Photography Workshops & Tours

Michael provides in-depth, intensive, and fun workshops for individuals and groups. He is available for one-on-one instruction, tours, digital darkroom instruction and consulting, and more. Please scroll down for current workshop listings. Thank you for your interest!

To stay informed of future workshops, tours, and other offerings, please subscribe to Michael's mailing list or stay tuned to this page.

"With no disrespect intended to the instructors at the workshops I had previously attended, the tandem of Michael Gordon and Guy Tal were simply the best instructors I have had..." Rick Russell

"The weekend was the most intensive photo experience since one of my NZ trips about 10 years ago. I was especially impressed with your conscientious preparation and attention to my aims and needs. It was a rare display of professionalism...you have earned a source of business referrals for life." David Fisk

"Michael is a walking encyclopedia of the Eastern Sierra geography and conditions. His professionalism, energy, attention to detail, and his passion for outdoors is extraordinary." Balaji Venkatachari

"Michael tailored the day to meet my interests and needs it was outstanding. I learned what I wanted to and paid to learn. The day was an excellent investment and will quickly pay for itself in saved time and money not to mention results on film. Michael is an excellent teacher, guide and enjoyable person. Spending the day with him was a pleasure." Donald Newman

"I couldn't have been more pleased with the workshop! You're expertise and enthusiasm for photography, both in the technical aspects and the subject matter, was superb and "infectious" if you will excuse the term! In addition, the help in the digital arena was also great and you were a wonderful birding guide to top it off. We all had a delightful and very rewarding weekend." Sue Haake

"...you made accurate exposure seem so easy! Large Format is somewhat intimidating, but you made it all look easy and fun!" Leslie Koyama

"Again, thanks immensely for your generosity with your time - extending the session we had really helped me nail everything." Nikko Odiseos

"I wanted to say thank you very much for helping to reignite my passion for photography. I think that I will be doing a lot more photography in the future." Erik Haake.

"Once again I wanted to say that I received so much from the class [Introduction to Large Format Photography] that I can put to practice now and use out photographing later. The class was not only a great motivator but gave me several new ideas to practice and apply." Donald Hartwell

"I had a great time at our private workshop a couple of weeks ago. As I mentioned, your art inspires me and I was glad I had the opportunity to learn from you. I feel much more confident now with the large format camera as well as the post-processing that is required of film. You have a great personality and you make it easy and a pleasure to learn. I look forward to meeting up again next time I am in California." Martin Stankiewicz

"I believe anyone who takes one of your workshops will walk away feeling fulfilled and satisfied knowing they are armed with the information they need to take great pictures...You are so personable and friendly that even though you were the instructor for the day I feel as though I was working with a friend not a teacher. I appreciate that connection and am very happy to have made your aquaintance." Hollyce Weber

"Just wanted to send a thank you note and let you know I really enjoyed the instruction yesterday [Introduction to Large Format Photography]. You were able to help me meet my goals and offered even more and I'm very appreciative." Larry D. Hayden

"I enjoyed how patient you were, and that you didn't have a set time limit. You explained everything thoroughly and your enthusiasm for photography showed." Sharon Gershon

I had a great time at the workshop with you and thanks for sharing all the tools and techniques that are going to help me take nice pictures. I was really inspired by the landscape and now I feel more confident I can record some of that on 4x5 film." Teak Nichols

Group Workshops Tours

August 25-29, 2010 High Sierra Backpack Photography Tour
Come join me on an amazing backpack photography tour of the eastern High Sierra! This region contains the greatest concentration of 14'ers in the High Sierra, is filled with beautiful lakes and tarns, and has in recent years become a photographic hotspot. We'll have amazing views of High Sierra peaks and into and beyond Sequoia/King's Canyon National Park, and will enjoy outrageous sunrises and sunsets from our high elevation camps. Limited to only three photographers!

October 5-8, 2010 Eastern Sierra Autumn Color Tour
All camera formats and experience levels welcome! Join me on this incredible and photography intensive three-day tour of California's Eastern Sierra, Owens Valley, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Come enjoy and photograph California's finest autumn colors in one of the most breathtaking settings on the planet! More information and registration....

Nov-Dec 2010 Death Valley National Park Backcountry 4WD Workshop/Tour (Date TBD):
All camera formats and experience levels welcome! We will spend 5-7 days driving, hiking, and photographing locations that most photographers have no idea even exist! I have personally driven most of Death Valley National Park backcountry roads (including the most difficult and challenging) and have hiked and photographed locations well off the beaten track. Had enough of Zabriskie Point, Badwater, and the Mesquite Flat dunes? Come tour and photograph the under-explored regions of DVNP with "a local". I am currently working with an authorized 4WD outfitter and Death Valley NP to offer this tour. Interested? Please send me your name and email address to stay notified.

Private Workshops and Tours

"Michael is a walking encyclopedia of the Eastern Sierra geography and conditions." Balaji Venkatachari

Michael is an in-demand private workshop instructor, providing in-depth, intensive, and fun workshops for one or more persons. He is available for one-on-one instruction, tours, and more. Instruction is custom-tailored to your needs, interests, skill level, and camera format. Workshops include (but are not limited to) the following topics:

• Fundamentals of film photography;
• Fundamentals of digital photography;
• Introduction to Large Format Photography;
• Composition and design;
• Creative Landscape Photography: Philosophy and Practice;
• Personal Vision and the Idealized Landscape;
• Nature and landscape photography field practices;
• Portfolio analysis and review;
• TOURS: Southern California deserts (Joshua Tree NP; Anza-Borrego Desert State Park; Death Valley NP; Mojave National Preserve); Southern California Mountains (San Gabriel Mtns., San Bernardino Mtns., Santa Monica Mtns.); the High Sierra; and more. Michael has explored and photographed extensively in these locations and can guide you to the scenery and subjects you're after.

Please contact Michael by email or telephone to discuss availability and rates.

"You're expertise and enthusiasm for photography, both in the technical aspects and the subject matter, was superb and "infectious" if you will excuse the term! We all had a delightful and very rewarding weekend." Sue Haake

'Digital Darkroom' Consultation and Training, Fine Art Printing

Are you seeking the highest quality digital printing available? Michael has provided consultation and fine art printing for many photographers and print makers (domestic and international). Training and printing services include, but are not limited to:

• Color management;
• Digital darkroom workflow: from digital image/scan to fine art print;
• Fine art printing techniques;
• Fine art exhibition printing: Michael creates exhibition-quality fine-art prints from your film and digital originals. $75 per hour (billed in 1/2 hour increments). Includes all necessary and creative darkroom manipulation of your image: color balance; global and local contrast control; burning and dodging; cloning/spotting, sharpening.

For optimum output and accuracy, all color prints are made with Michael’s own custom RGB printer/paper profiles, and all monochrome prints are made with the beautfiul Piezography K7 Sepia carbon pigment inkset. Proof prints, exhibition prints, CD burning, and shipping charges are additional. Please contact Michael for additional details and booking.

Please contact Michael via email or telephone (562/201-0856) for Instruction, Tours, Consultation, and Fine Art Printing availability and rates. Thank you for your interest.

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	& Photography Workshops & Tours Michael provides in-depth, intensive, and fun workshops for individuals and groups. He is available for one-on-one instruction, tours, digital darkroom instruction and consulting, and more. Please scroll down for current workshop listings. Thank you for your interest! To stay informed of future workshops, tours, and other offerings, please subscribe to Michael's mailing list or stay tuned to this page. "With no disrespect intended to the instructors at the workshops I had previously attended, the tandem of Michael Gordon and Guy Tal were simply the best instructors I have had..." Rick Russell "The weekend was the most intensive photo experience since one of my NZ trips about 10 years ago. I was especially impressed with your conscientious preparation and attention to my aims and needs. It was a rare display of professionalism...you have earned a source of business referrals for life." David Fisk "Michael is a walking encyclopedia of the Eastern Sierra geography and conditions. His professionalism, energy, attention to detail, and his passion for outdoors is extraordinary." Balaji Venkatachari "Michael tailored the day to meet my interests and needs it was outstanding. I learned what I wanted to and paid to learn. The day was an excellent investment and will quickly pay for itself in saved time and money not to mention results on film. Michael is an excellent teacher, guide and enjoyable person. Spending the day with him was a pleasure." Donald Newman "I couldn't have been more pleased with the workshop! You're expertise and enthusiasm for photography, both in the technical aspects and the subject matter, was superb and "infectious" if you will excuse the term! In addition, the help in the digital arena was also great and you were a wonderful birding guide to top it off. We all had a delightful and very rewarding weekend." Sue Haake "...you made accurate exposure seem so easy! Large Format is somewhat intimidating, but you made it all look easy and fun!" Leslie Koyama "Again, thanks immensely for your generosity with your time - extending the session we had really helped me nail everything." Nikko Odiseos "I wanted to say thank you very much for helping to reignite my passion for photography. I think that I will be doing a lot more photography in the future." Erik Haake. "Once again I wanted to say that I received so much from the class [Introduction to Large Format Photography] that I can put to practice now and use out photographing later. The class was not only a great motivator but gave me several new ideas to practice and apply." Donald Hartwell "I had a great time at our private workshop a couple of weeks ago. As I mentioned, your art inspires me and I was glad I had the opportunity to learn from you. I feel much more confident now with the large format camera as well as the post-processing that is required of film. You have a great personality and you make it easy and a pleasure to learn. I look forward to meeting up again next time I am in California." Martin Stankiewicz "I believe anyone who takes one of your workshops will walk away feeling fulfilled and satisfied knowing they are armed with the information they need to take great pictures...You are so personable and friendly that even though you were the instructor for the day I feel as though I was working with a friend not a teacher. I appreciate that connection and am very happy to have made your aquaintance." Hollyce Weber "Just wanted to send a thank you note and let you know I really enjoyed the instruction yesterday [Introduction to Large Format Photography]. You were able to help me meet my goals and offered even more and I'm very appreciative." Larry D. Hayden "I enjoyed how patient you were, and that you didn't have a set time limit. You explained everything thoroughly and your enthusiasm for photography showed." Sharon Gershon I had a great time at the workshop with you and thanks for sharing all the tools and techniques that are going to help me take nice pictures. I was really inspired by the landscape and now I feel more confident I can record some of that on 4x5 film." Teak Nichols Group Workshops Tours August 25-29, 2010 High Sierra Backpack Photography Tour Come join me on an amazing backpack photography tour of the eastern High Sierra! This region contains the greatest concentration of 14'ers in the High Sierra, is filled with beautiful lakes and tarns, and has in recent years become a photographic hotspot. We'll have amazing views of High Sierra peaks and into and beyond Sequoia/King's Canyon National Park, and will enjoy outrageous sunrises and sunsets from our high elevation camps. Limited to only three photographers! October 5-8, 2010 Eastern Sierra Autumn Color Tour All camera formats and experience levels welcome! Join me on this incredible and photography intensive three-day tour of California's Eastern Sierra, Owens Valley, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. Come enjoy and photograph California's finest autumn colors in one of the most breathtaking settings on the planet! More information and registration.... Nov-Dec 2010 Death Valley National Park Backcountry 4WD Workshop/Tour (Date TBD): All camera formats and experience levels welcome! We will spend 5-7 days driving, hiking, and photographing locations that most photographers have no idea even exist! I have personally driven most of Death Valley National Park backcountry roads (including the most difficult and challenging) and have hiked and photographed locations well off the beaten track. Had enough of Zabriskie Point, Badwater, and the Mesquite Flat dunes? Come tour and photograph the under-explored regions of DVNP with "a local". I am currently working with an authorized 4WD outfitter and Death Valley NP to offer this tour. Interested? Please send me your name and email address to stay notified. Private Workshops and Tours "Michael is a walking encyclopedia of the Eastern Sierra geography and conditions." Balaji Venkatachari Michael is an in-demand private workshop instructor, providing in-depth, intensive, and fun workshops for one or more persons. He is available for one-on-one instruction, tours, and more. Instruction is custom-tailored to your needs, interests, skill level, and camera format. Workshops include (but are not limited to) the following topics: • Fundamentals of film photography; • Fundamentals of digital photography; • Introduction to Large Format Photography; • Composition and design; • Creative Landscape Photography: Philosophy and Practice; • Personal Vision and the Idealized Landscape; • Nature and landscape photography field practices; • Portfolio analysis and review; • TOURS: Southern California deserts (Joshua Tree NP; Anza-Borrego Desert State Park; Death Valley NP; Mojave National Preserve); Southern California Mountains (San Gabriel Mtns., San Bernardino Mtns., Santa Monica Mtns.); the High Sierra; and more. Michael has explored and photographed extensively in these locations and can guide you to the scenery and subjects you're after. Please contact Michael by email or telephone to discuss availability and rates. "You're expertise and enthusiasm for photography, both in the technical aspects and the subject matter, was superb and "infectious" if you will excuse the term! We all had a delightful and very rewarding weekend." Sue Haake 'Digital Darkroom' Consultation and Training, Fine Art Printing Are you seeking the highest quality digital printing available? Michael has provided consultation and fine art printing for many photographers and print makers (domestic and international). Training and printing services include, but are not limited to: • Color management; • Digital darkroom workflow: from digital image/scan to fine art print; • Fine art printing techniques; • Fine art exhibition printing: Michael creates exhibition-quality fine-art prints from your film and digital originals. $75 per hour (billed in 1/2 hour increments). Includes all necessary and creative darkroom manipulation of your image: color balance; global and local contrast control; burning and dodging; cloning/spotting, sharpening. For optimum output and accuracy, all color prints are made with Michael’s own custom RGB printer/paper profiles, and all monochrome prints are made with the beautfiul Piezography K7 Sepia carbon pigment inkset. Proof prints, exhibition prints, CD burning, and shipping charges are additional. Please contact Michael for additional details and booking. *Please contact Michael via email or telephone (562/201-0856) for Instruction, Tours, Consultation, and Fine Art Printing availability and rates. Thank you for your interest.* All content copyright © by Michael E. Gordon Photography. Site by WideRange Galleries.