{"id":8818,"date":"2013-08-22T15:53:57","date_gmt":"2013-08-22T15:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=8818"},"modified":"2013-08-22T18:27:04","modified_gmt":"2013-08-22T18:27:04","slug":"you-have-questions-here-are-some-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/billfortney.com\/?p=8818","title":{"rendered":"You have questions, here are some answers!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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After we announced the 2014 Season yesterday afternoon, the emails and calls came flying in, and since I figure one person asked, a few others may have wondered! \u00a0So here are the most frequently asked questions and answers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is the cost of lodging at the, (fill in the blank) event?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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We try to make sure that all our lodging is clean comfortable and reasonable in price. \u00a0We attempt to never let the lodging exceed $125. per night, we often are able to get rooms \u00a0below that. \u00a0Deluxe accommodations are often available at a higher rate if the attendee wishes to opt for them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What happens during classroom time?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Actually several things. \u00a0We give our students time after morning and evening shoots to download and work on a few images. \u00a0 We do extensive critiques session where our students learn how to make their images even better. \u00a0Jim and I and any guest leaders teach lessons \u00a0on appropriate photographic topics. \u00a0We also have informative\u00a0question\u00a0and answer sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I noticed that you are doing fewer National Parks, any reason for that?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Yes, many other workshop companies specialize in Nature and Outdoor and cover most of the parks. \u00a0Our customer base seems to enjoy the Americana locations and they can be more cost effective for the attendee as lodging is generally much more reasonable. \u00a0In addition to that the National Park Service \u00a0has gotten more and more restrictive with their permit process, in some cases only allowing permits for a few as 10 people including leaders,that makes it very difficult to stay within the law and still offer those workshops in those parks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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I’m a new reader to your blog and some of these look great, what makes His Light Workshops\u00a0different\u00a0from\u00a0the\u00a0dozens of others out\u00a0<\/strong>there?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Jim and I conduct our workshops with a focus on sharing God’s love with all who join us. We enjoy great fellowship, and really grow spiritually. \u00a0Just saying that would probably run off some folks, but others realize we may be just the right place for them. \u00a0Jim is one of America’s very best HDR artists, and is an excellent one on one teacher. \u00a0He is also an incredible shooter. \u00a0I’ve got 25 years experience running workshops and tours in the National Parks, Africa, the Galapagos Islands, and through out the rest of the world. \u00a0We really know our locations and can make your time count. \u00a0Now many others can say the same, but very few add the spiritual content! \u00a0We have an overwhelming satisfaction rating from our previous attendees, who are now friends!<\/span><\/p>\n

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What software will I need on my\u00a0<\/strong>computer?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Some post processing program like Lightroom, Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, Aperture, or Capture NX2, your choice. \u00a0We talk about HDR and we use both Photomatix and Nik Silver Efex Pro. We also love and use the other NIK programs and The Topaz, and On One suites, but you might see how we use them to decide which ones will work best for you. \u00a0When you attend one of our workshops you will learn a lot of new and exciting ways to work on your images and these are the programs we use.<\/span><\/p>\n

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How much\u00a0special\u00a0equipment\u00a0is required to do the Close-uo\u00a0class\u00a0in the Smokies?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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While there are many ways to make great close-up images the best and most convenient ways would be to utilize a micro or macro lens (depends on who makes as to what they call it) \u00a0a 100mm or 200mm work best. \u00a0a moderate telephoto lens with automatic extension tubes can also work, or a good quality longer lens with a 2 element diopter works too. \u00a0The 100mm Micro\/Macro lens is the easiest way \u00a0to work in the field.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You said you’ve made many changes fro\u00a0this\u00a0year, could\u00a0you\u00a0elaborate?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Happy to:<\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0More one on one time in the classroom working on image processing with our attendees.<\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0More one on one time in the field reviewing what the attendees are shooting and sharing our set-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0Full portfolio reviews with each and every student. \u00a0These will be conducted one on one with a 20 print selection or 20 images on the attendee’s iPad.<\/span><\/p>\n

* \u00a0Starting with he rest of this years events we will set more time aside to fellowship both in the field and in the classroom, at meals and designated social times.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Hope that helps! \u00a0More questions? \u00a0Keep them coming! \u00a0 May God get the Glory to all we do!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Blessings,<\/span><\/p>\n

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the pilgrim<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo Note: \u00a0D700, 24-70 \u00a0of the Augusta National Golf Course.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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