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iPhone Workshops

More than just a snapshot camera, the iPhone is a powerful creative tool: a camera, darkroom, and visual research laboratory that allows you to capture, process, send, or print images with unprecedented color, depth, and texture.

The photographic features in Apple’s iPhone have progressively become more powerful with each update and now rivals many of the features in digital cameras. Many advanced amateur photographers are transitioning from primarily using their DSLRs and Mirrorless cameras to relying solely on their iPhones, while pros are starting to incorporate the iPhone’s camera technology into their digital workflow.

We are expanding our series of iPhone workshops, both online and in person, to encompass a wide variety of technical and creative programs. See our current offerings on this page and return often to stay up-to-date as we add new iPhone workshops.

with Cotton Miller

June 2 and 4, 2026
Cotton Miller guides participants through how to photograph artwork with correct geometry, balanced illumination, and faithful color, producing files suitable for websites, portfolios, grants, publications, video, and print.
Tuition
$195.00
Tuition
$195.00

with Aundre Larrow

June 17 and 24, 2026
Photographer and filmmaker Aundre Larrow guides participants through essential iPhone camera settings, features, and apps as well as demonstrates practical approaches to light, composition, color, and framing, along with techniques for directing subjects and capturing authentic moments.
Tuition
$295.00
Tuition
$295.00
Santa Fe
– Summer Season

with Pei Ketron

July 27 – 31, 2026
In this inspiring workshop, Pei Ketron guides students through the technical features of the iPhone camera, capturing images in a variety of environments, developing a streamlined editing workflow using Lightroom mobile app, and printing an image directly from the iPhone.
Tuition
$2095.00
Fee
$245.00
Tuition
$2095.00
Fee
$245.00

with Tom Gaukel

April 2 – 13, 2026
October 1 – 12, 2026
Take advantage of the iPhone camera’s advanced technology with Tom Gaukel guiding participants through the camera’s physical controls, modes, 48 megapixel capture, ProRaw file format, file compression as well as editing tools using iPhone’s Photo app and Lightroom Mobile.
Tuition
$495.00
Tuition
$495.00
San Miguel de Allende

with Jennifer Spelman

October 19 – 23, 2026
World-traveling, iPhone photographer, Jennifer Spelman guides participants in developing the technical skills and creative mindset for capturing memorable photographs as you travel.
Package Price
$2995.00
Package Price
$2995.00

with Jill Burkholder, Dan Burkholder, Sandra Carrion & Patricia Beary

November 2 – 6, 2026
Reimagine and transform photographs through a variety of different mixed media possibilities, learning from four artistic masters who guide participants through the technical and creative considerations, processes, and different perspectives in harnessing a new way of thinking.
Tuition
$2195.00
Fee
$240.00
Tuition
$2195.00
Fee
$240.00