Spectacular New Mexico

August 16 – 24, 2008

New Mexico has been described as a place of inviolate, pristine beauty, engendering an almost spiritual feeling for the land and the overwhelming sense of peacefulness. Since the1880’s, photographers and artists (Georgia O’Keefe, Paul Strand, Ansel Adams, Laura Gilpin, Eliot Porter) have been irresistibly drawn to its incredible landscape, brilliant clear light, and rich Native American heritage.

Join us for a photographic adventure based at an historic and beautiful hacienda in Taos, one of the first European settlements in the United States. Taos has many facets to its personality as a frontier outpost, Hispanic village, growing art center, and small Western town. Vans will transport the group to the lofty peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the spectacular scenery of the Rio Grange Gorge, and to the wondrous hills of Georgia O’Keefe’s Ghost Ranch area. We will also photograph Native American pueblos, adobe structures, historic churches, local festivals and spend a day exploring Santa Fe.

Frequent lectures combined with daily photographic activity offer a rich input of technical and aesthetic concerns. Discussions include using light in meaningful ways, methods of approaching strangers, engaging the landscape personally and passionately, and the use of flash to augment “magic hour” shooting.

We will also explore the special summer light characteristic of New Mexico during early morning and evening excursions. Participants may work with color negative film or digitally, critiques are an integral part of the workshop. Historical and contemporary images of New Mexico, and especially the Taos/Santa Fe area, will be shown for context and inspiration.

The workshop is open to all levels of photographers who have a good working knowledge of their cameras. Moderate hiking and walking will be required in this fast paced, information packed workshop. Limited to 14 participants.

Workshop fee: $2300, includes 8 nights lodging (double occupancy), $700 extra for single supplement), all breakfasts and dinners. A non-refundable $500 deposit must accompany your registration to reserve a space. Early registration is encouraged. Upon receipt of registration, participants will receive an information packet with travel suggestions and recommended materials to bring. Workshop begins on Saturday evening, August 16th in time for a group dinner and concludes on Sunday morning, August 24th. Full payment is due on June 17, 2008. Register at www.icp.org or call Donna Ruskin, 212-857-0062 for more information and registration.

Harvey Stein
755 West End Avenue
New York, NY 10025
212-316-9157
hsteinfoto@aol.com
You are invited to view my photography at www.harveysteinphoto.com

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