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STL Kodiak Bears and More Workshop
July 2nd-8th, 2008
Arrive Kodiak on July 2nd.
Depart Kodiak on the 8th

Please note-as weather can cause flight delays, it is recommended that participants try to arrive in Kodiak a day early, July 1st.

Join Award winning Master photographer Charles Glatzer, for an unparalleled photographic encounter with Alaska's Kodiak brown bears.

The STL Kodiak Bears and More Workshop affords some exciting opportunities to photograph up close some of the worlds largest coastal brown bears. Kodiak is brimming with wildlife, in addition to brown bears we will stop along the way to photograph some of the other Island inhabitants. Photographic opportunities may include Buffalo, Elk, Mountain Goats, Fox, Eagles, Wild Horses, Ducks and Otters! We will be venturing off-road to remote territories with an experienced guide, who has lived and guided in Kodiak more than fifteen years.

On July 2, our guide will meet us at Kodiak Airport, and, transport us to our cabin where we will stay for the next six nights. We will have 5 full days shooting July 3rd - 7th. The cabin is new and fully equipped with a kitchen, living room, dining room, bathroom and hot tub! There are some spectacular landscape shots as well, so, bring a variety of lenses! On July 8, we depart for the airport.

This workshop is for advanced photographers who want to photograph coastal brown bears, and other wildlife in a remote wilderness area away from crowds. Our primary goal is to photograph Kodiak brown bears feeding on salmon within a variety of backgrounds. Natural behavior can frequently be photographed at close range. Our small group and private access allows us to make the most of each wildlife encounter. Unlike other facilities and camps, we have the luxury of staying on location for extended periods without the pressure of crowds, away from any man made structures. Daily review of images via a laptop computer, and photo instruction along with post-production and PhotoShop techniques will be discussed at length.

To ensure the best instruction and bear interaction possible this workshop will be limited to a maximum of seven participants

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How do I get there?
Take Alaska Airlines or Era Aviation from Anchorage to Kodiak.

What time should I arrive at/depart from Kodiak?
Guests take a flight from Anchorage to Kodiak (there are currently three flights before noon) arriving in Kodiak no later than 12 pm July 2nd. Plan to depart Kodiak on July 8th, there are currently three departures from Kodiak to Anchorage with the first departing Kodiak at about 4:45 PM.

Our itinerary is flexible, and so we will discuss the options each evening before heading out the next morning. The days are long and photo opportunities are abundant. We will make every effort to put you in the right place at tright time. This is your workshop, and we aim to please. We have timed this workshop with the salmon run, and we look forward to capturing many wonderful images of brown bears chasing and feeding on fish.

Fee;
Katmai 6 nights, with 5 full shooting days $4895
Participation limited to 7

Workshop includes; photo instruction, meals evening of 7/2 through breakfast 7/8. All transportation on Kodiak Island, lodge accomadations July 2nd-7th (depart 8th)..

It is recommended to arrive in Kodiak July 1st, a day earlier than the first day of the workshop.
Kodiak Inn Best Western (not included).
236 Rezanoff Drive Kodiak, AK
1-888-Kodiak4, 907-486-5712,

Terms: A $1000 deposit made out to Shoot the Light is required to reserve space. The balance is due June 1st, 2008, and is then non-refundable unless the tour sells out. If we do not receive your check for the balance on or before the due date, we will try to fill your spot off the waiting list. If your spot is filled, you will lose your deposit only.

Booking and Refund Policy

Please e-mail or include the the following information with deposit:

1-Workshop Location and Date
2-Your name, address, day/evening phone numbers

For additional information, contact Charles at -

"Shoot the Light" Instructional Photographic Workshops
P.O. Box 987
Horse Shoe, NC 28742
tel: 828-891-4082

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