Price range: $300.00 through $1,999.00
Frost & Stardust at Mowdy Ranch: Winter Mustang Photo Retreat – SOLD OUT!
Pricing Details:
- Deposit: A $300 deposit can be made today to save your spot!
- Full Tuition: Total cost of the workshop is $1999
- A Two Room Suite is also available for either 2 photographers who want to share accommodations, one photographer who wants extra space, or a photographer who would like to bring their family along. Prices vary – inquire for more details.
Step into a world where wild beauty meets winter magic. ❄️✨
Join us for Frost & Stardust at Mowdy Ranch, a one-of-a-kind winter photography retreat that captures the untamed spirit of Oklahoma’s mustangs beneath the shimmering return of the Milky Way. This exclusive experience combines rustic adventure, professional instruction, and the serene charm of ranch life — all set against a backdrop of frost-kissed mornings and star-filled skies.
You’ll spend three unforgettable days photographing the herds as we ride along on their feeding routes in the soft, icy light of dawn, their breath visible in the chill air, as well as pre dawn mornings, when we’ll bundle up and head out to capture the first dark sky week of the Milky Way’s return, working on early-season blue hour blending and even creating ethereal Milky Way composites over the mustangs themselves.
Between shoots, enjoy hearty meals, cozy lodging with your own private room, and relaxed downtime around the ranch. You’ll take part in four guided ATV rides into the mustang fields, hands-on instruction from start to finish, and an editing session featuring the included HDR Glow preset — perfect for enhancing your frosty morning shots and celestial skies alike.
Whether you’re drawn to the drama of winter landscapes, the soulful gaze of wild mustangs, or the art of blending stars and starlight, Frost & Stardust at Mowdy Ranch will inspire you to see both earth and sky in a whole new way.
📸 What’s Included:
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Private lodging accommodations
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All meals throughout the retreat
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4 guided ATV rides into the mustang fields
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Photography instruction and editing sessions
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Exclusive access to the ranch while on feeding routes and dark sky shooting locations
- Copy of my HDR Glow and Night Glow Presets
Bundle up, charge your batteries, and prepare to capture the wild beauty of winter under a million stars.
- First time participants will receive a print voucher to Steam Art & Graphics, redeemable for a 12×18 print of your favorite capture at the workshop and a copy of my HDR Glow Preset.
SPACE IS LIMITED FOR TEACHING PURPOSES AND TO KEEP COMPOSITIONS UNCLUTTERED.
A DEPOSIT OF $300 CAN BE MADE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT.
FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE BY JANUARY 15, 2026.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
Description
Equipment Needed for the Frost & Stardust at Mowdy Ranch Weekend Retreat:
- DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
- Wide Angle Lens (if you also want to capture the Milky Way, you will need one that can open up to f/2.8) e.g. 15-35mm, 14mm prime
- Mid Range Lens (e.g. 24mm-70mm, 50mm)
- Long Range Lens (e.g. 100-400mm, 70-200mm) – this will be your most used lens
- Intervalometer for astrophotography – some cameras have them built-in
- Tripod
- Polarizer Filter
- Memory Cards
- Extra Batteries
- Rain gear for camera and bag
- Raincoat
- Warm winter clothes and extra layers
- Headlamp/Flashlight
- Appropriate Outdoor Footwear (boots are best)
- Laptop with Photoshop 2025, Lightroom Classic, and either Starry Landscape Stacker (Mac) or Sequator (PC)
- External storage for photos
Itinerary:
- Friday
- 3 PM Check In
- 4:30 PM Golden Light and Sunset to see Mustangs on ATVs – Blue Hour at Rock House
- 7 PM Dinner (Provided)
- 8 PM Campfire Smores
- Saturday
- 4:00 AM Capture the Milky Way
- 6:00 AM Sunrise to see Mustangs on ATVs
- 8:30 AM Breakfast (Provided)
- 9 AM-12 PM Free Time – nap, hiking, or catch and release fishing on site
- 12 PM Lunch (Provided)
- 1-4 PM Editing Course
- 4:30 PM Golden Light and Sunset to see Mustangs on ATVs – Blue Hour over mustangs
- 7 PM Dinner (Provided)
- 8 PM Campfire Smores
- Sunday
- 4:00 AM Capture the Milky Way
- 6:00 AM Sunrise to see Mustangs on ATVs
- 8:30 AM Breakfast (Provided)
- 9-11 AM Editing Q&As & Goodbyes
*Please let me know if you have any dietary restrictions and I will accommodate your needs.
To schedule a complimentary Q&A Session, please complete the form below.
Additional information
| Payment Options | Pay In Full, Deposit Only |
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