Santa Fe
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.
"I would like to thank you all for, once again, a truly remarkable week. I know that from the moment I arrive until the moment I leave my education, comfort, and overall experience is the primary concern of all who are there to assist me. This is why I choose Santa Fe Workshops. In every way I can measure, you all provide the very best workshop experience anywhere on this and neighboring planets. End of story." - Steve Babbit, past workshop participant
"I regard my beginning photography workshop as a life-changing experience. I am deeply indebted to Santa Fe Workshops for instilling in me the artistic vision, inspiration, and motivation that has flourished throughout the years." - Joyce Woollems, past workshop participant
The Quiet Landscape
Jacob Hessler and Alissa Hessler |
September 24 - 28, 2018
Fine Art,
Landscape & Nature,
The Business Side
Challenge yourself to remove the clutter and the cliché from your landscapes to create images with a distinct visual voice.
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Intensive: Adobe Photoshop for Photographers
Luke E. Montavon |
September 29 - 30, 2018
Beyond the Basics,
Digital Workflow & Printing,
Intensives
Master the fundamentals of Photoshop as you lay a solid foundation for future artistic endeavors.
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Sunsets and Stars at Great Sand Dunes National Park: Capture to Print
Glenn Randall |
October 1 - 6, 2018
Digital Workflow & Printing,
Fine Art,
Landscape & Nature
Photograph and print spectacular images of 14,000-foot peaks rising above the tallest sand dunes in North America.
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The True Secret of Writing: A Sit, Walk, Write Retreat
Natalie Goldberg |
October 1 - 4, 2018
Writers Lab
Settle into autumn and let the season of harvest and of transformation inform and support your writing as you learn what it means to show up for yourself and your writing, and learn to show up, shut up, and write.
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Crafting the Spirit of a Portrait
Carlan Tapp |
October 1 - 5, 2018
Beyond the Basics,
Documentary,
Portraits,
Travel
The connection between photographer and subject is at the heart of a successful portrait—and the heart of this workshop.
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Basics of Digital Photography
Jennifer Spelman |
October 8 - 12, 2018
The Basics
Grab control of your camera's features and expand your creative photographic skills.
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Low Riders and Cultural Northern New Mexico: Capture to Print
Don Usner |
October 13 - 16, 2018
Beyond the Basics,
Creative Vision,
Digital Workflow & Printing,
Documentary
Immerse yourself in "the heart of the lowrider world" and learn how to move through diverse cultures with photography as your passport.
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The Creative iPhone Image
Rick Allred |
October 22 - 26, 2018
The Basics,
Creative Vision
Spend five days taking your iPhone photography from snapshot-quality to next-level compelling.
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Intensive: Adobe Photoshop for Photographers
Luke E. Montavon |
October 27 - 28, 2018
Beyond the Basics,
Digital Workflow & Printing,
Intensives
Master the fundamentals of Photoshop as you lay a solid foundation for future artistic endeavors.
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Fine Art Digital Printmaking
R. Mac Holbert |
October 29 - November 2, 2018
Digital Workflow & Printing,
Fine Art
Advanced Amateurs, Professionals
Let one of the nation’s most respected digital printmakers expand your knowledge and provide some much-needed clarity.
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Mixing it Up: Paint and Photography
Holly Roberts |
November 5 - 9, 2018
Creative Vision,
Fine Art,
One-of-a-Kind
Push your creative boundaries and immerse yourself in the genre-bending world of mixed-media.
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The Nuts and Bolts of Video
Wes Sheridan |
November 5 - 8, 2018
Beyond the Basics,
Multimedia
Discover the best practices for producing, directing, and editing high-quality professional videos on your own.
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