About this Adventure

Learn how to tell a story with documentary photography while immersing yourself in Santa Barbara’s unique Solstice celebration. Presentations, contextual coaching in the field, daily group critiques, and coached editing sessions will guide you as you discover your own visual language. You’ll enjoy 6 days on Santa Barbara’s beautiful American Riviera, in a secluded, private residence perched high in the hills with stunning views of the Santa Ynez Mountains, complete with a pool and meandering gardens. Your immersion workshop will be peppered with relaxing moments, enjoying tasty dinners in the spacious beacolic backyard, a glass of local wine in hand, while connecting with your fellow students and faculty. The workshop will culminate in the creation of your own edited, sequenced and designed photo book of the Summer Solstice Festival ready to hit the printing press.

Led by

Gail and Dotan

Gail and Dotan's teaching styles complement each other perfectly and so do their areas of expertise. The two of them will be with you all day every day: presenting, coaching, providing feedback in the field, and conducting honest, constructive critique sessions.

What's Included

Daily Breakfast
Most lunches
Daily dinner
Snacks, coffee, tea
Happy hour with wine, cheese, etc.

Not Included

Airfare and transfers.
Lodging available on site and nearby at different price points. Please inquire about lodging options.

Accommodations

Four bedrooms conveniently located at the workshop headquarters villa and competitively priced are available on a first come first serve basis (great incentive to register early!). Additional bedrooms are available within walking distance to the villa. Please inquire about available lodging options and prices when you reach out to register.

Itinerary

You will be assigned a story to document
You will follow that story from the festival preparations all the way through to the conclusion of the parade
You will get constant support and guidance from your instructors
Daily critiques will provide invaluable personalized feedback
The daily "happy hour" will provide a relaxed opportunity to share your experiences with peers
You will learn to design a book with your best images

Who should attend

The program is designed for all skill levels from beginners to professional photographers. You should have good working knowledge of your camera as this is not a class to learn how to use your gear. You will need to bring a laptop and hard drive in order to facilitate downloading, editing and processing of images.

Terms & Conditions

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