Winter In the Eastern Sierra with Kerik Kouklis & Kirk Keeler: 

A Photo Adventure and Alternative Printing Workshop

January 27th – 30th, 2022

Bishop, CA

     Price:  $1500 + Materials Fee

Enrollment is closed. Check back soon for 2023 Dates!

Click here to read Frequently Asked Questions

For your safety:  Participants will be required to show proof of vaccination prior to attending this workshop. Please email me if you have any questions regarding workshop Covid Protocols. Thank you!

The Eastern Sierra in Winter rivals any of the World’s mountain ranges for its snowy beauty!  Peaks, such as Mt. Tom, Lone Pine Peak, Mt. Whitney, and the White Mountains are particularly striking in layers of white.  With the possibility of southern low-angle light hitting the range at sunrise, the combination of these natural occurrences can stir the emotions of any landscape photographer – from the amateur to seasoned professional. This mountain range is photogenic in color or black & white.

Envision your photos in color or black & white! The White Mountains near Bishop, photo by Kirk Keeler

In this workshop, we have two goals:

  1.  We will venture into the field, taking photographs in some of the most beautiful locations the Eastern Sierra has to offer – from Mono Lake to Lone Pine via the scenic Hwy 395. 
  2. We will take these photos and others you’ve sent us, convert them from a digital file to a digital negative for contact printing, then print them in the black and white process of platinum/palladium (please click here to learn about more about the process). From the first day, you will quickly and easily make prints!
Mountains near Mono Lake, photo by Kerik Kouklis

Kerik and Kirk will be at your service in the field, ensuring you are capturing your envisioned photos, while assisting with any camera operation questions you might have.  Our goal is for you to walk away from a scene with confidence you have a well-exposed, well-visoned photograph!

Mono Lake in Winter, photo by Kerik Kouklis

Lastly, Kerik and Kirk are well-versed in night capture and will take you to wonderful locations that lend themselves to night imagry.  This will be in addition to daytime photography sessions.

During this workshop, you will:

  • Photograph the region each day – during day and/or nighttime
  • Learn or re-familiarize yourself with field techniques for image capture
  • Print hands-on platinum/palladium, learning as you print
  • Get acquainted with the digital negative process, including calibrating using the new QCDN software
  • Receive valuable feedback on your photos in a fun, creative environment. From visualization to the final print – we will help take your photographs to another level!
  • Experience and photograph the Eastern Sierra at its most beautiful, during the least visited and undisturbed time of the year.

Your Fearless Leaders

Kerik Kouklis. To read his bio, artist, statement, view images, and other fun facts, click here to go to his website.

The other “KK” instructor, click here to read more about Kirk Keeler or click on any of the tabs on this website.

Questions About The Workshop? Please go to the FAQ’s page or email at the following: kirk@kirkkeeler.com and/or kerik@kerik.com

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