© Carlan Tapp
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 Nick Merrick
July 7 – 11, 2025
This in-person workshop instructed by Nick Merrick held in Santa Fe is designed for photographers with experience in architectural photography and will cover both the technical and aesthetic elements related to architectural photographic techniques.
with Jennifer Spelman
July 7 – 11, 2025
In this portrait photography workshop centered around the culturally diverse streets of Santa Fe, Jennifer Spelman, emphasizes personal connection, trust, and ease in creating the most expressive portraits that are representative of individuals and their culture
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 Kathleen Clemons
July 7 – 11, 2025
Kathleen Clemons leads this hands-on workshop that explores the myriad ways our images of flowers can convey meaning, evolve emotion, and can be used as symbols to convey a wide range of human experiences.
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 Jill Skupin Burkholder
July 14 – 18, 2025
Jill Skupin Burkholder leads participants in an technique incorporating inkjet printing on archival paper and painting with cold wax medium and oil paints, transforming photographic images into painterly fine art, rich with oil paint’s lush color and the tactile texture of beeswax.
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 Shelley Vandegrift
July 21 – 25, 2025
Join Shelley Vandegrift in the enchanting landscapes of Santa Fe for a deep dive into photographic expressionism, learning how to photograph intuitively and explore post-processing techniques that craft your vision.
with Matt Black
July 21 – 25, 2025
Join famed documentary photographer Matt Black for a week in Santa Fe focusing on developing and sharpening your photographic storytelling skills in this workshop designed for photographers seeking to clarify vision and purpose within their documentary work.
with Michael Clark
Added Session: July 28 – August 1, 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 Diana Bloomfield
July 28 – August 1, 2025
Longtime photographer and visual storyteller Diana Bloomfield introduces a diverse range of strategies that push the boundaries of the traditional book form, exploring the interplay between structure and content, dimensionality and the tactility in your process.
with Roxanne Bouché Overton
July 28 – August 1, 2025
This immersive in-person workshop with Roxanne Bouché Overton promises a holistic learning experience, combining classroom education, practical sessions for making new images, technical demonstrations, image reviews, and cultural exploration.
