Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 2023 Timelapse Workshop

Friday October 6th – Monday October 9th 2023 (Colombus Day)

We speak / Nous parlons : 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 English & 🇫🇷 Français

Join us in Albuquerque, New Mexico for the biggest hot air balloons event in the world, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. The event gathers more than 600 hot air balloons operators from all around the world with different shapes and sizes.

During this all-inclusive timelapse workshop, we will capture the event for 3 days in a row and shoot what we call a Mass Ascension where all the balloons take off at the exact same time.

Lodging, breakfasts, insurance, transportation (during the workshop) and tickets to the events included in the package!

$2,699.00

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Live in Albuquerque? We can discount the lodging from the total price!

Pay in full or set up a payment plan at no extra charge with a credit card. Select Stripe at checkout.

CREATE TIMELAPSE VIDEOS LIKE THIS

Mass Ascension Timelapse

Splash and Dash Timelapses

Dawn Patrol Timelapses

Close-ups Timelapses

Watch our previous work at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO SIGN UP?

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is a unique event gathering hundreds of hot air ballon operators. It can be quite tricky to timelapse this event not knowing the area and where the balloons are actually going to go! Some days, the balloons might not even take off depending on the wind speed and direction.

Emeric, who captured the event once, knows the area very well and will take you to the best timelapse spots around the Fiesta Park and even the entire city!

This is the only all-inclusive timelapse workshop available for this event! It even includes lodging, breakfast, insurance and access to the Fiesta Park!

Timelapse photography is an art that is best learned with experience and passion. At this workshop, you will be able to develop your skills and learn the craft with two professionals at the biggest hot air balloon event in the world!

THE TIMELAPSE SPOTS

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

After years working in the timelapse industry, Emeric and Brian can adapt their teaching to any level. So it doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or an expert photographer, this timelapse workshop is made just for you! Every student will receive personal training, which is the reason why we are limiting the number of students to maximum 4. If there is a particular topic you would like to approach during the 3-day workshop, please notify the instructors after booking your spot.

Read what our previous students say about our Timelapse Workshops!

Duane Bailey-Castro

Photographer, New York, USA

“I was so fortunate to participate in Emeric and Brian’s first timelapse weekend workshop in NYC. A year earlier, I had joined them for their one-day timelapse workshop at Brooklyn Bridge Park. I had such a wonderful time that I knew I had to do it again. Both Emeric and Brian make every effort to help photographers get the best compositions, give advice on the best bulb ramping settings, and help solve any problems with their cameras if needed. They also brought us to some of the most unique and photogenic spots in NYC. And did I mention that they are fun and welcoming?  These guys are the best at timelapse photography and I can’t wait to join a future workshop with them!”

PIERRE JEANJEAN

Photographer, Belgium

“I participated in Brian and Emeric’s Workshop in NYC. With them timelapse has no secret for me today. We shot in Central Park, Grand Central, Dumbo, Hoboken (NJ), Governor Island, Washington Square Park, … about 19 shoots. The last day, we developed the timelapses, with the assistance of Emeric and Brian. I ended this workshop very happy with my learning, and today I feel autonomous in the realization of timelapse projects. Thanks to Brian and Emeric for their guidance!”

WHAT MAKES THIS TRIP DIFFERENT?

At a ratio of 1 teacher for maximum 2 students, this is the best investment you can make in your timelapse career, even if it’s just a hobby! You will learn how to handle any situation, composition and subject to create the highest quality timelapse video possible.

You will also get to meet other photographers with the same passion and be highlighted to over 68K followers from Brian and Emeric’s Instagram accounts!

After years working in the timelapse industry, Emeric and Brian can adapt their teaching to any level. So it doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or an expert photographer, this timelapse workshop is made just for you! Every student will receive personal training, which is the reason why we are limiting the number of students to maximum 4. If there is a particular topic you would like to approach during the 3-day workshop, please notify the instructors after booking your spot.

Since the most important parts of the event are in the morning, we will edit the timelapses together using LRTimelapse, Lightroom and After Effects at the house every afternoon! You will end up with high quality, professional timelapse videos you can sell and share online and some awesome memories from the best city in the world.

ITINERARY

A more detailed itinerary will be emailed to you after booking or upon request.

House Check-in

Participants meet at the spacious house located less than 4 miles away from the Balloon Fiesta Park between 3pm and 10pm. Participant will receive a private bedroom in the house.

Friday October 6th, 2023

Shooting Day 1 – Fiesta Park

Early in the morning (before the sunrise), we will head to the Fiesta Park where all the balloons take off and capture some amazing timelapses of the Dawn Patrol and Mass Ascension.

Saturday October 7th, 2023

Shooting Day 2 – Mass Ascension

On the second day, we will shoot timelapses from a secret spot near the Rio Grande River where we can see all the balloons take off from far away!

Sunday October 8th, 2023

Shooting Day 3 – Fiesta Park

For one last morning, we will return to the Fiesta Park and timelapse the event from different angles! Participants can fly back in the afternoon or the next day.

Monday October 9th, 2023

YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Brian Youchak

TIMELAPSE PHOTOGRAPHER

Brian Youchak is a timelapse photographer based out of New Jersey. He has been shooting timelapses since 2015 when he found his passion living abroad in Ireland. He currently shoots with a Nikon D850, teaches workshops around the NJ/NYC area and has worked with brands such as Best Western and the Empire State Building. Brian loves to travel around the world shooting timelapses.

Emeric Le Bars

TIMELAPSE PHOTOGRAPHER

Emeric Le Bars is a French timelapse photographer and Video Editor living in the beautiful city of Los Angeles, CA. He has been in the timelapse industry for the past 10 years and now has a portfolio of over 1200 timelapse videos from all around the world.

He has sold his work to Adobe, Facebook, OPPO, Google, Netflix, LG, STARZ, Microsoft, Mastercard, Red Bull, Nike with Converse, NBC Universal, and Time Warner Cabler to name a few. Today he teaches timelapse photography through online classes in both English and French, as well as live workshops all over the country.

REQUIREMENTS

In order to attend this timelapse workshop, you will need the following:

NOTE: Students must have working knowledge of manual settings including aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus, and white balance. Workshop will not focus on teaching camera skills!

LODGING INFORMATION

Our spacious house is located only 3.8 miles away from the Balloon Fiesta Park (less than 10min car ride).

Every single participant will receive a private bedroom with private or shared bathroom.

This workshop includes a total of 3 nights at this house: Friday October 6th, Saturday October 7th and Sunday October 8th.

$2,699.00

BOOK MY SPOT NOW

Live in Albuquerque? We can discount the lodging from the total price!

Pay in full or set up a payment plan at no extra charge with a credit card. Select Stripe at checkout.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE CARE OF

• Transportation to and from Albuquerque if needed (airfare, train, car…)
• Extra nights in an hotel before or after the workshop if needed (Oct 6th, Oct 7th and Oct 8th are included in the package)
• Transportation from airport to our hotel and back (taxi, Uber/Lyft,…)
• Lunches and Dinners

Distances between our house and some major transportation hubs:

• 14 miles from Albuquerque International Sunport
• 11 miles from Amtrak Rain Runner Station

TERMS OF SALE & CANCELLATION POLICY

When purchasing and booking this timelapse workshop, you agree to the following terms:

• The Timelapse Company reserves the right to cancel the workshop for any reason (up to two weeks prior to the workshop), a full refund will be given. We highly recommend purchasing a trip insurance for your flights. The Timelapse Company will not be responsible for any cancellation fees from your airline.
• The Timelapse Company reserves the right to cancel the workshop if there is less than 3 participants on or after September 1st 2023. The Timelapse Company will not be responsible for any cancellation fees from your airline.
• The Timelapse Company will not be responsible for any Mass Ascension cancellation. Hot air balloons depend solely on the wind and the weather for directions. If conditions are not right, there is always the possibility that the balloons won’t take off. Unfortunately, we cannot issue any refund if this happens.
• Listed price is per person, before taxes. Students are welcome to travel with a friend, partner or family member but only people with a spot will receive instruction.
• If you want to book 2 spots, you are free to do so. Please note that the rooms for this workshop have King beds only.
• You can pay the full amount today or set up a payment plan with Stripe. We offer 2, 3, 4 or 5 times payments at no extra charge. The credit card used will be automatically charged every month.
• Full payment must be received at least 2 weeks before the beginning of the workshop (September 22nd 2023)
• Cancellation is free until September 1st 2023.
• Cancellation fee of $300 if you cancel between September 2nd 2023 and October 4th 2023 midnight
• Cancellation fee of $900, which cover the lodging, if you cancel less than 48 hours before the workshop.
• When booking this workshop, you will receive a general liability insurance included in the package from The Timelapse Company.
• This insurance does not cover photography equipment. Students are in charge of protecting their own gear if needed. Any accidents happening to the gear during the workshop will not be covered by The Timelapse Company.
• If you need an affordable gear insurance, check PPA.
• You agree to the above terms when booking this Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Workshop.

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