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Santa Fe
Summer Workshops
Since 1990, more than 30,000 participants and instructors have journeyed to Santa Fe Workshops to pursue their passion for photography and writing.
Inspired by the rich culture and picturesque high desert of Santa Fe, The Workshops offers state-of-the-art education in a setting that encourages creativity and the expansion of your technical skills.
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.
