Digital Artistry in Motion Photoshop Photography Workshop

Sherron Sheppard and April Visel's:

"Digital Artistry in Motion",
An Equine Art Photoshop/Photography Workshop

Workshop Policies

Policies:
The "Digital Artistry in Motion", Equine Photoshop/Photography Workshop is an intermediate Photoshop hands-on workshop in addition to an on-location photographic workshop. Participants will need to bring a lap top computer loaded with Photoshop CS or CS2 and be somewhat knowledgeable in Photoshop. This is not a beginner Photoshop class but a creative "Art" enhancement workshop.

Film may be used at the on-location shoots but participants will be asked to bring scanned images to work on for hands-on computer instruction. Some instructor images will be available for participants to work on. There will be no over night film processing available through the workshop.

Class sizes are limited. Admissions are accepted upon return of admission questionnaire. The workshop deposit is due at time of registration. Upon acceptance, you will receive a letter or e-mail providing information and suggestions for equipment to bring, motels and how to prepare for the workshop. If the workshop is full, we will be happy to place you on our waiting list.

Withdrawal, Cancellation, Refunds & Return Check Charges:
If you need to withdraw from the workshop, you must inform us, in writing, no later than 30 days prior to the first day of the workshop and we will refund your deposit, less the $125 cancellation fee and any Paypal fees.

If you withdraw within the 30 days prior to the first day of the workshop, the entire tuition paid will be retained, including the $125 cancellation fee and any Paypal fees.

No refunds of any kind will be made for withdrawals within 30 days of the first day of the workshop, during the workshop, or for no-shows

If it is necessary for us to cancel a workshop, all registered participants will receive a full refund of all paid deposits and fees, except Paypal fees.

Neither Sherron Sheppard, Ron Sheppard, Sheppard Photography or April Visel, Brandon Visel, or Sphere Equine Photography is responsible for cancellations due to medical emergencies.

Sherron Sheppard, Ron Sheppard, Sheppard Photography or April Visel, Brandon Visel, or Sphere Equine Photography assumes no liability for reimbursement of airline tickets due to workshop cancellation. We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance. For this reason we encourage you to purchase refundable airline tickets and consider purchasing trip cancellation insurance. We cannot be responsible for any loss on airline tickets or other losses related to cancellation.

There is a $25 service charge for returned checks.

Registration:
To reserve your space in a workshop, a deposit of $495 (which includes the $125 cancellation fee) is required at the time of registration and completion of the Workshop Application. Acceptance into the workshop will be determined per the workshop application. Applicants will be notified within 2 weeks of receipt of the application of acceptance into the workshop. We cannot hold a space in the workshop without a deposit.

The balance of the tuition is due no later than 30 days prior to the first day of the workshop. If the balance is not received by 30 days prior to the first day of the workshop, your space in the workshop and deposit, including the $125 cancellation fee, will be forfeited.

To qualify for the "Early Bird Discount" the unpaid balance must be received 30 days before the start of the workshop. If not received 30 days before start of workshop, the tuition reverts to the full tuition.

The workshop tuition covers tuition only. Travel and lodging expenses are not included. There may be an additional dinner fee of approximately $45 (payable at workshop) for an (optional) special workshop dinner. RSVP will be required 3 weeks before the start of the workshop. Students will be notified of details by email.

To register: Please click on the registration link and print the Registration/Application form. Send the Registration/Application form and a check or money order, payable to Sherron Sheppard:

Sherron Sheppard,
2056 Marino Way,
Ventura, Ca, 93003.

Paypal will be accepted after submission of registration/application form and acceptance into workshop by e-mail. A nonrefundable fee of 3.3% will be applied to each Paypal payment. Contact April Visel at aprilvisel@yahoo.com for Paypal:

Workshop Etiquette:
This workshop is centered on creativity, art and inspiration. In order to achieve this we need a considerate, polite, and noncompetitive atmosphere. Rude or unacceptable behavior, as determined by Sherron Sheppard and/or April Visel, that may be distracting or detrimental to the instructors or other workshop participants may result in expulsion from the workshop. No refund of tuition or any other costs associated with participation in the "Digital Artistry in Motion" Workshop will be provided upon expulsion for unacceptable behavior or for any other reason.

Model Releases:
To the best of our ability and barring any unforeseen circumstances, all models, animals and property, will be released. Model releases will be sent on CD with 2-3 weeks following the end of the workshop.

Waiver of Liability:
Sherron Sheppard, Ron Sheppard, Sheppard Photography or April Visel, Brandon Visel, or Sphere Equine Photography shall have no responsibility or liability for personal injury to any participant or loss or damage to any participant's property, or for personal injuries or damage to the property of any other person resulting from the participant's involvement in any workshop or school activity.

We cannot be responsible for loss or damage to your personal property, including camera equipment, computer equipment or automobiles before, during or after the "Digital Artistry in Motion", Equine Photoshop/Photography Workshops. This includes all injury or damage to person or property due to accidents or civil disturbances, delay in itinerary, or expenses incurred due to theft. We also retain the right to cancel any workshop and to alter the time, content, or format of any workshop in the event circumstances so require. In the event a workshop is canceled, for any reason, the extent of our liability is limited to the return of all fees paid to us.

In addition, we cannot be responsible for any and all medical costs which you may incur as a result of any accident or injury relating to this workshop. Any and all medical costs will be the student's responsibility.

There are inherent risks of injury involved in all horse-related activities, including but not limited to the handling, riding, grooming, photographing or being in the presence of horses. It is understood that horses can jerk, pull, rear, buck, and move suddenly and unexpectedly, and may strike, kick, or bite people or other horses.

By registration in the "Digital Artistry in Motion", Equine Photoshop/Photography Workshop and as a workshop participant, I agree to release Sherron Sheppard, Ron Sheppard, Sheppard Photography or April Visel, Brandon Visel, or Sphere Equine Photography, as well as their staff, models and volunteers, and all horses or horse facility owners associated with the "Digital Artistry in Motion", Equine Photoshop/Photography Workshops, from any and all responsibility or liability to me in connection with any injury suffered by myself as a result of my activity or involvement with the "Digital Artistry in Motion", Equine Photoshop/Photography Workshops. This includes any injuries caused or resulting from negligence on the part of other workshop participants. Students will assume full and complete responsibility for their own health, safety and well-being while participating on any session of the "Digital Artistry in Motion", Equine Photoshop/Photography Workshop and absolve the workshop leaders, ranches, models, and any others associated with the workshop of any liability.

Although every effort will be made to avoid any accident, no liability can be accepted by any of the businesses, organizations or individuals concerned with the workshop, including Sherron Sheppard, Ron Sheppard, Sheppard Photography or April Visel, Brandon Visel, or Sphere Equine Photography

Registration in the "Digital Artistry in Motion", Equine Photoshop/Photography Workshop and payment of fees indicates your acceptance and agreement with all policies and conditions written or implied.

Weather:
Some of our workshop sessions will take place out-of-doors. Even though the weather in Santa Ynez, California is usually dry, we cannot be responsible for the weather. In case of rain or other inclement weather, we will continue with hands-on computer techniques and artistic enhancements that will give you the skills to produce fine-art products for your clients or gallery.

Spouses or Companions:
Workshop attendees will be occupied with class activities so there won't be much time for you to be together. Non-registered spouse/companion or others may not sit-in or participate in workshop classes or on-location shoots. However, your spouse or companion is welcome to join us for the dinner after class. There is plenty to do in beautiful Santa Ynez and Solvang and nearby locations to keep them busy throughout the day.

For more information, please contact:
April Visel: aprilvisel@yahoo.com
Sherron Sheppard: sheppardphotography@earthlink.net