Since 1990, more than 19,000 participants and instructors have journeyed to Santa Fe Photographic Workshops to pursue their passion for photography.
Inspired by the rich culture and picturesque high desert of Santa Fe, The Workshops offer state-of-the-art photographic education in a setting that encourages you to devote your full attention to sparking your creativity and expanding your technical skills.
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.
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.
In May, join us for an intensive four-day, art-filled retreat Santa Fe to learn from the current leaders in the abstract movement, Renee Lynn, Stephanie Johnson, and Richard Martin as well a guest presenters Valda Bailey and Shelley Vandegrift as they all help broaden your creative perspectives and technical skillset.
Join Christina Selby in experimenting with a range of photographic techniques, including landscape, macro, wildlife, and astro-photography. This workshop encourages you to push your boundaries and cultivate new skills that enrich your storytelling.
In this hands-on, weekend workshop in Santa Fe participants learn to apply fine art practices to the medium-defying process of zine making with the option of printing images from the Workshops’ Digital Lab or working with mixed media, collage, and found imagery.
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.
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.
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.
National Geographic contributing photographer Kristi Odom guides participants through a comprehensive exploration of macro photography including lighting techniques specifically tailored for macro shots.
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.
