Black Bear and Oak Tree
© Lewis Kemper, 2003
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Triple "D" game farm will be once again heading to central California for its 2004 wildlife road show!
This unique opportunity offers photographers the chance to photograph wildlife models in an array of natural settings, providing you with beautiful, convincing, and visual interesting backgrounds for your animal pictures.
In addition, Triple "D" is offering a rare and exciting "Day On The Ranch" photo opportunity, where you can photograph running horses, roping, colorful cowboys and cowgirls, as well as a cattle drive.
Location, Location, Location...
Red Fox
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Just take a close look at the photo examples on this page. Photographed by Lewis Kemper, they will give you a good idea of just how beautiful this place is.
The photographing sites are located 20 miles from Mariposa, CA, a gateway to Yosemite National Park.
A variety of photographing locations are available. These include:
- Rock outcroppings,
- Streams,
- Ponds and Lakes,
- Beautiful skylines,
- Hardwood forest, and
- An abundance of wildflowers.
What's more, it appears that this may be the last time Triple D will be shooting in this location. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
And while it may feel "early" to you, the April dates are the most likely to provide us lush green spring vegetation and wildflowers native to the area. This is the best time of the year to photograph in this area.
Animal handler Rick Meyer says, this California location is "one of the most beautiful places I've ever been." And he's right!
What They're Saying
"You could easily spend a lifetime trying to get the kind of images (in terms of both quality and number) that you can get in one session with Triple "D". Their animals are beautiful, full of character, and well-trained. Their handlers are expert authorites on both safety and on the art of photographing wildlife. This is a once-in-a-lifetime event... I highly recommend it."
- Jim Miotke, Photographer and BetterPhoto Founder
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Meet the "Stars" of the Show
Bobcat
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Triple "D" will provide a minimum of eight species for you to photograph, with the ability to participate in other optional shoots.
Tentatively scheduled animals include:
- Mountain lion adult and mountain lion with kittens,
- Black bear,
- Grizzly bear cubs,
- Coyote,
- Wolves,
- Bobcat,
- Badger,
- Siberian tiger, and
- Red fox.
Day On The Ranch
Round Up
© Jim Zuckerman, 2003
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In addition, Triple "D" is offering a rare and exciting "Day On The Ranch" photo opportunity. This will give photographers a chance to capture great images of running horses, roping, colorful cowboys and cowgirls, as well as a full-out cattle drive - with the drive being done the old way... with horses, not helicopters.
The 7L Ranch is a working ranch. Your hosts - Jim and Carlene Cunningham and Scott and Diane Crisp - have agreed to assist in planning this optional day, providing opportunities to photograph the hard-working ranch hands moving and roping cattle, along with running horses.
These sessions will be specially designed for photographers, giving guests the chance to capture these images photographically.
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Dates and Cost
Each session will consist of three photographing days with time allotted for inclement weather and special requests. The optional "Day on the Ranch" sessions will be scheduled either at the beginning or at the end of your selected session dates.
This exciting event is coming up quick and, although they are filling up fast, we have several sessions for you to choose from.
Unguided Sessions
These are great for those of you who like to work a little more independently. If you feel fairly confident about your photographic skill, and simply want to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, an unguided session is for you!
The photographing sessions have been scheduled to provide all photographers the ability to participate in the optional "Day On the Ranch" either the day prior, or after, your wildlife photography sessions.
Mountain Lion and Reflection
© Lewis Kemper, 2003
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The wildlife sessions are scheduled as follows:
- 1st Session: April 5—7, 2004,
- 2nd Session: April 9—11,
- 3rd Session: April 13—15,
- 4th Session: April 17—19,
- 5th Session: April 20—22,
- 6th Session: April 24—26.
The optional "Day on the Ranch" sessions are April 8, April 16th, and April 23rd. Photographers participating in the 1st and 2nd wildlife sessions, will be scheduled for the April 8 "Day on the Ranch". Those in the 3rd and 4th sessions will attend on April 16 and the 5th & 6th session, on April 23rd.
The price for the three-days of wildlife sessions is $1350 per client, to photograph the eight advertised sessions. Additional sessions or special requests, are $150.00 per client.
To add on the optional "Day on the Ranch" is an additional $300.00. To participate in only the "Day on the Ranch", space permitting, is $450.00 per person.
Guided Sessions
Tentative group leaders include professionals Jim Miotke, Charles Glatzer, Scott Bourne, and Barbara Brundage.
The dates and prices for group sessions are determined by the various group leaders. Contact Triple D for specific group rates. Or you can learn more about Jim Miotke's Combo Workshop.
Coyote Howling on
Rock Outcropping
© Lewis Kemper, 2003
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Mountain Lion
with Paw in Water
© Lewis Kemper, 2003
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Wolf and
Turkey Vulture
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About Triple "D"
 Triple "D", owned by Jay and Kim Deist, is entering its 29th year of catering to the needs of both the amateur and professional photographer. Based out of Kalispell, Montana, Triple "D" was the first to provide wildlife models for photographers.
Recognizing the need to offer new settings and listening to the requests of their clients, they have successfully traveled from Vermont to Washington State (and points in between), to remote locations in order to take advantage of the natural beauty of varying terrain and the uniqueness of each geographic area.
They have always guaranteed their clients a service that meets, if not exceeds, customer expectations. Their trained and well-cared for wildlife models have appeared in a variety of publications, documentaries and other cinema productions.
Their staff, led by foreman Rick Meyer and assistant Kathleen O'Neil have a deep love and concern for the animals, and the bond between them will be evident during your photographing experience. They strive to offer both portrait and action scenes, allowing you to photograph their animals safely, in professionally selected photographing areas.
To learn more about Triple "D", visit their Web site.
Triple "D" Game Farm, Inc.
P.O. Box 5072
Kalispell, Montana 59903
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How to Sign Up!
If you're most interested in photographing independently, at an unguided session:
- Email Triple "D", visit their Web site, or phone them at 406-755-9653 to sign up. Tell them BetterPhoto sent you. Upon receipt of a $200 non-refundable deposit, an information packet will be mailed to you. This deposit will be deducted, in full, from your final bill. Triple "D" accepts all major credit cards, including Visa, Master Card and American Express. Group discount rates are available.
If you would like to photograph with a guided group, you have two options:
What They're Saying
"Time and time again, my workshop participants rave about their experience photographing at Triple "D" Game Farm. Many have won awards or have had their pictures published. I plan to keep using Triple "D" to offer my clients the best workshop experience possible."
- Lewis Kemper, Photographer
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Learn more about Triple "D" or this upcoming California shoot at their Web site.
About Lewis Kemper
All photographs on this page, except for the "Day at the Ranch" round up photo which was created by Jim Zuckerman, are copyright and courtesy of Lewis Kemper.
Lewis is a contributing editor to Outdoor Photographer and PC Photo magazines. His column "Outside/Inside" in PC Photo, deals with the computer and outdoor images.
Best of all, Lewis also teaches two fun online photography courses here at BetterPhoto.com. To learn how to fix and enhance your images in Photoshop®, check out these exciting classes:
To learn more about Lewis, visit his Basic BetterPholio™ or LewisKemper.com
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Note: Sessions dates and species may be changed due to animal health and permit acquisition or guidelines as defined by the State of California.
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