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Phil Schermeister

Biography

Yosemite Workshops

 Yosemite Reflection by Phil Schermeister

Phil Schermeister

 Lead Photography Guide
(Yosemite Explorer Master Workshops)

Phil Schermeister

Phil Schermeister grew up on the Great Plains where the simplicity of the landscape and the directness of the people still influence his work. His interest in nature photography was kindled when he started working for the National Geographic Society on an assignment in the Flint Hills of Kansas. In the 20 years since that first assignment, he has traveled to all fifty states and several countries while successfully completing more than 30 major assignments for various national Geographic Society publications. Some of his assignments have included Mexico’s Copper Canyon, Canada’s Icefields Parkway, and the Cherokee Indian Trail of Tears. He has worked on natural history projects for the Society in dozens of National Parks, Seashores, Recreation Areas, Wild and Scenic Rivers, and National Wildlife Refuges. Schermeister has also completed several single-photographer books for the National Geographic including “America’s Western Edge”, “America’s National Parks”, and “Dakotas: Where the West Began”.

Closer to home, his coverage of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains was featured in a National Geographic book entitled “The Range of Light: California’s Sierra Nevada”. After 20 years of photographing in Yosemite, he continues to work for the National Geographic and was featured in a 2005 article titled: "Beyond the Valley of Wonders".

Photo Gallery of
Phil Schermeister

 

Phil works for other clients and makes his home in Sonora, CA.

Schermeister Photography

 

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PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

 

YOSEMITE EXPLORER MASTERS
ABSTRACTS & COLOR IN NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
with PHIL SCHERMEISTER

Beginner/Intermediate Photo Classes

Dates: July-September 2008

Working with Yosemite's spectacular geography and distinctive setting, we will explore a variety of photographic techniques as we work with light, color, form, and motion to create our own works of photographic art. National Geographic photographer Phil Schermeister will help you create visually unique images of many of Yosemite's outstanding features and teach you how to work with water, wildflowers, and other natural features of the park. Artificial light sources will also be discussed and utilized. Seminars will take place in Yosemite Valley and other areas of the park. Participants should bring basic camera equipment, a photographic flash, tripod, and your imagination.


Type of tour: Yosemite Explorer Masters Photo Workshop
Price: $300
Difficulty of hiking: Easy
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Miles: under 3 miles hiking roundtrip

*Class Sizes will be limited and are subject to a 2 person minimum.

YOSEMITE EXPLORER MASTERS
WILDFLOWER PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
with PHIL SCHERMEISTER

Intermediate Photo Classes

Dates: July-August 2008

Yosemite has a profusion of wildflowers during the summer months from the meadows of Yosemite Valley to the rocky crags of the high country. We will find and photograph some of the many hundreds of wildflowers native to the park. National Geographic photographer Phil Schermeister will teach you some of the skills necessary to get great wildflower pictures including lighting techniques, unique perspectives, macro lenses, light diffusers, on and off camera flash, working with tripods and more. Emphasis will be on the basics of great lighting and composition as well as pushing the limits of creativity.


Type of tour: Yosemite Explorer Masters Photo Workshop
Price: $300
Difficulty of hiking: Easy
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Miles: under 3 miles hiking roundtrip

*Class Sizes will be limited and are subject to a 2 person minimum.

YOSEMITE EXPLORER MASTERS
MERCED RIVER PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
with PHIL SCHERMEISTER

Intermediate Photo Classes

Dates: July-September

The Wild and Scenic Merced River meanders through Yosemite Valley then plunges down a boulder-strewn canyon in a miles-long series of cascades. Along the way photographic opportunities abound from the landmarks of Yosemite Valley such as Half Dome and El Capitan to sandy beaches, swirling pools, rushing rapids, wildlife, and stands of colorful wildflowers. Join National Geographic photographer Phil Schermeister on a trip along the river to find and capture many of these interesting subjects. You will learn the basics of shooting large scenes as well as finding and photographing unexpected details. You will work with light, the weather, and the season.


Type of tour: Yosemite Explorer Masters Photo Workshop
Price: $300
Difficulty of hiking: Easy
Elevation Gain: none
Miles: under 3 miles hiking roundtrip

*Class Sizes will be limited and are subject to a 2 person minimum.

YOSEMITE EXPLORER MASTERS
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
with PHIL SCHERMEISTER

Advanced Photo Classes

Dates: May- August, 2008

Explore Spring in Yosemite Valley in the meadows and forests along the Merced River through the unique perspective of a macro lens. We will photograph emerging plants and flowers, insects, water in the Merced River, late spring frost and many other subjects that Yosemite Valley offers. Learn beginning and advanced uses of a macro lens as well as macro flash photography.


Type of tour: Yosemite Explorer Masters Photo Workshop
Price: $300
Difficulty of hiking: Easy
Elevation Gain: None
Miles: under 2 miles hiking roundtrip

*Class Sizes will be limited and are subject to a 2 person minimum.

YOSEMITE VALLEY SPRING DOGWOOD BLOOM MASTERS PHOTO WORKSHOP
with PHIL SCHERMEISTER

Beginner/Intermediate Photo Classes

Dates: April- May 2009

Hike and walk along the Merced River through the heart of Yosemite Valley to photograph mountain dogwoods in bloom during this spectacular time of year. We will concentrate on getting both close-ups and overall views of the dogwoods with the majestic backdrops Yosemite Valley affords.

Other opportunities to capture some of the magnificent waterfalls of Yosemite will also arise during this session as well as photographing the Merced River during spring runoff season.

Type of tour: Yosemite Explorer
Masters Photo Workshop
Price: $300
Difficulty of hiking: Easy
Elevation Gain: None
Miles: under 3 miles hiking roundtrip

All levels of experience are welcome.

*Class Sizes will be limited and are subject to a 2 person minimum.

YOSEMITE VALLEY WATERFALLS MASTERS PHOTO WORKSHOP
with PHIL SCHERMEISTER

Beginner/Intermediate Photo Classes

Dates: March-May 2009

Explore and discover the many diverse waterfalls of Yosemite Valley. Learn basic and advanced techniques of shooting waterfalls in this most spectacular setting during peak waterfall season. We will photograph the thundering falls that make Yosemite famous this time of year. Yosemite Falls at 2425' is the Valley's most recognizable. We will also visit others such as Bridalveil, Cascade, and other waterfalls that make Yosemite Valley unique.


Type of tour: Yosemite Explorer Masters Photo Workshop
Price: $300
Difficulty of hiking: Easy
Elevation Gain: None
Miles: under 2 miles hiking roundtrip

All levels of experience are welcome.

*Class Sizes will be limited and are subject to a 2 person minimum.

 

 

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