Snowbird, UT – Utah’s Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort will host the second annual Scott Markewitz Photography Workshop, Feb. 3-6, 2011. This instructional class is geared towards beginner, intermediate and advanced photographers who want to improve their action and scenic photography skills with one of the most celebrated ski and snowboard photographers working today.n“We’re excited to build on the success of last year and teach photographers of all skill levels how to capture world-class ski and snowboard /images,” said Markewitz. “Snowbird’s combination of unmatched scenery, snow, accessibility and access to professional athletes makes this the perfect venue to stage a photography workshop.”

“Scott has been capturing timeless /images in Little Cottonwood Canyon for more than two decades,” said Snowbird Vice President of Resort Operations Dave Fields. “We’re honored that he’s chosen Snowbird to stage what is surely one of the most unique and elite photo workshops in the action sports world.”

The Scott Markewitz Photography Workshop includes three days of uninterrupted instruction both on the mountain and in the classroom with professional skiers and snowboarders as well as three nights at the Cliff Lodge, lift tickets, early Trams and breakfast. The workshop costs $1,690 per person for a single occupancy room or $1,250 per person for a double occupancy room. Interested parties can register by calling Snowbird Central Reservations at (800) 453-3000.

With more than 25 years of experience, Markewitz has garnered over 350 covers in publications such as Outside, Men’s Journal, SKI, Skiing, Powder, Mountain Bike and Runner’s World. Named as the only photographer on SKI’s 100 Most Influential Skiers of All Time, Markewitz was also awarded Ski Utah’s Excellence in Journalism Award in 2000 for his timeless photography of the Wasatch Mountains. For more information or to view his recent work, visit www.scottmarkewitz.com.