HISTORIC MONTANA IN B&W
MAY 11 - 15, 2024
After Lewis & Clark’s historic expedition to explore an uncharted west in the early 1800s, dreamers and opportunists soon followed and settled in what would eventually become the state of Montana. Homesteads, ranches, and small towns popped up around lumber mills and mining towns.
The settlers and their communities may be gone, but their hardships and triumphs are shared in the visual stories preserved in ghost towns like Garnet and Bannack and among the relics and artifacts scattered around the Randolph-Moon Homestead and The World Mining Museum.
During the workshop, we will explore these amazing places while improving your ability to photograph black & white images and effectively process them. Doug will provide lectures on seeing and capturing black & white images and developing an effective B&W workflow in Lightroom and DxO’s Nik Silver Efex. No prior experience in black and white post-processing is required, this is the workshop to take to build or strengthen those skills! Follow-up critiques on your images throughout the workshop to help you create B&W photographs that are both expressive and inspiring.
Join us as we explore the historic and visually rich landscapes of Missoula and Butte to capture these unique Montana places, their histories, and their spirit through powerful black-and-white imagery.
Overview
May 11 - 15, 2024
Our Workshop begins with a welcome orientation on Saturday, May 11 at 9:00 am in Missoula, Montana, and concludes in Butte, Montana on Wednesday, May 15 at noon.
May 11 - 13 | Missoula
May 13 - 15 | Butte
Each day will be packed with field sessions led by Doug at the best times for shooting, daily lectures to improve your photographic skills and visual seeing in black & white, and your post-processing skills in black & white in both Lightroom and DxO’s Nik Silver Efex. The workshop also includes constructive critiques of participants’ images to enhance your learning.
Location Highlights: Garnet Ghost Town and Bannack Ghost Towns, Randolph-Moon Homestead, the World Mining Museum, and St Ignatius Mission Parish
REGISTRATION
$2195
Deposit: $695 due with Registration
Balance: $1500 due March 11, 2024
Workshop Details
LODGING
This workshop has two lodging locations. Participant information for making reservations is below.
Our first lodging location is the Courtyard Missoula in Missoula, Montana. There will be a room block starting on May 10 (3 nights), departing May 13, 2024. Room rates are $189 + tax per night. To reserve your room, call the hotel at (406) 549-5260 and reference DJP Workshops.
The second location for this workshop is the Hotel Finlen in Butte, Montana. There is a room block set up for participants starting on May 13 (2 nights), departing May 15. Rates are $173.88 per night + tax. The room block will be released on April 10, 2024. After the release date, reservations will be based on availability. To reserve your room, call the hotel at (406) 723-5461 and reference DJP Workshops.
TRAVEL
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to/from the workshop and during the workshop.
The nearest airport for this workshop is Missoula International Airport (MSO). You will find that several major car rental companies have office locations on-site at the airport. For transportation to and from field shoots, we suggest that you carpool to get to know fellow students.
Doug Johnson Photography is not responsible for cancellations due to medical or other emergencies or reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets, or hotel rooms in the event of a workshop cancellation. Please consider the purchase of travel insurance.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Easy to Moderate: Up to 1.5 mile paved and unpaved trails. Elevation: ~3200ft - 6000ft.
“Attending Historic Montana in B&W was an incredible experience that opened my eyes to the timeless artistry of monochrome imagery. Doug is a photographer who has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the craft. From the moment we started the workshop, the atmosphere was filled with a sense of creativity and passion for capturing the world in shades of black and white.”
EQUIPMENT & ATTIRE
We want your experience on a Doug Johnson Photography workshop to be extraordinary and recognize that preparation is one important key to success. Specific guidelines will be sent to participants, but a general list of recommendations can be downloaded via our Gear & Packing List.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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We are always happy to talk with you about our workshops and what makes a good match for your goals. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Doug at 303-829-2215.
