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Michael Seewald's
Yosemite Photography Classes

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Seewald's workshops...the difference over others?
You aren't just driven around to pretty sites, which you could
do on your own, you are taught how to see, think and
create, like a master, from a master. That way, when you
get to picturesque places on your own in the future, you'll be able to make exciting,
award winning art with the concepts you've now practiced and learned.

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Michael Seewald's
Yosemite
Photographic Workshops

 


Click image to enlarge.  Copyright Michael Seewald, 1998

Yosemite Falls, 1998
From Seewald's 'Southwest USA' series.
 

Spend a few days in stunning Yosemite
with master photographer Michael Seewald

Yosemite is one of the wonders of the world to create art at. Michael has created art here for 40 years now, come join him.


 


Click photo to enlarge. Copyright Michael Seewald 3/2009
Half Dome - clearing storm

2024

Winter class
March 1st, 2nd and 3rd

Three day 'fun-shops'.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Only $995

Closed out
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March15th, 16th and 17th

Three day 'fun-shops'.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Only $995

As of 1.15.24, space available still

If you can only make the two
day, Fri. and Sat., it would be $795
.

NOTE, these are 'BONUS CLASSES' all participants
that take all three  days will receive a Seewald
16x20" original of choice valued at up to $3,000!



THESE CLASSES are VERY LIMITED...
Only 6 students allowed, so call now.

858.245.0485

As of 2.10.2024, four of six spaces are still open

It may be sold out before we post here,
contact ASAP if you want to reserve.

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Fall class 2024
Nov. 1st, 2nd and 3rd

As of 2.21.'24, Space still available. 

Three day 'fun-shops'.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Only $995

If you can only make the two
day, Fri. and Sat., it would be $795
.

NOTE, this is a 'BONUS CLASS' all participants
that take all three  days will receive a Seewald
16x20" original of choice valued at $3,000!



THIS CLASS IS VERY LIMITED...
Only 6 students allowed, so call now.

858.245.0485

It may be sold out before we post here,
contact ASAP if you want to reserve.

 


Click photo to enlarge. Copyright Michael Seewald

Yosemite fall class of 10.21.2016

 

       

Click photos to enlarge.
Left: Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View.
Right: 'Stream, Vernal Falls' by Manoj Jayadevan,
Yosemite class of 2.27.2015

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Click image to enlarge. Copyright Michael Seewald, 3/2009
Seewald Yosemite Fun-shop

"...I enjoyed another great outdoor experience with Michael, rain and snow and sunshine. What a wonderful opportunity to study with a master of the light in so many different light conditions.
 I will be back again for another class."


Vicki Dobbs (lady sitting on far left above),
Clovis, California,
Yosemite class of March 10-22, '09

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Critique form from Sarah Ryba (young lady on wall in above photo) of San Bruno, California.

How_was_michael_as_an_instructor: Michael explained concepts well and was very patient.

How_was_Michaels_teaching_style: Michael has a laid back teaching style and it was very helpful to sometimes see him work and explain how, and why, he was setting up certain shots. 

ForEveryon_how_tough_respectful_day1_critiquing: Michael provided constructive feedback and was not too tough.

ForEveryon_how_tough_respectful_day2_critiquing: Michael provided excellent feedback and reinforced concepts that were introduced on the 1st day.

short_paragraph_of_how_it_was: This was a fun and instructive class and I will use what I learned to take better photos. I now feel that I understand my camera more and want to continue learning what I can do with the camera.

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Click image to enlarge.               Copyright Michael Seewald, 3/2009
Seewald's Yosemite Falls Close-up


Click photo to enlarge. Copyright Michael Seewald

Merced River, Yosemite, 2009

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“Michael, Bottom line: The workshop (fun-shop) was priceless! As I told you when we were in the field, I've had a lot of workshops, and those ‘instructors’ basically just took us to pretty places. They answered questions if we asked, but that was about it. You actually taught, critiquing each image; explaining what was right, and wrong, with all my compositions, and why! And then showed me HOW TO FIX THEM, if they needed it, on the spot!

I will no longer need more ‘classes’, as with your help I now have a map on how to make strong art, from here on out. “
Again, thanks so much,
Manoj Jayadevan, Yosemite class of 2.27.2015
Intermediate level photographer, San Francisco, CA


NOTE: Contact info to confirm this testimony, as with ALL TESTIMONIES we receive and post, are always available on request.

 

 

 

Average Temperatures & Precipitation for Yosemite Valley
(4,000 feet / 1,220 m)

Month Maximum  Minimum Precipitation
  (°F / °C) (°F / °C) (inches / cm)
January 49/9 26/-3 6.2/15.7
February 55/13 28/-2 6.1/15.5
March 59/15 31/0 5.2/13.2
April 65/18 35/2 3.0/7.6
May 73/23 42/5 1.3/3.3
June 82/28 48/9 0.7/1.8
July 90/32 54/12 0.4/1.0
August 90/32 53/11 0.3/0.8
September 87/30 47/8 0.9/2.3
October 74/23 39/4 2.1/5.3
November 58/14 31/0 5.5/14
December 48/9 26/-3 5.6/14.2

 

Yosemite park Oct. Nov. fall info.
(Like they say 'See lots of the park, but few people')

 

Back to Main photographic workshops info page.

 

Go to students Yosemite photo page.

 

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Accommodations are not
 included in the workshops,

Go to
All about accommodations

 

Note: there are no grizzly bears in Yosemite (brown bears) they
are all black bears. Fairly harmless, but still,

here are some tips about being in Yosemite with them...

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Seewald's photographic 'fun-shops'
proudly sponsored by:


Pro Camera Repair, San Diego.
SAVE 10% on first order, just mention ‘Seewald workshop discount’

"Taken my cameras here for decades, always top notch work. I need my cameras
working properly in distant places, and I trust them to keep them in tip top shape."
MS

Dolica Tripods
This line of carbon fiber and aluminum tripods won't break the bank.
We've got point and shoot tripods all the way up to heavy duty, large camera supports.

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Cancellation policy
 

San Diego county class cancellation policy as of 1.1.'11. 
14 or more days before class, a certificate good for a future class will be issued (good for one year).
With less than 14 days before class: No refund nor certificate will be issued. 
Not responsible for medical emergencies. Class held rain or shine.


Yosemite, Carmel,  Napa or other non-San Diego class cancellation policy as of 11.1.'11 
60 or more days before class, a certificate good for a future class will be issued (good for one year). With less than 60 days before class: No refund nor certificate will be issued. Not responsible for medical emergencies. Class held rain or shine. Lots of great art has been made during inclement weather.
Suggest trip insurance.

 

'Never a complete loss' policy!
Everyone 'paid in full' receives a complimentary 11x14" Seewald original
photo of choice, from nine popular images, whether you end up taking the class or not! Value: $1,000.
Comes signed, in a tube, with cert. of authenticity, ready to take to your framer.

 

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