Cuba Tour and Photography Workshop January 2016 - come photograph in this photo paradise

Cuba Photo Tour Dates for Winter 2015 - 2016 to be announced.

Tentative dates January 2016

Join me for a fun filled 8 day photo tour of Cuba. Take a learning vacation and see Cuba before it changes forever.  This tour is fully licensed for legal travel by U. S. citizens to Cuba under a people to people cultural and educational license by the U. S. Treasury Department.

Deluxe accommodations at El Presidente Hotel in Havana and equally deluxe accommodations in Cienfuegos and Trinidad.  We'll be out shooting in some of the best locations in Havana, Cienfuegos and Trinidad.  We'll also visit historical locations, art and photography galleries and meet with local photographer and photography teachers.  But be assured we'll find time to try plenty of Cuban food and fun too. This is photo-centric tour and is open to all levels of photographic proficiency and interest.  This is small group tour designed to give you a quality travel experience in Cuba.

The tour originates and concludes in Havana.  All transfers and ground transportation in Cuba are included.  Full details on inclusions and exclusions are available from Cuba Tour and Travel.  They can also assist you with round trip charter air flights from Miami to Havana.

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Travel Writing & Photography Workshop and Tour 

Santa Fe, NM  May 29 – June 1, 2014

Excerpt of Interview with a Travel Writer/Photographer Jerome Shaw on JobShadow

Interview with Travel Writer and Travel Photographer, Jerome Shaw on Job Shadow

Interview with a Travel Writer/Photographer, Jerome Shaw     

Read as acclaimed writer and photographer Jerome Shaw talks about his career as a Travel Writer and Photographer.   You can find him at the links here or on his Twitter feed in the sidebar. 

What do you do for a living?

I am a travel writer and photographer. I also teach photography workshops in Colorado, Utah & New Mexico and develop & lead tours and workshops in Cuba, Fiji and Europe.

How would you describe what you do?

Travel Writer and Photographer: I develop story ideas about travel destinations and travel to the location to produce photography and gather information with which to create a travel article package for publication. Most of my writing and photography product is now consumed by online publications. Ten years ago it was predominately published in print magazines and newspapers.

Photography Teacher: I conceive, design, set up, market and conduct photography classes and workshops here in Denver, Colorado as well as in travel locations in the Western USA and internationally.

What does your work entail?

I am a one-man band. I do a bit of everything; from marketing and advertising to accounting and collections to website design and social media. And, now with digital photography I also perform many of the post-production photography services on my computer that my photo lab used to do for me.

All the while doing what you’d expect from a writer – writing, and from a photographer – photographing. When you are self-employed you wear many hats during each day.

What’s a typical work week like?

There is no “typical workweek” for me. Every week is different. Some of things I do consistently are answer and send emails, administer my blog and website, post to social media accounts, make travel arrangements, keep up with developments in both the travel and photography industries, read press releases, attend PR functions, call on clients and prospective clients, and manage account receivable and accounts payable. Occasionally I travel.

When I am not traveling I do try my best to keep regular hours. Though, that can difficult when I encounter high work volume and short deadlines.

I am sure many people are surprised that I spend more than half my time not doing any travel writing or photography. I was certainly surprised when I first became a photographer just how little time I actually spent behind the camera. While the advent of digital photography has changes some things it has not increased the number or hours I spend actually working with cameras but it has increased greatly the number of hours I spend on the computer.

How did you get started?

I started as an amateur photographer at age 12 entering 4-H completions. In high school I worked on the school paper & yearbook, and did small local photography jobs. I attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. I have Bachelors of Fine Art with an emphasis in still & motion picture photography and three-dimensional design with a minor in art history. I also accrued enough hours in business and law courses to have a minor in business but art majors are required to take their minor in art history. From there I expected to become a well-known fine art photographer in a few months after graduation and be represented by countless galleries and museums … but that is not how it worked then or now.

After graduation I moved to Aspen, Colorado for what was a to be a 6 month break between undergraduate studies and a graduate program at UCLA or USC in film. Fortunately or unfortunately I found work as a commercial photographer and as a sound engineer, still photographer and assistant cameraman for a film production company. Five years later I left Aspen without a graduate degree but with a lot of experience. I moved to Denver and continued to work as a commercial photographer in the ski and adventure sports industry.

I was fortunate to get several jobs that entailed travel: shooting swimsuits in Hawaii, airline brochures in Mexico and as part of 4 man crew working on a adventure travel television series entitled “Sir Edmund Hillary’s World of Adventure” that eventually was picked up by the Discovery Channel. The television series took me from New Zealand to Greece and from Alaska to Peru. The travel bug had bitten me hard. I was hooked.

During most of my early work for travel publications I was the photographer in the writer/photographer team. I enjoyed being able to concentrate on photography while the writer did the research and gather information and details. Soon though, I noticed that when only one person was invited on travel assignments it was NOT the photographer. I began watching how the writers I worked with gathered material. I often saw the first draft through the published article, which gave me great insight into the writing process. I began to teach myself how a travel article was created start to finish. I was also involved in the marketing of the article/photography packages and learned that side of the business too.

For the past 10+ years I have been both writer and photographer on 90% of my jobs. While I still do enjoy being able to concentrate on only the photography portion of the product, when the publication and budget allows, I have come to enjoy the writing as much as the photography.


Read the full interview on JobShadow at: http://www.jobshadow.com/interview-with-a-travel-writerphotographer/

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Travel Writing & Photography Workshop and Tour in Santa Fe, NM

December 11th-14th,  2014

Travel Writing & Photography Workshop and Tour in Santa Fe, New Mexico 

Registration for the Christmas time Santa Fe workshop is open.  You can see the information on the workshop below. 

Please email TravelBoldly@Gmail.com with questions,

We will be also announcing dates for Spring 2015 Santa Fe workshop and location and dates for Summer 2015 Colorado workshop.

If you'd like information on either of these workshops please send an email with "Spring Santa Fe Travel Writing Workshop" or "Colorado Travel Writing Workshop" in the subject line to Travel Boldly@Gmail.com . 

Thanks,

Jerome / July 2014

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Workshop Information:

Janna Graber the editor of GoWorldTravel.com and TravelBoldly's own Jerome Shaw are teaching a joint workshop in Santa Fe, New Mexico in December of 2014.  Santa Fe is great backdrop to learn more about travel journalism from these two travel experts.

New Mexico’s Native American and Spanish roots run deep. Explore this rich heritage in Santa Fe, New Mexico during our four-day tour and writing & photography workshop.

The workshop will be held at La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe from December 11-14, 2014. It will offer expert instruction on travel writing techniques,  travel photography, publishing your own blog or website and the business of travel writing. It will also provide an enjoyable and in-depth look at this unique destination.

• Instructor bios and session descriptions 
• Daily Schedules  
• If You Go Information
• Registration Page

About Santa Fe

Santa Fe, New Mexico is like no other place in the United States. The region was home to Native Americans from 1200 to the early 1400′s, and then fell under six different governments over the next 400 years.

All these influences and cultures have blended together to become what locals affectionately call “The City Different.” New Mexico’s capital city is famous for her unique art, architecture and savory cuisine, and is home to 68,000 residents. With an elevation of 7,000 feet above sea level, Santa Fe is located at the base of the southern Rocky Mountains in north-central New Mexico.

During our workshop, we’ll spend time with many local experts, including artists, chefs and local businessmen, who will share their love and knowledge of Santa Fe.

Lodging

La Fonda on the Plaza, a historic inn located in the heart of downtown Santa Fe, will provide comfortable accommodations at a discounted rate for workshop participants. La Fonda can trace its roots back nearly 200 years. It offers the highest contemporary standards of hospitality along with Old World Santa Fe charm. You are free to use any accommodation in the surrounding area and attend the sessions at La Fonda.

Dining

Daily breakfast are provided via your accommodation at La Fonda, A welcome dinner is included as part of the workshop. Other meals may be purchased at your discretion. We encourage you to go out and sample some of Santa Fe’s excellent cuisine and will happily provide recommendations.

Activities

Our schedule will include guided visits to top local attractions, markets, art galleries and even a cooking class. We will visit a local Native American Pueblo. See the schedule for full details.

Price Details

Price is $699 for the workshop  +++  SAVE $100 for earlybird signup through September 15, 2014

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Price includes:

Dinner on Friday
Guided visits to local sites
City Museum Pass
All activities are within walking distance in downtown Santa Fe.
Travel writing and photography workshop sessions at the La Fonda Hotel (see schedule)


Price does not include:

Hotel (a discount code for accommodation at Santa Fe's historic La Fonda hotel is provided with registration - the special discount rate of $99/night for workshop participants includes a sumptuous breakfast) 
Meals (except as noted)
Transportation to Santa Fe
Transportation to and from hotel
Alcohol (guest may purchase at own discretion)

Details

Deposit:  Workshop space is limited. In order to reserve your spot, a $200 non-refundable deposit is due upon booking.

Balance Due: The remaining balance must be paid 35 days before your workshop begins. If the remaining balance is more than five days late, we reserve the right to sell your spot. Deposit cannot be returned.

Cancellation Policy: Because we must purchase lodging and activities so far in advance, the $200 deposit is non-refundable. If you must cancel your registration for any reason, your deposit can be applied as a credit towards any of our other Travel Writing On Location workshops.

Payment Methods:

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Important Info: Travel Writing & Photography Workshop - Santa Fe, New Mexico

Important Info:

Location:

Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico.

Nearest Airport:

Santa Fe Municipal Airport

Transportation to Hotel:

From the airport, you may take a shuttle or taxi to the hotel. We recommend a rental car to make the most of your Santa Fe experience.

What to Bring:

* Laptop and writing notebook

* Camera

* Clothing: The weather at this time of year can change quickly. It’s best to dress in layers so you can adapt to temperature changes.

* Sunscreen and lip balm

Travel Insurance: We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance to cover the cost of your trip.

"Mount Evans" Rocky Mountains, Colorado, USA

"Mount Evans, Colorado"

Mount Evans is a 14,000 foot / 4,300 meter peak on the front range of the Colorado that is visible for most of the people living in the Denver metro area. It is one of the few peaks anywhere that you can drive your car to the approximate summit and then scramble the few remaining meters to the actual summit to gaze across the dramatic vistas of the Rockies. Mount Evans is one of fifty-four, 14,000 foot peaks in Colorado and it was my first "Fourteeener" when I was a child vacationing in Colorado with my parents.

Big Horn Sheep and Dahl Mountain Goats are often sighted on the slopes as your rise above tree line. Mount Evans is a great day trip from Denver and/or if you are in impeccable physical condition it is hard bicycle climb followed by an exhilarating zoom down.

This photo was taken while I was teaching a photo workshop which on the whole is unusual as I usually can't concentrate on my own photography while teaching.

This image was featured in my one man show in Denver as a 13" x 19" / 33cm x 48cm digital print. Prints available for purchase. These images are copyrighted and may not be used, re-posted or reproduced without direct written permission.

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"Four Crosses" - Taos Pueblo Taos, New Mexico, USA

Four Crosses - Taos Pueblo Taos, New Mexico USA

The warm colors or the adobe and the stark white of the crosses bring a vibrancy to this image of the American Southwest. I enjoy the simple composition of this photograph.

Taos is one of my favorite travel destinations especially because it is just a few hours from my home in Denver. Yet, it is a world a way. It is full of colors, markets, galleries, fine restaurants, great taco stands, and last but not least a remarkable brew pub named Eske's. Have an India Pale Ale or an ESB (here it stands for Eske's Special Bitter) and tell them Jerome says "hi and I'll be back soon".

If you are looking for weekend get away to hone your travel photography skills join me for one of my workshops in Taos.  I have them in May and October each year.  We are planning the next one for May 2014.  For more information contact me  at TravelPhotoTours on Facebook

These images are copyrighted and may not be used, reposted or reproduced without direct written permission.

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