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“Highest praise for Olcan. There are not enough superlatives in the English language to do him justice. His sense of humor, his abiding love for his country, his desire to share it, his ability to draw the best out of everyone, all combine to make him special. He is a conglomerate of leprechaun, angel, and gentleman. He was the life and breath of the trip.W hat was the highlight of your trip? Olcan’s music, always so perfectly apt and beautiful—whether it be a hymn in an old abbey, an Elizabethan Air in a 15th-century castle, a haunting tribute to the famine victims, or his electrifying performances in his pub gigs—it always brought me to a standstill. I can say without hesitation that all of the trip highlights came directly from Olcan."
- P. Martinson
“Everything was exceptional, from the guides, vehicles, accommodations, the people of Tanzania to the wildlife. Abosolutely superb, I'd travel with you again anytime."
- L. McCorkle
“There was individual attention paid to each and every photographer. Bill Durrence is a teacher through and through. He teaches while he’s lecturing, walking, eating, and breathing."
- N. G. McLaurin, DMD
Bill Durrence
Bill is a professional photographer with a bit of wanderlust and curiosity about what things might look like around the next bend. He particularly enjoys travel and location oriented assignments, using photography as a method for exploring the world. Bill has been teaching photography for over thirty years, in both basic and advanced classes, for undergraduate academic programs and various seminar/workshop formats. Bill worked in Nikon Inc.’s Professional and Technical Services Department for over fourteen years prior to his current freelance business, and currently, is teaching the popular Nikon School of Photography program.
An important element of your photographic experience will be critique(s) of your work and evening lectures. You are invited to bring a portfolio with you for this purpose. If you are using digital, your images can be reviewed during evening lectures.
A note from Bill ~
Learning more about photography and learning to be a better photographer are never ending projects. There is a limit to how much information one can absorb meaningfully in any given amount of time. Learning to improve one’s skills—both craft and vision—is a journey with no end. The student should expect each learning opportunity to add to their knowledge and ability, constantly building on the foundation they have previously acquired.
Since each student in a group will have at least slightly different foundations, I try to have a broad framework of ideas and information planned for any program. I keep the program loose enough to adjust to class needs if necessary, and, expect students to take a pro-active position in asking me for specific help they need. I want to build a deeper and broader understanding of the topic so the student can find the answer for him/herself the next time they are in a similar, but different situation.
My programs are conducted with one primary guiding philosophy—Have Fun. That is the most conducive environment to learning, and, besides, life’s too short to behave otherwise.