NEW!  Alpine Wildflowers Workshop - Closed
August 6-8, 2010
Photographing Alpine Wildflowers presents particular rewards and challenges for photographic expression.  These diminutive beauties flourish high in the mountains among the rocks near and above timberline.  The magical beauty of the tiny alpine wildflowers fill a niche in the spectacular high mountains during high summer.  This makes a perfect time for capturing exceptional images in my 3-day refreshing photography workshop.

High on the Uinta Mountains of Northern Utah and on the western front of the Rocky Mountains In the Wasatch Range, wildflower variety abounds.  With the high desert mountains of the Great Basin close at hand coupled with the Rocky Mountain Flora and influences from the Columbia Basin also at play, northern Utah present wonderful opportunities for a unique mingling of wildflower species.

While the main emphasis of the workshop will be the many aspects of photographing diminutive wildflowers, the setting we will be working in also offers splendid mountain views and possible wildlife encounters.  We will take advantage of early light in the mountains.  Close-up and macro photography will be essential on many species and open fields of mixed and single species will be available for variety in practicing technique.

My wildflower workshop includes working at Bald Mountain in the High Uintah Mountains of Northern Utah.  In addition we will find a different selection of alpine wildflowers on the scree slopes of Hidden Peak and adjacent areas of the high Wasatch Mountains above Salt Lake City, Utah.

Limited class size allows personal instruction in a vacation atmosphere.  We will consider preparation, subject selection, visualization, composition for expression, special attention to close-up technique and useful equipment.  Available natural light will be emphasized.  We will also study the photographic process from a general naturalist perspective and environmental sensitivity.  Important to the photographic process is a sense of passion and fun.  Participants are encouraged to engage the subject for a personal exploration to reflect their emotional response in each image and enjoy the total experience of field photography.

About the Instructor
As a life-long westerner, Marv Poulson, instructor and naturalist, has photographed extensively throughout the 11 western states during his four decade photographic career. His intimate knowledge of the nature, natural light, western seasons, and locations gives Marv rare photographic instincts. His award-winning images have gained recognition in a variety of local and national publications, with many images held in both private and corporate collections nation-wide. Marv’s affable nature, love for the outdoors and passion for photography translate into easy-going interaction between with every participant and a sincere interest in providing a positive, fun and educational experience for all involved.