Camelidynamics Training Workshop

November 5th and 6th, 2011

Featuring Marty McGee Bennett in her
only California seminar this year!

West Ranch will host its second Camelidynamics Training Workshop. If you have not yet experienced Marty’s techniques and training, this is a weekend you will not want to miss. Please sign up on line or get more information at hayleyjessup@gmail.com. Camelidynamics Training is a respectful, quiet, thoughtful approach to working with animals that purposefully helps the animal and the owner work together in the most calm manner possible.

Marty is known throughout the world for her work in training camelids and we are very lucky to be hosting her for a second time at West Ranch.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
or email Hayley at:  hayleyjessup@gmail.com

March 5th & 6th, 2011
The Eye Behind the Camera

A 2-Day seminar with Jennifer Clark

Will be held at West Ranch Los Olivos, California Internationally recognized alpaca photographer, Jennifer Clark, will present a two-day hands-on workshop combining classroom time with actual time in the field photographing alpacas. Cost $200 per person which will include 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches and Saturday evening wine reception. Participants must bring a working digital camera. We recommend bringing your laptop and a digital card reader (or your cameras cord) for downloading images. Participation is limited to 15 people so sign up today! This 2 –day, hands-on seminar, will combine classroom time with actual time in the field photographing alpacas. This seminar will include: How to pre-visualize the desired results of your photos before taking a shot. How to set the scene for optimum results: discuss it in the classroom, practice it in the field. How to use techniques that will capture your alpacas in the best possible light. How to take fleece shots, a valuable marketing tool. Learn the theory, and then try it out on live alpacas and on shorn fleece. Evaluation and analysis of the photos taken during the seminar. Jennifer Clark has spent the past 20 + years photographing camelids all over the world. Her work has appeared countless times in the AOBA publications (most recently her work adorned the cover of Alpaca magazine), many ranch websites and on National and local association websites – www.socalpaca.org.  She is recognized as a leader in the photography and design world. Spending two days with Jennifer learning from her the techniques and art of photographing camelids is an opportunity not to be missed. To reserve your spot or for more information, please email Hayley Jessup at hayleyjessup@gmail.com.