Photo Workshops

Be in the moment, while capturing the moment.

Discover a diverse range of photo workshops designed for all skill levels. Whether you’re seeking a quick, intensive learning experience or an extended photography adventure, there’s a workshop crafted just for you. Each session combines hands-on instruction, expert guidance, and immersive experiences to help you improve your skills and capture stunning images.

Local One-Day Workshops

For photographers with a busy schedule, local one-day photography workshops are the perfect introduction. During a few hours of immersive learning, you’ll connect with fellow enthusiasts while gaining practical tips on landscape photography, urban photography, and nature photography. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with actionable skills to immediately enhance your photos.

Additionally, these workshops are a fantastic way to explore your area, practice composition, and learn how to make the most of natural light.

Weekend Retreats

If you want a deeper dive, weekend photography retreats offer a perfect balance of learning and exploration. Set in scenic locations, these retreats allow you to capture breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and night skies while enjoying comfortable accommodations and meals.

Throughout the retreat, you’ll receive expert guidance on shooting techniques, astrophotography basics, and post-processing in Lightroom and Photoshop. Spending more time in inspiring locations helps you develop a stronger eye for composition and lighting, improving both your landscape photography and astrophotography skills.

Multi-Day Adventure Workshops

For passionate photographers seeking a true adventure, multi-day photography workshops take you to extraordinary destinations. Over several days, you’ll refine your skills through hands-on instruction, guided shooting sessions, and in-depth post-processing tutorials.

By the end, you’ll not only walk away with stunning images, but also with advanced techniques, a stronger understanding of nightscape photography, and a more refined editing style. These workshops combine adventure with learning, creating an experience that is both educational and unforgettable.

More Than Just Photos

These workshops are about more than taking pictures—they are about immersing yourself in the moment and embracing the journey. Sometimes the most breathtaking experiences occur when you pause, observe, and appreciate your surroundings. Whether it’s witnessing a sunburst over a mountaintop or capturing the Milky Way over a serene landscape, these workshops teach you to be present while mastering landscape and astrophotography techniques.

Are you ready to transform your photography? Join me for an experience that will help you create unforgettable images, expand your skills, and grow as a photographer. Each workshop is thoughtfully designed to inspire, challenge, and guide you, ensuring that you leave not only with incredible photos but also with confidence, creativity, and lasting memories.

downloadable courses - learn at your leisure

Beginner Photography Course Download

Price range: $42.00 through $240.00

Photography Editing Course Download

Price range: $42.00 through $240.00
Sale!
Milky Way over Six Finger Falls on Falling Water Creek in Richland Wilderness Milky Way Photography Guide

Milky Way Photography Guide

Original price was: $99.00.Current price is: $69.30.

PRIVATE LESSONS

Private Lessons

Price range: $129.00 through $1,199.00

Private Photo Tours of the Buffalo River

Price range: $429.00 through $849.00

2026 WORKSHOPS​

ONE DAY WORKSHOPS

Spring Awakenings Photo Workshop (March 7-8, 2026)

Price range: $199.00 through $429.00

FUNDRAISER EVENT FOR TURPENTINE CREEK WILDLIFE REFUGE
- ALL PROCEEDS GO DIRECTLY TO THE ANIMALS

WEEKEND RETREATS

Frost & Stardust at Mowdy Ranch (February 20-22, 2026)

Price range: $300.00 through $1,999.00

Mowdy Milky Way Roundup (April 10-12, 2026)

Price range: $300.00 through $1,999.00

Wildflowers of the Wichita Mountains (May 1-3, 2026)

Price range: $300.00 through $1,499.00
Sale!
thistle, barn and the Milky Way

Astro Masterclass (July 10-12, 2026)

Price range: $300.00 through $1,699.00
Sale!
Hawksbill Crag in the Fall Fog

Buffalo Fall Color Photo Retreat…

Price range: $300.00 through $1,399.00

MULTI-DAY ADVENTURE WORKSHOPS

Galaxies Of The Gods (May 7-10, 2026)

Price range: $500.00 through $2,699.00

New Mexico Nightscapes (May 14-17, 2026)

Price range: $500.00 through $2,799.00

White Sands Dreamscapes (June 4-7, 2026)

Price range: $500.00 through $2,999.00

Galaxies Of The Gods II (June 11-14, 2026)

Price range: $500.00 through $2,699.00
Sale!
Loneliest Cabin San Juans

San Juans Fall Color Tour (September 24-27, 2026)

Price range: $500.00 through $2,799.00
Sale!
Sunshine Morning

San Juans Fall Color Tour (October 1-4, 2026)

Price range: $500.00 through $2,799.00

Plan ahead and save BIG!

If you book one of my Weekend Retreats or Adventure Workshops at least 6 months out, you can take advantage of the Early Bird Discount Price and save $100!*

As we get closer to the event date, not only will the Early Bird Discount disappear, but the discount code savings will decrease as well.  What saves you an additional $100 OFF today will only be worth $75 after the 6 month mark, until one month out – then the discount code disappears completely!

Secure your spot early for the most savings!

*Select workshops – does not include South Africa Safari Photo Tour
 
**Non Photographer spouses or partners can join the adventures for a small fee – price depends on workshop chosen (permit fees, excursions included, meals, etc.)

UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS

Bedford PhotoCon Kansas City

March 19-21, 2026

Intro To Astro & The Effects of Light Pollution

PERMITS & LICENSES

Licensed & Insured

Certified in Adult & Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED

Certified in Leave No Trace 101 Course

CUA Permit Holder – Photography Guide – Buffalo National River

Special Use Permit – Photography Guide – USFS

Special Use Permit – Commercial Photography – Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge

Special Use Permit – Commercial Photography – Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge

Special Recreation Permit – Commercial Photography – Bureau of Land Management

Special Use Permit – Commercial Photography – National Park Service

Special Use Permit – Commercial Photography – Navajo Nation TV & Film

AFFILIATE & AMBASSADOR DISCOUNT CODES

BEDFORD CAMERA & VIDEO

BRENNEN5 will save you 5% at checkout! 

SPENCER’S CAMERA & PHOTO

BRENNEN30 will save you $30 and make you a priority customer! 

MOVE SHOOT MOVE ROTATORS

BRENNEN5 will save you 5% at checkout! 

Videography by Randy Carter