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Come join me for a private workshop session in Yosemite!

Monday, March 4th, 2013
Rock and Water, Cascade Falls, Yosemite National Park, California 2011 / Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III__EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM__1/2 sec at f / 27__ISO 320

Rock and Water, Cascade Falls, Yosemite National Park, California 2011 / Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III__EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM__1/2 sec at f / 27__ISO 320

 

Come join me for a private workshop session in Yosemite! I will book individual sessions as well as small groups of up to 4 students. See this page to see details, instructional content options discounts for small groups or multiple day sessions:

Private Yosemite Sessions

Instructional Content Options

William teaches simple ways to capture quality images in order to focus more on your expressive vision. These methods are what he uses for his own photography. Potential topics to be covered include:

Improve your Creative Vision
Learn to see deeply, to convey your emotional connection with the subject

Exposure Techniques
Using Histograms, HDR, Long Exposures

Composition
How to create clean, well-balanced designs without distractions

Planning Your Photographic Sessions
When to photograph and where, weather and seasonal considerations

Photo Critiques of New and Previous Images
Learn about your strengths and areas for improvement in your prints and downloaded digital files from field sessions.

Digital Camera Workflow
Basic and Advanced Techniques in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop

Photograph with William in Yosemite
Guidance while you photograph with in-field suggestions
Explore alternate perceptions and locations
Watch and ask questions as he selects and photographs Yosemite subjects.

Techniques in Impressionistic Photography
Learn how to create “light paintings” with intentional camera movement. William will domonstrate how he creates his Impressions of Light” photographs, and guide you with your efforts in the field.

 
http://www.williamneill.com/one-on-one-workshops/yosemite_private_workshops.html

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Thursday, November 22nd, 2012

 


Black oak forest, autumn, Yosemite National Park, California 2012
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM,
1/8 second at f/16, ISO 100
Copyright © 2012 William Neill

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today I am thankful for all of my friends and family. I have so much love from my wife Sadhna and my two children Tara and Ravi.  The support and encouragement I received from them, and the rest of my family and friends, is a true blessing.

I am also thankful for having the great opportunity to share my photographs, and teach others what I’ve learned, and make a good living at what I love to do.  In 1984, I made a decision to pursue my dream of becoming a landscape photographer, and 28 years later I am still living that dream.

To all of you who have taken classes from me, who follow my photography online, thank you so much!  Your encouragement and support keeps me going, keeps me pushing myself creatively, learning and seeing deeply everyday.

Enjoy your holiday with family and friends.  And take a moment to truly seeing the beauty of the world that surrounds us everyday.

Peace,  Bill

PS.  I have included two new images from my new Yosemite Autumn series.  Please feel free to add your comments or share links to your images from this autumn. Enjoy!


Backlit oak leaves, Yosemite National Park, California 2012
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM,
1/15 second at f/22, ISO 400
Copyright © 2012 William Neill

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Yosemite Autumn

Wednesday, November 14th, 2012

Greetings from the Sierra!

I have been slowly catching up with post-processing new images taken this autumn in Yosemite. What glorious light we found!  Here is a set of my favorites, and I’d love to hear which one(s) you like the most.  Thanks!

Enjoy, Bill

With the winter season in Yosemite approaching, great photographic opportunities arise with snowstorms, dramatic clouds, ice on the river, and more.  Consider booking a session with me soon to ensure the date that works for you.  If you have any questions, send me an email.

William Neill Private Yosemite Workshops
For more information about my one-on-one Yosemite sessions, see:
http://www.williamneill.com/one-on-one-workshops/yosemite_private_workshops.html

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.”
– John Muir, Our National Parks , 1901, page 56.

 


Bigleaf Maple and Merced River, autumn, Yosemite National Park, California 2012
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM,
6 second at f/27, ISO 100
Copyright © 2012 William Neill

 

 


Oak reflections, El Capitan and the Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California 2012
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM,
1 second at f/16, ISO 100
Copyright © 2012 William Neill

 

 


Oak reflections and the Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California 2012
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM,
1/2 second at f/16, ISO 100
Copyright © 2012 William Neill

 

 


Merced River reflections, Yosemite National Park, California 2012
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM,
1.50 second at f/22, ISO 100
Copyright © 2012 William Neill

 

 


Oak and Pine, autumn, Yosemite National Park, California 2012
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM,
1/90 second at f/4, ISO 100
Copyright © 2012 William Neill

 

 


Yellow Maple Leaves, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California 2012
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM,
1/125 second at f/4.5, ISO 400
Copyright © 2012 William Neill


Half Dome at sunrise, Leidig Meadow, Yosemite National Park, California 2012
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM,
1 second at f/22, ISO 100
Copyright © 2012 William Neill


Sunset over the Merced River Canyon and Sierra foothills, Oak reflections and the Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California 2012
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III, EF70-200mm f/2.8L USM,
3 second at f/16, ISO 100
Copyright © 2012 William Neill

 

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Home Studio Open to Photographers and Collectors

Thursday, June 14th, 2012

By Appointment

“I also offer fine art print viewing in my living room gallery.  I will discuss my photographic prints from both an artistic and technical viewpoint.  It will greatly benefit you to see actual, gallery-quality photographs, in order to learn how to make your photographs better, and realize your vision through the fine art print.  You will also be able to view my latest prints and one of a kind prints not normally available.  If a particular image interests you, please advise me in advance so that you can see a “review” print.”

All prints are available to purchase or order. Also available are signed books, posters and calendars. Purchased items can be packaged safely for travel, or for shipping to your home or business.

Visits to the Neill Studio are by appointment only, and no purchase is required.  If you are traveling to or from Yosemite, the studio is located just outside of Oakhurst, CA.  Book and plan your visit to make sure William will be available.

Regards, Bill

Here is a list of my books, several of which are out of print but I have inventory here, or many can be found on Amazon.com.  If a particular book interests you, contact me regarding availability.

Landscapes of the Spirit - Hardbound EditionLandscapes of the Spirit

Hardcover
Price: $125.00 USD

Impressions of Light - Deluxe EditionImpressions of Light

Deluxe Edition
Price: $150.00 USD

Yosemite: The Promise of WildnessMeditations in Monochrome

Deluxe Edition
Price: $150.00 USD

Yosemite: The Promise of WildnessYosemite: The Promise of Wildness

Softbound
Price: $19.95 USD

The Color of NatureThe Color of Nature

Softbound
Price: $22.95 USD

Traces of TimeTraces of Time

Softbound
Price: $22.95 USD

By Nature's DesignBy Nature’s Design

Softbound
Price: $22.95 USD

The TreeThe Tree

By John Fowles
Photographs by William Neill
Out of Print

The Sense of WonderThe Sense of Wonder

By Rachel Carson
Out of Print

Visits to the Neill Studio are by appointment only, and no purchase is required.  If you are traveling to or from Yosemite, the studio is located just outside of Oakhurst, CA.  Book and plan your visit to make sure William will be available.

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Announcing William Neill Private Yosemite Workshops

Saturday, June 9th, 2012

I am excited to announce my new Yosemite Private Workshops. Yosemite National Park is a photographer’s haven, a masterpiece in stone full of classic scenes and intimate landscapes.  Come join William Neill, author and photographer of William Neill’s Yosemite Volume One, and photographer of Yosemite: The Promise of Wildness for a private workshop in Yosemite National Park. William is also a long-time contributor to Outdoor Photographer magazine for the past 15 years in his regular On Landscape column. He has lived in or next to the park for 35 years, and he will share with you his extensive knowledge, experience and philosophy on photography and Yosemite.  William is know for his unique imagery of the park.

“Your session with me will be personalized for your individual needs, whether you are a beginner or an advanced photographer. The focus will be on developing your personal perspective with instruction on both technique as well as how to develop your vision as an artist.

I worked at The Ansel Adams Gallery as staff photographer for five years while Ansel was alive, during which time I was strongly influenced by Ansel and the photographers surrounding him.  I will share stories from knowing Ansel, and other inspirational photographers that guide my photographs.”

For more information, see the Yosemite Private Workshops page for detail, including Prices and Instructional Content Options.

I look forward to working with new students, and helping my past students, to push their photography to new heights! Let me know if you have any questions, and if you have potential dates we can schedule your session.

Kind Regards,

William Neill

William Neill Private Yosemite Workshops

Yosemite Portfolio

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