Channel Islands Photography Overview

Three days of camping, adventure, dolphins, island life, and amazing vistas will greet you at the "Galapagos of North America".

Students are suggested to have a prior familiarity with their cameras and a good background in the basic concepts of photography.

Schedule and Bookings

The Channel Islands Photography Tour will cover the following topics:

• Reciprocity
• Light Painting
• Strobe and Flash Photography
• Bulb Setting and Proper Exposure
• Reading the Histogram
• Overcoming Film Grain and Noise
• Color Balance
• Star Trails
• Macro Photography
• Rules of Composition
• Lens Choice
• Aperture / Shutter Speed / ISO
• Depth of Field
  

Camera Qualifications:
You must own a digital SLR and/or 35mm SLR film camera with a bulb setting along with a compatible tripod. On the registration form you will indicate your camera model. If you have a question regarding your camera please contact the instructor - nick@alpinets.com.

Personal Qualifications:
Participants must be prepared to hike 3-5 miles over uneven terrain while wearing a backpack. Participants should be comfortable with heights and capable of swimming.

Course Tuition:
$550 per person. Group Minimum of 4. Private Dates available upon request.

Price Includes:
Professional instruction, campsites, transportation to/from island, all meals from lunch on day one to lunch on day three, camping gear (upon request)

Not Included:
Transportation from your hometown to the group meeting point in Ventura; camera (available for rent for an additional charge); lodging before/after; insurance of any kind; gratuities and items of a personal nature.

Important Information about Air Travel:
Contact ATS prior to purchasing your airline tickets to confirm the trip has the minimum number of participants required to operate.

Closest Airport(s):
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) - Los Angeles, California (roughly one hour away)
Bob Hope Airport (BUR) - Burbank, California (roughly one hour away)

Transfers:
If you require a transfer from the airport, just let us know and we'll arrange transportation for a small surcharge (typically $100).

Weather:
Temperatures can range from 50 - 90° F during the day to 40 - 60° F at night depending on time of year. Upon registration, a seasonal specific gear recommendation list will be sent electronically. Course participants should arrive prepared for all possibilities by following the gear recommendations. A detailed to-bring list will be emailed upon registration.

To-Bring List:
Note: Items marked with an * are provided by ATS upon request

Sturdy closed toe shoes suitable for hiking
Windbreaker
Fleece Top (mid-to-heavy weight) *
Fleece Pants (mid-to-heavy weight)
Insulating socks (wool)
Lightweight shorts / pants during the day
Beanie *
Backpack with waist strap (1500 cubic inches recommended) *
High caloric snack and energy drink / water
Headlamp
Prescriptions glasses, medications, etc...
Digital and/or Film Camera
Shutter release *
Extra Batteries
Tripod

Schedule and Bookings