Island of Meanguera, El Salvador Aug 2012
The premier Tortuga Photo Workshop on the Island of Meanguera will sharpen your photographic skills in a location full of surprises. And you don't have to worry about a thing: we've arranged transportation from the airport, hotel rooms, all meals, field trips and a few more surprises! Grab your camera and get down to the island! Space is limited, early bird pricing expires June 1 (group discounts available), scroll down for more information and apply today!
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Features & Info
Natural inspiration
The island of Meanguera is surrounded by amazing natural geography and exotic beauty that will change the way you look at the world. With your camera and our guidance, we'll help you improve your photography skills and the way you interact with your subjects. Every morning we'll rise to amazing light, the perfect setting for capturing the daily lives of the local fishermen and the surrounding communities.
Wild things
Within our daily excursions we will occasionally run into dolphins and sea turtles. You will have the opportunity each morning to select your own dinner - fresh caught fish sold by the fishermen waiting in the bay.
No distractions
Our hotel, La Joya del Golfo or “The Jewel of the Gulf” in English, sits on the water overlooking a bird sanctuary on Conchaguita island. There are no cars on the island, offering workshop participants a glimpse of life as it has been for generations, a way of life that will not exist forever.
The Tortuga workshop in Isla Meanguera, El Salvador was a once in a lifetime type of experience. Having never been out of the country before, I was amazed by the cultural differences and beautiful landscapes. The people are very inviting towards the camera and having Roberto as an interpreter and instructor made every photo opportunity a true learning experience. He taught me how to better utilize natural light and how to pinpoint those split second moments that better create a story in your images. The accommodations are fantastic. The food? Unbelievable. You will literally be able to document the fisherman pluck your food from the ocean and have it delivered to your plate. It's an all around fantastic photo adventure and some of the best images that i have taken to date.
~ Richard Joyner, Tortuga 2009 Alumni
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More workshop info
Sunday, August 12, 2012 through Saturday, August 18, 2012
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Pricing:
- Early registration of $1,595 before June 1, 2012
- Late registration of $1,795 before July 1, 2012
- Full Price of $1,995 after July 2, 2012 Workshop includes:
- -Individualized instruction from award-winning photojournalists.
- -One-on-one critique sessions
- -Daily assignment and traveling to different islands and nearby fishing villages to makes images and share the stories of fishermen in their daily lives.
- -Travel to and from the workshops from Comalapa Airport in El Salvador.
- -Three meals per day, this island is a seafood lovers paradise but if you would feel more comfortable eating chicken, beef or veggie style that is a tasty option as well.
- -Lodging with double occupancy.
