Category : His Light Workshops

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As I started to teach photography and lead workshops, I soon realized that I loved other photographers and really enjoyed their company, especially those with whom I shared a spiritual connection, our joint love for our Saviour, Jesus Christ.  Later in life when I started working for Nikon, and started to run and occasional workshop again, privately,  I knew I wanted the new workshops to be more than “just” learning photography, or even great fellowship, I wanted what  I did to honor Him.  I wanted people to be able to come to His Light Workshops and feel free to express their faith, their joy, and their passion about our Lord as well as photography.  Anyone is welcome to come to our workshops, I just want to be sure they know that we are very open about our faith and not afraid to integrate it into all we do.  Being a person of faith is not a requirement for joining us, but you might just find that you want to make that connection to Him yourself.   I can promise you one thing for sure, you will have never been to a workshop like these before!  We are not running revivals, you will be safe to know that no one will be trying to change you, we couldn’t do that even if we tried!  We are celebrating the great love we have for Him and each other, and in that atmosphere you may find wonderful things happening to you as well!  You are welcome and invited to join us!

 

Olympic National Park is one of America’s most versatile and beautiful parks.  It’s enormous borders contains Scenic coastal areas, the only true rain forest, Old Growth Forests, incredible streams and water falls and rugged mountains.  The first few days are spent in the Palouse Region of Southeast Washington State, a lush farming region in wonderful rolling hills,, old barn, and sweeping vistas.  Join Matt Kloskowski, Bill Fortney, Jim Begley, and the whole His Light team for an unforgettable week in lush paradise.

 

 

Limited to 20       Workshop Fee $1,295.             June 8-16, 2013   (Waiting List only)

Music City will come alive when Ricky Skaggs and our gang arrive to explore this great town.  From Music Row to the Gand Ole Opry, historic buildings, and  the fantastic country music scene!  This great workshop will include the opportunity to shoot a live performance at the Opry and learn HDR from Jim Begley.

 

Limited to 20 attendees          Workshop Fee $599.           Fall 2013        July 24-28, 2013

 

Imagine shooting in the gorgeous and rugged mountains of Glacier National Park, fellowshipping with great friends and sitting around the fireplace every evening listening to Dr. Charles Stanley sharing from the Word!  This intimate time of spiritual renewal and shooting in a glorious location and among friends!  Glacier is one of the most spectacular parks with a great variety of fantastic subject matter in a place where the weather bring spectacular conditions!  Join us for a once in a lifetime adventure.

 

Limited to 20 attendees          Workshop Fee $1,295.           September 14-22, 2013  (5 spots left)

 

 

As I started to teach photography and lead workshops, I soon realized that I loved other photographers and really enjoyed their company, especially those with whom I shared a spiritual connection, our joint love for our Saviour, Jesus Christ.  Later in life when I started working for Nikon, and started to run and occasional workshop again, privately,  I knew I wanted the new workshops to be more than “just” learning photography, or even great fellowship, I wanted what  I did to honor Him.  I wanted people to be able to come to His Light Workshops and feel free to express their faith, their joy, and their passion about our Lord as well as photography.  Anyone is welcome to come to our workshops, I just want to be sure they know that we are very open about our faith and not afraid to integrate it into all we do.  Being a person of faith is not a requirement for joining us, but you might just find that you want to make that connection to Him yourself.   I can promise you one thing for sure, you will have never been to a workshop like these before!  We are not running revivals, you will be safe to know that no one will be trying to change you, we couldn’t do that even if we tried!  We are celebrating the great love we have for Him and each other, and in that atmosphere you may find wonderful things happening to you as well!  You are welcome and invited to join us!

 

Today I’m proud to announce a whole new era for my fledgling workshop dreams!  His Light Workshops is growing today into a full series of unique photographic learning experiences.  Each offering a wonderful opportunity to enjoy learning, laughing, and rich fellowship with your compatriots in photographic crime!!!!  So with no further ado!

 

 

The Legend Series is where we bring some of the greatest legends in photography for your learning experience of a lifetime, such greats as Scott Kelby, Matt Kloskowski, R.C. Concepcion, Tony Sweet, Jim Sugar, Ed Masterson, Bob Krist, David Muench, Bryan Peterson, Rob Sheppard, and the list goes on!  These workshops will feature intensive classroom work as well as fabulous locations with great field work and intensity critiques sessions of your work by our team and the legendary leader!  Limited 40 attendees.  Pricing based on locations, Range $895. to $1,195.

 

 

 

 

 

The Americana Series is the fusion of photography, fun, and an appreciation for the glorious past of America!!  Old rusted cars, trains, pioneer villages, and historic icons, all captured with HDR and other exciting new imaging methods. Led by HDR Master, Jim Begley and myself, these workshops are a great journey back into a simpler time.  Usually limited to from 12-20 attendees.  Prices range from $499. to $599.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Skill Set Series is a new idea I’ve had for some time and it’s time has come!  Want to learn some special slill to increase your enjoyment of photography?  How about how to Produce Wonderful Music Synch Shows, or maybe Close-Up Photography or Mastering HDR and Filters.  Try these on for size!   Available Light Photography, Special Equipment use like the Lensbaby, the list goes on and on, stay tuned it this sounds like something up your alley!  Will be limited to from 12-15 attendees.   Price Ranges from $599. to $799.  based on location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photography Tours are the perfect events for people that just want to go out and shoot in fantastic locations in the company of wonderful shooters/teachers.  Go to the best locations, at the best time of year, and be guided to the most wonderful spots, that few others know about…..   For 15 years I traveled to every major National Park at least once a year, some twice!!!  I know the great locations like the back of my hand and over the years to come, we are going to the best locations like; Arches/Canyonlands National Parks, Olympic National Park, Glacier National Park, Bryce Canyon, The Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Acadia, the Great Smokies, and many, many more!  Prices range from $799. to $1,199. depending on length and location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even Jesus took time to go off and fellowshipped with His father.  Imagine going off to a nice place to shoot and studying the word with dear brothers and sisters in Christ.  I can see us shooting a beautiful location and then sitting around the fire place sharing, reading the Bible, and praying for one another.  In all of our lives we need to break through to the “more” he wants for us.  The joy of supporting each other, and growing together in Him.  Theses are something very special, the price range will be from $0. to $0.  You got it, we will announce these and they will fill up on a first come, first serve basis.  I will develop a special email list for these, more on that in just a moment!

 

 

Hey, it’s been a moment!  I want to be able to send out notices to anyone truly interested these workshops before they are posted on this blog.  So if you want to be on the email list for all workshops and tours simply send me an email @

billfortney@earthlink.net      Just say please put me on the email list for His Light Workshops!  Just that simple, done.

 

His Light Workshops Disclaimer

 

 

The attending of a His Light Workshop may lead to the following symptoms or reactions: elevated joy, increased faith, feelings of unrestrained laughter, compassion, and love!  In certain participants the following have occurred; desire to know and serve others with God’s love and grace!  Participants are WARNED that it is possible that the following might be experienced; spontaneous worship,  praise, and prayer.   His Light Workshops should only be attended after consulting with the Great Physician.  The ownership and management does not disavow any of the warnings here with contained in this statement.