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Summer Workshops
Santa Fe Summer Season running 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 Cira Crowell
June 24 – 28, 2024
Delve into key characteristics of light, learn how to control your camera and utilize the digital editing tools to express your inspiration in creating evocative black-and-white photography guided by Leica expert Cira Crowell.
with Stephanie Johnson
June 24 – 28, 2024
See things differently and reimagine the world around you in this immersive ICM and ME creative photography experience in Santa Fe, New Mexico with Stephanie Johnson.
with Rania Matar
June 24 – 28, 2024
Master the key elements of the portraiture process including approaching potential subjects, establishing trust, and developing a relationship all the while paying attention to detail, postures, expressions, and the use of the environment.
with Jean Miele
June 24 – 28, 2024
Join Jean “Gino” Miele this summer exploring the backroads, high points, and hidden gems of the New Mexico landscape while learning post-processing techniques specific to landscape photography in Adobe Lightroom.
with Nevada Wier
July 1 – 5, 2024
Learn how to combine the technical, practical, and creative aspects of travel photography to elevate your creative vision and expand your photographic technique.
with Jennifer Spelman and Arien Chang
July 1 – 5, 2024
Spend five days immersed in the energy of the street, challenging your newfound street photography skills and building your confidence with longtime friends and photographers Arien Chang and Jennifer Spelman.
with Elena Dorfman
July 1 – 5, 2024
Explore landscape photography in new ways with this rare and unique opportunity to experiment with alternative approaches both in the field and in post-production using digital and analog practices.
with Jeff Phillips
July 1 – 5, 2024
Jeff Phillips guides creators of all skill levels through the complete process of crafting photo zines in this immersive five day workshop held in the book haven of Santa Fe.
with Ed Kashi
July 8 – 12, 2024
Take part in Ed Kashi’s focused five-day photography intensive directed towards developing a complete, refined body of work, exploring interweaving mediums, poignant subjects, and impactful visual narrative styles.
with Jennifer Spelman
July 8 – 12, 2024
In this portrait photography workshop centered around the culturally diverse streets of Santa Fe, Jennifer Spelman, in collaboration with the International Folk Art Market (IFAM), demonstrates approaches to engage individuals, assess conditions, and develop a personal connection.
with Mark Klett
July 8 – 12, 2024
Spend a week exploring the photobook with Mark Klett as he works with participants to examine the current state of photographic book publishing while helping to create their own self-published photobooks.
with Xuan-Hui Ng
July 8 – 12, 2024 (spaces available)
July 15 – 19, 2024 (waitlisted)
Discover and explore nature’s embrace in Santa Fe, New Mexico as Xuan-Hui Ng shares her techniques for photographing nature, including her use of natural light, shadows, reflections, rain, snow, and mist to simplify and add texture to the images.
with Katie McCurdy
July 8 – 12, 2024
Learn the tools and concepts behind artful, high-level portraiture. Kate McCurdy shares her editorial portrait and in post-editing expertise, covering all creative and professional aspects of the industry.
with Nick Merrick
July 15 – 19, 2024
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 Susan kae Grant
July 15 – 19, 2024
Cultivate a new photo book idea or progress existing works-in-progress during this hands-on immersive workshop creating photographic books that are as diverse in style and direction as they are in technique.
with Kristi Odom
July 15 – 19, 2024
National Geographic contributing photographer Kristi Odom guides participants through a comprehensive exploration of macro photography including lighting techniques specifically tailored for macro shots.
with Leanne Trivett S.
July 22 – 26, 2024
Photographing botanicals, learn new camera techniques, play with abstract, and explore ICM and multiple exposures in this new immersive, hands-on workshop in Santa Fe.
with Lee Anne White
July 22 – 26, 2024
Set in the nation’s oldest capital city, Santa Fe, transcend capturing mere images and delve deeper into storytelling and portraying a profound sense of place in this immersive photography workshop.
with Julia C. Martin
July 22 – 26, 2024
This hands-on workshop in Santa Fe with Julia Martin, explores both digital and alternative photographic processes in image-making using natural materials while learning how to integrate your work with the earth in a new and sustainable way.
with Susan Burnstine
July 22 – 26, 2024
Join Susan Burnstine in discovering innovative ways to reimagine the world while learning the skills to uncover and identify one’s unique interpretations for a deeper meaning of place regardless of photographic genre.
with Douglas Merriam
July 22 – 24, 2024
Experience the fun and flavor of the Santa Fe culinary scene with renowned New Mexico food photographer Douglas Merriam in this two and half day summer workshop blending of hands-on food photography, inspiration, and play.