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.

SHOP THE MERCH

If you’re looking to rep your adventures and take a piece of the experience home with you, be sure to check out my Printful store! From workshop-exclusive merch to branded apparel inspired by chasing light and star-filled nights, it’s the perfect place to grab something comfortable, meaningful, and designed for fellow photographers. Whether you were on a trip with me or just love the journey, you’ll find something that fits your style.  Shop the collection here! 🌌

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

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

WEEKEND RETREATS

Harvest Moon Over Mowdy (September 25-27, 2026)

Price range: $300.00 through $1,949.00

Buffalo Fall Color Photo Retreat (October 23-25, 2026)

Price range: $300.00 through $1,499.00

Tails & Trails at Mowdy Ranch (November 6-8, 2026)

Price range: $300.00 through $1,949.00

MULTI-DAY ADVENTURE WORKSHOPS

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

Price range: $500.00 through $2,899.00

2027 WORKSHOPS

ONE DAY WORKSHOPS

WEEKEND RETREATS​

Frost & Stardust at Mowdy Ranch (March 5-7, 2027)

Price range: $300.00 through $1,949.00

Mowdy Milky Way Roundup (April 9-11, 2027)

Price range: $300.00 through $1,949.00

Astro Masterclass (July 30-August 1, 2027)

Price range: $300.00 through $1,799.00

MULTI-DAY ADVENTURE WORKSHOPS

Galaxies Of The Gods (April 29-May 2, 2027)

Price range: $500.00 through $2,899.00
Sale!
Bisti Badlands

New Mexico Nightscapes (May 6-9, 2027)

Price range: $500.00 through $2,699.00
Sale!
White Sands

White Sands Dreamscapes (May 27-30, 2027)

Price range: $500.00 through $2,899.00

Galaxies Of The Gods II (June 3-6, 2027)

Price range: $500.00 through $2,899.00

Wild Iceland Photo Tour (July 10-18, 2027)

Price range: $2,000.00 through $8,699.00

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 INTERNATIONAL TRIPS
**Non Photographer spouses or partners can join the adventures for a small fee – price depends on workshop chosen (permit fees, excursions included, meals, etc.) – DOES NOT INCLUDE INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

UPCOMING PRESENTATIONS

Great Plains Nature Photographers

October 9-11, 2026

Intro To Astro & Blending Time (2-Part Keynote Presentation)

 

Photocon OKC

October 29-31, 2026

The Intentional Artist: Creating Income That Fits Your Life

 

Cleveland Photography Society

December 4, 2026 

Intro To Astro & The Effects of Light Pollution (Zoom)

PERMITS & LICENSES

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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

CUA Permit Holder – Photography Guide – White Sands National Park

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BRENNEN5 will save you 5% at checkout! 

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Rod Harris
July 20, 2026
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Excellent location and very thorough training. Highly recommend taken a course from Brennen!
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Kerry Wilson
June 8, 2026
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Brennen Nicole's Dreamscapes workshop at White Sands National Park was an amazing experience. She took us to the perfect locations that she had scouted ahead of the workshop, and provided each participant personal attention to ensure everyone came home with an incredible image. The editing portion of the workshop was just as incredible as the photography. She is a very knowledgeable and patient instructor and helped each one of us at our own level to edit the images we captured in the field. Highly recommend!
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jeff baker
May 28, 2026
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Had a great time with Brennen on the Galaxies Of The Gods workshop. I learned a lot in the field on composition and in the editing class. Brennen is a great teacher with patience and is very knowledgeable with a great personality. You can tell she loves teaching and helping people learn milky way photography. I 'm looking forward to another workshop in Oct and highly recommend Brennen to anyone interested in learning landscape or milky way photography. I will definitely being going on more workshops in the future!!
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Rocky Trail
May 23, 2026
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Great locations and plenty of help from the instructor.
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Akbar Khan
May 18, 2026
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Brennen’s workshops are amazing. Perfectly planned. I’ve come bdvk with some great images. More importantly have learnt lifelong photography and editing skills.
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Mike Creagh
May 17, 2026
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Very professional workshop but also personable. I recommend her workshops and look forward to attending a new one soon.
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Lauri Cawthon
February 23, 2026
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The workshop was magnificent~! Her timing and instructions (verbal, written, and in person) make it easy to follow along and she leaves plenty of time for questions and problems with equipment. I had a such a relaxing but exhaustive 3 day weekend! Up at 3:30am to catch the first rising of the Milky Way... Homemade breakfast with more food than we could eat! Every detail well thought out for so many memories and a great experience! Thanks you, Brennen.
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Don Cox
December 12, 2025
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Attended the Columbia River Gorge workshop with Brennen Nicole Photography. Brennen is prepared, patient and fun all the while presenting wonderful photographic opportunities. Can't recommend her workshops enough!
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Amanda Wilson
October 17, 2025
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I got to experience the San Juan color tour with Brennen this fall. It was a dream trip. I learned so much from Brennen and she brought us to the most beautiful places. I can’t believe that I took some of the photos I’ve collected from this trip. I highly recommend Brennen- she’s professional, fun, encouraging, and down to earth. I’ll definitely be looking for more opportunities in the future with her!
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Linda Henderson
September 28, 2025
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Brennen is an excellent workshop leader. She works hard to make experienced to beginner photographers comfortable and strives to give any level photographer new skills. I am a fairly experienced photographer and she taught me some great new techniques. I took her fall Colorado tour in September 2025. The workshop was well organized and filled with many opportunities for photography experiences. I highly recommend her workshop and tours.
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