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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, Portraiture 101 class, post-processing sessions and so much 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	Stephen Oachs	Ellie Stone


Monique DeMoulin

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Images from our Latest Photo Workshops!

San Francisco Zoo Intro to Wildlife - 9/24/23
San Francisco Zoo Intro to Wildlife - 7/16/23
11-Day Iceland Photography Workshop - 6/18/23
Realm of the Ancient Redwoods Workshop - 6/3/23
Mt. Shasta 2-Day Photography Workshop - 5/6/23
Natural Light Portrait Photography - 4/23/23
Lake Tahoe 2-Day Landscape Photography - 4/22/23
Colors of Costa Rica 9-Day Workshop - April 2023
San Francisco Zoo Intro to Wildlife - 3/26/23
4-Day South Carolina Workshop - 3/17/23
Natural Light Portrait Photography - 2/12/23
San Francisco/Marin Headlands - 2/11/23
Yosemite Winter Workshop - 2/4/23
Natural Light Portrait Photography - 11/6/22
Beauty on the Texas Bayou Photography Workshop - 11/4/22
Yosemite Fall 2-Day Workshop - 10/22/22
Realm of the Ancient Redwoods Workshop - 10/14/22
4-Day American Southwest Photography Workshop - 10/4/22
Lake Tahoe 2-Day Landscape Photography - 10/1/22
Colorado Fall Color Photography Workshop - 9/30/22
Grand Teton Photography Workshop - 9/20/22
San Francisco/Marin Headlands - 9/17/22
4-Day Eastern Sierra Day & Night Workshop - 9/16/22
San Francisco Zoo Intro to Wildlife - 8/14/22
Natural Light Portrait Photography - 7/31/22
San Francisco/Marin Headlands - 7/23/22
4-Day Central Oregon Workshop - 7/15/22
San Francisco Night Owls Photography - 7/1/22
Teen "Summer Camp" 3-Day Workshop - 6/27/22
Grizzly Bears of Alaska Workshop - 6/17/22
3-Day Yosemite After Dark - 6/11/22
Realm of the Ancient Redwoods Workshop - 5/20/22
San Francisco/Marin Headlands - 5/14/22
San Francisco Night Owls Photography - 5/13/22
Natural Light Portrait Photography - 5/1/22
Mt. Shasta 2-Day Photography Workshop - 4/23/22
San Francisco/Marin Headlands - 3/26/22

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