Photography and Art: Building Bridges

In this new online program with artist Valda Bailey, she explores that in-between space—where photography becomes more than a record and enters into a dialogue with painting, abstraction, and storytelling.
From SD Card to Final Product: A Comprehensive Digital Workflow

In this six-session online workshop participants learn about different storage device options, how to effectively and efficiently import your photos, organize them, and how to navigate Adobe Bridge, Lightroom, and Photoshop.
Creative Foundations in Photoshop

Shelley Vandegrift guides students through making precise selections, blending and layering images, enhancing mood through color and toning, and adding depth with textures and overlays using Adobe Photoshop.
Photoshop Compositing: Taking a Step Beyond

Ryn Clarke guides Santa Fe Workshops alumni in this advanced compositing online workshop challenges students to push their Photoshop skills into uncharted territory. Learn techniques, such as intricate masking and blending, creating depth with blur effects, perspective, and layering
iPhone Travel Photography: Capture Stunning Memories on the Go

Learn the fundamentals of travel photography, from strategic itinerary planning to make the most of natural light to mastering the technical essentials of shooting with an iPhone in this one-day online class.
Image Alchemy: Emulsion Lifts, Suminagashi, and Creative Play

Join Liz Potter for this immersive week together in Santa Fe dedicated to literally stretching and remixing your understanding of the photographic image and its creative potential.
The Magical Mobile Darkroom: Applications and Techniques for Crafting Compelling Images on Your Mobile Device

Shelley Vandegrift guides students through the unique features of Adobe Lightroom Mobile to adjust lighting, contrast, and color as well as exploring Superimpose, Distressed FX+, and other apps that offer simple, effective tools to modify and combine content into unique artistic images.
From Photo to Frame: Introduction to Digital Printmaking for Exhibition

Join Stefan Jennings Batista for a week in Santa Fe learning the techniques and best practices required for bringing your digital images to life, taking them from creation to exhibition-quality presentations.
The Art of Abstract Photography: A Creative Retreat in San Miguel de Allende

Expanded to five days and taking place in the artful city of San Miguel de Allende, learn from leaders in the abstract movement, Renee Lynn, Stephanie Johnson, and Philip Sager plus guest presenters Valda Bailey and Shelley Vandegrift each take a unique approach to visual storytelling, turning everyday moments into impactful images to expand the palette of photographic art.
Photographic Expressionism: Santa Fe and the Digital Darkroom

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.