Night Skies of the Texas Outback - 2025

Service Description

Highlights - Photograph beautiful landscapes against a dark night sky (Bortles 2) in some of the most remote places in the U.S. - Learn to photograph star trails and do light painting. - Learn post-processing techniques that will make your images pop! - We’ll focus on the night sky over rugged canyonlands, cemeteries, ghost towns, windmills, abandoned farm buildings, old churches, and much more. - If rugged landscapes are your thing, we’ll also photograph some of the most beautiful canyonlands in America. Workshop Description Welcome to the Texas Panhandle! This place is full of wide-open skies, rugged landscapes, and some of the last truly wild places in the West. In a way, the area is a land that time forgot. We’ll step back into another era and photograph old ghost towns, farmhouses, and canyonlands under a night sky nearly as dark as you’ll find anywhere. Capture the magic of the night sky under a billion stars. At this time of year, the Milky Way is visible, the skies are dark and crisp, and the number of rustic foreground objects available is undeniably unique. During the day, we’ll photograph nearby landscapes and points of interest. At night, we’ll set up in some of the most beautiful parts of the area to take several images that you’ll find breathtakingly surreal. Round out your portfolio with some amazing imagery, learn new photographic techniques, spend time with like-minded people, and unleash your creativity in this one-of- Photography Workshop Dates March 23 thru 28, 2024 Six (6) days and five (5) nights Starts and ends in Dallas, Texas Location Childress, Texas and the surrounding area Group Size We will limit this adventure to six (6) guests. Arrival City and Departure City and Airport Code Dallas, Texas (DFW) Activity Level and Description This is an easy trip with little to no hiking and only a few short walks from the van. Accommodations We’ll stay in nice, popular brand hotels during the workshop. This trip is priced for each participant receiving their own room. If you prefer a room share, please inquire. Trip Leader Gratuities On these trips, gratuities are not required or expected, but they are appreciated if our guests feel exceptional service and value is provided to them. What’s included All meals (except personal snacks and alcoholic beverages) Lodging Photography Instruction Transportation during the workshop What’s not included Airfare Travel and hotel costs beyond trip dates Souvenirs

Cancellation Policy

To reserve a spot for this workshop, a deposit is required upon registration. If booking within 30 days of the start of the trip, the total cost of the trip is required in order to make a reservation. ​ If final payments are not received within 45 days of the start of the trip, we are allowed to consider your reservation canceled and can offer that spot to someone else. If you do cancel, we require written notice in which cancellation fees in the following amounts will apply: If canceled 45 days or more prior to the start of the trip, the total cost of the deposit plus a $50 per person administrative fee. If canceled within 45 days prior to departure - the total cost of the trip fee is forfeited. No partial refunds will be made for any reason for parts of the workshop that are not used by the client, itinerary changes, or any unforeseen circumstances. Russell Graves reserves the right to cancel a trip for any cause.

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