“These workshops are a wonderful opportunity to travel to a new locale and explore while learning a new skill.”

-Sandra Manolescu

Hear what one group we took to Ecuador had to say about the expedition!

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Your Instructor

Originally from Portland, Oregon, Shelly Perry's specialty is in people photography, what she calls documentary or lifestyleportraits. She is known especially for her imaging of children. Her concern for people is reflected both in her sense of purpose and the images she produces. 

Her images have been seen all over the globe on music CD covers, books, magazines, catalogues, websites, ad campaigns, and even on TV. Her work has also appeared in several local exhibits and gallery shows.

“Shelly is very approachable and willing to share her knowledge. She is really great helping with the photo shoots.”

-Pam Watson

 “Shelly has extensive knowledge of photography techniques and composition. Her experience in stock and editorial photography was shared in a very clear manner.”

-Robert Horacek

“Shelly has a calm, clear presentation based on years of success in photography. She gladly shares all her secrets.”

-Sharon Newton

Travel with a Successful Professional Photographer and Explore the Color-Rich Markets and Artisan Towns of Welcoming Ecuador...

Plus Learn and Absorb an Extraordinary Language-Learning Technique – and Master Spanish in a Week

Over Seven Colorful, Adventure-Filled Days:

• Learn from a professional photographer the techniques she uses to shoot pictures that sell for $200 - $500 – and even more…
• Get HANDS-ON PRACTICE applying your new skills – while you explore one of Latin America’s most colorful, friendly, and welcoming countries…
• Photograph the people of Ecuador’s hidden villages with PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER Shelly Perry at your heel...

• Learn how to take AMAZING, MAGAZINE-QUALITY PHOTOS as you wander through the patchwork of color-filled villages that cling to Ecuador's green hills…
• Find out the little-known techniques photographers use to TAKE PHOTOS THAT SELL while you travel…
• PLUS – AT THE SAME TIME – Experience Dr. Georgi Lozanov’s breakthrough SUPER THINKING technique and learn to speak Spanish in only a few days, by using Baroque music as a bridge to a more natural, powerful way of thinking…
• Fill your suitcase with LOCAL ARTS AND CRAFTS that you can take back home to sell to your friends and family – for a handsome profit.
• EXPLORE ECUADOR in a way you never would as a typical tourist…

If you're intrigued by the prestige of seeing your photos in magazines… if you long for a career or sideline that lets you travel whenever you like and wherever you please…

And if you're ready to enjoy a truly unique and insider's travel experience this summer… then this is, hands down, the best place to begin your adventure.

Join us in Ecuador August 20-27 and immerse yourself in not only the pursuit of jaw-dropping photos you can sell… but in learning Spanish, too. This proven, Super Thinking System teaches your mind to remember and process in a whole new way.

In seven days, you'll be having conversations with the locals in Spanish. No kidding. And it'll be relaxing, stress-free, and fun.

Meet Us in Quito and Explore Ecuador
in the Company of Like-Minded Friends

Ecuador is one of those places where you don't need to speak the language to come home saying, "Those people have to be the nicest in the world."

And visually, Ecuador is just as compelling. The landscapes are jaw-droppingly gorgeous – white clouds settle in thick on the tops of green, vertical peaks. A patchwork quilt of cultivated plots in a thousand shades of green drapes the countryside.

As an attendee in this workshop, you'll see it all – beautiful landscapes, welcoming people, bustling markets… and you’ll do it all in the company of like-minded people sharing a similar goal – to experience this great country before the wheels of "progress" take over.

This workshop will be unlike any kind of tour you’ve ever taken.

We'll meet you at the airport in Quito and we’ll begin our adventure together from there.

Don't have any photography experience? No problem.

Don't know any Spanish? No worries. You don't have to know a lick of Spanish to take the class we've arranged. And you will be amazed by the results that this class produces.

In all honesty, you’ll never have a chance to experience Ecuador like this again.

There’s no other photo workshop out there that will offer you this... the opportunity to learn Spanish in six days while you explore the Ecuadorian countryside, photographing traditional markets and villages while you practice your new Spanish skills along the way.

"SUPER THINKING" is a breakthrough Bulgarian learning technique that pairs the musical tempo found in certain Baroque music with memorization – plus a formula that will automatically “convert” thousands of English words to Spanish. It’s relaxing, stress-free learning that encourages clear thinking, improved health, and limitless creativity.

The UNESCO did a study of Dr. Lozanov’s “Super Thinking” in the late 1970’s. They found it effective and advised that it be used the world over. Now you’ll have the rare opportunity to try it for yourself.

With this system, you will discover how to think and learn more powerfully in just a week. And it won't just be for Spanish. In fact, you'll gain seven easy, intuitive techniques that you can continue to use throughout your life to gain any type of skill – from using computers to athletics to conversational languages and even photography – in much less time than with traditional learning techniques.

You’ll be in the classroom every day as well as out and about in the markets, visiting the villages and enjoying the hot springs, too. You’ll have fun with each Spanish lesson – customized to an event to enjoy that day… plus you'll take your camera along to work on your photography at the same time. You get to put what you have learned into immediate action!

With “Super Thinking”, your whole body and mind will be stimulated to work at its best... in harmony. And you may find you’re doing things you never thought possible – like speaking Spanish in just days and taking photographs so stunning, you'll be amazed.

Plus, each day will begin with a photo review session. You’re invited to select your best photos from the previous day’s shooting and have them reviewed. These sessions are invaluable in helping you improve your technique while you’re out and about each day.

And as a special treat you’ll get to experience a spa treatment at the jaw-droppingly elegant, La Mirage Hosteria. This beautiful hotel is set in luxuriant gardens full of tropical flowers and wildlife and you’re invited to spend a half day relaxing at the elegant covered pool and spa area.

Balance is an important part of this workshop. When your body is in balance and relaxed, you learn more. So you’ll spend an entire half day here, relaxing and putting your body in balance.

La Mirage Spa offers 13 different types of massages and treatments, including some with local flavor, like the Shaman Purification Treatment, or the Amazonian Bamboo Massage (who knew rolling sticks of bamboo across your back and feet could feel so good) plus other well-know treatments. Whatever you choose, the treat is on us… just suspend your cares and soak up the tranquility while you luxuriate in this elegant Ecuadorian one-of-a-kind spa.

Activity Level
High activity. A good portion of this workshop will be spent out-and-about on foot visiting local craft markets and villages as well as some of the natural attractions of the region, like Crater Lake. You should pack some comfortable walking shoes for these excursions.

Ecuador is at a high altitude, some people may experience altitude sickness. If you have a heart condition, you should consult with your doctor before you travel to find out about how best to adjust to the altitude when you arrive.

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites. This workshop is for people of all skill levels and experience and the photography and language concepts discussed are doable by anyone.

Ecuador Photography & Spanish
Immersion Expedition
Cotacachi, Ecuador
August 20-27, 2011

Where: We’ll be staying in Cotacachi, a small, picturesque village about two hours north of Quito.

Pricing and
What's Included:

Full Price: $3,299 per person

Early Bird Discount: Save $300 and pay just $2,999 when you sign up today.

Register Now!

Lock in your spot now, and you can save hundreds of dollars with our special Early Bird discount. Plus, enjoy an easy payment plan. Here's how it works:

1. Reserve a seat at the workshop for just $2,999 when you put your name on our attendee list by Friday, July 22 at midnight.
2. When you do, you’ll automatically lock in the discounted workshop price of only $2,999 – a full $300 SAVINGS for you!
3. For each of the 2 months after, we’ll bill your credit card for $1,000. So you spread out the payments comfortably between now and when the workshop starts this August.

(Note: Additional discounts may apply.  You can click through to the registration form at the link below to learn more.)

Your Registration Fee Includes:

• Transfers from the airport in Quito on August 20th to your hotel
• Your hotel room in Quito on August 20th
• Transportation to and from Cotacachi
• Photo instruction with professional photographer, Shelly Perry
• Six days of SuperThinking+Spanish course.
• Seven nights hotel accommodations with a delicious and healthy daily breakfast using only the freshest local produce.
• Daily coffee breaks with freshly baked delights from the kitchen at Hotel Tierra del Sol.
• Hands-on practice taking photos and using your newly-acquired Spanish skills to speak with and photograph the people living in Cotacachi and surrounding villages.
• A luxurious spa treatment, of your choice, at La Mirage Hosteria
• A trip to South America’s largest indigenous market in Otavalo.
• Visiting the leather market in Cotacachi and the village of the weavers plus other markets where you’ll see lots of beautiful artisan crafts.
• A welcome drink on your arrival into Hotel Tierra del Sol.
• A complimentary farewell dinner on the last night at a 5-star Relais & Chateaux hotel.
• Transportation to and from all excursions.
• Professional instruction and assistance throughout the entire program from Shelly Perry

Note: Schedule, speakers, and locations are subject to change.

Your Registration Does NOT Include:

• Airfare to and from Ecuador
• Transfers from your hotel in Quito to the airport for your flight home on August 27th (taxis are plentiful, though, and it’s only a $5-$10 ride).
• Your hotel room in Quito on August 27th (if you are not flying out until the morning of August 28th)
• Meals not listed on this flyer
• Equipment – you must bring your own camera and accessories (e.g., memory cards, tripod, etc.)

To register now please click below or call  our office toll-free at (866) 415-1425 or (202) 370-6459 Eastern Time. You may also email at: lori@thephotographerslife.com

Cancellation Policy: All our workshops and expeditions are non-refundable. If, however, you are unable to attend – and you give us at least 30 days notice – we will be happy to apply your payment toward a future workshop, minus a $200 processing fee for overseas expeditions or a $50 processing fee for state-side workshops like those in San Antonio, Chicago or Portland. Cancellations with less than 30 days notice may be subject to extra fees.

This workshop is for digital cameras only. You're welcome to shoot in film if you like, but due to time and space we will only focus on the digital medium of photography and the publications that buy digital photographs. Point-and-shoot digital cameras are welcomed (and encouraged for first-time snappers).

Listen to what these travelers had to say about our photography expedition in Ecuador last April…

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