Safaris Descriptions
Eight Oregon Lighthouses 
(Lighthouse / Coastal Photography, Composition & Photoshop)
May 8 – 13, 2010
Capture the beauty and majesty of the Oregon Coastline. You'll travel down the coast to capture breathtaking images of Eight Oregon Lighthouses. Where else can you learn to photograph 8 lighthouses in one tour?
Portions of student fees go back into the Oregon State Parks.
This tour starts and concludes at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Oregon City where long term parking is free for our tours. We'll head out on a six day all inclusive adventure capturing the beauty and majesty of eight distinctly different lighthouses as we travel down the most beautiful coastline in the world! Then relax for a train ride back to your vehicle at the conclusion if this amazing journey.
$2,399 (per person double occupancy, add $500 for single occupancy)
Registration deadline April 8, 2010
Final payment due by April 15, 2010
All Inclusive GeoTours: Lessons, Travel, Food (alcoholic beverages not included), Lodging, Beautiful Scenery.
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Mountains, Lakes, Rivers & Rocks
(Landscape Photography, Composition & Photoshop)
June 19 – 22, 2010
Our most popular Safari, this expedition will take you from mountain rain forest to high desert, capturing the glorious mountains reflecting in the lakes along the way.
Portions of student fees go back into the Oregon State Parks.
This tour starts and concludes at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Oregon City where long term parking is for for our tours. We'll head out on a four day all inclusive adventure capturing the amazing volcanic mountains reflecting in some of the most beautiful lakes in the world. You'll be amazed by the varying terrain Oregon offers from ancient forests to high desert. Chances are you'll see wild animals like bear, bald eagles, and rattle snakes!
$1,549 (per person double occupancy, add $300 for single occupancy)
Registration deadline May 19, 2010
Final payment due by June 1, 2010
All Inclusive GeoTours: Lessons, Travel, Food (alcoholic beverages not included), Lodging, Beautiful Scenery.
Terms & Conditions
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Ghost Towns of the Oregon Trail (Official Page)
(Night Photography, Composition & Photoshop)
August 14-18, 2010
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Imagine photographing real ghost towns in the middle of the desert in the cold dark of night. AMAZING! We'll follow the Oregon Trail out the Gorge with it's beautiful waterfalls and back the Barlow Road with it's historic structures. This is guaranteed to be a one of a kind learning experience for all travelers.
Portions of student fees go back into the Oregon State Parks.
This tour starts and concludes at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Oregon City where long term parking is free for our tours. We'll head out on a five day all inclusive adventure of a lifetime! Follow the Oregon Trail out the glorious Colombia River Gorge and it's magnificent waterfalls. We'll pass from forest to desert as we head into the heart of ghost town territory. Then prepare yourself for the truly surreal experience of photographing these spooky, possibly haunted structures in the dark of night to bring home images that will amaze everyone!
$1,699 (per person double occupancy, add $400 for single occupancy)
Registration deadline June 31, 2010
Final payment due by July 15, 2010
All Inclusive GeoTours: Lessons, Travel, Food (alcoholic beverages not included), Lodging, Beautiful Scenery.
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The Oregon Gardens
(Macro Photography, Composition & Photoshop)
September 4 – 7, 2010
Macro mania! Four days to get up close and personal with more plants than you can shake a stick at. You'll learn photography, lighting, and photoshop. We'll focus on composition!
After the safari we'll print your best fine art image for auction with the proceeds going to help preserve your favorite part of the garden! You'll get the gratification of selling your art and the satisfaction of knowing your art directly benefited the garden!
This tour starts and concludes at The Oregon Gardens in Silver falls, OR. Lodging will be at the Moonstone Lodge adjoining the gardens. We'll focus on the compositional aspects of macro photography as we have access to the gardens during off hours for the best light. This tour will also focus on learning about the various fauna in the garden's ecosystem, so not only will you learn about photographing the plants, but you'll learn about the plants and their place and function in our world. This will be a wonderful experience for anyone wanting to hone their macro skills to a sharp edge and to learn about the beauty that grows in the gardens!
$1,350 (per person double occupancy, add $300 for single occupancy)
Registration deadline Aug 4, 2010
Final payment due by Aug 15, 2010
All Inclusive GeoTours: Lessons, Travel, Food (alcoholic beverages not included), Lodging, Beautiful Scenery.
Terms & Conditions
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Girlfriends' Getaway Oregon Wine Country
September 25 – 30, 2010
(Lifestyle Photography, Composition & Photoshop)
The name says it all. Girls only. Photography. Wine. Perfect!
This tour starts and concludes at the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Oregon City where long term parking is free for our tours. We'll head out on a six day all inclusive tour through Oregon's spectacular wine country! Learn lifestyle photography as you sample and taste your way through the best wines and food this region has to offer. This is your chance to kick back relax and enjoy: fine food, wine, and photography instruction. What more could you ask for. We'll be hitting the wineries just before the grapes are pulled from their vines, when they're at their most beautiful! We'll be staying at true Oregon institutions and Historic Properties, McMenamins' Hotel Oregon and McMenamins' Grand Lodge! The Grand Lodge has a great Soaking Pool for the last two nights of the tour (bring your swimming suits). Both offer Ruby's Spa and Massage if you'd like to treat yourself to a little extra pampering in the off hours of the tour.
$2,197(per person single occupancy)
Registration deadline Aug 25, 2010
Final payment due by Sept 10, 2010
All Inclusive GeoTours: Lessons, Travel, Food, Lodging, and Beautiful Scenery. Alcoholic beverages, and spa/massage not included.
Terms & Conditions
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Mysteries of China (!)
From Beijing to Shanghai, the Great Wall to the Terracotta Warriors, Village Life to Panda Research Center, this truly is a trip of a lifetime!
October ?, 2010
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Deposit Deadline June 1, 2009
Final Payment Due August 1, 2009
This is truly one of the most amazing trips you will ever take!
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All Inclusive Workshop: Travel (round-trip airfare from Portland, Oregon USA, and all travel in China), the Finest Hotels, the Finest Meals, Tips, Taxes, the Finest Entertainment, Visas, Photography Instruction, Local Professional Tour Guides, Professional Models, Entrance Fees & Permits.
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