REGISTRATION INFORMATION

RESERVATIONS

Spring and fall are our most popular seasons. 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 to hold your desired time.

DEPOSITS and PAYMENTS

A deposit is required to hold your reservation. 50% of the estimated trip cost is due 30 days prior to the start date of your trip. 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

Before the deposit is due, the participant will be provided with an estimate of trip cost. This will include lodging and meal expenses, a per Diem for the trip leader plus his meal, lodging and transportation expenses and any additional fees for local drivers, permits, outfitting and other necessary and appropriate costs. If any variance from the estimate occurs, WorldView will inform the participant as soon as possible. There is no markup taken on trip expenses and participant will have full visibility of all required costs.

YOUR PHOTO TRIP FEE INCLUDES:

1. Professional one-on-one photographic instruction and constructive critique.

2. Transportation to and from airport (if possible) or base location to shooting locales in vehicles appropriate to the terrain.

3. All meals.

4. Lodging in local accomodations or outfitting (tent, sleeping bag, etc.) when overnights are appropriate.

5. Entrance fees and permits. If you possess an annual National Park Pass, please bring it with you!

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 memory cards

5. Personal insurance

KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Although your instructors will be knowledgeable with both film and digital cameras, they cannot possibly know the specific features and otions of every camera model. In order to enjoy and benefit from your photo trip 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 dictate (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.

MEALS

WorldView will arrange and provide all meals and field snacks and beverages. Obviously, because of shooting and travel schedules it is not always possible to eat at 'normal' times. We will do our best to accommodate reasonable dietary requests if they are communicated with sufficient notice.

HEALTH & PHYSICAL CONDITION

It is the participant’s responsibility to assess the appropriateness of the trip 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 trip 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 trip activities. Further, we may refuse enrollment or require withdrawal from the workshop at any time without refund.

INSURANCE

WorldView Photo Experience is fully insured as a tour provider by Zurich American Insurance Corporation.

We strongly recommend purchase of personal travel insurance. We recommend Travel Insurance Services, located in Walnut Creek, CA. You can purchase a policy from them that will protect you in case you are unable to participate in your trip due to unforeseen circumstances. Their web address is www.travelinsure.com. Toll free telephone is: 1-800-937-1387. 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.

Worldview Photo Experience is not responsible for cancellation due to medical
emergencies or reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets in the event of a trip cancellation.

SMOKING & ALCOHOL

Smoking or consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted at any time during the trip 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 trip begins.

2. WorldView Photo Experience reserves the right to cancel a reservation if full payment has not been received 30 days prior to trip 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 trip must be cancelled, 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 nonrefundable airline tickets in the event of a trip 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 gasoline, lodging, fees for hired services or ground transportation. Errors may also occur in trip cost estimates. Although we will make every effort to avoid problems, WorldView Photo Experience reserves the right to amend trip prices if necessary.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Participation in a photography trip 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 trip. See INSURANCE above. Payment of the trip fee means the participant assumes all associated risk inherent in the trip 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 photo trip. 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. Photo trip 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 preparation expense including non-refundable airline tickets or credit card fees. We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. See INSURANCE above.

Your Trip Registration Form includes a statement 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 may 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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