Vern Clevenger Fine Color Photography


 

 

 

   

WORKSHOP STUDENT QUOTES

"To anyone considering an Eastern Sierra Fall Colors Photographic Workshop, this is the one to attend ! Vern guides you with his passionate approach to photography by helping the participant to carefully visualize the image from both creative and technical aspects. He openly shares his techniques with his personal teaching style; limiting class size and allowing the opportunity for lots personal instruction, and answering all the questions. His knowledge of the Eastern Sierra photo spots is impeccable, as he guides you to each of his treasured locations. In fact he shared two of his secrete spots with us ! Post shoot allows prompt custom processing for film and a critique session for both film and digital images. Careful comment is expressed to aid in the photographic understanding and better the photographer on their next image.

If you are considering a fall colors workshop, or for that matter any workshop that Vern puts on, I suggest that you attend. You will leave with a better understanding of the photographic process knowing that you have learned from a master -- accompanied with some incredible images that you will be proud to say are yours!"


Kent Downing  2005

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“I just wanted to thank you for the excellent job that you and your staff did on the Eastern Sierra Fall Workshop. The locations were breathtaking; your knowledge of the Eastern Sierra led us to some outstanding photo opportunities. The small class size allowed everyone time to quiz you in the field following the lectures. I really appreciated the time that I was able to spend with you in the field analyzing the potential of a specific site. I have always been awed by your eye for composition and lighting, and this workshop helped me to have more insight into how you “see” the images before they present themselves.

I really appreciated you taking the time to share your knowledge and enthusiasm with us. The class provided me with a new perspective on identifying photo opportunities, and helped me become more comfortable with the filters. You also pointed out some characteristics of my film that I was unaware of, which allowed me to get some great shots as the class progressed.

Your time, knowledge and enthusiasm were greatly appreciated. Also, thanks to Janet for the breakfast burritos. They made the early starts so much easier. Many thanks for a wonderful experience.”

Take care,

Greg Quartucy  2005 and 2006 and 2010

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"The fall colors workshop in Bishop was outstanding. The small group size really worked well, and allowed for the one-on-one time during shooting that is essential when trying to figure the right compositions, etc. The lecture sections covered many very useful topics, and it was great to be able to use actual examples to illustrate the concepts. And Terry and Janet were great assistants! But above all, the shooting locations were exceptional in their quality and variety. I would certainly recommend this workshop to any serious photographer. The only problem was that the Janet's breakfasts and lunches were so good that I think I put on a couple of pounds!"

Greg Bolstad 2005 and 2006


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"My husband asked me what was the one thing I came home with that I think will make a difference in my photography ... there isn't just "one thing!  Number one on my list would be "mindfulness", where I am in both my physical location and my mind and spirit ... the horizon line, balance, using the picture frame, and here is something just for me - shooting from a higher spot - I have to chuckle - how many times have I taken a photo and thought - "gee if I was only a few inches taller, the image would look completely different" !!!! With the technical info and in-field experience, I could never have imagined the wealth of knowledge and new vision that I would gain - THANK YOU !!!"

Kris M 2010

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Vern's Address:

Box 100 - PMB 300

Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Phone:  760-934-5100

Email: vern@vernclevenger.com
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