| Project 5: ExploringDestination Trips for Photographers |
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One of photography's unique features is to be able to travel in time and space. This is the very reason the French undertook Missions Héliographiques in the mid 1800's. The ambitious missions sent photographers all over France to photograph important historical monuments. This was one of the first organized destination trips for photographers. With this historical event in mind, Project Basho offers destination trips specifically catered to photographers. We select destinations based on careful research and actual visits to the locations. Some of the trips are teaching-oriented while others are excursions for photographing with like-minded photographers. Though they can be different in approach, one common thread is that you are using your camera to explore different cultures. There will be opportunities for cultural exchange with people in the regions we visit. These elements will bring photographing and cultural appreciation together which is a key ingredient in producing great images. |
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2009 Destinations |
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| Summer |
Le Bez, Southeast FranceJuly 4th — 11th, 2009 Kevin Martini-Fuller On this trip to France, the opportunity of discovering the local landscapes of small villages will be enhanced by the rich history of the region. In Le Bez, located in Southeast France in the region of Tarn, one can enjoy both medieval architecture and the hilly landscape of a quiet village. This region is also important in the history of French photography. Alongside the beautiful scenery and in this historical context, the trip for photographers will explore some of the historical approaches of photography for both photographing and printing. Participants will also have the opportunity to explore the local landscapes for their own areas of interest. If you are interested in the rural landscape of France and would enjoy a different sense of time passing, then this trip is for you. |
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| Fall |
Kanazawa/Noto Peninsula, Japan with Andrea ModicaSeptember 1st — 13th, 2009 Jeri Shelton, Wajima, 2008 This year, Andrea Modica will accompany us on our excursion to the Noto Peninsula, adding a unique workshop opportunity to an already well received destination trip for photographers. This photographic excursion will take place in the countryside of Japan where slower lives and a sense of tradition are still preserved. Through the excursions into the Japanese countryside, the group will experience the culture and people that are becoming more rare to find in rapidly modernizing Japan. This trip is a unique opportunity for photographers who appreciate the sensibilities of both Japanese culture and its landscape and will only be enhanced by the addition of Andrea Modica. | ||||||||||
Four Corners, American SouthwestOctober 3rd — 11th, 2009 Explore the 4 Corners in the American Southwest. This one week trip in Arizona and New Mexico is a shooting trip for those interested in the history of the area, the cultural resources and architecture, and the beauty and vastness of the southwestern landscapes. These picturesque landscapes have long attracted visitors and photographers. This trip will bring you right into the heart of the Southwestern landscape so you can experience these vistas firsthand. This one of a kind trip is organized specifically for photographers and will include a workshop component to compliment the shooting opportunities. Travel will be car based and accommodations will be camping and motels when available. |
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