The Telluride Photo Festival is only a few weeks away!

It's been awhile since we have posted an update inregards to the festival. I have to apologize as I have been working on a larger project that I hope to announceat this year's festival. The festival is just a few weeks away and if you are thinking about attending now is the time to purchase a workshop or pass. Also if you think that visiting Telluride is expensive, we have special room rates. See our lodging sponsor offers below.

The 2011 festival will feature a DSLR "Film Festival" on Friday September 29, 2011. The advent of the digital single lens reflex (DSLR) camera with the ability to shoot video has revolutionized independent and low budget filmmakers--particularly in the areas of documentary, nature, adventure, and action sport film. Since many professional still photographers are now shooting video, the Telluride Photo Festival, is pleased in being able to showcase the work of leading DSLR filmmakers.

This year's list of guest workshop leaders and presenters is extremely exciting. Photographers leading workshops at this year's festival include in no particular order iLCP Fellow Garth Lenz, Adam Barker, Ansel Adams Conservation Photography Aware recipient Ian Shive, The North Photographer, Tim Kemple and the Camp4 Collective, David Clifford, Tom Till, David FitzSimmons.

Seminars are being held on October 1 and October 2 from 9am to 4pm. Here is a list of the seminars and presentors. Curious Critters: Animal Portrait Session - David FitzSimmons; When the Going Gets Tough: The Tough Get Wiser About Their Marketing & Self-Promotion Efforts - Angela Mateus; Taking Stock - A Panel Discussion on the Business of Stock Photography - Stock Photography Industry Panel; Environmental Action Shots - Adam Barker; Getting Your Photo Book - Ian Shive; Shooting HDSLR Video – Essential Primer - Tim Kemple; HDRSoft Photomatix: High Dynamic Range Photography - Ron Pepper. All seminars are included in your festival pass.

Additionally, we have a great slate of portfolio reviewers. Adam Barker - Photogrpher; David Clifford - Photographer & Photo Editor, Rock & Ice Magazine; Amy Feitelberg - Photo Editor, Outside Magazine; Rob Haggart - A Photo Editor Blog and Former Directory of Photography, Outside Magazine & Men's Journal; Jon-Paul Harrison - Managing Partner, Tandem Stills + Motion; Tim Kemple - Photographer and Filmmaker, Camp4 Collective; Sarah LaVigne - Photo Editor, 5280 Magazine; Garth Lenz - iLCP Fellow Photographer; Mark Lesh - Art Director, Skiing Magazine; Emily Loose - Director of Communications, WILD Foundation; Angela Mateaus - Managing Partner, Artists Creative Agency; Peter McBride - Photographer & Filmmaker; Boyd Norton - iLCP Fellow Photographer; Laura Pressley - Executive Director, CENTER; Ian Shive - Photographer, Filmmaker, and Managing Partner, Julia Vandenoever - Photo Editor, Backpacker Magazine, and more to be announced.

The festival features evening presentations by iLCP Fellow Boyd Norton and iLCP Fellow Garth Lenz, as well as others to be announced. There are also social networking opportunities, a gallery walk, exhibits, and other events around town--not to mention the spectacular autumn foliage in the San Juan Mountains.

Visit Telluride Alpine Lodging and use promo code 15FEST for discounted Photo Festival lodging - hotel rooms starting at $79/night! You can also call us at 800-376-9769 to book your stay.

A blend of rustic elegance and Western Charm, The Mountain Lodge at Telluride is your window to the scenic splendor of the San Juan Mountains. Book online directly here then go to RESERVATIONS then enter Promo Code: PHOTO Call In: mention that you want the Photo Festival Special Rate at 970-369-5000.

Accommodations in Telluride is your "picture perfect" lodging choice with a 20% discount on three or more nights for the Telluride Photo Festival!…Just mention Lodging Photo Discount and you will receive it. Call In: mention that you want the Photo Festival Special Rate at 866-SKI-TRP2