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If you're looking for a photography workshop that teaches the secrets of professional landscape and wildlife photography, AND YOU LIKE TO HAVE FUN, you've come to the right place!

You will receive comprehensive digital photography instruction from award-winning photography instructors. We take students to photograph some of the most scenic and pristine locations in the world!

Whether you're a beginner with a passion to take great pictures, or an advanced photographer just looking to brush up or polish existing skills, our photography workshops will provide you with real, hands-on education -- you will learn only from the best!

Stephen Oachs Brian Rueb Scott Davis
Stephen Oachs Brian Rueb Scott Davis
 
Scott Donschikowski Alicia Telfer Ellie Stone
Scott Donschikowski Alicia Telfer Ellie Stone
 
Glen McDonald Jean Day Jan Silverman
Glen McDowell Jean Day Jan Silverman
  
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1-Day Workshops


Night Photography Workshop San Francisco "Night Owls" Workshop

Take a photographic journey of San Francisco after dark! All skill levels will enjoy this "eye opening" workshop.

San Francisco Marin Headlands Photography Workshop San Francisco/Marin Headlands

Our most popular workshop and a perfect opportunity
for beginners and intermediate photographers!

Big Sur Photography Workshop Big Sur and the Carmel Mission

Join us for an amazing journey down the rugged
and amazing Central California Coast!

San Francisco Zoo Photography Workshop San Francisco Zoo

An introduction to wildlife photography
— this is ideal for all skill levels.

Santa Cruz Botanical Garden Photography Workshop Santa Cruz Botanical Gardens Workshop

Join Aperture Academy as we explore and photograph the gardens at the University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum!


Portrait Workshops


Natural Lighting Portrait Photography Workshop Natural Light Portrait Photography new

This class is perfect for those who are looking to improve their portrait photos of children, family, pets and more!

Natural Light Portrait Photography Workshop Portraiture and the Art of the Pinup

Our instructors will guide you step by step through the process and reveal the techniques and equipment to bring out the best in your portraiture photography!

Sojourn Series Workshops


Scott Davis 14-Day Africa Photography Workshop

Join professional wildlife photographers, Stephen Oachs and Scott Davis, for an amazing journey into the heart of Africa on this two week photography workshop!

Iceland Landscape Photography Workshop 10-Day Iceland Photography Workshop

Join professional landscape photographer, Brian Rueb, for this indepth landscape workshop to Iceland -- one of the most amazing locations on the planet!

Alaska Cruise Photography Workshop 7-Day Alaska Cruise Photo Workshop

Come join the Aperture Academy as we sail to Alaska in style. Photography, Photoshop, printing classes and more!

 
2-3 Day Workshops


Death Valley Photo Workshop Death Valley Landscape   – Jan/Feb 2012

Our most popular 2-day workshop. Discover what
makes Death Valley so mysterious!



Yosemite Photo Workshop Yosemite Winter Landscape   – Feb 2012

Photograph one of America's most iconic locations
during one of the best seasons of the year!


Arches National Park Photo Workshop Desert Southwest   – Mar/Oct 2012

Come explore Arches National Park! There are so many iconic locations that we spend 2 full days shooting!


Grand Canyon Photo Workshop Grand Canyon Workshop   – Mar/Oct 2012

Come explore and photograph some of the most amazing landscapes in the entire world!



Oregon Waterfall Photo Workshop Oregon's Columbia Gorge   – May 2012

Waterfall lovers unite on this workshop! Spend
a weekend exploring lush, remote canyons.



Palouse Photo Workshop Palouse Wildflowers   – May 2012

Discover Washington State's lush,
rolling green hills covered in spring wildflowers!



Mt Shasta Photo Workshop Mt. Shasta/Lassen NP   – June 2012

California's hidden gem! This area offers many
vistas, waterfalls, lavender fields and more!



Eastern Sierra Photography Workshop Eastern Sierra Workshop   – July 2012

The Eastern Sierra's offer a wide variety of unique and amazing locations for day and night photography!



Joshua Tree Landscape Photography Workshop Joshua Tree Day to Night   – Aug 2012

Come join us for a new adventure, Landscapes by day, stars by night! This strange and unique landscape offers a wide variety of photography!



Bodie Ghost Town Mono Lake Photo Workshop Bodie Ghost Town   – Aug 2012

Come explore and capture the mystery of Bodie, Mono Lake and the majestic peaks of the eastern Sierras!



Yellowstone Wildlife Photo Workshop Yellowstone National Park   – Sept 2012

Join us for 3 full days of photographing wildlife and the surreal landscapes of Yellowstone National Park!



Grand Teton Photo Workshop Grand Teton National Park   – Oct 2012

Truly a photographer's paradise — fall colors are at a peak and the wildlife is abundant!



Yosemite Photo Workshop Yosemite Fall Landscape   – Oct 2012

Yosemite in the fall allows access to the upper
elevations with once-in-a-lifetime vistas!



Zion Photo Workshop Zion Narrows Extreme   – Nov 2012

Join us for this extreme photography fall color adventure as we hike the Zion Narrows, and more!

 
Summer Camp


Teen Photography Summer Camp Photography Summer Camp – July 2012

Our photography camp includes daily field trips to places such as the San Francisco Zoo, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Stanford University and more!





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