New Workshops
Since 2000 I’ve been leading hands-on shooting workshops all over the U.S. and around the world. They’ve ranged from long weekends to two-week adventures on the other side of the earth. Group sizes vary based on the trip, but my goals are always the same – to help you improve as a photographer, come back with pictures you’ll want to share and hang on your wall while having fun and memorable experiences. To me, photography is a great social activity, and more enjoyable when done with people who share a passion for it. These are the classes and trips I have scheduled right now, with new ones added as they’re planned. At the bottom of the page you’ll find a link to galleries of photos from past workshops. If you’d like to be notified as soon as a trip I’m working on (at the bottom of the page, “Future Workshops”) is ready for registration, just use the “Contact” button above to send me an email.
Namibia, April 8-20, 2024 – I led this trip in 2019, and it went so well we immediately planned to do it again in 2020. Then Covid hit, and we had to cancel. I’m happy to say that we have dates and are now doing it again in 2024. We’ll visit the Quiver Tree forest, explore an abandoned mining town melting into the desert, wander the world-famous Sossusvlei dunes, visit the Namib people and, of course, spend a few days on safari in Etosha National Park. Here are all the details for the trip. The trip was sold out, but there’s just been a pair of cancellaions, so Contact me if you’re interested in a spot. You can also read about the 2019 trip here.
Croatia, Slovenia and Venice, April 27 – May 8, 2024 – I’ve done three trips to Croatia now (and two to Venice), and am looking forward to returning! A fascinating part of the world with friendly people, we’ll start in Dubrovnik, work our way north through Plitvice Lakes to Slovenia, then visit the famous Lake Bled before finishing in one of the most unique and beautiful cities in the world, Venice. Here’s a gallery from a trip I led to Croatia and Venice in 2015. This is another trip I’m leading in partnership with Highlight Photo Tours, you can find all the details, including how to register, here.
Sports Photography, July 14-19, 2024, Birmingham, AL – I’ve been volunteering my photography to Move United (the largest disabled sports organization in the country) for over ten years now. Each summer they run a week-long sports festival that has athlets competing in track and field, swimming, wheelchair rugby, shooting and many, many other sports. Quite different from most workshops I lead, this is limited to just three students and you’ll split your time between working alongside me and covering events on your own. Those three spots are currently filled, but let me know if you’re interested in being contacted if someone has to cancel.
Peru, Aug. 24 to Sept. 4, 2024 – Over the last twenty years, I’ve taken groups to Peru six times, the last being in 2018. It’s one of those “can’t miss” trips, and we’ve got one of the best guides I’ve ever worked with. We start with a half-day tour of Lima, then fly to Cusco for a bunch of days touring the Sacred Valley. From there we go to Lake Titicaca, and after that head home. Another trip put together by my old friends at Pack Paddle Ski, it’s a great trip at a very good price. You can find all the details here, and registration is here. If you have any questions let me know and I’ll be happy to answer them And you can see photos from my past trips there by visiting my “Past Workshops” page.
Vancouver, BC, September 14-22, 2024 – Another photo trip I’m leading for Highlight Photo Tours, this time we’ll explore the jewel of western Canada, Vancouver. I’ve been lucky enough to visit a couple of times, but look forward to a deep dive with Rene (owner of Highlight Photo Tours). We’ll explore the ins and outs of Vancouver, as well as Grouse mountain, the First Nations and Chinese influences in the area plus Vancouver Island and the fabulous Butchart Gardens. You can find all the details, as well as information to register, here.
Patagonia, December 5-17, 2024 – Two fabulous ecosystems in one trip. We’ll start by exploring the unique Atacama desert area of Chile, including the Rainbow Valley, the Moon Valley, petroglyphs, salt flats (flamingos!), lagoons, geysers, small towns and more. Then we head to the world famous Torres del Paine National Park, with its mountains, glaciers and wildlife. A bit longer than most of the trips I lead, it’s going to be a great adventure! You can find all the details, here, and contact me with questions, or to hold a spot for you.
Future Workshops
Below are the trips I’m currently developing or scheduling. If you’re interested in any of these, email me and I’ll let you know as soon as they’re posted:
2024
Page/Monument Valley (late summer)
South Dakota – Badlands and Custer (fall)
Acadia, October
Moab, November
2025
Savannah (and Charleston), March
Sloss Furnaces, Night and Lighting, March
The Palouse, April/May
Tanzania (late July)
Sedona, August
and more to be announced later
Click here to see galleries of photos from past workshops
Online Classes
Online Landscape Photography class – While COVID forced me to cancel most of my in-person workshops in 2020, it’s also gave me time to create some online classes. The first of those is on Landscape Photography. I teach it live, via Zoom, over three evenings with 4.5 hours of content. Send me a note if you’d like information about the next time I plan to teach it. And you can watch a video preview of the class here.
Online Night Photography class – The second online class I’ve created is on Night Photography, where I also teach Light Painting and Low Level Lighting. I teach it live, via Zoom, over three evening (in three consecutive weeks) with 4.5 hours of content. Send me a note if you’d like information about the next time I plan to teach it. You can watch a video preview of the class here.
Online Wildlife Photography class – This is the third of my online classes, and covers what I’ve learned and teach guiding wildlife photography trips over the past 20 years. It’s taught live, via Zoom, over three nights (in three consecutive weeks) with 4.5 hours of content. You can see a video preview of some of the topics, as well as how I teach them, here. Contact me if you’d like to find out the next time I’m offering this class.
Online Mastering Flash class – For my fourth online class, I’m teaching how to use flash as a creative tool, in everything from portraiture to landscape photography. It’s taught live, via Zoom, over three nights (in three consecutive weeks). The presentation has nearly 600 slides in it that are presented over 4.5 hours. Send me a note if you’d like information about the next time I plan to teach it. You can get a preview of some of the topics, as well as how I teach them, here.