First and foremost, photography must be a source of pleasure. For many, photography's pleasure comes from the simple joy of experiencing nature in the right place, at the right time; for others, it's the thrill of capturing a special moment worthy of printing large and hanging above the sofa; or maybe you're not happy unless you return from a photo trip with a collection of images that enhance your professional portfolio.
For over a dozen years, I've helped photographers of all skill levels achieve happiness with their cameras by offering photo workshops in my favorite locations, at the absolute best times to photograph there. In these workshops, not only do we get to my favorite spots (some well known, some rarely visited) at the best times, there are no secrets: I'll teach you my approach to crafting an image, how to see the scene the way your camera sees it, and the focus and exposure techniques that maximize your camera’s unique vision. I’ll also help you get the most from each capture by sharing my digital workflow and processing approach.
I only schedule my workshops for the times I’d be there myself. Most are timed to coincide with a special event in nature, such as a moonrise in Yosemite, lightning at the Grand Canyon, the Milky Way in New Zealand, or the northern lights in Iceland. And as a life-long astronomy enthusiast, I love sharing my love for photographing the night sky with anyone who will listen.
No Secrets
To ensure that you’re ready from the start, your training begins months before the workshop, with material to help you prepare and educate yourself. Training during the workshops is a mix of in-the-field and classroom, plus multiple image review sessions. You’ll also benefit from small groups, and a second, qualified nature photographer assisting me.
Beginner or expert, these workshops are for you if you like the idea of spending several sunrise-to-sunset (and sometimes later) days in a world-class location, with an enthusiastic group of like-minded photographers, guided by an expert who knows the area and loves photography as much as you do.
Workshop locations include New Zealand, Iceland, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Death Valley, the Eastern Sierra, and the Pacific Northwest (Columbia River Gorge and Oregon Coast). Sign up now to see why these workshops always fill, many a year or more in advance, with nearly 70 percent repeat participants. Not only will you come away with great pictures, you'll become a better photographer. You'll also have a lot of fun.
Thank you for a perfect workshop. Totally perfect. It was just incredible, all of it.
—S.P., Vermont
—RW, IndianaThank you for planning and instructing a wonderful workshop. Your planning, knowing where to go when and instructional skills were superb and invaluable.