Palouse Tour
Join Wayne Bennett and Julie Lee for a photographic tour of the Palouse, the wonderfully graphic landscape of Southeastern Washington State and West Central Idaho. The topography of the Palouse was formed millions of years ago and is a virtual wonderland of rolling hills, interspersed with picturesque barns and farm buildings. We will explore the back roads of the Palouse, discovering the magic of the terrain.
We will spend time teaching how to work a scene from wide angle to telephoto to close up. We will also spend time learning the following: long exposure techniques, time lapse techniques, image stacking, and infrared photography.
Palouse Tour
$1395 US
- Four Days
- Dates TBA
- Book By TBA
- Limit 10 People – minimum 6
- Hotels at Reduced Rates
- includes field instruction, image review and critique sessions
- Meals and Ground Transportation Not Included
Palouse Tour
Join Wayne Bennett and Julie Lee for a photographic tour of the Palouse, the wonderfully graphic landscape of Southeastern Washington State and West Central Idaho. The topography of the Palouse was formed millions of years ago and is a virtual wonderland of rolling hills, interspersed with picturesque barns and farm buildings. We will explore the back roads of the Palouse, discovering the magic of the terrain.
We will spend time teaching how to work a scene from wide angle to telephoto to close up.
We will also spend time learning the following: long exposure techniques, time lapse techniques, image stacking, and infrared photography.
Palouse Tour
$1395 US
- Four Days
- Dates TBA/x_icon_list_item]
- Book By TBA
- Limit 10 People – minimum 6
- Hotels at Reduced Rates
- includes field instruction, image review and critique sessions
- Meals and Ground Transportation Not Included
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The graphic design of the landscape in the Palouse lends itself to all of these techniques.
We will a be visiting the Steptoe Butte. The Palouse will give you the opportunity to express your creative side and create imagery you will be proud to share with others.
The Palouse lends itself to infrared photography.
The wheel fence in Uniontown.
Historical barns can be integrated into the graphic landscape.
Tour Leaders
Wayne Bennett
Wayne has been a professional photographer for 25 years, specializing in landscape, wildlife and nature photography.
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Julie Lee
Julie Lee is a Central Florida part-time professional photographer.
Learn More About Julie
Important Information
Payment is due in full 30 days prior to the beginning of the tour. Payment can be made by check, cashiers check or money order and includes a $250.00 deposit, which is non-refundable if cancellation is less than six months before the beginning of the tour. Expenses, including transportation, accommodations and meals are the responsibility of the participant. Click in the Payment Registration area for detailed information about payments.
Payments can be mailed to:
Wayne Bennett
310 Krider Road
Sanford, Florida, 32773
United States
Here’s a suggestion list of what you might bring to the Palouse. We will do our best to help you with your gear in the field, however you should be familiar with your gear and accessories. If you’re using something for the first time, practice using it and make sure you have the user manual/batteries on hand.
Cameras
- DSLR Body or mirrorless camera
- Optional: Back-up camera body
- Optional: Infrared camera body
Lenses
- lenses ranging from 24mm to 300mm, prime or zoom. I have never found the need for anything longer than 300mm.
- If you have wider lenses, like a fish eye, do bring it.
- Macro lenses are a possibility depending on the amount of wildflowers around. If you don’t have a macro lens, extension tubes will work or the Canon 500D filter for macro will work.
Filters
We recommend Singh-Ray filters, but any filters of your choice will suffice.
- Polarizer
- Solid Neutral Density Filters (Optional; for long exposures)
- Graduated Neutral Density filters, such as the 2 stop reverse graduated ND
- Variable neutral density filter
- For long exposures (5 stop and 10 stop, or 15 stop suggested)
Accessories
Tripod & Head
Make sure you have a tripod that is sturdy but light enough to carry with you. We recommend an L-bracket for you camera. When using the L-bracket you can easily switch from horizontal to vertical orientation and the center point of the lens will remain unchanged.
Camera/Lens Mounting Accessories
Remember to bring the tools needed for your tripod and tripod head. If your tripod head has a specific mount, please make sure to bring these with you.
Cable (remote) release
This will let you trigger the shutter without touching it, preventing camera shake. The lock function allows you to use Bulb mode for exposures longer than 30 seconds.
Intervalometer
If you use a Nikon camera, most of the newer models have a built-in intervalometer. Other brand users may need to purchase an intervalometer separately. (For time-lapse, and image sequences).
Blower bulb
Microfiber cloths for cleaning lenses and cameras
Sensor cleaning kit (optional)
Memory Cards
Bring enough memory cards so that you don’t need to erase/reuse cards during the trip. If you reuse cards, and back up incorrectly, you risk losing images.
Laptop Computer
We suggest bringing your laptop and a card reader for image review sessions.
Editing Software
Make sure your laptop computer is updated with the latest versions of any editing software (Lightroom/Photoshop, etc) and any plug-ins that you use.
The part of Washington and Idaho we will be visiting does not require a great deal of walking or hiking, however there will be some walking involved. Most of what we will be shooting will be near our vehicles.
We will be headquartered at the Fairfield Inn in Moscow, Idaho in the heart of the Palouse. Flights into Spokane, Washington will probably be the easiest for air travel. Moscow is an easy drive from Spokane, driving south to Pullman, then 10 miles east to Moscow.
The Fairfield Inn, Moscow has arranged a group rate of $109.00 plus taxes. Just call the hotel at 208-882-4600 and mention the Bennett Lee Photo Group to receive this rate. They have rooms with King beds and two Queen doubles for the same rate. Rooms will be held at this rate until 30 days prior to the start of each tour after which they will be released and the rate will probably change.
We will meet for an introductory session on 29 May and the actual tour begins early on 30 May. We will explore this region through noon on June 2.
This will be a fun and educational tour for all involved.
The cost for each tour is $1395.00 per person. All participants will be responsible for their own transportation, meals and accommodations. Payment can be made through PayPal using the link provided.
All participants will be asked to read and approve the tour waiver and sign the waiver before commencement of the tour.