Rock Climbing Photography
Rock Climbing Photography
Rock Climbing Photography
Rock Climbing Photography
Rock Climbing Photography
Rock Climbing Photography
Rock Climbing Photography
Rock Climbing Photography
Rock Climbing Photography
Rock Climbing Photography

Rock Climbing Photography

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From beginner to advanced climbers, this clinic is focused on learning rock climbing photography.

A four-hour ground school goes over the foundations of photographing from a fixed line above your climber, both creatively and logistically. This will cover framing, perspective, how to get your line up and down, and the safety factors being up on a line.
The second full day will cover all the different types of equipment, how it works, and how to ascend up a fixed line. Also included in this day is putting it all together by being able to get up and take your own photos of climbing models.

You’ll get a personalized experience with Irene, a professional rock climbing and adventure photographer (@ladylockoff), where she’ll teach, guide, and encourage you through the process of getting up on ropes.

No need to stress about extra gear — while you need your own personal climbing and photography gear, everything else you’ll need will be provided.

Duration

  • 2 days
  • 12 hours

Season

  • Summer

Client:Guide Ratio

4:1

Minimum Participants

4

Each day, meet Irene and the rest of the group at the noted time and hike to the climbing site. You are responsible for your own lodging and food during the weekend

Day 1 - Ground School: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Students and Instructors will get to know each other while introducing techniques in a safe learning environment. You will discuss communication tactics and ethics, as well as "What is Rock Climbing Photography?", before diving into the more technical aspects: crucial knots to know, how to get your rope up and down, fixed line considerations and safety, how to photograph on a fixed line, and general workflow.

Gear chat, set-up and how to ascend, photographing from fixed lines with climbing models. 

Day 2 - In the Field: 8:00am-5:30pm
After chatting about gear, you will put the skills you learned yesterday into use by setting up and ascending fixed lines to photograph climbing models throughout the day.

  • A good understanding of how your camera works.
  • Any climbing experience will enhance your ability to learn, but is not required.
  • Ability to be moderately active for the duration of the course.
  • Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email full of important information - make sure to read it thoroughly!
  • 3-5 days before your course you will receive an email from your guide containing even more details, including the exact meetup location and time.
  • Leading up to your course, make sure to eat healthy, drink extra water, and get plenty of sleep.
  • Please arrive on time and ready to go at your pre-arranged meeting location. To get the most of our day, we'd like to begin right at the designated start time.
  • All along the way, our office team is available via email or phone to answer any questions you may have.

This course will leave you with knowledge and practical application of:

  • Knots for rock climbing photography
  • How to put up and get down a fixed line rope for photographing single pitch sport climbing
  • How to frame from a fixed line-How to ascend up and down a fixed line
  • Knowledge of the different types of gear that can be used
  • Knowledge of different ascending techniques and set-ups

PLUS:

  • A fun experience you’ll remember forever! 
  • A sense of accomplishment in achieving your goals for the trip.
  • Confidence in your newfound skills and where to take them next.

Tips and tricks to add to your toolbox from our professional and knowledgeable guides.

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Equipment Lists

Required Gear

  1. Approach shoes/trail runners
  2. Climbing shoes
  3. Chalk bag *optional
  4. Water bottles with at least 2L capacity
  5. Climbing helmet
  6. Head/face protection 
    -sun hat *baseball cap is great
    -neck gaiter *buff
    -sunglasses
  7. Harness 
  8. Clothing you’re moving comfortable in *breathable, non-cotton preferred
  9. Personal kit
    -sunscreen *SPF 40 or higher
    -lip balm
    -headlamp and extra batteries
    -toiletries *please bring a plastic baggie for waste
    -personal medications and first aid
  10. 20-40L backpack to carry gear 
  11. Camera
  12. Lens (wide, 24-70mm)
  13. Camera Strap
  14. Batteries (2)
  15. SD Cards (2x 32GB)


Not Pictured/Optional Gear
☐Lunch and snacks ☐ Belay gloves *leather work gloves acceptable ☐ Wind-breaker + pant ☐ Note pad/pencil
☐ Camera ☐ Watch ☐ Half foam pad to sit on ☐ Shorts/t-shirt ☐ Bandana ☐ Trekking poles

What Kaf Provides

  1. Climbing Rope
  2. Anchor material
  3. Sport climbing protection
  4. Group first aid kit and medical supplies