International Photographic Experiences

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Workshops: San Miguel de Allende

The charming colonial town of San Miguel de Allende is every photographer’s dream. Offering the perfect environment that awakens all of our senses… incredible light, vibrant colors, sounds of the music of this fascinating culture, and the bustle of life in a community filled with creativity. Life—la viva—is celebrated each and every day!

Located in the historic, central highlands of Mexico, San Miguel de Allende offers a gracious environment for exploring the culture of this vibrant town. Travel + Leisure readers named it the #1 City in the World for 2024.

Join us for an unforgettable learning experience in the beautiful setting of San Miguel de Allende.

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San Miguel de Allende

Festival Time in San Miguel de Allende

with Nevada Wier

October 1 – 5, 2026

Renowned workshop leader Nevada Wier leads this visually rich workshop coinciding with “festival week” in San Miguel de Allende, one of the most important traditions, from colonial times to the present—the annual celebration of the patron saint San Miguel Arcángel (St. Michael).

Package Price

$2995.00

Package Price

$2995.00

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San Miguel de Allende

VAGABUNDO: Color of the Street

with Arthur Meyerson

October 19 – 23, 2026

Join master color photographer, Arthur Meyerson, in this new and unique workshop designed to sharpen your eye, deepen your awareness, and help you create photographs that feel both spontaneous and intentional.

Package Price

$3095.00

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$3095.00

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San Miguel de Allende

Travel Stories with Your iPhone

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

San Miguel de Allende

Under the Mexican Sun: Cyanotypes, Botanicals, and Textiles in San Miguel de Allende

with Meryl Truett

October 19 – 23, 2026

This immersive, hands-on workshop in San Miguel de Allende, guides participants in creating expressive cyanotype prints on both fine-art paper and fabric, combining traditional photographic techniques with botanical collecting, making digital negatives, and using natural dyes.

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$2495.00

Package Price

$2495.00

San Miguel de Allende

Spirit of Place: San Miguel de Allende

with Douglas Beasley

October 26 – 30, 2026

Fine-art photographer Douglas Beasley provides a unique opportunity to rethink what it means to ‘see,’ guiding participants on cultivating simplicity, integrating (or perhaps finding) a spiritual practice with photography, and redefining the whole approach to image making.

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$2995.00

Package Price

$2995.00

San Miguel de Allende

The Art of Abstraction in San Miguel

with Stephanie Johnson and André Gallant

October 26 – 30, 2026

Join both André Gallant and Stephanie Johnson in the colorful city of San Miguel de Allende for an immersive workshop providing hands-on instruction of intentional camera movement (ICM), multiple exposure, and single-frame abstractions techniques, as well as creative insights and philosophies.

Package Price

$2795.00

Package Price

$2795.00

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San Miguel de Allende

Photographing Día de los Muertos Festivities

with Michael Amici

October 31 – November 2, 2026

Photojournalist, Michael Amici, leads participants in this curated, three day, behind-the-scenes experience connecting and photographing the rich cultural ceremonies of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in San Miguel de Allende.

Package Price

$1395.00

Package Price

$1395.00

International Destinations

With Santa Fe Workshops as your guide, experience carefully cultivated and compelling destinations meticulously selected by our well-traveled expedition leaders and local experts. These programs allow you to go deeper into the heart of each destination than you would on a typical photo tour, with immersive experiences to fascinating places.

You will notice that many of our international destinations in 2025 are full. If you are interested in one of these sold-out trips, we encourage you to add your name to the waitlist (at no cost or obligation to you). When a space becomes available in a full trip due to people’s ever-changing schedules, we contact the waitlist to offer these newly opened seats. Additionally, when future trips are scheduled for our most popular destinations, those on the waitlist are given the first opportunity to register.

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International Expeditions

Vietnam: Land of the Blue Dragons

with Jennifer Spelman

September 8 – 20, 2026

Explore the lively markets of modern cities to the tranquil rice paddies of the countryside, from ancient temples to colonial monuments, Vietnam offers a diverse tapestry of culture, landscapes, stories, and traditions waiting to be experienced and seen through your lens.

Package Price

$7995.00

Package Price

$7995.00

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International Expeditions

Umbria Through the Expressive Lens

with Renee Lynn

September 25 – October 2, 2026

Join Renee Lynn for an all-inclusive, seven-night creative immersion exploring photography as an expressive art form and deepening your personal vision while experiencing the rich history, culture, and flavors of this Italian region.

Package Price

$6295.00

Package Price

$6295.00

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International Expeditions

Day of the Dead in Oaxaca

with Marcela Taboada

October 29 – November 3, 2026

Turn your lens to Oaxacan Day of the Dead celebrations, from altars and sand tapestries to graveyards full of candles and flowers.

Package Price

$5295.00

Package Price

$5295.00

International Expeditions

Paris Through the Lens

with Amber Terranova and Guests

November 6 – 12, 2026

This unforgettable six-day workshop leads into the 29th edition of Paris Photo and provides guests with a backstage, curated week exploring Paris through the lens of photography, blending street photography with in-depth classroom sessions for personalized feedback.

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$5195.00

Package Price

$5195.00

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International Expeditions

Scotland: A Journey into Landscape Photography

with Julian Calverley

November 8 – 17, 2026

Embark on a Scottish journey with acclaimed British photographer Julian Calverley, offering participants the opportunity to advance their landscape photography while experiencing the world’s most breathtaking and varied settings.

Package Price

$9795.00

Package Price

$9795.00

International Expeditions

Slovenia: A Food and Photography Retreat

with Niall and Charlotte Benvie

November 10 – 17, 2026

This uniquely memorable, all inclusive, photographic retreat immerses you in the beautifully jagged alpine peaks, foggy forests, and turquoise rivers flowing through sculpted canyons of Slovenia. Hone your technical skills and refine your photographic vision, while experiencing the threads of the country’s landscape tapestry with instructors Niall Benvie and Charlotte Benvie in this exclusive workshop (review package price info for inclusions).

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$5795.00

Package Price

$5795.00

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International Expeditions

Autumn in Kyoto: Japan’s Most Cultured City

with Eddie Soloway

November 12 – 21, 2026

Join Eddie Soloway and Esprit Travel in this nine-night adventure, traveling off the beaten path and becoming immersed in a diversity of gardens, neighborhoods, and artisans, rich with photographic possibilities.

Package Price

$10700.00

Package Price

$10700.00

International Expeditions

Venice: Photography and the Poetry of Place

with Sarah Hadley

April 3 – 9, 2027

Guided by Sarah Hadley, experience Venice beyond its famous landmarks, from the historic trading district around Rialto to the artistic atmosphere of Dorsoduro, discovering how the shifting light, layered textures, and atmosphere can shape your own creative voice.

Package Price

$4595.00

Package Price

$4595.00

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International Expeditions

South Africa: Cape Town to Safari

with Jennifer Spelman

May 18 – 29, 2027

A rare photographic opportunity for participants to explore and discover South Africa with world-traveler Jennifer Spelman and local guides, exploring the unique country of dramatic contrasts from the lovely landscapes and awe-inspiring wildlife to vibrant street life of Cape Town.

Package Price

$9795.00

Package Price

$9795.00

Summer Workshops in Santa Fe

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International Photographic Experiences

Workshops: San Miguel de Allende

with Nevada Wier

with Arthur Meyerson

with Jennifer Spelman

with Meryl Truett

with Douglas Beasley

with Stephanie Johnson and André Gallant

with Michael Amici

International Destinations

with Jennifer Spelman

with Renee Lynn

with Marcela Taboada

with Amber Terranova and Guests

with Julian Calverley

with Niall and Charlotte Benvie

with Eddie Soloway

with Sarah Hadley

with Jennifer Spelman

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