Historic Montana in B&W
After Lewis & Clark’s historic expedition to explore an uncharted west in the early 1800’s, dreamers and opportunists soon followed and settled in what would eventually become the state of Montana. Homesteads, ranches and small towns popped up around lumber mills, and mining towns.
The settlers and their communities may be gone, but their hardships and triumphs are shared in the visual stories preserved in ghost towns like Garnet and Bannack and among the relics and artifacts scattered around the Randolph-Moon Homestead and The World Mining Museum.
During the workshop, we will explore these amazing places while improving your ability to photograph black & white images and effectively process them. Doug will provide lectures on seeing and capturing black & white images, and developing an effective B&W workflow in Lightroom and DxO’s Silver Efex Pro 3 (in the Nik Collection). No prior experience in black and white post-processing is required, this is the workshop to take to build or strengthen those skills! Follow-up critiques on your images throughout the workshop to help you create B&W photographs that are both expressive and inspiring.
Join us as we explore the historic and visually rich landscapes of Missoula and Butte to capture these unique Montana places, their histories, and their spirit through powerful black & white imagery.
Registration
Tuition
Early Bird: $1695 by January 15, 2023
(represents a $200 discount!)
Regular: $1895 after January 15, 2023 *Tuition includes entrance tickets to Garnet Ghost Town, Bannack Ghost Town, Randolph-Moon Homestead, and the World Mining Museum.
Deposit: $495 due with Registration ((after Early Bird deadline, deposit will be $695)
Balance: due February 5, 2023
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Itinerary
saturday-Wednesday | May 6 - 10, 2023
Our Workshop begins with a welcome orientation on Saturday, May 6 at 9:00am in Missoula, Montana and concludes in Butte, Montana on Wednesday, May 10 at 6:00pm.
saturday-monday morning | May 6 - 8 | missoula
monday afternoon-wednesday evening | may 8 - 10 | Butte
Each day will be packed with field sessions led by Doug at the best times for shooting, daily lectures to improve your photographic skills and visual seeing in black & white and your post-processing skills in black & white in both Lightroom and DxO’s Silver Efex Pro 3. The workshop also includes constructive critiques of participants’ images to enhance your learning.
Location Highlights: Garnet Ghost Town and Bannack Ghost Towns, Randolph-Moon Homestead, the World Mining Museum.
“I found myself working harder than I thought I could and achieving more than I had in many years. Every moment is a teachable moment in Doug’s presence. It was my great privilege to study with him.”
Workshop Details
LODGING
This workshop has two lodging locations. Participant information for making reservations is below.
Our first lodging location is the Courtyard Missoula in Missoula, Montana. There will be a room block starting on May 6 (2 nights), departing May 8, 2022. Room rates are $189 + tax per night.
The second location for this workshop is the Hotel Finlen in Butte, Montana. There is a room block set up for participants starting on May 8 (2 nights), departing May 10. Rates are $173.88 per night + tax. Room block will be released April 20, 2023. After the release date, reservations will be based on availability. To reserve your room, call the hotel at (406) 723-5461 and reference DJP Workshops.
TRAVEL
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to/from the workshop and during the workshop.
The nearest airport for this workshop is: Missoula International Airport (MSO). You will find that several major car rental companies have office locations on-site at the airport. For transportation to and from field shoots, we suggest that you carpool to get to know fellow students.
Doug Johnson Photography is not responsible for cancellations due to medical or other emergencies or reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets, hotel rooms in the event of a workshop cancellation. Please consider the purchase of travel insurance.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Easy to Moderate: Up to 1.5 mile paved and unpaved trails. Elevation: ~3200ft - 6000ft.
EQUIPMENT & ATTIRE
We want your experience on a Doug Johnson Photography workshop to be extraordinary and recognize that preparation is one important key to success. Specific guidelines will be sent to participants, but a general list of recommendations can be downloaded via our Gear & Packing List.
Covid-19 Vaccination
In support of Doug Johnson Photography’s commitment to health and safety, DJP Workshops is requiring all participants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by the CDC before the start date of their workshop.
Guidelines are subject to change for specific workshops based on evolving health guidance from the CDC and public health experts. DJP will revise requirements, including the use of face masks, based on the CDC and requirements of federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Additional Information
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Please review our Cancellation Policy to learn about new policies for 2023.
We are always happy to talk with you about our workshops and what makes a good match for your goals. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Doug at 303-829-2215.
