Later in the week he will show a longer presentation on Travel
Photography, show specific examples, and take questions.
There will be some handouts on lighting, composition, etc,
and you are encouraged to bring some samples of your best
work for Kerrick to critique.
Any recommendations on clothing?
Bring shorts, light
pants, light hiking/walking shoes, water shoes, a light jacket
and/or windbreaker. Sunscreen is a must, plus wet/dry
clothes you can wear in a small boat or in the sit on top
kayaks.
How much
emphasis will there be on digital photography?
It appears from
the questionnaires we have received that many people are
using digital only. Please keep in mind that composition
and lens selection will be the main emphasis, rather than
image handling and digital workflow. It is the creative
process on how to best capture the spirit of the land and
sea that will take precedence over technical aspects of
camera function. However, both Kerrick and our on-site
Arizona Highways Photo Workshop volunteer are adept with
digital cameras and IF YOU BRING YOUR CAMERA MANUAL will
likely be able to help you with certain technical questions.
Kerrick will also be looking at everyone's images as the
trip progresses, making suggestions and imparting as much
info as possible.
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Cruise
Highlights
• Whale watch and
possibly
visit the
famous gray
whale
nurseries
of Baja
• Join playful
sea
lions in
their games
and antics
• Step back in time
as you tour
Loreto’s
17th century
mission
• Go snorkeling
among colorful
tropical
fish
• Count some of the
almost 400
species
of birds
• Wonder at
magnificent
sunsets
and sunrises
• Marvel at the
stunning
desert
landscape
• Enjoy special photo
seminars,
presentations
and
tips from
renowned
Arizona
Highways
photographer
Kerrick
James
 Policy
& Guidelines
Travel Resources
Ask The Photographer
These activities
will be lead by professional photographer Kerrick
James. The activities are in addition to programs led
by Cruise West Exploration Leaders, and are optional. The
activities are for beginners looking for valuable tips and
insights, and for the dedicated photographer looking for expert
advice on how to get that "perfect" shot.
B/L/D
Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner.
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