Art Workshops in Guatemala

Experience a new culture, stretch yourself as a photographer and

come away with once in a lifetime images!!

Capturing Guatemala's Light and Contrasts

with award winning photojournalist

14 - 23 March 2013

David H Wells

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Image: Boy Swinging Incense by David Wells

David was named one of the top 13 photography

workshop instructors by Photo District News.

Take advantage of this opportunity to study and travel with David and learn why !!

"David really is the creme de la creme. I was delighted at the end when so many people had gotten so much from him. I also felt this odd joy that so many people fell in love with Guate.
I felt that very personally, somehow." Judy Tillinger (Maybe because she's been with us for seven workshops !!)

Take a look at student's images from previous workshops: Student Gallery

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Guatemala is a land of ancient architecture, colorful Mayan markets, beautiful indigenous faces and magnificent light - everything you need to create stunning images. It's simply a matter of knowing how and when to put it all together.

Stunning images require magnificent light -- and a photographer who understands how and when to shoot in that light. Its quality, its color, and where its coming from all determine whether your resulting images will be mediocre or exceptional !!

David covers the use of natural light in great detail as well as other topics, such as composition, how to best work with your subject and a overview of the strengths and weaknesses of the digital world.
(Image: Walking by Volcano by David Wells)

You'll spend early mornings and evenings out shooting (when the light is magic) and mid-day in class and critique sessions. David also works one-on-one with each participant helping them determine and achieve their photographic goals.

You'll have the opportunity to photograph the processions that wind thru the streets of ANTIGUA every Sunday during Lent. Families construct carpets - alfombras - made of sawdust, pine needles and flowers in the streets in front of their homes. It's an incredible experience !!

Then we'll head further into the western highlands to LAKE ATITLAN -breathtakingly gorgeous, particularly during that 'magic hour' when its three volcanoes rise out of the early morning mists. We'll stay at the Posada Santiago - always a treat with great food, wonderful views and old friends.

*** Day to day itinerary available on request

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David is a photojournalist focusing on in-depth photo-essays, intercultural communications and the use of light and shadow to enhance visual narratives.

He is an experienced instructor who loves to teach. He sees it as "how I give back to the world and the world of photography." He's a high energy, east coast type of guy and our participants rave about how much they've learned from him, even if they are a bit exhausted by the end of the week!!

David teaches workshops nationally and internationally, and created The Wells Point, an online educational tool with video podcasts (including a few from his Guatemala workshops) and other useful information for photographers. Click on the Creativity Podcasts section to find them.

To learn more about David or see his work, here's his webpage: DavidHWells.com or email him at: david@davidHwells.com. (Image: Three Cucuruchus by David Wells.)

**Total package price, including tuition, lodging in a lovely colonial style hotel, a hearty breakfast each morning, ground transportation and some pretty interesting cultural experiences is US$1,995.

** If you'd like to join us, just fill out and send in the
registration form on our web page.

You can either email me, skype lizafourre,

or call me at 612-825-0747

and we'll get you all set to go!!

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Comments from David's students:

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"It was really a pleasure to discover Guatemala, the people and culture with such a skilled instructor, David, and all of you in our group of very wonderful unpretentious talented photographers. We really were a very close group, weren't we. I particularly enjoyed some of my individual contacts and photo jaunts I went on with you. And all so very well arranged and organized by you, Liza and your very warm, efficient and knowledgeable staff. I felt very secure and well taken care of the entire time." Shelley O'Connell 3/09

"David is a good teacher & so willing to share what he knows. I thought there was a good ratio between lecture and shooting time. He was helpful in the"field" answering questions, etc. You, Ceci, & Freddy did a students w procession soldiers great job of making sure everything went smoothly- couldn't have been more gracious and accommodating! Really, Liza - if I had a complaint, I'd let you know, but I really don't have any - It was a great trip!!" Sally Thompson 3/09

"David's instruction was great, very much on target for me. I am so relatively new to photography, without a lot of shooting practice, and I felt he was patient with me, even when asking him to explain something for the 3rd or 4th time. Thanks again for a great workshop, and for introducing me to the beauty and the people of Guatemala. Warm regards," Mary Stroupe 3/08

"I was very pleased and liked David a lot. Smart, knowledgeable, pleasant and fun to listen to. Nice to everyone, interesting, and above all, generous and tolerant as a teacher." Linda Nagel 3/08

"I really enjoyed the workshop. I learned a lot and had a good time. For me it was as much about immersion in Guatemalan life - visiting the markets, doing the Lent things, and interacting with people. Thanks for everything, Liza - it was everything I had hoped it would be " Patty Martinson 3/06 (and 2/04 Weave Sequel)

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Art Workshops in Guatemala Liza Fourré / Director Email: info@artguat.org Phone: (612) 825-0747