Welcome to the Best Tour Experience in our Palouse Country Rolling Hills!

You have these beautiful green rolling hills, almost looks like Tuscany. It's a photographers pallet. The rolling hills of the Palouse are great to capture any time of the year, but Spring and Summer have some of the most artistic and beautiful vista's to capture.  This is why we have chosen these dates in June, for our first guided tour of 2024.  The Palouse is a covered in Ribbons of vibrant colors.  The Region is a unique and special place, with some of the most fertile soil in the world.  During this tour, you will get to meet some of the farmers, and get to hear about the history of their farm.   We plan to eat at local restaurants each day for lunch. I want to give you a true Palouse Country experience that only a local could provide you with. 

To capture some of the most unique and genuine images, you book your seat today!  Francisco will get you to the best locations based on our current weather conditions.  You will get to explore/capture Palouse Country barns, farmland vistas, iconic lone trees, Palouse Falls, old cars, old homestead's, and much more! 

*The tentative itinerary below is dependent on weather.  This will determine the our ultimate locations for sunrise and sunset.*

Tuition money image $1250                                 April, May June, July, and August dates available.

Maximum Group Size people 5 Students

Hiking Difficulty easy Easy - not much hiking.   Most locations just a few steps from the car or a couple hundred yards.

I have lived on the Palouse since 2010, and have enjoyed getting to know the area.  This workshop will start in on Steptoe Butte because we will spend the rest of the time exploring the surrounding areas that are often over looked by others and/or they do not have permission to be there.

I love to start each morning by waking up early for sunrise where we will be photographing Palouse Country farmsteads, unique Lone trees, and light casting shadows over the rolling hills of the Palouse country. Take a quick break during the harsh light of midday, then head back out and photograph epic locations with great lighting. 

Tentative Timeline (weather permitting)

Friday, June 7, 2024

• 5:30 PM – Meet at General location Hotel or Store to head out.
  • Sunset light to Steptoe Butte and or an accessible vista for Sunset.
• 9p – 10p – After sunset head back down for dinner and a quick break (nap) during the blue hour  
• 10a – 2:00a, Milky Way Shooting and Light Painting Creations

Saturday, June 8, 2024

• 5:30a - 3pm – Rest during harsh light
• 3-4:30 pm - Meet at hotel to go over some of the simple editing techniques I use on PSD
• 5p - 10p – Sunset Vistas 
• 10p - 2a – Milky way time and more light painting

Sunday, June 9, 2024

• 7a – 9a Shoot the final surrounding areas we haven't gotten to.  East, South, West, or North. 
  • Snack while driving.
• Early lunch will be paid for at Subway or similar local restaurant. 
• 11a-12p – One final post processing image session
• 12p Tour/Workshop Ends

• I can share other locations for your drive home, upon request. 

 

Weather

Please keep in mind that the weather forecast will ultimately determine where we will visit.  If it rains we will not be able to travel the dirt roads.  Temperatures can be cool in the mornings and about 20-30 degrees warmer in the evenings.  Layers help on these days. Despite any bad weather, the Palouse is such a large region that we will get you to the best location as the weather permits us to. Note we can not offer refunds due to weather unless we cannot go out at all.  Don't despise bad weather as that is when we can get some the most dramatic and epic lighting for photos. Just make sure you prepare for the conditions the day of your tour.
 

IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION

It is noted that life happens, so if you must cancel a reservation, please contact Francisco Aguilar Photography, as soon as possible.  All cancellations must be requested via email, [email protected].  We highly recommend that all participants purchase and carry Travel Insurance to cover any non-refundable fees and travel expenses.  Any cancellations or changes will be subject to non-refundable change fee as detailed below.

 

Tour and Workshops Cancellation Policy

• Any changes or cancellations will incur a $300 USD change fee per person. 
• 50% Deposit or full tour/workshop amount do 90days prior to first day of the tour/workshop. 
• The deposit is a retainer to reserve your spot in the workshop, the final balance is due 90 days prior to the first date of the workshop.
• For Cancellations more than 90days from first day of tour/workshop, we will fully refund all money paid and charge the change fee once we fill the vacancy.  If we are unable to fill the vacancy your deposit can be applied to a future workshop within 365 days of cancellations date
• Cancellations within 90 days of the first day on our tour/workshop cannot be refunded. If we can fill the vacancy, your payment minus the change fee can be applied to a future workshop within 365 days of cancellation request.
• Francisco Aguilar Photography cannot offer partial refunds for unused Services.  If you must leave early, no refunds can be given.
• If you are not present at the time of departure, we will try our best to reach you, but cannot offer any refunds for no-shows.
• If inclement weather keeps us from being able to access our primary destination, we will change/adjust the itinerary accordingly. 
  • Alternative locations for bad weather may be available.
• By attending this workshop, you agree to hold Francisco Aguilar Photography harmless for all personal injury or loss that may occur during or in connection with this trip.
• Should the instructor (Francisco Aguilar) become ill, injured, or otherwise become unable to fulfill his duties he will either provide a fill-in instructor, reschedule the workshop, or provide a refund of payments made.
• Do not push your physical abilities past what you are healthy enough to do.  You oversee deciding if a location is safe for you to travel to. Please communicate any medical needs to the instructor, Francisco Aguilar. 
• Francisco Aguilar's only role in this workshop is to teach photography and help you find great locations.  You are responsible for your safety as you travel.  Francisco Aguilar Photography makes no effort to vet the other attendees of the trip and you need to make sure you are safe in their companionship.

 

 

 

 

 

Insurance

Francisco Aguilar Photography carries the necessary permits and liability insurance for legal operation.  We highly recommend participants purchase their own health, disability, life, and travel insurance.  It is the participant’s responsibility to have adequate health and injury insurance for the areas we will visit.  Francisco Aguilar Photography is not responsible for any health or injury liability of the participants.

 

Release of Photo/Video Rights

Francisco Aguilar reserves the right to take photographs, videos, and/or sound recordings during the operation of any tour, or Workshop.  The resulting media can be used in a whole or in part for promotional purposes, including, but not limited to advertising and publicity in print and electronic media.  By booking a tour/workshop with Francisco Aguilar Photography the participant agrees to allow his/her likeness to be used by Francisco Aguilar Photography without compensation to the participant.  If the participant prefers that his/her likeness not be used, he/she must notify APT in writing prior to scheduled tour.  

Should you have to drop out of the workshop, your deposit will be refunded once your spot has been filled, or applied to a future workshop. Last minute cancelations make filling your spot very difficult.