Meet Our Workshop Instructors...
Meet our instructors and learn what qualifies them to give you a great experience during your workshops! While you're joining us, you will receive comprehensive digital photography instruction and tutoring by our team of award-winning photographers.
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:: Stephen W. Oachs ::
Stephen is an award-winning photographer whose work has graced the pages of notable worldwide publications, including National Geographic, Popular Photography, Outdoor Photographer, National Wildlife Magazine, and has recently been profiled in Gentry Magazine and The Mercury News.
Completely self-taught, Stephen's unique and distinctive style has earned him recognition as one of today's finest nature photographers. He was recognized in 2007 as wildlife photographer of the year by the National Wildlife Federation and was awarded the honor of Best Nature Photograph in 2008 by National Geographic Magazine for his work photographing the endangered snow leopard.
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:: Brian Rueb ::
Brian is an acclaimed landscape photographer who has taught photography and art for two decades. His work has appeared in numerous galleries, magazines and newspapers, and he has received awards at the national, state and local levels. His students have also won awards for their work.
Brian's passion for photography is evident in every image. His talent, education and background guide his use of color, composition and balance in ways that maximize the aesthetic values of his superlative images. His principle philosophy is that of complete immersion into a subject. This applies to his photographs, students, and writing. He is currently working on several photography-related books.
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:: Scott Davis ::
Scott is a wildlife researcher, eco-guide and successful professional photographer specializing in wildlife, lifestyle, and editorial imagery. Originally trained as a wildlife and marine biologist, Scott's research and photo assignments have taken him to the far corners of the globe.
Scott's easy going style coupled with a passion for all things photography is contagious. He finds great satisfaction sharing his unique insight and knowledge with others, be they aspiring or already established photographers. Often taking a different approach to image making, he seeks to unlock the creative potential in each of his students, to help them see beyond the obvious or traditional and craft a style that is both technically proficient yet unique.
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:: Jim Patterson ::
Jim's love of photography was born from his passion for SCUBA diving and his studies in marine biology at UC Santa Cruz. As a PADI Divemaster and working full time at a diving outfitter, he has traveled the globe, leading small groups of divers and photographing the world beneath the sea.
In 2008, Jim's passion for photography spilled over into a focus on serious landscape and coastal scenes. His foundation in underwater photography, where moments are fleeting and time is of the essence, has influenced his approach to capturing light at its peak. A recent article in American Photo magazine showcased Jim's landscape work, a testament to his dedication to photography above the sea.
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See Photos from Our Lastest Photography Workshops!
We like to have a lot of fun on our photography workshops -- take a look for yourself!
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The Workshop Experience
:: Lisa Chadwick ::
"What a wonderful weekend this was in so many ways! I have years of photography experience and still came away from this workshop with new skills and feel it was well worth every penny! I look forward to the next learning adventure with these awesome teachers! Thank you for pushing my art over the edge and into the next phase!"
:: Shon Peterson ::
"Wow, thank you so much for everything. You guys go above and beyond in planning your workshops!! I returned to Wyoming with a vast amount of valuable photography tips, great photos and most of all lasting memories/friendships. I hope to be a returning client if the class is not "FULL"!!"
:: Alan Block ::
"Thank you for a first-class workshop and a very enjoyable day. I've attended a number of workshops over the past several years and this was definitely the most instructive and well organized. Equally impressive was the way you handled delivering a great workshop in considerably less than optimal--really dismal--weather conditions."
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