2024 - 2025 Photographic Workshop Tours

Annular Solar Eclipse/Zion and Bryce National Park/Lower Antelope Canyon Photographic workshop
October 12-16 2023
$875 Alumni $795 Limited to 7 Students

Join us in Utah to witness a rare annular solar eclipse on October 14th, lasting for 4 minutes and 41 seconds. Photographers won't want to miss the opportunity to capture amazing photos of the Moon appearing as a dark disk on top of the sun's more extensive, bright disk, creating a ring of fire around the Moon.

During our trip, we will explore the wonders of Bryce and Zion National Parks, as well as Lower Antelope Canyon. Our time will be divided between the stunning Zion National Park and Bryce Canyons. Zion offers breathtaking landscapes of high plateaus, sheer canyons, and monolithic cliffs. The sculptured sandstone walls shaped by water and wind over thousands of years provide photographers with the Southwest's most sought-after photographic images. Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southern Utah, is renowned for its crimson-colored hoodoos, spire-shaped rock formations. The park's main road leads past the expansive Bryce Amphitheater, a hoodoo-filled depression below the Rim Trail hiking path with stunning overlooks where we will photograph Sunrise and Sunset.

Lower Antelope Canyon, also known as Hazdistazí, meaning “spiral rock arches” in Navajo, is located near Page, Arizona. It's home to one of nature's most wondrous creations. Carved from red sandstone over millennia by seasonal flood rains and wind, the canyon's wave-like walls and narrow passageways, shaped like a “V” and opening up to the sky, give it a unique look. In the fall, when the sun is lower in the sky, the canyons take on muted red and purple tones that will take your breath away. These canyons are unlike any place in the world. We'll conclude the workshop after our morning shoot and a final critique session over breakfast on October 16th.

Join us for an unforgettable experience.

What's included in your tuition:

Tuition includes guided fieldwork, software training, and critiques of your digital files during our classroom sessions.

What's not included in your tuition:

Travel costs, lodging, entrance fees, and meals are not included in the cost of admission unless specified

Lake Superior Frozen Waterfall and Ice Cave
Jan 28 - 31, 2024
$995/Limited to 7 Students

Includes three nights double-occupancy lodging at the Holiday Inn Munising

Munising in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is famous for its Pictured Rocks National Seashore and its many waterfalls. In February the Lake Superior shoreline is a winter wonderland and the many waterfalls and caves in the area create ice formations, giving us unique photographic opportunities.

This workshop is designed to be a hands-on experience where you can expand your skills and portfolio, learning new photographic techniques while enjoying nature at her best.

What's included in tuition:

· Tuition includes guided fieldwork, software training, and critiques of your digital files during our classroom sessions.

· Three (3) nights double-occupancy lodging at the Holiday Inn Munising – Inside the Park (single occupancy is available for an additional $250)with breakfast each morning.

What's not included in your tuition:

· Travel costs to and from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

· Clients can carpool and share expenses or rent their own vehicle.

· Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, and beverages

Death Valley Dark Sky Photographic workshop
March 12-15, 2024
$1425 Limited to 7 Students

Includes three nights double-occupancy lodging at The Ranch at Death Valley

Death Valley National Park was the third International Dark Sky Park in the U.S. and has some of the darkest night skies in the United States granting photographers a dazzling display of the night sky.

At 282 ft below sea level, Badwater Basin is the lowest point in North America and is surrounded by mountains rising to over 11,000 feet. In March the typical day daytime temperature averaging in the mid 70’s with the nighttime temperatures averaging in March for a ranges from a high of 70°F (21°C) to a low of 43°F (6°C). .

Each day we will be out photographing the best light of the day, Sunrise and Sunset. Each evening we will have the opportunity to photograph the Milky Way core, Star Trails, and Moonlit landscapes.

This workshop is designed to be a hands-on experience where you can expand your skills and portfolio, learning new photographic techniques while enjoying nature at her best. All skill levels are welcome!

What's included in my tuition:

· Tuition includes guided fieldwork, software training, and critiques of your digital files during our classroom sessions.

· Three (3) nights double-occupancy lodging at the The Ranch at Death Valley – Inside the Park (single occupancy is available at for an additional $550).

What's not included in tuition:

· Travel costs, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, and beverages

· Clients can carpool and share expenses or rent their own vehicle.

Ann Arbor One Day Trillium/ Spring Flower workshop
May 4, 2024
$100 / Limited to 6 Students

We will start photographing the Trilliums early in the soft light of the morning. As the soft light fades and gets harsher we will break for breakfast or early lunch depending on the lighting conditions. After our meal, we will spend time post-processing the images that you have taken followed by a meal break. After the break, we will spend more time capturing images in the field before saying our goodbyes. Spring mornings often bring light rains; these light rains add saturation and depth to an image. If there is heavy rain in the morning we will meet for breakfast and start photographing after breakfast.

What's included in my tuition:

· Tuition includes guided fieldwork, software training, and critiques of your digital files during our classroom sessions.

What's not included in your tuition:

· Travel costs, Meals, and beverages

Arches - Canyonlands - Dead Horse Point Dark Sky Photography Workshop
September 23-27, 2024
$1695 Alumni $1525 Limited to 8 Students

The price includes four (4) nights double-occupancy lodging at the The Virginia Inn – Moab

Arches and Canyonlands are recognized as an International Dark Sky Park with a Bortle Class rating of 1 – 2. granting photographers a dazzling display of the night.

This tour provides an opportunity for both beginner and intermediate photographers to capture photos during golden hour and at night, including astrophotography once the Milky Way emerges.

Some of the stunning landscapes this tour will take you to are Mesa Arch, Balanced Rock, Park Avenue, Delicate Arch, and Dead Horse Point, among others.

Each day we will be out photographing the best light of the day, Sunrise and Sunset. Each evening we will have the opportunity to photograph the Milky Way core, Star Trails, and Moonlit landscapes.

This workshop is designed to be a hands-on experience where you can expand your skills and portfolio, learning new photographic techniques while enjoying nature at her best. All skill levels are welcome!

What's included in my tuition:

· Tuition includes guided fieldwork, software training, and critiques of your digital files during our classroom sessions.

· Four (4) nights double-occupancy lodging at the The Virginia Inn – Moab (single occupancy is available at for an additional $400).

What's not included in tuition:

· Travel costs, meals, and beverages

· Clients can carpool and share expenses or rent their own vehicle.

Colorado Fall Colors Photography Workshop
September 29 – October 3, 2024
$1695 Alumni $1525 Limited to 8 Students

The price includes four (4) nights double-occupancy lodging at the St Elmo Hotel – Ouray

Embark on a unique adventure with our Colorado Fall Color Photography Workshop and capture stunning shots of vibrant autumnal foliage set against the picturesque mountain peaks of Telluride, Ridgeway, and Ouray.

The San Juan Mountains boast some of the most breathtaking backdrops for photographing fall colors in the entire country, making this an unmissable opportunity to experience it all.

Our Colorado Fall Color Photography Workshop provides you with an unparalleled opportunity to explore some of the most picturesque locations in the country and capture the essence of the fall season with your camera. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience!

This workshop is designed to be a hands-on experience where you can expand your skills and portfolio, learning new photographic techniques while enjoying nature at her best. All skill levels are welcome!

What's included in my tuition:

· Tuition includes guided fieldwork, software training, and critiques of your digital files during our classroom sessions.

· Four (4) nights double-occupancy lodging at the St Elmo Hotel – Ouray (single occupancy is available at for an additional $400).

What's not included in tuition:

· Travel costs, meals, and beverages

· Clients can carpool and share expenses or rent their own vehicle.

Pictured Rocks fall color field workshop
Oct 10-14, 2024
$1100 Alumni $990 Limited to 8 Students

Four (4) nights double-occupancy lodging

Lake Superior's fall color field workshop is designed to expand your photographic skills while enjoying Mother Nature at her best. The forests of Northern Michigan are a mixture of white birch, aspen, conifer, and varieties of maple. This is one of the best locations in the world to capture fall colors. In October autumn's tapestry of yellows, reds, and orange hues paint Munising's Pictured Rocks and the surrounding area. Traditionally, fall's peak comes in early to mid-October along Lake Superior's shoreline with some colors emerging a little earlier a few miles inland. This part of Michigan is also home to beautiful waterfalls, untouched lakes, and miles of public land.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located on Lake Superior's southern shoreline in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Pictured Rocks blazes with color in the fall. Whether you are new to photography or a professional, this workshop is designed to be a hands-on experience where you can expand your skills and portfolio while learning new photographic techniques.

What's included in your tuition:

Tuition includes guided fieldwork, software training and critiques of your digital files during our classroom sessions.

Four (4) nights double-occupancy lodging(single occupancy is available at for an additional $400).

What's not included in your tuition:

Travel costs, lodging, entrance fees, and meals are not included in the cost of admission unless specified.

Charleston Photographic field workshop
March 16 - March 22, 2025
$1695 Alumni $1525 Limited to 8 Students

The price includes four (4) nights double-occupancy lodging at the Courtyard Marriott near the airport

Charleston is a city that boasts a rich history, tradition, Southern charm, and stunning beauty. The Battery Park area, which is among the oldest communities in the U.S, offers a vast array of photographic opportunities. During the workshop, we will be spending ample time photographing gardens, reflection ponds, and cypress swamps. One of the locations we will be visiting is Angel Oak, a 1500-year-old Live Oak, which is the oldest living tree east of the Rockies. Our field time will be spent on understanding composition and proper use of light. We will also spend some time processing images with Lightroom, Photoshop and Topaz and Nik Software to help you enhance your processing skills. Our ultimate goal is to teach you how to capture beautiful images and explore how to create the images that continue to inspire.

Update: My last trip was a great success and a lot of fun! You can see some of my images from the Charleston Workshop, or read some kind remarks from a few of the people that attended. I look forward to doing it next year!

What's included in my tuition:

· Tuition includes guided fieldwork, software training, and critiques of your digital files during our classroom sessions.

· Four nights double-occupancy lodging at the Courtyard Marriott near the airport (single occupancy is available at for an additional $300.

What's not included in tuition:

· Travel costs, meals, and beverages

· Clients can carpool and share expenses or rent their own vehicle.

Iceland Northern Lights Photographic field workshop
March 24 - April 4, 2025
$5,300 Limited to 7 Students

The price includes eleven nights double-occupancy single occupancy is available for an additional $1,000

We are at the peak of the Solar Maximum, giving us a better chance to photograph the northern lights. You will also be there during Iceland’s early spring between March and April; although it is still cold, the average temperatures rise, and the snows start to melt.

This photographic workshop is scheduled during the Solar Maximum in Iceland’s early spring between March and April, giving us a better chance to photograph the northern lights. The days will be slightly longer than the nights, and although it will still be cold, the average temperatures will rise, and the snow will start to melt.

This 11-day workshop is for amateur, aspiring, and professional photographers alike. It promises to expose you to some of the world’s most spectacular natural landscapes, all under ethereal lighting conditions.

Most flights to Iceland are overnight, arriving in the morning at Keflavik International Airport (KEF) near our hotel.

On the 24th, we will settle into our hotel for a Q &;A and a meal and to get acquainted.

On the 25th, we will photograph the Vatnsnes Lighthouse at sunrise. It is near our hotel on the Reykjan Peninsula.

From there, we will head to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula north of Reykjavik to photograph rugged black beaches and Kirkjufellsfoss, Iceland’s most Iconic waterfall. From there we move on to more of Iceland’s photographic wonders.

Thingvellir is the only place in the world where you can stand between two continental plates in a distinctive geological landscape that changes yearly.

Gullfoss is two separate waterfalls: the upper falls drop 11 meters, and the lower falls drop 21 meters. The riverbed rock was formed during an interglacial period.

In the evenings, we will photograph northern lights when they are visible.

We will be staying near the geothermal field surrounding the Great Geyser, which gives its name to this geological phenomenon. Strokkur, another famous geyser in the hot spring area, performs every few minutes, shooting a tower of water and steam 30 meters into the air. Apart from the magnificent geysers, one of the attractions is Blesi, a hot spring with water and the color of turquoise that delights the senses.

From the Golden Circle, we will head to Iceland’s south coast, known for its atmospheric landscapes, from towering glaciers to black-sand beaches.

On our tour of Iceland’s most impressive sights, we will explore this coastline where the roaring waves of the Atlantic Ocean power ashore with tremendous force!

You will visit Reynisfjara Beach known for its beautiful black sands and sea stacks, a place of wild and dramatic beauty. We will spend time photographing Vestrahorn, both Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, and the Icelandic fishing town of Hofn.

What's included in tuition:

Tuition includes guided fieldwork, software training, and critiques of your digital files during our classroom sessions. It also includes eleven nights’ lodging, breakfast, and ground transportation during the workshop.

What's not included in tuition:

Travel costs to and from Iceland and meals other than breakfast, plus any shopping you choose to do while there.