General IPT Information
BIRDS AS ART Instructional Photo-Tours (IPTs) include morning and afternoon photography sessions totaling six hours or more (weather permitting), in-the-field instruction, an introductory slide program on the evening before the tour begins, a critiquing session on the night of the first full day of the tour, and additional slide programs and/or Photoshop sessions. Days include a midday break (also know as INT — instructor nap time) and all lunches. You are generally on your own for breakfasts. At most locations there are motel-lobby continental breakfasts; at others we may stop at either a fast food outlet or a convenience store. There is no extra charge for humor or expert natural history commentary. The quality of both the in-the-field and the in-classroom instruction is unsurpassed.
Do know that the leader, that’s me: Arthur Morris, and the co-leaders, photograph during IPTs. We let you know what we are doing, and why, and we are always available to answer your questions. We often teach by example. In addition to the in-the-field sessions, there is much teaching done during the lunches and even during dinners; many folks take advantage of these times to ask a multitude of questions on a great variety of photography topics. In addition, folks (including me) often learn a ton from skilled IPT participants.
BAA IPTs do not include the cost of lodging or air or ground transportation. Bear Boat IPTs, Galapagos Photo-Cruises, and some international IPTs often include the cost of lodging, flights, and ground transportation (always as noted).
Ground transportation with the leader is available on some tours on an extremely limited, first- requested, first-served, pay-in-advance, $30/day, space-available basis. Please e-mail to check availability.
Repeat Customer Discounts
To thank our many repeat customers, we offer the discounts listed below. When you call or send us a deposit, please let us know the last IPT that you were on so that we can reduce your balance.
3-day IPT: $100 off
4-day IPT: $150 off
5-day or more IPT: $200 off
There are no repeat customer discounts for Bear Boat IPTs, Galapagos Photo-Cruises, or international IPTs
Spouse/Multiple Registration Discount
$200 off the total balance due ($100 per registrant). If any two photographers register at the same time, we will reduce each balance due by $100.
Additional IPT Information
Non-photographer spouses/companions may join most North American IPTs tours for $50/day. This fee includes all slide programs, lunches, and in-the-field sessions. Do note that BIRDS AS ART reserves the right to exceed the limit by one photographer on all trips.
Extensions and individual or group tours can be arranged on request. Individual instruction on location is available for $1000.00 per day (plus all expenses), $1750.00 per day (plus all expenses) for two photographers. In the event of rain, private days may not be canceled; we will work indoors viewing slides via laptop computer and handling equipment. If conditions improve we will head out to photograph. The above includes two three hour photo sessions and two hours of image review and Photoshop instruction during and after lunch. That leaves from 1pm till or 4 pm for Instructor Nap Time.
A variety of Canon EF telephoto lenses and bodies are available for rent on some IPTs on a per trip basis. Please e-mail for rates and availability.
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