PHOTO WORKSHOP REGISTRATION INFORMATION

RESERVATIONS

Courses fill quickly so please contact us as soon as possible. There are no application deadlines but reservations are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call 651-481-8559 or email john@worldviewphoto.net. Please have a second workshop in mind in case your first choice is full.

DEPOSITS and PAYMENTS

A $300 deposit is required to hold your workshop reservation. Please check availability before mailing your deposit. The balance is due 45 days prior to the start of your chosen workshop. You may pay your deposit and balance with check or money order payable in U.S. funds made out to: WorldView Photography 1455 Arden View Drive, Arden Hills, MN 55112

WAITING LIST

If you should apply for a field workshop that is full, we will retain your name in case of cancellation by a registered individual. Cancellations do occur. A $50 application fee will be required at that time and will be refunded in full if a space does not open up for the trip you applied for.

YOUR WORKSHOP FEE INCLUDES:

1. Professional one-on-one photographic instruction and constructive critique.
2. Transportation to and from base location to shooting locales in comfortable vehicles appropriate to the terrain.
3. Orientation dinner and breakfasts are provided. Lunch and dinner are provided in the field on days where it is impractical for the participant to secure their own.
4. Lodging (based on double occupancy).
5. Entrance fees and permits. If you possess a Golden Eagle National Park Pass, please bring it with you!
6. Access to overnight film labs and laptops when possible.

NOT INCLUDED:

1. Telephone calls
2. Alcoholic beverages, bar expenses or room service
3. Roundtrip transportation from your home to the base location
4. Laundry, in-room entertainment, film, batteries or any items of a personal nature
5. Insurance

KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Although your instructors will be generally knowledgeable with both film and digital cameras in all formats, they cannot possibly know the features of every camera model. In order to enjoy and benefit from your workshop experience, you need to know and understand how your camera operates.

ITINERARY VARIANCE

Worldview Photo Experience has the right to make changes, deletions or substitutions to proposed itinerary as conditions indicate (changes in weather, permit availability, road or trail conditions, etc.). Participants do not have a right to refund based on itinerary changes.

ACCOMODATIONS

Our trip participants are lodged in modern, comfortable hotels or motels. To keep trip fees reasonable, we avoid luxury accommodations. Your workshop fee includes lodging based on double occupancy. Should you require single occupancy (private room) a supplemental fee (varies with facility) will be added.

MEALS

Breakfast, soft drinks, bottled water and snacks in the field are provided. Participants are responsible for mid-day and evening meals when we are in our base city location. If we are in the field through mid-day or overnight, lunch and dinner will be provided by WorldView. We will attempt to accommodate reasonable dietary requests but cannot be responsible for unusual dietary requirements.

HEALTH & PHYSICAL CONDITION

It is the participant's responsibility to assess the appropriateness of the workshop activities with regard to their own physical abilities, health and condition. It is not possible for WorldView Photo Experience to accommodate individuals with health problems or disabilities. By paying workshop fees, the participant guarantees that they do not have any physical, mental or other condition that would endanger themselves or another participant. We reserve the right to request a physician's statement and we will not be responsible for participants who cannot take part in workshop events. Further, we may refuse enrollment or require withdrawal from the workshop at any time without refund.

INSURANCE

We strongly recommend purchase of travel insurance. Worldview Photo Experience is registered with Travel Insurance Services of Walnut Creek, CA for your convenience so that you can purchase a policy that will protect you in case you are unable to attend the workshop due to unforeseen circumstances. We recommend a plan that offers coverage for medical and dental emergencies, medical evacuation, missed connections, lost luggage and trip cancellation if you have a serious medical problem that prevents you from participating. We will send you a descriptive brochure in your packet of materials once you have registered. Worldview Photo Experience is not responsible for cancellation due to medical emergencies or reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets in the event of a workshop cancellation.

SMOKING & ALCOHOL

Smoking or consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted at any time during the workshop, in or near the vehicles, other participants, classrooms, dining areas or shooting locations.

CANCELLATION POLICY

1. No refund may be made for withdrawal after the workshop begins.
2. WorldView Photo Experience reserves the right to cancel a reservation if full payment has not been received 45 days prior to workshop commencement.
3. Worldview is not responsible for cancellation due to medical emergency. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance (see INSURANCE above).
4. In the event that a workshop must be cancelled due to inadequate enrollment, all fees and deposits will be refunded in full or may be transferred to another workshop within one year.
5. WorldView Photo Experience is not responsible for reimbursement of non- refundable airline tickets in the event of a workshop cancellation.
6. Unfortunately, there can be no exceptions to our cancellation policy.

INCREASES TO PARTICIPATION FEE

Cost increases may occur unexpectedly due to a price change in airfare, gasoline, lodging or ground transportation. WorldView Photo Experience reserves the right to amend workshop prices if necessary.

ASSUMPTION of RISK

Participation in a photography field workshop involves some risk. Risks may include but are not limited to forces of nature, rugged terrain, wild animals, cancellation, strikes, civil disturbance, changes in itinerary, negligent action, mechanical failures, accidents and health risks. Medical services or facilities including emergency health care, physicians or medication may not be readily available during the workshop. See INSURANCE above. Payment of the workshop fee means the participant assumes all associated risk inherent in the workshop as indicated and is personally responsible for the consequences.

RESPONSIBILITY

WorldView Photo Experience (referred to as WPE) will make every attempt to provide our participants with a safe and memorable experience. WPE and their employees, subcontractors and suppliers act only as agents for the participant regarding travel including but not limited to, photography, sightseeing, meals, transportation, instruction, lodging and all other services. They are not responsible for injury, theft, loss, accident or delay which may occur by defect or default or any other cause through the acts of any company or individual conveying the participant or carrying out any aspect of the workshop. WPE accepts no responsibility for losses or expenses incurred due to delay or changes in airline or other services. Likewise, they accept no responsibility for losses or expenses due to, but not limited to, weather, strike, war, civil disturbance, terrorism or quarantine. All such losses or expenses are the responsibility of the participant. WPE reserves the right to cancel any workshop prior to commencement, in which case a full refund of paid workshop fees will be granted. If workshop enrollment does not reach an acceptable minimum requirement, a small amendment may be added to the workshop fee. Field workshop prices are based on current rates and supplier fees. WPE reserves the right to increase fees without prior notice. WPE is not responsible for any other participant workshop preparation costs including non-refundable airline tickets or credit card fees. We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. See INSURANCE above. Your Workshop Registration Form includes a stement indicating that you have read and understood the information contained here. The entire form must be completed, signed and returned by the specified date. Failure to do so will result in decline of participation. Cancellation policy will remain in effect. If WPE or any individual(s) acting on their behalf is required to incur legal fees to enforce the Assumption of Risk/Responsibility Agreement, the participant agrees to hold WPE harmless for all such costs. If a lawsuit is filed, the participant agrees to do so solely in the County of Ramsey in the State of Minnesota.


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