General Information

FAQ's

General Information

What are the Institute's office hours?

See the Contact Us page of this website.

How do I contact the Institute?

See the Contact Us page of this website.

Why does the Institute have an Ohio address?

Our director initially began the business in Ohio, traveling to his beloved Adirondacks on an as-needed basis. John still maintains his off-season residence in Ohio.

These days, we have access to a small full-time administrative staff in Ohio year-round, which would not be practical at this time in the Adirondacks with our current level of business. However, our core instructors spend many months in the Adirondacks each year.

Why do you insist on an email address when I try to add my name to your mailing list?

At this time, other than mailings related to program registration, all of our communication with our mailing list takes place via email. We are committed to a "green" business approach. We will use Internet solutions, as opposed to eco-unfriendly printed materials, wherever possible.

Program Information

How do I register for one of your programs?

See the Registration page on this website.

What if I want to bring my spouse (or partner) along?

See our spouse/partner policy on the Registration page of the website.

When is the new program schedule released?

The full program schedule is released near the beginning of each calendar year. Sometimes we add programs during the year and will do a mailing then also.

Are your programs for digital camera users only?

No. Unless the program description specifies that the program is intended for digital users film users should have no problems taking the program. We’d be happy to answer any specific questions you may have about the suitability of one of our programs to your interests.

Will I receive any more information after registering?

Yes, you will receive a confirmation letter by mail, along with an invoice if there is a remaining balance that must be paid. The rest of the information concerning the program can be found on the web pages associated with the specific program you registered for.

How can I pay for my program?

You may pay by major credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) or check. Checks must be made out to ‘Adirondack Photography Institute’ and mailed to the address shown on the Contact Us page of this website.

If you decide to pay your deposit by check we will hold your program space for 10 days pending arrival of your check. If we have not received your check within this time we will remove your name from the registration list.

The program I'm interested in is full. What can I do?

Always put your name on the waiting list. Cancellations do happen and sometimes the waiting list is the only way you'll ever get into certain programs.

What airports are the most convenient for coming to the Adirondacks?

Syracuse Hancock International (SYR) and Albany International (ALB) are the airports nearest to the Adirondacks.

The program that I'm interested in takes place at The Woods Inn Conference Center, yet there are no rooms available there. Why is this?

The Woods Inn is a very popular spot for weddings and other events, especially during fall weekends. The conference center is in a separate building on the property. When the hotel-proper has been reserved for an event there is no other choice but to obtain lodging elsewhere nearby.