PHOTOGRAPHING UMBRIA, ITALY'S - Rolling green fields are punctuated by wildflowers and hilltop medieval towns, and sleepy villages are tucked between vineyards and olive groves. Join Brenda and Jed on this photo tour through Tuscany's 'rustic' sister. We'll photograph the countryside and in Orvieto, Spello, Assisi, Perugia and Gubbio, along with smaller villages in between, photographing the daily life of people and the quintessential Italian scene. We'll also take in our favorite area of Tuscany, too, the Pienza region. Scroll page for additional information.

The Oregon Coast 2012 - Join us as we explore from Bandon to Newport along southern and central Oregon's beautiful coastline. Sea stacks, tidepools, lighthouses, boat harbors, boatyards, temperate forests and more await you on this Mentor Series instructional tour. We'll be out photographing in early mornings and late afternoons, and sunset into twilight to capture the magic light and the mood of the coast. We'll begin on Sunday night with an opening presentation and intros to get us ready for the days ahead.

Alaska Bear Photography Tour - When I visited this place I was amazed at how close you were to the bears! Here at Lake Clark Nat'l Park, the bears are habituated to people and it makes photographing them so easy. We'll stay at Silver Salmon Creek Lodge, on a private wilderness property within Lake Clark Nat'l Park. The folks at the lodge provide an incredible experience. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to photograph the coastal grizzly bear. We'll also visit a puffin colony, weather permitting, during the trip. August 2013 is a long way off, but group size is limited to six and will fill fast! Deposit of $500 will hold your space. Scroll page for additional information.