"Join
me in exploring the places that have been the inspiration for my photography
for over 30 years.
We'll wander the back roads in the unique landscape of northern New
Mexico and southern Colorado,
and experience the places, architecture and culture of this enchanting
and mystical corner of the world.”
Also
available individual instruction into basic through advanced digital
imaging.
Dates are subject to change
Please call or email me to customize a photo tour or workshop.
Call: 505-501-4880
PO Box 1357, Taos, NM 87571
Email:
phototours@geraintsmith.com
www.geraintsmith.com/phototours
Full Day Trips
Northern New Mexico
- High Road to Taos
Cost
$300 per person
Locations will
include Native and Hispanic villages on the High Road to Taos, such
as Picuris Pueblo, Las Trampas, Truchas
and the “Lourdes of America” - Historic Santuario de Chimayo.
Lunch at Rancho de Chimayo where we can talk about photography
and the events of the morning in the surroundings of an authentic
Spanish Hacienda with northern New Mexico cuisine served by the
Jaramillo family for over 100 years. Then the drive home along the
High Road to photograph the light in “Milagro Beanfield”
country
and the valley of Llano de San Juan.
Testimonial:
"As
an enthusiastic photographer, I found instruction with Geraint a
unique
opportunity. He is generous and patient as well as thoroughly knowledgeable
about digital cameras and photo-editing software. I would not hesitate
to
recommend his photo-tours to anyone, tourist or photographer alike.
This is a
great way to experience the special sights of northern New Mexico
and southern
Colorado." Elizabeth Manny, El Prado, NM
For more information and to register please call: 505-501-4880
Email:
phototours@geraintsmith.com
www.geraintsmith.com/phototours
Northern New Mexico
- Abiquiu, Ghost Ranch and the Chama River Valley
Cost
$300 per person
We will spend a day in the haunting yet enchanting landscape of Georgia
O'Keefe country in Abiquiu, exploring rock and earth formations in
and
around the Chama River Valley. Lunch at Bode’s an establishment
of some notoriety in the village of Abiquiu.
A quote from
Bode’s website states:
“A true general store, Bode’s has been serving the
needs of travelers, campers, bikers, bicyclists, boaters, sight-seers,
etc, and the locals of Abiquiu
since 1919. The renowned artist, Georgia O'Keeffe, made her home here,
just across the road from Bode's”
Testimonial:
"Geraint
Smith and I have been doing photo day trips as friends for a very
long time. As a landscape painter it is wonderful to explore
back roads and the villages of northern New Mexico. Usually I do
solo trips, but find the search for new material so much more fun
in
Geraint's company. He openly and unselfishly shares his knowledge
of this area - it would be a great privilege for any visual artist
to
work with him. I have total admiration for his beautiful photography
and talent. Any of the photo tours on his itinerary is the essence
of northern New Mexico at it's most beautiful best."
Donna Clair, Taos, N.M.
For more information
and to register please call: 505-501-4880
Email:
phototours@geraintsmith.com
www.geraintsmith.com/phototours
Northern New Mexico
- The Rio Grande Gorge and Beyond
Cost
$300 per person
We will visit
the Rio Grande as it winds it's way through Orilla Verde National
Recreation Area, a home to beaver, otter, blue heron and big horn
sheep.
Surrounded by majestic volcanic cliffs and overlooks and on a short
hike off the beaten track we will photograph petroglyphs, riparian
habitat and views
of the Rio Grande Gorge Canyon.
Testimonial:
"Geraint,
Susan and I wanted to thank you for the wonderful day we were able
to spend with you last Wednesday.
Thanks for so many things - for showing us how to use our camera
features more efficiently, for new ways
of "seeing" a subject, balance and composition - we could
go on and on! We have lived in NM most of our
lives but had never seen many of the places you took us. The weather
was stunning - thunder clouds, rainbows,
mountain villages. It was a day that we were trulyfilled with wonder
at all we saw! You were so very patient with
us as we would try to grasp concepts that come naturally to you.
And I know that you went "beyond the call of duty"
as evening and night fell, trying to get an uncooperative Photoshop
program to stay in raw mode. Please thank your
daughter for us for keeping you so late!And finally, it was a pleasure
to get to know you as a person, not just a photographer.
Thank you for sharing a day with us." Mark
and Susan Schumpert, Maine
For more information
and to register please call: 505-501-4880
Email:
phototours@geraintsmith.com
www.geraintsmith.com/phototours
Northern New Mexico
- Sites of Taos
Cost
$300 per person
Spend a day photographing
the sites and architecture of Taos followed by an an early evening
at the world famous St Francis Church
in Ranchos de Taos, immortalized by Georgia O'Keefe and Ansel Adams.
For more information and to register please call: 505-501-4880
Email:
phototours@geraintsmith.com
www.geraintsmith.com/phototours
Testimonial:
“Dear
Mr. Smith: After completing your half-day photo-tour session,
in the back country around Taos, NM, I can only say that it
exceeded my expectations and left me with both wonderful memories
of the terrain and a renewed perspective of landscape photography.
I can certainly recommend your service to any Taos bound beginning
or intermediate photographer who wants to enrich their view of
nature’s grandeur, as seen through your eyes. Thank you again
for your knowledge and patience with the slowness of my 73 year
old
brain and ability to hike the area.” Kenneth
S. Cohen, California
