Taking Flight Special

In celebrating the release of our latest iBook, Photographic FUNdamentals (You hear? It’s free!), Taking Flight is on sale until the 30th! Taking Flight is now $9.99 (regular $14.99). Our success with these iPad publications is due to your support. We want to say thanks by offering this sale until the end of the month. With the new itunes system, you’ll have to head to the Moose Press app to download and/or view Taking Flight. Taking Flight will have a whole new chapter by the end of July and that’s included in the price, which is the best part of iBooks; one time price and you keep receiving the next edition, free! All our iBooks (yes, there are more to come) work this same way, so get your copy now!

Photography FUNdamentals – It’s Here – It’s FREE!

Not sold yet on our free book? Look here!

“Can You Help Me with Some Grizzly Bear Photos?”

This is the question that is coming in A LOT right now, folks getting ready for summer Grizzly Bears adventures. It just so happens I do have A LOT about Grizzly Bears already here on the website (just type in Grizzly Bear in the search engine). We also have a special edition on the iPad version of the BT Journal on Grizzly Bears. With over 46k images of Griz in my files, we’ll be working them more this summer, they are a great critter but you need to have knowledge in the back of your head before heading out to work with them. I’ve tried to share all I know in these resources, here for you to learn from.

Moose is Going to Africa ’14!

You read correctly, I’m going to Africa and you can come with me! I’ve been invited by the amazing Images in Africa Safaris to be apart of their Oct, 2014 program. Some of you have asked me in the past if I would go to Africa and I typically said no for a number of reasons. Well, Images of Africa Safaris has those issues covered, the biggest being going to a region, the riches in critters while having the ability to travel off the roads in pursuit of the great image. In their words

From the vehicle, or on foot during guide and tracker led bushwalks, guests will photograph and experience African wildlife at a world renowned Private Game Reserve in Namibia or Kruger National Park . Each group size is small enough to allow for personal instruction both in the field and back at the lodge, so join us and enjoy the spectacular wildlife and stunning beauty of the African bush.With up to 20 guide led game drives we are targeting not only photographers but their partners/families, so all skill levels are welcome. We combine both the workshop component targeted to the photographer with the Safari component appealing to all members of the party.

It is our desire to introduce you and your party to the African landscape, its beauty and tranquility and have you experience a once in a lifetime vacation with your partner, yet still combine your passion for photography, wildlife and nature in unbelievably romantic surroundings.

Workshop times have been carefully selected to allow everyone to enjoy Africa, attend all the Game Drives, yet provide family time for walks, watch the Hippo, or simply relax with a good book at the pool. These wildlife and nature photo Safaris are truly for everyone.

Interested? I sure the hell am and can’t wait. For more information or better, to register, follow the instructions here.

K&M Adventures – Arches Winter ’14

K&M Adventures is heading to Arches, red rock in winter, it just doesn’t get any better. Wait, yes it does! You can do Arches in winter with friends and that’s what K&M Adventures is offering 19-23 Feb, 2014! You’ll fly into Grand Junction, CO on the 19th (by noon) and we’ll hijack you to Moab, UT where we’re staying in the gorgeous Red Cliff Lodge. Then we’ll shoot, shoot, shoot the gorgeous red rock in winter until the 23rd. Then on the 24th, we’ll take you back to Grand Junction where you’ll sadly grab a plane back home (after 2pm). Kevin and I have lots and lots and lots of shooting time in Moab and we’re excited about this Adventure because there are some places we want to take you that we couldn’t visit before with a big group. The price is $1995 covering transportation (once you’re at Grand Junction) and instruction. We’re only taking 8 folks so grab you winter jacket, camera and come join us for a great time in the land of red rock! Call 760.924.8632 / 661.204.1506 NOW!

Mono Lake Weekend

May 17-19
Spring weird weather is going to make it great!
Couple openings
Call Sharon 760.924.8632 / 661.204.1506

Lightning Strikes Chino – the vid

As previously posted, I was part of the media day at Planes of Fame for their upcoming airshow, Lightning Strikes Chino. Not until late last night did I remember I shot video with the Moose Cam (Contour w/NightFlight filter). Shooting with the D4 with 80-400AFS attached, the Contour rides left of the viewfinder, attached to the shot shoe with the Manfrotto 492LCD Micro Ball Head. There are two reasons why I love the Contour: the rotating front permits you to level the image no matter the angle of the camera; it works Bluetooth with the iPhone so I can see exactly what the camera sees!

You will see just how much turbulence there was for our short flight as I bounce around. You can see the end of the 80-400AFS which was on its first of many air to air flights. I did an amazing job! My gloved hand is around the front to keep from scratching plex I’m shooting through (you can see scratches already there from others) and shade the plex as much as possible. It was an amazing fun, bumpy, great flight! I want to thank Planes of Fame and the pilots, John Hinton (P-51D), John Maloney (P-38J) and Matt Nightingale pilot of T-Bone for doing a great job!. Enjoy!

Photoshop World Precon Folks Rock!!!

Today was the start of Photoshop World, for many at least because this was Precon day. This is when workshops with small groups explore a whole lot of topics, mine today was light and aircraft. After a classroom session, we headed out to Fantasy of Flight for an epic afternoon. We had GREAT folks join us in the field and the GREAT folks at Fantasy brought out a dozen aircraft for us to work with. They weren’t just any old airplane, oh no! Here’s the gorgeous P-51C “Red Tail” that like many of the aircraft was out on the grass just like during WWII. This is a simple click taken with D4 / 18-35AFS and finished using the techniques taught in class. It was just a marvelous day and want to thank ALL who made it so memorable!

BT Journal vol16.2 iPad out!

Vol 16.2 Features:
B News: Maine in Fall, A Photographer’s Treasure
T News: The D7100 – In Depth User Report

There is a slice of heaven in the fall and it’s called the Northeast! When I mention the East and Fall, your mind goes to bright reds and oranges, hillsides of it. And while that is most definitely park of the heaven, there is a whole lot more. It’s with great pleasure in this issue of the BTJ, I’ll cover those little hidden locales we’ve come to love as well as the more popular providing you with strategies from timing to gear.

Also in this issue are my first experiences with the D7100! You won’t want to miss it!

Already subscribed (thank you) just click on Newstand and download. New subscriptions like anything iPad is purchased through iTunes. Subscription to hard copy does not include digital copy.

2 MORE Scholarships Added to WRP Spring Workshops!

We had another very generous benefactor call our office today making available TWO MORE scholarships for our spring workshop. The first scholarships were awarded today so we have a total of 3 remaining for:

Photoshop for Shooters – Mammoth Lakes, CA April 27-28
Mono Lake – Mammoth Lakes, CA May 17-19
Short Lens Course – Mammoth Lakes, CA 22-23 June
Photo Bi$ – Mammoth Lakes, CA 13-14 July

These scholarships are for folks who want to attend one of these classes but because of life, don’t have the extra cash to pay tuition. If this describes you and you want to be one of the three to receive this scholarship, this is what you’ve gotta do. Send an email to me and in one paragraph or less, say why you should receive the scholarship. Include in the email which class, your paragraph and a phone number we can reach you at. Sharon & I want to publicly thank our new benefactor for making it possible for folks dreams of photography to come true!

Moose in Canada Shortly!

Sharon & I are ~really~ looking for to heading to Vancouver for the Canadian Imaging Convention! What will I be sharing? A ton to be honest with you! I’ll be telling stories, sharing images and explaining the tools I’ve used in the last few months shooting current projects. I’ll have a laugh and tip or two to entertain so please, be sure to come by to say hello and enjoy the great line up speaker!

3 Scholarships to Spring WRP Classes!

Our amazing, incredible and very generous WRP Educational benefactor has made it possible for three folks attend one of our spring workshops in the Eastern Sierra. They are:

Photoshop for Shooters – Mammoth Lakes, CA April 27-28
Mono Lake – Mammoth Lakes, CA May 17-19
Short Lens Course – Mammoth Lakes, CA 22-23 June
Photo Bi$ – Mammoth Lakes, CA 13-14 July

These scholarships are for folks who want to attend one of these classes but because of life, don’t have the extra cash to pay tuition. If this describes you and you want to be one of the three to receive this scholarship, this is what you’ve gotta do. Send an email to me and in one paragraph or less, say why you should receive the scholarship. Include in the email which class, your paragraph and a phone number we can reach you at. Our benefactor while they stay anonymous, Sharon & I want to publicly thank them for once again making it possible for folks dreams of photography to come true!

Why YOU Need to Come to the Sierras!

But wait…there’s more!

Yosemite Fall Workshop

We are thrilled to be able to offer a fall Yosemite Workshop in 2013! The dates are 14-17, Nov 2013. The marvelous folks at Yosemite have provided us with a permit and with politics and budgets, thought we’d best go for it not knowing what next year will bring for our Parks. Our timing is for fall color in the Valley, a spectacular event! You would arrive on the 20th for our evening get together and plan on leaving after sunset (dark) on the 24th or the 25th. The price is $1695 which includes the workshop packet and instruction. Once signed up you would get more info in regards to lodging.

We are talking about a lot of photography (not a bunch of hiking) and some of the best and least known locations. If we’re really lucky, we’ll have a “winter” storm as winter storms blow in great clouds creating gorgeous landscapes. We’ll photograph everything from critters, waterfalls, granite, trees and whatever stops in front of our lenses in color and black and white. We’ll spend time in the digital darkroom answering those kinds of questions and hopefully we’ll get an opportunity for a star trail.

Hope you can join us, we look forward to sharing our decades of wanderings with you. To register, call Sharon at 760.924.8632 / 661.204.1506 (9-5) PST. You will need to pay a deposit of 50% to reserve your spot!

Mono Lake Weekend

May 17-19
Oct 19-20
Couple openings in both
Call Sharon 760.924.8632 / 661.204.1506

Photoshop World Precon Napp Safari – Sold Out!

First, I want to thank all of those who signed up for the Safari, we’re going to have a GREAT time! Second, if you want to come but were told it is sold out, put your name on the list and be active. Life gets in the way of life and there always seems to be a person or two who doesn’t make it leaving an opening for someone on the wait list. Lastly, there are other Precons you might wanna check out and though we’d miss you, we want you to have fun and learn. And remember, I’ll have classes throughout Photoshop World and would be happy to entertain and educate whenever I’m give the stage. Look forward to seeing you there!

You knew it had to happen, they’ve separated me & Joe at the Safari so we’re both doing different events. Many have emailed and asked what I was going to do so thought I’d take a moment and tell ya (yeap, no surprise this time, first change). We’ll start in the class room going over some basics like camera settings and handholding techniques. Then we’ll look at some images and talk about how exposure, composition, lens selection and where you place yourself all effect YOUR photographic message. I’ll provide you ideas for our afternoon shoot and unlike anyother Precon I’ve taught, I’ll take you into the digital darkroom for finishing. At about that time, we’ll get on the bus and head out to your shoot. We’re returning to the over the top popular Precon to Fantasy of Flight. Ya, there will be planes, details, HDR and much more to photograph but to bring a special note to the event, I’m bringing along some special friends.

Skip and his reinactors will be our models for the WHOLE time! This troop of actors are great and will make the experience so much fun and photographically rewarding, it’s hard to express until you participate. I’ve worked with these aviation reinactors many times and every time, they blow me out of the water and overshadow my presence with their antics. Working with the NAPP Staff, we have planned a great day for education and entertainment for you. We have a smaller group of photographer, bigger group of assistants and more models so we’ve stacked the deck in your favor. I look forward to shooting with you on the flight deck!

Photoshop World Napp Safari Precon

You knew it had to happen, they’ve separated me & Joe at the Safari so we’re both doing different events. Many have emailed and asked what I was going to do so thought I’d take a moment and tell ya (yeap, no surprise this time, first change). We’ll start in the class room going over some basics like camera settings and handholding techniques. Then we’ll look at some images and talk about how exposure, composition, lens selection and where you place yourself all effect YOUR photographic message. I’ll provide you ideas for our afternoon shoot and unlike anyother Precon I’ve taught, I’ll take you into the digital darkroom for finishing. At about that time, we’ll get on the bus and head out to your shoot. We’re returning to the over the top popular Precon to Fantasy of Flight. Ya, there will be planes, details, HDR and much more to photograph but to bring a special note to the event, I’m bringing along some special friends.

Skip and his reinactors will be our models for the WHOLE time! This troop of actors are great and will make the experience so much fun and photographically rewarding, it’s hard to express until you participate. I’ve worked with these aviation reinactors many times and every time, they blow me out of the water and overshadow my presence with their antics. Working with the NAPP Staff, we have planned a great day for education and entertainment for you. We have a smaller group of photographer, bigger group of assistants and more models so we’ve stacked the deck in your favor. I look forward to shooting with you on the flight deck!

I’m San Francisco Speaking Today!

It’s me, some images, a ton of stories, a trick or three and it’s free! San Francisco, 31 Jan (that’s today!) Cya there!

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