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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 Anna Rotty
June 22 – 26, 2026
Experience the interconnection between the landscape, humanity, and our creative process as Anna Rotty guides participants through iterative processes in photography and digital printmaking that push both mediums to new creative heights.
with Norah Levine
June 29 – July 3, 2026
This hands-on workshop with photographic artist Norah Levine focuses on the exploration of encaustic materials and how they can interact with your photographic imagery using a range of surface techniques, from smooth finishes to more textured, sculptural approaches.
with Jennifer Spelman
July 6 – 10, 2026
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 Sofía Jaramillo
July 6 – 10, 2026
Designed for emerging photographers, join photographer and director Sofía Jaramillo in exploring what it means to create impactful commercial and editorial outdoor imagery by crafting visual stories that blend adventure, lifestyle, and portraiture.
with Maura Allen
July 6 – 10, 2026
Join photographic artist Maura Allen as she shares her process, the difference between a stellar photograph and an exceptional screen print image, as well as ways to layer in elements to create a signature style.
with Nick Merrick
July 13 – 17, 2026
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 Diana Bloomfield
July 20 – 24, 2026
This immersive, hands-on workshop is designed for photographers seeking to learn the techniques and artistry of handmade bookmaking; exploring the interplay between structure and content, process dimensionality, and offers inspiring new methods of creative expression.
with Matt Black
July 20 – 24, 2026
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 Shelley Vandegrift
July 20 – 24, 2026
Set in the evocative landscapes of Santa Fe, Shelley Vandegrift guides participants to move beyond documentation into interpretation, embracing emotion, imagination, and experimentation in this expressive photographic workshop.
Santa Fe
– Summer Season
with Mary Virginia Swanson
July 13 – 17, 2026
In this five-day workshop, Mary Virginia Swanson (AKA Swanee) shares real-world, practical, and timely insights with photographers who are interested in developing a photography practice and building a broader audience for their work.
with Xuan-Hui Ng
July 27 – 31, 2026
Fine-art photographer Xuan-Hui Ng demonstrates how to deepen your understanding of the beauty and ephemera of the natural world, discussing themes such as “STAR+” that occur in her imagery and the use of Lightroom/Photoshop to direct the viewers’ gaze.
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.
