Prizewinning Photography—
St. Petersburg, Florida

Course Details

  • Dates: January 11–16, 2009
  • Tuition: $424 ($25 discount for registrations postmarked by December 12, 2008)
  • Housing: $325 (Optional; per student; two per room)
  • Meals: $125 ($25 per day, Monday–Friday)
  • Total: $874

General Information

For the first time ever, IPS will be hosting workshops in St. Petersburg, Florida! World record holder for the most consecutive days of sunshine, this coastal city is sure to break the mid-winter blues and provide plenty of amazing photographic opportunities.

From portrait and landscape sessions in the historic Sunken Gardens to sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico, this all-digital workshop is one you will not want to miss!

Instructors Rowan Gillson, Will Thornton, Katie Miller, and Brent Hickey will join in providing a wide variety of experience and practical insight during workshop lectures and photo reviews.

Workshop Venue

Classes will be held in downtown St. Petersburg. Student housing has been arranged at America's Best Inn (342 3rd Avenue North St. Petersburg, FL 33701), a short walk from the downtown waterfront and the Looper Trolley.

This housing is optional. Students are free to arrange their own housing or to commute to the workshop each day. Sessions will run from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. each day.

IPS will be managing the assigning and distribution of hotel rooms. Registration for housing can be done through Will Thornton, as well as any questions or special rooming requests. Students staying over the weekend to participate in both PWP1 and PWP2 will incur an extra $50 for the extra night.

Discounts

IPS is currently offering three discounts for the St. Petersburg, FL workshops.

  • $25 off tuition for registrations postmarked by December 12, 2008.
  • $50 off tuition for students participating in both PWP1 and PWP2.
  • 75 percent off tuition for returning IPS students ($106 per workshop).

Transportation at the Workshop

All of our workshops require a great deal of walking, but we will also be using the Looper Trolley, as well as vans or buses to allow students and instructors to reach photo assignments and destinations.

Airport Shuttles

Our housing is just about 20 minutes from the Tampa Bay International Airport (TPA). IPS staff will be able to make several trips to the Tampa Bay airport throughout the day before and after each workshop. Please contact the IPS office with your travel plans and to arrange your shuttle details.

Additionally, there is an affordable airport shuttle from the Tampa airport to our hotel in St. Petersburg. (For more information visit supershuttle.com)

What about the dress code?

In order to maintain professional decorum, workshop attendees are requested to abide by the following guidelines for the duration of the course.

  • Casual, modest-fitting slacks or skirts at least knee-length when sitting.
  • Athletic pants or jeans (sorry, no shorts) for afternoon free time and recreation
  • Clean-cut polo shirts, button-down shirts, or t-shirts free of graphics or writing.
  • Comfortable shoes for extended periods of walking.

These are not intended to guide your choice of clothing at home, but rather to promote a consistent standard for those attending our workshops.

Special Concerns

We are committed to doing all we can to provide special assistance to anyone needing extra help with the material covered or assistance with the various learning exams given throughout the week. If special consideration is necessary, please contact us as soon as possible.

Registration

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