WEEKEND PHOTOGRAPHY RETREAT

Course Title: Weekend Photography Retreat
Course #: CS 2195*01
Dates: Oct 8-9
Instructor: Adam Jahiel
Minimum Age: 18
Max # participants: 12
Location: NWCCD Spear-O-Wigwam Mountain Campus
Participant Cost: $ 299.00

Course Description: Join internationally renowned photographer Adam Jahiel for a two day photography workshop at the Spear-O-Wigwam Mountain Campus.  This course will focus on developing your personal vision and style, understanding light and lighting, equipment choices, and camera functions. Adam will present examples, guide lighting demonstrations, and lead group sessions in analyzing photos taken during the retreat.  Participants will have the opportunity to capture mountain vistas, landscapes, wildlife, historic cabins, horses, lakes, rivers, and portraits.

How to sign up: In-Person or Phone. SIGN UP EARLY!  COLLEGE SUMMER HOURS ARE M-Th, 7:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Sheridan College Office of the Registrar – Sheridan College Campus – (307) 674-6446 x 2200
Sheridan College Workforce & Training Development Office – Sheridan College Downtown (307) 674-6446 x 4501
Gillette College Records Office – Gillette College Campus (307) 686-0254 x 1431 or x 1432
Sheridan College in Johnson County – (307) 684-2001

Sorry for any inconvenience, currently we do not have an option for on-line registration.

Course Schedule:

  • Saturday Oct 8th
  • 10:00 am           Depart from Sheridan College Golden Dome parking lot
  • 11:00 am            Arrive at Spear-O-Wigwam Mountain Campus – Brief orientation and settle in
  • 12:00 pm           Lunch
  • 12:45 pm            Lecture/Presentation/Lighting & Portrait Demonstrations
  • 2:00  pm            Shoot
  • 6:30  pm            Dinner
  • 7:30  pm             View afternoon’s photos/Convo./Lecture
  • Sunday Oct 9th
  • 6:30  am             Coffee & Snack
  • 7:00  am             Shoot
  • 9:00  am            Breakfast
  • 10:00 am           View morning’s photos / Convo. / Wrap-up Lecture
  • 12:30 pm           Lunch
  • 1:30   pm            Leave Spear-O-Wigwam
  • 2:00  pm            Shoot Landscapes from the “top” of Red Grade Rd.
  • 4:00  pm            Arrive at Sheridan College Golden Dome parking log

*** There will be optional down/free time built into this schedule.

Participant Equip List:

  • Physical amenities
  • Jacket
  • Warm Clothing Layers – keep in mind, early fall weather in the Bighorns is unpredictable!!
  • Sun Screen & Hat
  • Sturdy Hiking Boots or Shoes (you’ll only walk/hike as far as you want to)
  • Notebook & Writing Utensils
  • Water bottle
  • Photography Stuff
  • Camera(s) – whatever type you prefer
  • Batteries, Chargers & Back-up Batteries
  • Memory Card(s) &/or Film
  • Laptop & Card Reader
  • Tripod
  • Camera Case or Day Pack
  • Equipment Weather Protection (tarp or extra rain jacket)

***Less is more! ~ it is a balancing act to have the right things and not be burdened with extras

What to expect when staying @ Spear-O-Wigwam:

Travel

– All participants will be expected to meet at the Sheridan College Golden Dome 10 minutes prior to departure time. Students are allowed to drive their own vehicle, or transportation will be provided to Spear-O-Wigwam. Please indicate at time of registration as to how you intend on traveling.

Meals

– All meals, snacks and drinks will be provided while staying at Spear-O-Wigwam. Please let us know if you have any allergies or specific requirements when you register for a course.

Lodging

– Excluding Front Country Backpacking and Wilderness Survival, all Summer 2011 class participants will be housed in Spear-O-Wigwam cabins.

Equipment

– Upon registration, each student will be given an equipment list provided by the course instructor.

Fishing

– Course participants are welcome to fish during their free time at Spear-O-Wigwam; however, you must provide your own fishing equipment and have a current Wyoming fishing license. (There will be no place to purchase one once you are at Spear-O)