Magic at the Ranch: Photograph an Authentic Cattle Roundup

      Gold Canyon, AZ

      LP
      Langell Photography, LLC
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      Nov 19, 2022
      Group size: 8 - 10
      Magic at the Ranch: Photograph an Authentic Cattle Roundup
      Gold Canyon, AZ

      Langell Photography, LLC
      • Email address verified
      • Facebook verified
      53 reviews

      Nov 19, 2022
      Group size: 8 - 10

      About this trip

      Join Lisa Langell and get special access to this rare and truly special one-day “photo-walk” style event!


      The “Magic at the Ranch” event is chock full of photo opportunities within an unforgettable western-style experience!   Situated at the same ranch as Lisa’s legendary Magic of Cowboys three-day photography workshop, she has crafted a one-day event that gives you a taste of the ranch for one very magical day! 


      This is a private event at a private ranch is an easy, 45 to 60-minute drive east of Phoenix and is situated against the stunning Superstition mountains. 


      Everything you photograph will be authentic, unchoreographed, and a part of true ranch life in the west!  The day is full of magnificent longhorns, action, horses, cowboys, cowgirls, and excitement!  Lisa Langell will guide you to the best locations, provide photographic tips, and camaraderie throughout the day.  All levels of photographers and camera types are welcome.


      At this private event, space is limited to 10 photographers.  


      Physical Fitness & Photography Skill

      Suggested Physical Fitness level: Level 2 – Easy to Moderate 

      Elevation:  1,982 feet

      Photography Skill Level:  All levels.  Hands-on instruction provided by 2 instructors.  Knowledge of manual settings and your camera body is strongly recommended. 

      Cancelation Policy:

      The following is an excerpt from the full terms and conditions provided at the time of registration.


      Langell Photography understands that unexpected situations arise that result in your inability to join us on this event.  We will definitely miss you and realize this is a difficult decision for you. 


      We strongly recommend travel insurance to help protect your investment should something arise (e.g., change of plans, health issues, etc.) which requires you to cancel your reservation or end your tour early.

      Your initial payment is non-refundable.  No exceptions or credits provided. Payments due are scheduled approximately as follows, based on the start date of your event.  Once paid, they become non-refundable:


      If you need to cancel your reservation, all payments you have made up until the date of cancelation are non-refundable. Payments not made on-time will have a 5-day grace period for you to complete payment.  If your payment is not completed by that time, your seat may be cancelled and no refund issued.  For your convenience, we offer auto-billing to your credit card so that you never miss a payment.


      If you choose to pay for the entire event up front in one lump sum, should you need to cancel, your refund will be pro-rated according to the due dates for each installment, compared to your cancelation date.    (For example, if you canceled after the 3rd installment was due—but prior to the final installment due date, the amount equal to the portion calculated for the final installment will be refunded to you.)


      No refunds, credit, certificates, etc. will be issued for cancelations as a large percentage of your payments are directed toward non-refundable fees we pay to secure your excursions, lodging, meals, transportation, staffing and more.


      Langell Photography, LLC reserves the right to resell, gift or otherwise utilize your canceled reservation for any purpose at the discretion of Langell Photography, LLC without further obligation or consideration to you.


      Substitutions/transfers:  If you wish to substitute another individual in your place, we will gladly transfer your reservation to another individual providing you notify us in writing via email and include their name, address, phone number and email address. Langell Photography, LLC. will credit the new buyer as follows:

      The individual to be transferred/substituted in your seat must be approved by Langell Photography, must be over 18 years of age, confirm he/she is mentally and physically able to participate, agree to all terms, and pay Langell Photography in full for any amounts remaining by the due dates provided in your reservation.

      What else?

      BONUS: Participants are invited to the ranch-style BBQ picnic where you will eat and visit with the cowboys, cowgirls, volunteers and owners as they take a break from the extremely difficult work they are doing.  This is a special experience that will create photographic (and real) memories for a lifetime! 

      What’s included

      • Pre-workshop tutorial
        An on-demand course on using Manual Exposure settings ($99 value)
      • Lunch
        Ranch-style BBQ picnic where you will eat and visit with the cowboys, cowgirls, volunteers and owners as they take a break from the extremely difficult work they are doing.
      • Snacks
        Fruit, chips, chocolates, granola bars, and/or similar items are provided.
      • All instruction
        Everything you photograph will be authentic, unchoreographed, and a part of true ranch life in the west! The day is full of magnificent longhorns, action, horses, cowboys, cowgirls, and excitement!

      What’s not included

      • Airfare
        Airfare or ground transportation to/from your city of origin
      • Lodging
        Lodging is not provided for this one day tour. If you are coming in from out of town for the event the closest hotel is the Best Western Gold Canyon Inn & Suites https://bit.ly/3zdIhvx
      • Transportation
        The ranch is 45-min from airports. There is no shuttle. Please plan to book any airfare, rental cars, etc. on your own. These are not included in the workshop price.

      Available Packages

      Trip Price
      $349

      Itinerary

      Be an insider!
      Cattle Round Up

      You will be one of the few people who are privy to the rare experience of witnessing an authentic cattle drive through the Sonoran Desert. Imagine photographing cowboys and cowgirls in action as they ride through the desert to round up free-range longhorn cattle. Once the cattle are brought in, they will begin cutting calves from the herd, roping, branding and tending to the cattle. This is all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Superstition Mountains. 

      Your Organizer


      LP
      Langell Photography, LLC
      53 reviews
      A nature photographer and birder from the age of eight, Lisa is the founder of Langell Photography, LLC. She began her own business in 2010 after long vibrant careers as a floral designer, educational psychologist, consultant and in helping launch and manage two startups that grew into leading companies in the Ed-Tech space. Since then, she has earned numerous awards and has been published in Outdoor Photographer, Arizona Highways, Ranger Rick and more.

      Reviews

      Jam packed learning experience and photography opportunities! Lisa's workshop is very well organized...with activities tightly scheduled throughout each day. Intensive...informative...fun...great instruction from Lisa as well as all of her assistants. 18 participants, yet plenty of individual help when needed. The schedule is intense...be sure to eat well and stay hydrated throughout the day! And get plenty of sleep that first night because Saturday is a lonnng and intense day!!! Truly...I came away with an increase in knowledge about various techniques...especially high key techniques and panning. And an even better understanding about my camera! Well worth the cost. A great experience!
      By Kathryn W for Magic of Cowboys 2024 on Jan 29, 2024
      Lisa Langell's Magic of Cowboys 2024 has been an excellent workshop. She is detailed and organized with helpful handouts, she provides personal assistance and has plenty of Add'll assistants to also help participants. The day-to day program is well paced. Pre-workshop and post on-line sessions are also extremely useful. The locale is great, the models which she provided very approachable and willing to work with photographers on poses. I am not new to workshops; I have attended many over the years. This is one of the best I have attended. It was so enjoyable I'd sign-up again! Emily M. Wilson /Seattle
      By Emily M W for Magic of Cowboys 2024 on Jan 25, 2024
      This was a terrific experience. If you're looking to both master your camera and immerse yourself in the awesome culture of cowboys & cowgirls, this is for you. Lisa's staff is knowledgeable, patient, and available throughout the entire workshop. The ranch personnel are delightful. The location is fantastic. Lisa Langell is a consummate professional and surrounds herself with the same caliber of people, from the fantastic food to the handouts, from the staff to the photography activities, this is a first rate experience.
      By Lindy G for Magic of Cowboys 2024 on Jan 23, 2024
      My sister and I had a wonderful time. I was fortunate that my brother in law had decided not to go and I was given the opportunity to take his place. Lisa was so accomodating in this change at the last minute. There was no additional charge. Which was great! I wasn't able to participate in the zoom meeting that Lisa had and that was ok too. Her staff as well as herself were so great in helping me with settings and the use of my camera. I loved how she would give us settings and suggest what lens to use before each event. The models, the cowboys, and we even got to meet the owner, were so nice and PATIENCE with us. They taught us about ranch life, the horses, cows and surviving cholla attachments(I had several). I must say the weather was coopertive as well. We didn't get our Sunday baked chicken through no fault of Lisa. however, they came up with Plan B and so pizza it was. Funny thing was we had eaten there two nights in a row but never had the pizza. That was good on both accounts. We had a traditional meal cooked like on the range. That was so good! The ladies did a great! This trip was my first workshop. I was very happy with everyone and the other photographers. We seemed to all get along well. Special shout out to the girls who got up early to make coffee at 5 am. they don't even drink coffee. Lisa and her team were just amazing! Loved being there in the open country. Experiencing early sunrise with a rider and saguaro cactuses for beautiful silhouettes. Horses running in the arena, great for panning shots. Sunset with riders running down the road dust and all. Beautiful!!! Learning high key and low key exposures. The only thing I would add is that it would of bee fun to sit around a campfire with the cowboys. However that runs into a longer day and I understand how hard that would be to pull off. The days were early and so full of moments. I can't complain at all. I would do this trip again and highly reccomend it to others. Thank you Lisa and staff for a great experience with my first workshop. :)
      By Adrienne M for Magic of Cowboys 2024 on Jan 23, 2024
      Thank you so much for the very kind words! We truly appreciate them and are SO pleased that you had a delightful time! It was great to have you and we sincerely enjoyed you and Heidi attending our Magic of Cowboys event!
      By Langell Photography, LLC on Jan 23, 2024
      LP
      LS
      I am so impressed with everything that this workshop provided! From Lisa and her staffs professionalism, the ranch, the instruction, right down to the food served! I went in knowing little about manual settings and left with a good understanding and the will and drive to learn more! Simply put...I loved it!
      By Lisa S for Magic of Cowboys 2024 on Jan 23, 2024
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