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Introduction to Photography
Want to learn how to "get the shot"? This in-depth workshop is designed to help the beginner learn how to get the most out of their digital camera.
Natural Light Portrait Photography
This class is perfect for those who are looking to improve their portrait photos of children, family, pets and more!
San Francisco/Marin Headlands
Our most popular workshop, and a perfect opportunity for beginners and intermediate photographers!
Photography Teen Summer Camp
Our photography "camp" includes daily field trips to places such as the San Francisco Zoo, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Stanford University and more!

Photography Workshop Schedule

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 Donschikowski


Mike Wardynski	Mary Cheung	Aron Cooperman


DeAnna Roberts	Ellie Stone

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Images from our Latest Photo Workshops!

Big Sur Photography Workshop - 1/13/19
San Francisco/Marin Headlands - 1/12/19
San Francisco Zoo Intro to Wildlife - 12/2/18
Big Sur Photography Workshop - 11/11/18
San Francisco/Marin Headlands - 11/10/18
San Francisco Night Owls Photography - 11/9/18
Natural Light Portrait Photography - 11/3/18
Yosemite Fall 2-Day Workshop - 10/27/18
Colorado's Million Dollar Highway Workshop - 10/5/18
San Francisco Zoo Intro to Wildlife - 9/30/18
San Francisco/Marin Headlands - 9/29/18
San Francisco Night Owls Photography - 9/28/18
Grand Teton Photography Workshop - 9/20/18
Yellowstone Wildlife & Landscape 3-Day Workshop - 9/15/18
Natural Light Portrait Photography - 9/15/18
Portraits and Processing Workshop - 8/26/18
Santa Cruz Botanical Garden - 8/18/18
Dark Side of Photography: Bodie Edition - 8/17/18
Dark Side of Photography - 8/11/18
8-Day Kenya Africa Workshop - 8/9/18
Tanzania 8-Day Africa Wildlife Workshop Adventure - 8/3/18
Grizzly Bears of Alaska Workshop - 8/2/18
Joshua Tree Landscape & Stars 2-Day Workshop - 7/28/18
4-Day Eastern Sierra Day & Night Workshop - 7/21/18
Teen "Summer Camp" 5-Day Workshop - 7/9/18
San Francisco Zoo Intro to Wildlife - 7/8/18
Natural Light Portrait Photography - 7/7/18
San Francisco/Marin Headlands - 7/7/18
San Francisco Night Owls Photography - 7/6/18
Iceland Sojourn Series Adventure - 6/2018
Teen "Summer Camp" 5-Day Workshop - 6/25/18
Santa Cruz Botanical Garden - 6/23/18

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