Whether your desire is to break through creative barriers or learn the basics of composition, you will be inspired by some of today’s most talented and influential photographers and instructors at Santa Fe Photographic Workshops. With over 150 workshops offered each year in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and around the world, the Workshops is a world leader in photographic inspiration and instruction.
Participants of all skill levels travel to magical Santa Fe to engage their passion for photography and hone their technical skills through week-long workshops, weekend intensives, and one-on-one Photography Mentorships. Located in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of historic Santa Fe, the Workshops’ campus provides a tranquil backdrop for the creative journey to unfold in small groups of 12-14 participants.
Year-round workshops cover lighting techniques, personal vision, printmaking, nature, storytelling, landscape, travel, and portrait photography. Mastering digital workflow and image editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, occur in the state-of-the-art digital facility. Evening presentations by visiting instructors add to the sense of community and camaraderie that infuse the experience. While globe-trotters can grab their gear and join the Workshops for photographic adventures Around the World.
Treat yourself to one week out of the year where you are welcomed by others who are just as passionate about photography.
Photo demonstrations, discussions, assignments, field trips, critiques, portfolio reviews, sunset shoots, evening presentations by visiting instructors. Digital instruction & student projects
Number of Programs/Year
200+
Program Length
2-10 days
Group Size or S:T Ratio
10-16:1
Program Focus
Ads, Architecture, Artistic Technique, Business, Darkroom, Digital, Fashion, Fine Art, Landscape, Large Format, Macro, Nude, Photodocumentary, Photojournalism, Portraiture, Technical, Travel, Wedding, Wildlife
Faculty
100+ professional photographers, photo educators, and digital masters including Sam Abell, Keith Carter, George DeWolfe, Chris Buck, Paul Elledge, R. Mac Holbert & Jonathan Singer, Bobbi Lane, Joe McNally, Chris Rainier, Norman Jean Roy, Chip Simons.
