We provide the best photography education experience on the planet. Don't Take Our Word For It -- Hear What Our Customers Say!

Introduction to Photography - Now Online!
Want to learn how to "get the shot"? This in-depth workshop is designed to help the beginner learn how to get the most out of their digital camera.
Natural Light Portrait Photography
This class is perfect for those who are looking to improve their portrait photos of children, family, pets and more!
San Francisco/Marin Headlands
Our most popular workshop, and a perfect opportunity for beginners and intermediate photographers!
Photography Teen Summer Camp
Our teen photography "camp" includes a field trip to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a Natural Light Portrait session, Adobe Lightroom post processing tutoring and more!

Photography Workshop Schedule

If you're looking for a photography workshop that teaches the secrets of professional landscape and wildlife photography, AND YOU LIKE TO HAVE FUN, you've come to the right place!

You will receive comprehensive digital photography instruction from award-winning photography instructors. We take students to photograph some of the most scenic and pristine locations in the world!

Whether you're a beginner with a passion to take great pictures, or an advanced photographer just looking to brush up or polish existing skills, our photography workshops will provide you with real, hands-on education -- you will learn only from the best!


Brian Rueb	Mike Wardynski	Kevin Schofield


Mary Cheung	DeAnna Roberts	Aron Cooperman


Stephen Oachs	Ellie Stone

Receive News and Updates!

Images from our Latest Photo Workshops!

Intro to Macro Photography - 5/16/21
Santa Cruz Botanical Garden - 5/1/21
Santa Cruz Botanical Garden - 4/24/21
Intro to Macro Photography - 3/21/21
Natural Light Portrait Photography - 3/21/21
Mt. Shasta 2-Day Photography Workshop - 7/18/20
Teen "Summer Camp" 3-Day Workshop - 7/7/20
San Francisco: Bridges and Beyond - 3/13/20
Big Sur Photography Workshop - 3/8/20
San Francisco/Marin Headlands - 3/7/20
San Francisco Night Owls Photography - 3/6/20
Yosemite Winter Workshop - 2/22/20
Yosemite Winter Workshop - 2/15/20
2-Day Death Valley Workshop - 1/25/20
2-Day Valley of Fire Workshop - 1/22/20
2-Day Death Valley Workshop - 1/18/20
Intro to Macro Photography - 1/12/20
San Francisco Zoo Intro to Wildlife - 1/12/20
Natural Light Portrait Photography - 1/12/20
San Francisco/Marin Headlands - 1/11/20
San Francisco Night Owls Photography - 1/10/20
Natural Light Portrait Photography - 11/16/19
Big Sur Photography Workshop - 11/10/19
San Francisco/Marin Headlands - 11/9/19
Intro to Macro Photography - 11/9/19
San Francisco Night Owls Photography - 11/8/19
Yosemite Fall 2-Day Workshop - 11/2/19
Zion Extreme Photography - 10/28/17
Dark Side of Photography - 10/19/19
Colorado's Million Dollar Highway Workshop - 10/5/18
Natural Light Portrait Photography - 9/21/19
San Francisco Zoo Intro to Wildlife - 9/15/19
San Francisco/Marin Headlands - 9/14/19
San Francisco Night Owls Photography - 9/13/19

...see more!

Students of the Aperture Academy are eligible for special discounts and promotions from our partners.

Photo Workshops

   → Photography Workshops
   → Photoshop® Classes
   → Meet our Instructors
   → Student Hall-of-Fame

Other Cool Stuff

   → Past Workshop Photos
   → 72dpi.com
   → How-To Articles
   → Photographer of the Month

Contact Us

   → Contact Us
   → About Us
   → Site Map