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Join SFW for our On Location workshops. Whether it’s in Santa Fe, San Miguel de Allende, Cuba, or any of our Pop-up and International programs, see what makes SFW On Location such a memorable experience.
with Christine Alexander
November 16 and 17, 2024
Start with a digital file, move through the nuances of post-processing techniques, and end-up with ten ready-to-frame fine-art prints in one weekend.
with Eddie Soloway
December 3 – 8, 2024
See the natural world with fresh eyes, moving into the world of abstractions, reflections, layers, movement, and then deeper into the realm of concepts and imagination.
with Kike Calvo
February 22 – March 3, 2025
Photograph the second biggest carnival in the world in Barranquilla after exploring the wonders of Cartagena with frequent National Geographic contributing photographer Kike Calvo.
with Zoe Peterson
March 22 and 23, 2025
In this hands-on, weekend workshop in Santa Fe participants learn to apply fine art practices to the medium-defying process of zine making with the option of printing images from the Workshops’ Digital Lab or working with mixed media, collage, and found imagery.
with Jennifer Spelman
April 4 – 15, 2025
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.
with Christina Selby
April 7 – 11, 2025
Join Christina Selby in experimenting with a range of photographic techniques, including landscape, macro, wildlife, and astro-photography. This workshop encourages you to push your boundaries and cultivate new skills that enrich your storytelling.
with Massimo Bassano
April 9 – 17, 2025
Join National Geographic photographer Massimo Bassano in this travel photography experience exploring Rome, Florence, and Naples, offering a unique street photography perspective of these three cities woven together through thousands of years of joined history.
with Benjo Arwas
April 25 – 27, 2025
This 3 day, popup workshop in Los Angeles provides a deep dive into brand storytelling for aspiring commercial photographers, advancing their business and creative skills to secure higher-paying commercial jobs and create collaborative partnerships with brands.
with Anne Eder
May 1 – 4, 2025
This hands-on popup workshop in the Boston area invites you to tap into your creativity while exploring New England’s lush landscapes to gather natural materials for image creation and experiment with crafting light-sensitive emulsions and photographic chemistry.
with Jari Poulin
May 15 – 18, 2025
Join Jari Poulin in the heart of New York City for this hands-on workshop that offers participants a chance to refresh their artistic vision or ignite a new passion while enjoying the unique appeal of instant photography through the lens of your Polaroid camera.
with Renee Lynn, Stephanie Johnson, Richard Martin, and Guests
May 20 – 23, 2025
In May, join us for an intensive four-day, art-filled retreat Santa Fe to learn from the current leaders in the abstract movement, Renee Lynn, Stephanie Johnson, and Richard Martin as well a guest presenters Valda Bailey and Shelley Vandegrift as they all help broaden your creative perspectives and technical skillset.
with Elena Dorfman
June 30 – July 4, 2025
Experiment with alternative approaches to landscape photography, working on location in a variety of environments—natural formations, archeological sites, and historical settings—taking “straight” photos and also using unconventional tools including prisms and gels.
with Michael Clark
June 30 – July 4, 2025
Explore the creative fundamentals of portraiture by diving headfirst into a world of cowboys, ranch hands, cowgirls, and other classic characters of the iconic West with longtime New Mexico resident Michael Clark.
with Julieanne Kost
July 7 – 11, 2025
Join Adobe Digital Imaging Evangelist Julieanne Kost in this immersive workshop, discovering how color, tone, texture, and structure can unify even the most surreal scenes in the art of Photoshop compositing.
with Dan Burkholder
July 14 – 18, 2025
This summer join Dan Burkholder in this mobile photography workshop using the iPhone to dive into the flexible world of Raw files and how to photograph, edit, and stylize your images, taking you from casual captures to serious artwork.
with Kristi Odom
July 14 – 18, 2025
This new workshop with Kristi Odom is designed for photographers who wish to elevate their artistry by capturing the mysterious allure of wide-open desert skies, a dizzying accumulation of cloud formations, vivid stars, and the Milky Way.
with Carlan Tapp
July 21 – 25, 2025
Join renowned landscape photographer Carlan Tapp this summer to embrace the visual intrigue of the desert southwest; exploring the desert’s intense sunlight, working with dramatic shadows and highlights, while searching for geometric patterns and textures.
with Stephen Wilkes
September 15 – 24, 2025
Join Stephen Wilkes for a photographic expedition to the rich cinematic landscapes of Iceland and push your image making to new heights
with Jennifer Spelman and Michael Amici
October 17 – 28, 2025
Redirect your approach to seeing and develop a broader understanding of the fascinating and sacred country of India.
with Julian Calverley
October 25 – November 3, 2025
This nine-day Scottish journey with acclaimed British photographer Julian Calverley offers the opportunity to advance one’s landscape photography while experiencing the world’s most breathtaking and varied settings. Package includes single accommodations, full daily breakfast, and seven group dinners as well as entrance fees, activities, and in-country ground transportation.