“To The Ends of the Earth”

Enjoy a very special weekend of extraordinary images and insights by world-renown wildlife photographer, videographer, and environmentalist Todd Gustafson, Sunday April 26th – Tuesday April 28th..

Don’t miss this fascinating look into the world of wildlife/safari photography by a Master Photographer.

Four events with Todd:

• Presentation
  Sun. April 26, 7:00-8:30pm
• Workshop
  Mon. April 27, 10:00am-12:00pm
• Field Trip
  Mon. April 27, 2:00-8:00pm, One new space open!
• Portfolio Review
  Tues. April 28, 9:00am-12:00pm

All the events are open to ALL Village residents, guests, and friends of the Club.

Photographers of ALL levels of experience are encouraged to register.

Scroll for details and registration links.

Sponsor and Donor ticket packets are available.

Get your tickets online OR at the door.

(1) “To the Ends of the Earth” Presentation

Sunday April 26th, Evening

Clubhouse 5 Main Ballroom
Doors open 6:30pm for socializing
GRF bar
Presentation: 7:00-9:00pm
Introduction video by Jane Goodall

Cost: $30 per person

CLICK TO RESERVE PRESENTATION SEATS.

NOTE: Sponsors and Donors get Presentation tickets in their packets – scroll down for details.

Presentation tickets may be reserved by written form Download Form. Return the completed form with paymen to Photo Lab CH 4, M-F 10am-2pm, Tues. 10am-8pm.

Don’t miss this very special presentation of wonderful images, stories, and photographic insights. See how a Master Photographer makes extraordinary images in challenging settings around the globe. Entertaining for all.

“What do you think of when you hear the words “The Ends of the Earth?

What would it be like to travel there?

What would you see there?

Journey with Todd as he photographs and films the wildlife that exist in the fragile habitats at the ends of the Earth.

Todd shares his photo techniques that have helped him capture the illusive moments in these creatures’ lives that reflect the human condition and that most resonate with viewers.”

Support The Club w/ A Donation Ticket

TAX DEDUCTIBLE Sponsor and Donor ticket packets are available. Donation tickets significanly help support the Camera Club Photo Lab Modernization campaign, a Club program that benefits all Laguna Woods Village residents.

Todd’s “To the Ends of the Earth” non-profit, in turn, contributes funds to conservation efforts that help assure wildlife and habitats are protected for generations to come, including support for the Jane Goodall Institute. Dr. Goodall and Todd were very close friends and long time collaborators.

SPONSORS

Cost: $1,000 each

$117 packet value, $883 tax deductible value.
You may decline any or all of the items in your packet to receive full tax deductible value for your Sponsor donation.

Sponsors receive the following benefits:

• Publicity in ten (10x) Club Event, Master Poster, & Clubhouse Flyers
• Publicity on the Club Village TV spots
• A promotional table in the lobby, day of the event
• Two (2) Tickets for Todd’s Presentation (Sunday PM)
• Front row seating at Presentation (Sunday PM)
• Signed copy of Todd’s new book “A Photographer’s Guide to the Safari Experience” – OR – two (2) digital selections from Todd’s collection (DVD, Blue-Ray, Digital Download)

CLICK FOR SPONSOR TICKETS
 

DONORS

Cost: $500 each

$165 packet value, $335 tax deductible value.
You may decline any or all of the items in your packet to receive full tax deductible value for your Donor donation.

Donors receive the following benefits:

• Thank you by name in four (4x) Club Event Emails
• Two (2) Tickets for Todd’s Presentation (Sunday PM)
• Front row seating at Presentation (Sunday PM)
• One (1) Ticket for Workshop (Monday 10am-12pm)

CLICK FOR DONOR TICKETS
 

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Three More Events w/ Todd

(2) WORKSHOP

Monday April 27th, Morning

10:00AM-12:00PM
Photo Lab Educational Classroom, Clubhouse 4

Cost: $100 per person

CLICK TO RESERVE WORKSHOP SEATS

OR… Reserve by Printed Form (return to Photo Lab, M-F 10am-2pm, Tues. 10am-8pm)

Photographers at ALL levels of experience are encouraged to register. Any subject images may be reviewed.

Wildlife photography embodies common photographic principals – planning for optimum light but being ready and able to work with difficult light, capturing unexpected moments, memorable gestures, and movement, recognizing visual structure, and most important, telling a compelling story within each image.

Todd speaks to the art and technique of wildlife photography, using his images as examples. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to attend a “Master Class” with Todd in a small classroom setting. Q&A encouraged.

(3) FIELD TRIP

Monday April 27th Afternoon/Evening

2:00-8:00PM
La Jolla area

Cost: $175 per person

ONE new space now available!

Limited to six (6) participants

The Field Trip will convene at Torrey Pines, La Jolla in the early afternoon – Self drive.

Further details sent to all registrants by email.

CLICK TO RESERVE THE LAST SEAT!

The group will be photographing a Peregrine Falcon nest that has 3 young chicks, as well as birds that fly by. The group will also use macro lenses to photograph shells, jellyfish, kelp, etc..

This is a rare opportunity to photograph with Todd by your side, at a very reasonable cost. Benefit from Todd’s wealth of experience, and his generous approach to sharing insights.

Limited to 6 persons. ONE new space available! Sign up now!

(4) PORTFOLIO REVIEW

Tuesday April 28th, Morning

9:00AM-12:00PM
Photo Lab Educational Classroom, Clubhouse 4

Cost: $85 per person

Limited to six (6) participants

CLICK TO RESERVE A PORTFOLIO REVIEW

Images may be photographs or videos, on any subject.

Each individual will get thirty minutes (30) of personal, one-on-one, time with Todd to review between three to ten (3-10) photos or a mix of photos and videos.

This is a superb opportunity to get direct feedback from Todd, a world class wildlife photographer/videographer. You’ll benefit from Todd’s years of providing guidance and feedback.

Limited to 6 persons. Only three (2) tickets left!

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About Todd Gustafson

Todd Gustafson has been photographing nature, wildlife and natural history around the world for the last two decades.

As host of the PBS show “Ends of the Earth”, Todd was photographer, videographer, and musical composer for the series for over ten years.
As a dedicated environmentalist, and philanthropist, Todds non-profit supports organizations that nuture the earth and all it’s creatures, including the Jane Goodall Foundation.

In 2015, Todd traveled the globe extensively, gathering images and film footage for the “To the Ends of the Earth” documentary.

Todd’s “To the Ends of the Earth” book set has been regaled by professionals in the book industry as the most lavishly beautiful books since the Audubon Portfolios. Todd’s unsurpassed photography in these books feature East Africa in Volume I, Birds of East Africa in Volume II, and the Natural World in the third volume.

Having grown up in Tanzania, East Africa is his specialty. His vast knowledge of the habitat and behavior of wildlife, as well as his social interaction with local people, has contributed greatly to Todd’s success.

Todd photography is also represented by National Geographic Society.

Through his breathtaking images and dramatic film making Todd shares his experiences with the creatures of the world as they eat, sleep, play, mate, give birth, raise their young and die, co-existing in a battle of survival on this wondrous planet we all share.

Visit Todd’s website.

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Testimonials

Jane Goodall, Ph.D., DBE
Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute &
UN Messenger of Peace
To the Ends of the Earth is an amazing collection of wildlife photography and original music scores which take us on a visual and symphonic journey into one of the last wild places on earth, East Africa. In To the Ends of the Earth, wildlife photographer and music composer, Todd Gustafson, shares his passion for conservation and wildlife preservation, all the while showing us how these creatures have so much in common with each other – and with us.

Through Todd’s lens we see a vanishing natural world. We can see a world we have the power to protect. We have a collective voice that can change the course of destruction to one of stability and rebirth.

To the Ends of the Earth is sharing the Earth’s beauty to illustrate exactly what is at stake.

His Holiness Pope Francis
“With these books you have the power to change hearts and minds, and make this a better world.”

Peter Raven
Former United States Chief Science Office

Todd’s camera skills are evident throughout this Documentary and the accompanying episodes, but it’s his vast knowledge of east African birds is what allows him to capture such striking images. Just look at the 11:35 mark; a black-headed heron and a frog. This seemingly simple image captures a very real life and death moment for each of these creatures. The scene began with a safari vehicle traveling for here to there. A heron walked from the long grass of the Serengeti to a small road side puddle. Todd, in no uncertain terms, said “stop here! What would it be like if the bird walked to the water and caught a frog?” …Ten second later it happened…a moment just as exciting and a photo just as dramatic as a lion kill. Enjoy these moments as you view Todd’s documentaries.

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