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With Tony Hewitt and Peter Eastway, AIPP Grand Masters of PhotographyNew Zealand’s Marlborough Region 8 - 14 June 2016

From The Ocean To The Mountains:

Including A Very Special Opportunity To Visit The Remote

New Zealand High Country

Adventures In NZPERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COUNSEL

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Our 3rd Trip! Experience A Very Special Landscape In New Zealand With Two AIPP Grand Masters $6995 ex-Nelson/BlenheimEveryone goes to New Zealand to take photo-

graphs, especially to the south end of the South

Island, but one of the most photogenic locations

is up the north end of the South Island - and that’s

where Peter Eastway and Tony Hewitt’s Adven-

tures in NZ is being held this 2015.

It’s an undiscovered treasure!

Peter and Tony are working with Will and Rose

Parsons of Driftwood Eco Tours. They are locals

and Will used to be a farmer, so he knows every-

one and everywhere around the Marlborough

region and beyond. In fact, it’s Will’s contacts that

are getting us into the remote New Zealand High

Country for a unique photographic workshop. We

will have special access to a working sheep sta-

tion - in fact, we’ll be staying with a farming family

(in quaint shearer guest quarters) and photo-

graphing them as well.

This Photographic Counsel has been pro-

grammed to combine both photography and

post-production. It’s one thing to visit a location

and have a great time, quite another to return

home with a clear understanding of the tech-

niques and processes used by two of Australia’s

leading professional photographers.

We’ll teach you everything from the camera

skills of landscape photography to the people

skills of portraiture. And then we’ll show you how

to edit the images creatively in Photoshop, Light-

room or Capture One.

Adventures in NZ is a complete experience and

by the end of the workshop, you’ll have a portfolio

of great photographs to proudly display.

This is a workshop like no other, seven days

that will be etched in your memory forever. Don’t

miss out!

Pine Tree Plantation135mm lens f6.3 @ 1/60 second, Iso 160

Telephoto lenses often work best for landscape photo-

graphs, allowing one to simplify the composition.

Photo: Tony Hewitt

Bookings at www.betterphotography.com in the online shop (go to Shop > Workshops)

For more information, email or phoneKim at [email protected] - (02) 4388 6851.

All the locations in this brochure can be visited if the weather and conditions are right. Peter and

Tony will pick the best options based on their experience and knowledge of the area.

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Every Year It’s Different55mm lens – f2.8 @ 1/320 second Iso 400

There’s no guarantee there will be sunshine,

rain, hail or snow - or even seals - but it

doesn’t matter. Every trip we make, we bring

home some amazing images. Photo: Tony

Hewitt.

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Wednesday 8 JuneLow Tide 4:43 p.m.

Sunset 5.06 p.m.

Our Photographic Counsel will begin in Nelson in the top

of the South Island of New Zealand. We can help you work

out whether to fly in that afternoon or the day before.

Don’t worry about the details just yet, all you need to know

is that we’re meeting at the Nelson Airport at 2.00 p.m. for

pick up.

From here we’ll drive to Motueka for a photo shoot at the

wreck of the Janie Seddon with the setting sun. With the

high tide going out, I am thinking the water will be still be

all around the wreck and the sun will be hitting the bow

rather than the stern. Maybe an extra pair of boots just in

case we walk into the shallows for a closer shot and fingers

crossed for an interesting sky. Note to self: plastic garbage

bags wrapped around our boots might solve the challenge!

That evening we’ll enjoy a bistro meal at the Sprig and Fern

Tavern.

Then we’ll drive to Collingwood to overnight at Colling-

wood Motel and Pioneer Motel.

The Janie Seddon23mm lens – f8 @ 1 second Iso 35

This is the early morning version, but in the

afternoon, it would be great to have the

bow of the wreck in sunlight and the stern in

shadow. We’ll have to wait and see!

Photo: Peter Eastway.

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Thursday 9 JuneLow Tide 7.56 a.m.

Sunrise 7.48 a.m.

Sunset 5.08 p.m.

At 6.15 a.m., we’ll leave Collingwood for Wharariki Beach for

a sunrise photo shoot. Of course, it will be cold because it’s

winter, but dress warmly and you will love this!

From the carpark in the predawn, we’ll walk through some

shapely rolling hills and down to the amazing Wharariki

Beach with its beautiful stone arches and flat, flat sands. We

should capture plenty of amazing reflections and on the

walk back, there are more opportunities with those exqui-

site rolling hills and lone trees.

Although the sun probably never gets too high at this time

of the year, we will eventually put our cameras away and

return to Collingwood for lunch, and for a photo workshop

at the Court House Café.

In the afternoon, we’ll drive to Onekaka Beach to photo-

graph the remnants of an old wooden wharf at sunset.

And that evening, we’ll book out the Court House Cafe for

a wonderful home cooked meal and to listen to some of

Tony’s tall stories and Peter’s true ones.

Wharariki Beach23mm lens – f8 @ 0.5 second Iso 50

Fingers crossed for an interesting sky, but

even if overcast, there will be some great

reflections to play with on the low tide.

Photo: Peter Eastway.

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Friday 10 JuneLow Tide 9.01 a.m.

Sunrise 7.48 a.m.

Yay! We get to sleep in this morning. Well, sort of! We’re

leaving early for a drive across country to Blenheim, but

we’ll stop off at an old shop for sunrise, and then high tail

it so we have time to photograph the Pelorus Valley in the

afternoon.

There’s lots to shoot along the way, so keep your cameras

out. Time permitting, we may also find some winter views

of the vineyards in the afternoon.

And if we choose to visit the vineyards tasting shops, you

can purchase a bottle or two for the exciting back country

leg of our tour which starts the following day.

We overnight in Blenheim at the Aston on Main and Blen-

heim Spa Motel.

At 7.00 p.m. we’ll have drinks at Gramados followed by a

meal. Set menu, cash bar.

Langfords Store, Bainham55mm lens – f10 @ 1/10 second Iso 100

We may have breakfast here again, although

with the clock ticking, we may also drive on

for the Pelorus Valley. Photo: Tony Hewitt.

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Saturday 11 JuneLow Tide 6.31 a.m.

Sunrise 7.47 a.m.

We’re up early for a 7.00 a.m. drive to the White Bluffs for a

photo shoot at sunrise. Will has special access to this black

stony beach and the contrast between the water, the rocks

and the clilffs is sensational. Lots to photograph.

From here we’ll drive to Yealand’s Estate, the most amazing

vineyard you’ll ever see. Miles upon miles (kilometres upon

kilometres) of rollling hills covered with vines. There will be

lots of opportunities for pattern shots, even if most of the

leaves have fallen.

And then we hit the high country!

Our drive up into the Awatere Valley is along narrow roads

beside deep ravines and there are some incredible land-

scapes to shoot as we make our way up into New Zealand’s

very special high country.

Our overnight stay is at Willie and Sue Macdonald’s prop-

erty Middlehurst. Meals at the Macdonald’s that night -

country style!

White Bluffs23mm lens – f8 @ 30 seconds Iso 35

Next time I want to get even closer to the

rocks and seaweed on the shore. Really look-

ing forward to shooting this again.

Photo: Peter Eastway.

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Sunday 12 JuneSunrise 7.52 a.m.

Sunset 5.01 p.m.

We’ll be up early to explore the farming properties and get

our bearings.

Today we have two projects to complete.

First, with the log fire crackling, we’ll spend part of the day

with our laptops while Tony and Peter run through their

post-production and Photoshop techniques. The format

will be up to the group as we will tailor the Counsel to what

you require.

The second project is to do a reccy for where we’re pho-

tographing the following morning: a sheep muster up in

the remote NZ high country. This will be an experience you

won’t find anywhere else.

The idea behind the reccy is to work out where the sun will

be, where the sheep will be in relation to the background,

and take a guess at the weather. See how Tony and Peter

would develop this as a professional shoot - and have your

own input too!

And that evening, another wonderful meal with farm house

hospitality.

From The Knoll110mm lens – f11 @ 1/10 second Iso 35

We’ve found a little hill not far from the road

with a 360-degree vista for either sunrise or

sunset. This is just one snippet of the view

at sunrise and yes, it was cold! Photo: Peter

Eastway.

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Monday 13 JuneSunrise 7.53 a.m.

Sunset 5.01 p.m.

We’re up early for one of several hero photographs. Dress

warmly, bring some gloves and a beanie, and then get

ready for a really special early morning landscape.

Last trip, we had a stellar sunrise and after breakfast, we

photographed a sheep muster. We may do it the other

way around this time - depending on the weather and

where the sheep are hiding! This will be FUN!

After a late breakfast, we’ll return to our ‘classroom’ for

more post-production and Photoshop instruction, along

with some philosophy on seeing and creating amazing

photographs. We’ll also discuss environmental portrai-

ture in readiness for our penultimate shoot...

That afternoon, we’ll run a portraiture session using

the local farmers and children with their animals. We’re

not exactly sure whether to shoot in the shearing shed,

around the family home or a host of small sheds. Lots to

do!

Plus another country style dinner and more tales from

Peter and Tony around the hearth.

A Real High Country Muster!55mm lens – f5.6 @ 1/800 second Iso 100

The Macdonalds kindly organised a mob of

sheep for our cameras’ pleasure. Makes amaz-

ing video as well with different patterns and

shapes on the land! Photo: Tony Hewitt.

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Tuesday 14 JuneSunrise 7.53 a.m.

By now your camera’s memory cards should be full of amaz-

ing information, your laptop full of creatively worked edits,

and your brains full of ideas and information that have

transformed you into a better photographer.

We will be out early for our final shoot and, after a hearty

breakfast, the photographers will farewell Tony and Peter

(who are remaining on Middlehurst).

Will will take you safely back to Blenheim, back down the

Awatere Valley, with stops along the way to photograph old

sheds, stone church and farm activities. He knows what to

photograph as he has done this trip with Peter and Tony

twice before.

The Photographic Counsel finishes in the afternoon and we

will drop you off at your hotel (chances are there won’t be a

plane out of Blenheim when we get back, so you’ll need to

arrange the final night at your cost - you may wish to stay

at the same motel for another night.)

Hanging Cow Creek110mm lens – f5.6 @ 30 seconds Iso 35

Our road through the Awatere Valley has lots

of little lookouts to investigate. We’ll show

you how to create compositions like this.

Photo: Peter Eastway.

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What Level Photographer Do I Need To Be?You don’t need to be a photographer to come on the workshop,

but naturally you’ll get more out of it if you are. We have all levels

of photographers attending, from seasoned professionals wanting

to refine their skills to newcomers who need assistance with basic

camera settings.

We actually like a range of photographers to attend. The more

experienced participants invariably help the newcomers, and the

newcomers give us ideas for things we’ve forgotten how to shoot.

“One of the things that constantly keeps me grounded”, said Peter

Eastway, “is the range of ideas and viewpoints participants bring.

They see things I don’t, so I’m learning just as much as everyone

else. And importantly, it is all done in a positive and encouraging

environment. We’ve been doing this long enough that we don’t

need our egos stroked. What we get a buzz out of is helping other

photographers capture great photos - our reward is seeing the

expression on their face when they nail a top shot.”

And on this workshop with these locations, we reckon we can

guarantee you will take great shots!

Finding The Details110mm lens – f11 @ 1/8 second Iso 35

We’re not sure how many leaves will be left

on the vines in June, but the patterns will

still be there. This vineyard is near Blenheim.

Photo: Peter Eastway.

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How Do You Like To Learn?Everyone has different ways of learning. For some,

it is sitting back and watching an expert at work,

noting how he or she positions and uses the

camera, reacts to the light and the weather, or

interacts with people to achieve the best posing

and expression.

Others like to be given suggestions, to under-

stand what the experts are seeing and thinking,

and then left to experiment and discover on their

own. They are looking for guidance, but not too

much.

And yet other photographers like to be shown

how to find the photograph, how to compose

the image and what camera settings are required.

They want help with their camera settings and de-

tailed instructions on how to frame and compose.

Different photographers at different stages require

different levels of assistance and that’s fine! Peter

and Tony provide all three levels of interaction, all

you have to do is ask. Importantly, you will never

be made to feel silly because you asked a basic

question - Peter will say there’s a chance Tony

doesn’t know the answer either!

Both Peter and Tony will be shooting as well.

They are just as passionate as you are about their

photography, so they want to capture their own

images. They also feel it is important to practice

what they preach and show participants what

they have found.

However, they are very aware that their primary

role is to act as your instructor and guide. And

they want you to return on other workshops or

trips, which you will only do if you are happy. So,

please don’t be shy to ask for help at any time and

it will be cheerfully provided with a smile!

The Stars At Night!14mm lens – f2.8 @ 30 seconds Iso 3200

We may have to get up early for shots like this

as the moon is nearly full earlier in the night.

On the other hand, there could be some

great moonlit landscapes to explore.

Photo: Peter Eastway.

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Peter EastwayG.m. PhotoG., fnZIPP, hon fAIPP, hfnZIPP, fAIPP

Sydney-based photographer Peter Eastway is a Grand Master of Photography and a two time winner of the

AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year. Known best for his landscape and travel photog-

raphy, he has worked in most areas of the profession and also loves sport, studio still life, portraiture and

wildlife.

Peter is the editor and publisher of Better Photography magazine and website, a position that has given

him special access to many of the world’s leading photographers over the past 30 years. His ability to com-

municate both the technical and aesthetic sides of photography makes him a sought after speaker on the

international circuit.

Peter was the chairman of the Australian Professional Photography Awards for many years and is still

involved in all aspects of photography competitions, both as a judge and an active participant. He judges

and speaks internationally on a regular basis.

Peter’s work has been published internationally in photographic magazines (USA, UK, Japan, Germany,

Greece, New Zealand and Australia). He was also the author of the Lonely Planet’s Guide to Landscape

Photography. His photography has recently featured on the cover of the Lonely Planet’s guide to Austra-

lia, in articles in the Qantas inflight magazine, on an Australian postage stamp, and in an Apple television

commercial. And he has worked with Phase One researching and promoting its high-end medium format

cameras and Capture One raw processing software.

He works with Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm and Phase One camera systems.

Natural Outdoor Lighting55mm lens – f2.8 @ 1/60 second Iso 35

This is a late afternoon photograph taken

on Wharariki Beach with the incredible rock

arches in the background. Note the black

alpaca jumper - $10 in Patagonia 10 years ago

and still going strong!

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Tony HewittG.m. PhotoG., fnZIPP, fAIPP, hon. fAIPP

Tony is a Grand Master of Photography of the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP). He is

also an Honorary Fellow of the AIPP and a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Professional Photography.

Tony’s career highlights feature over 150 state, national and international photography awards. In Septem-

ber 2013, Tony was awarded the prestigious title of Canon AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of

the Year, and in the same year received the New Zealand Overseas Photographer of the Year, the Australian

Landscape Photographer of the Year and the Western Australian Landscape Photographer of the Year.

Tony was also invited to be a Core Artist at the 2013 Ballarat International Foto Biennali. He was Western

Australian Professional Photographer of the Year in 2004 and also in 1994.

Tony Hewitt’s photographic journey has seen him explore the genres of portrait, landscape, wedding and

fine art photography. He has exhibited around the world and has judged photography competitions inter-

nationally.

With a passion for people, places and pictures, and an instinctive sense of the moment, Tony brings a

unique combination of creative skills, award winning photographic vision and simple creativity.

Cool Under Pressure80mm lens – f5.6 @ 1/640 second Iso 100

Tony has been working as a Phase One am-

bassador for the last couple of years, using

the medium format equipment for his large

format art prints.

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What is an AIPP Grand Master?desIGnAtIon: G. M. PhotoG.

The Grand Master of Photography is awarded by

the AIPP and is earned through the Canon AIPP

Australian Professional Photography Awards sys-

tem. Photographers enter up to four prints each

year, which are scored by a panel of five experi-

enced professional photographers.

An Award point is earned for a score of 80 per

cent or higher (a Silver Award), two award points

for 90 per cent or higher (a Gold Award). There are

also Silver with Distinction Awards for scores of

85-89, and Gold with Distinction for scores of 95-

100, but these receive the same Award points.

A member of the AIPP can earn their Associate-

ship by accumulating five Award points in a four

year period.

The next step is Master of Photography, requir-

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After The Rain80mm lens – f11 @ 1/3 second Iso 35

Soaking rain on sand that has partially dried

out makes great textures. Photo: Tony Hewitt.

ing a further 10 Award points in a five year period.

Photographers who continue to enter the

Canon AIPP APP Awards can gain Bars for their

Master of Photography, each Bar requiring an

extra 10 Award points.

However to achieve the status of Grand Master

of Photography, at least 65 full Award points are

needed, including at least five Gold Awards (90

per cent or higher) and ten Silvers with Distinction

(85 or higher). Given very few photographers earn

more than four Award points each year, it takes

not only a considerable time to earn the Grand

Master of Photography distinction, but a consis-

tently high standard of work as well.

There are currently around 20 AIPP Grand Mas-

ters of Photography.

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Equipment For The WorkshopNeither Tony nor Peter are equipment snobs! Yes,

they use professional equipment, but that’s their

full time job.

So, whether you turn up with the latest DSLR or

an older camera you’ve loved for many years, it

really doesn’t matter. Our workshops are all about

technique and visualisation, so any camera equip-

ment you have will be fine. We will help you get

the most out of it! And of course, we’re also happy

to give you any equipment advice you might

require.

We do recommend you bring everything you

think you might need, but not so much you can’t

carry it with you. You will be able to leave equip-

ment behind in the hotels or cars if you don’t

want to take it on a particular shoot, but note that

leaving equipment in the vehicle while we are

away has some risk!

Check listHere’s an incomplete list of some of the

things you may need.

Camera Stuff• DSLR camera recommended (or medium

format if you have it, of course).

• Standard zoom - cover everything

• Wide-angles - as wide as you have

• Telephoto - 300mm is not too long

• Macro lens - lots of close-up stuff

• Spare camera battery

• Battery Charger

• Backpack style camera bag

• Tripod (with a quick release plate)

• Plenty of storage cards for your camera

• Polarising filter

• Neutral density filters (0.9x, 4.0x optional)

• Card reader and cable if necessary

• Laptop computer (Mac or PC)

• External back-up drives

• Photoshop is recommended

• Mouse or stylus/tablet

Clothing Stuff• Hiking boots

• Thermal layers

• Windproof, rain proof coat

• Down coat or similar

• Warm hat and gloves

• Water bottle

• Torch or head torch

• Alarm clock (we can’t wait!)

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS These terms and conditions relate to the photog-

raphy workshops organised by Pt 78 Pty Ltd [Pt78],

ABN 75 003 152 136, trading as Better Photogra-

phy, and run by Peter Eastway and Tony Hewitt,

the workshop leaders.

The Adventures in NZ tour is being arranged

for Peter and Tony by Will and Rose of Driftwood

Eco-Tours. You can read more about Driftwood

Eco-Tours at its website: www.driftwoodecotours.

co.nz.

The itinerary is subject to change to accommo-

date local conditions and opportunities.

You will also need to add in your own travel to

Nelson and from Blenheim, NZ, and perhaps an

additional night’s accommodation at either end of

the Adventure. You can discuss this with Will, Rose,

Peter or Tony!

Spend 7 days/six nights with AIPP Grand

Masters of Photography Peter Eastway and Tony

Hewitt in some of New Zealand’s most picturesque

country, including special access to a working

sheep station and a trip across Wharariki beach.

These terms and conditions relate to the tour

organised by Peter Eastway and Tony Hewitt with

Driftwood Eco-Tours. Where Driftwood Eco-Tours is

mentioned, it also includes Peter Eastway and Tony

Hewitt.

PRICEThe price is AUS $6995. The price is payable as

follows:

1. A deposit to reserve your place of AUS $250.

2. Final payment by 1 April 2016.

The price includes photographic counsel, all

transport ex-Nelson, all accommodation and all

meals. Other snacks, beverages and alcohol are

not included.

RESERVATIONS:Bookings can be made on the Better Photography

website at www.betterphotography.com in the

online shop, or you can email Kim Valenti at kim@

betterphotography.com, or call her on +612 4388

6851.

This tour is limited to a maximum of twelve (12)

persons (plus the tour leaders and photography

instructors, Will, Theo, Peter and Tony). Trip spaces

will be confirmed in order of receipt and upon

payment of deposit.

A mininum of eight (8) persons is required for

the trip to run.

Tour prices are based on single supplement,

however the last four people to book may be

asked to share a bathroom at Collingwood unless

there are couples. Accommodation at the farm

stations is one person per room (unless you are a

couple), but people will have to share bathrooms

as these are shearer quarters and quite basic.

However, there are plenty of blankets (including

electric blankets), it is clean and warm, and the

experience will be more than worth it!

PAYMENT:To confirm your trip place, payment of the deposit

is required at time of booking and may be made

through our Paypal account. Once your reserva-

tion has been confirmed, payment of the trip fee

balance is required at least 30 days prior to the

tour commencement date.

Please note fees may apply when remitting the

trip fee balance by PayPal. We regret that personal

or bank cheques are not accepted.

We reserve the right to cancel your booking if

payment is not received when due, wherein the

Cancellations and Refunds clause, listed below,

shall come into effect.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDSShould you wish to cancel your booking, you must

advise us in writing (email is fine). We try to have a

fair refund policy that works for both you and us:

• Deposits are refundable, up to 60 days prior to

the event. If you don’t request a refund of your

deposit 60 days out or longer, we will assume

you wish to come and the balance is payable.

• if you are cancelling more than 60 days from the

workshop date, we will refund you in full;

• if the workshop is not full and, after your cancel-

lation, we still have the minimum number of

bookings to run, we will refund your booking

fee in full;

• if the workshop is full, and we have turned away

other customers, and you are cancelling within

60 days of the workshop date, we won’t refund

you unless your place is filled by someone else;

• if after you cancel your booking the workshop

numbers fall below the minimum number

required to run, and you are cancelling within

60 days, we won’t refund you.

No part refunds are made for unused portions or

services of a workshop.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTSThe tour is designed to be suitable for people

of all ages in good health and moderate fitness.

While activities are not strenuous, on some trips

we will be taking hikes for several kilometres on

tracks in wilderness areas, including alpine regions,

which involve uphill walks and uneven ground un-

der possible extremely cold conditions. (Average

winter temperature in the Awatere Valley is 2.5ºC).

It will be necessary to carry your own camera

equipment, extra clothing, food and water for

these activities.

Should you have any concerns about your own

capabilities and/or fitness in relation to a particular

trip, please contact us to discuss this before send-

ing your reservation form.

You are required to disclose any medical or

physical condition that you have which could

create a risk for you or any other participants. We

assume no responsibility for medical care nor

guarantee to meet any special dietary require-

ments.

INSURANCE:Personal insurance is mandatory for all participants

and their equipment and personal belongings as

no insurance is included in the trip fees.

RESPONSIBILITYThe responsibility of Driftwood Eco-Tours is strictly

limited. As a tour operator, Driftwood Eco-Tours

organises, promotes, and sells programs consist-

ing of certain travel services that it purchases from

various suppliers.

Driftwood Eco-Tours does not own or operate

any of these suppliers and as such is not respon-

sible for any negligent or wilful act or failure of

any supplier. By taking part in the tour you agree

that Driftwood Eco-Tours shall not be liable for the

above failings.

Driftwood Eco-Tours cannot accept responsibil-

ity for losses or extra expenses caused by, but not

limited to, delay or changes in any transportation

services, weather, illness, injury, strike, quarantine

or other causes. All such losses or expenses will be

the sole responsibility of the participant.

Driftwood Eco-Tours reserves the right to cancel

any trip prior to commencement, whereupon paid

funds will be refunded in full, but is not liable for

any other trip preparation expenses such as, but

not limited to, air ticket penalties, visa fees and

medical treatments.

Driftwood Eco-Tours reserves the right to

substitute accommodations of similar category for

those indicated and to make any changes in the

itinerary or transport where deemed necessary.

Where weather conditions or forces of nature re-

strict or prohibit trip activities, it reserves the right

to alter the trip program and substitute alternative

activities.

The Acceptance of Risk release must be agreed

to by each participant prior to the commence-

ment of the trip. No alterations to the Acceptance

of Risk release will be accepted. We regret that we

are unable to accept participation in any trip by

any persons failing to comply, and no fees will be

refunded.

All parts of the Terms and Conditions, and the

Acceptance of Risk release, shall be governed in

all respects by and interpreted in accordance with

the law within New Zealand.

By checking the Terms and Conditions box on

the reservation form you certify that you have

read, fully understand and agree to abide by the

Terms and Conditions and Acceptance of Risk

aforementioned.

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RISK RELEASE FORMAdventures in NZ Photography Workshop operated by Pt78 Pty Ltd (Eastway, Hewitt, Driftwood Eco-Tours)

Name:

Address:

Telephone: Mobile:

Email:

Next of kin: Contact number of next of kin:

There may be hazards on this workshop and you must follow the instructions of your workshop leaders. Please let your workshop

leaders know immediately if you identify hazards. Pt 78 Pty Ltd reserves the right to withdraw any person who in its opinion is likely to

endanger themselves or others. Pt 78 Pty Ltd also reserves the right to cancel the workshop if hazards could compromise the safety of

any person. Pt 78 Pty Ltd assumes no responsibility for any personal loss, damage or injury.

Please advise us if you have any physical conditions that may affect your safety or enjoyment of your workshop, e.g. asthma, allergies,

heart conditions, epilepsy or pregnancy. If you have any food allergies please give details for catering purposes. We will do our best to

cater for your needs.

Please list here:

In signing this document I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above safety terms and risk release. Also that I have read

and understood the terms and conditions for the workshop in the workshop brochure.

I assume responsibly for myself and my possessions during the workshop.

(If under 18 signature of guardian/parent.)

Full name:

Signature: Date:

I give Better Photography permission to use photos taken on the workshop that include me and/or use written quotes made or pro-

vided by me on the website and in promotional material. Yes ❏ No ❏ With my prior permission ❏

Pt78 Pty Ltd - Better Photography - ABN 75 003 152 136 PO Box 351, Collaroy Beach NSW 2097, AustraliaT: 02 4388 6851 F: 02 4388 6852 E: [email protected] W: www.betterphotography.com

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Bookings at www.betterphotography.com in the online shop (go to Shop > Workshops)

For more information, email or phoneKim at [email protected] - (02) 4388 6851.


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