Experience the beauty of Nicaragua, the land of lakes and volcanoes, its colonial architecture, scenic countryside, wildlife, and people. This digital workshop explores the creative aspects of photography in and around Granada, a city rich in culture and old world charm.

Join Jennifer Davidson, whose work documents life in the American West and Latin America, for a course that aims to sharpen technical skills and emphasizes seeing light and being "in the moment" in order to capture emotion and sense of place in our photographs. There will be daily critiques, and Jennifer will offer individual guidance to help photographers explore their creative limits.

Daily discussions will include topics such as approaching and engaging people for photography, how to improve portraits and landscapes, and more. Students may discover that the most interesting subjects are Granada's gracious people, including the children of Empowerment International, a group working to enable children to go to school in Nicaragua and Costa Rica.

About Jennifer Davidson

Jennifer Davidson is a freelance photographer based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, who uses her camera to convey emotion in portraits and images documenting life in the West and Latin America. Her calm demeanor and courage with her subjects infuse her work with an honest intimacy. As an educator, Jennifer clearly relays concepts to students, while encouraging them to explore the limits of their creativity. She teaches with the Santa Fe Workshops, Lindblad Expeditions, and National Geographic Expeditions. You can see her work online at www.jenniferdavidsonphotography.com.

Tour Dates

Class 1: November 2-7, 2008
Class 2: November 10-15, 2008

Cost

$2,300 – Payment sent on or before September 1, 2008
$2,500 – Payment sent after September 1, 2008

Includes all ground transportation, all entrance fees,  single occupancy in luxurious Colonial home, breakfasts and lunches. International airfare is NOT included and must be arranged by participant. EI will arrange airport pick up and drop off according to flight information. Each class requires a minimum of 6 participants and is limited to 8. Option exists for non-photographer guests at $1,500 per person when sharing a room with a participant – please contact Jessica to discuss.

SPACE IS LIMITED.

In order to reserve your place in one of our two November workshops, contact Jessica at (612) 386-0839 or
jessicaontheroad@yahoo.com, or download the registration form here.

About Empowerment International

VISION: Our vision is to enable every child to go to school and achieve the level of education they desire.

MISSION: Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty before it is transferred to yet another generation, by building more educated and productive communities.

BELIEFS & APPROACH: There is a correlation between a community's quality of life, ability to address basic human needs and achieve transformation. We believe education is the key link. We see our role as "bridge builders" between the kids, communities and donors. We encourage the communities to make our program their own and we empower them to raise their voices and tell their own stories.

All proceeds will go to Empowerment International's program.