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Photography Workshops

In one way or another, many workshops and training sessions tend to take on a personality.

We believe that the hosts or the instructors drive that for the most part and managed properly, it allows the participants to relax and be themselves. Even with a group of strangers.

How do we drive that? It’s a simple one word answer. PASSION. We are very passionate about sharing the art and technique of picture making. We look for the artist in each individual and nurture it through out the workshop, building confidence and know how. We know every one learns differently and we’ll work with you at your own speed to help drive the points home and establish good continual habits as you grow and learn.

Tony and Keith firmly believe that the learning environment is critical to the improvement of skills and growth. That learning is always easier when it’s fun. So while the topic may be a technical one and a requirement for moving on, they will present it in a stress free package and through an enjoyable style that keeps the fun in the session. Regardless of your pace, and your past experience, the design of the workshops are to ensure you have growth in your photographic ability, memory cards filled with images, and lasting friendships forged in fun and positive shared experiences.

Colorado in the Fall 2024

Colorado in the Fall 2024

Sept 29th - October 4th

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Be one of the lucky 10 to enjoy the fantastic golden yellow Aspens in Western Colorado with Tony and Keith. 5 amazing days in the splendor of the mountains and the beautiful colors. Price includes all things in photographic instruction, scouting, and single occupancy lodging in a top-tier downtown Durango hotel. 


Most people would tell you that there is no place like Colorado in the fall.  Mountains, valleys, lakes, and stream beds combined with the bluest skies can make for amazing images.  Believe it or not, many good photographers decide to desaturate their images of aspen trees because they are far too brilliant. From our home base of Durango Colorado we will move up and down the "million dollar" highway to locations that will bolster your image portfolio. 

Spend 5 days with us and see a wonderful cross-section of what the Ouray area has to offer. Ouray Colorado is nestled in a valley in the western 3rd of the state. If you head north out of Durango and head through Silverton, you’ll eventually arrive in Ouray. Tall peaks, mining ruins, and ski resorts are only a few of the attractions in this part of the state.  When you add the burning golden yellows of the Aspen trees, the color contrast with the blue sky, and the beauty of the countryside, you have the making for many fantastic photographic opportunities. 

Here are some of the highlights of where we will plan on visiting:

  • Owl Creek area – open meadows leading to high palisades surrounded by Aspens
  • Mt Sneffels – 14,000 foot mountain where we can shoot from both the north and west faces. Includes the Dallas Divide
  • Silverton Railroad – a narrow gauge steam train that runs from Durango
  • Crystal Lake – when it is placid, this becomes a quarter mile mirror that reflects the surrounding mountain color
  • Visit and walk through abandoned houses and mine structures
  • Take in the beautiful downtown Durango "old west" town.

We offer a boutique style workshop for any photographer looking to enhance their ability and their portfolio.  The workshop is all about learning, with two instructor hosts and a cap on the group at 10 participants.  You will be sure to find this event extremely enjoyable as well as educational. The goal of this workshop is not only to get you into a more comfortable level of photography but to make sure you are in the right place, at the right time, to capture whatever variable nature presents you with that day. This photography workshop is about quality more so than quantity.  This workshop is also about composition. You will learn to sharpen your ability to define the subject, isolate it, and best communicate it to your viewer. About 40% of host time is spent in one-on-one instruction.

What's Included?

The fee covers the workshop itself :
Scouting, instruction, shot selections, composition enlightening, teaching, sharing, and an enjoyable learning environment. It also covers single-occupancy lodging. The location will be shared in your welcome package.

It does not cover meals, air or ground transportation to the workshop, or ground transportation during the workshop. We have been successful in teaming up  participants who ask about sharing a rental car from the airport(s) to the workshop and for the duration of ground transportation in the area. 

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Anyone who is comfortable outdoors and doesn’t mind getting a little dirty or a touch of mist, or mind occasional short walks. If you love the community of photography and can talk or engage in photography for 5 + days. This is for you! The physical ability necessary is moderate due to altitude. The majority of our time is spent around 7500 feet with visits up to 11,000 feet.  Most of our locations allow us to drive up to a place that is only a 5 minute walk from where we’ll shoot. 

This workshop is designed to accommodate all levels of photographic experience. Looking back, total novices to full-time professionals have taken and enjoyed our workshops. It is important, however, that participants are familiar with their equipment and its operation. Bring your manual anyway. One of your hosts used to own a camera store and is very familiar with many cameras however recent changes in technology have added a new layer of unfamiliarity with certain brands. This workshop will emphasize practical applications and techniques for all cameras. We’ll spend a great deal of time on composition and layout. We will also discuss HDR, Panos, and hints for post-production.  After registration, e-mails will be sent out providing many details, and information about equipment recommendations.

However, for more information ahead of time please feel free to contact us.

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Event Information

Event Date Sep-29-2024
Event End Date Oct-04-2024
Cut Off Date Sep-01-2024
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price $3,850.00
Location Western Colorado

We are no longer accepting registration for this event

Refund & Deposit Policy

In an attempt to allow registration to begin well in advance for your planning,  you may see the "hold my spot" deposit.

This allows us to publish a workshop before all our final preparations have been determined. The dates are secure, as well as the location. All of the major components are in place with one exception, lodging costs. Usually, the cost of lodging is the biggest variable and is also updated by the vendor well after we would like to begin taking registrations. The price you see does not include any lodging increase but it was the pricing from the previous year, we have not finalized the cost for the upcoming offering. We feel it is important for the lodging to be included because we know we can guarantee a better rate and keeping the whole crew at the same hotel builds continuity and camaraderie. Until we have the exact pricing, we'll offer this deposit to allow folks to register sooner to ensure your spot for this exciting workshop.  When we have the exact pricing, we switch to a half-pay or full-pay option and apply the deposit toward that payment. This "hold my spot" deposit is NOT refundable unless the workshop sells out or you find a replacement who attends in your place. In this case, your refund will be delivered after the start of the workshop. *** If the option to "hold my spot" is not shown on the registration page, then the pricing is established and confirmed for the represented workshop.***

The refund policy is:

  • Up to 180 days before the workshop you will receive a 100% refund
  • Up to 90 days before the workshop you will receive a 75% refund
  • Up to 60 days before the workshop you will receive a 50% refund
  • Up to 30 days before the workshop you will receive a 25% refund

If you find a person to fill your spot or if there is a waiting list and the spot is filled, you will qualify for a full refund regardless of when the spot is filled.

There is no refund within 30 days unless you find someone to fill your spot or there is a waiting list and the spot is filled for you.

Refunds do not include the non-refundable down payment if applicable.(i.e. hold my spot) 

Workshop Reviews

  • Debra M.

    I loved how you accommodated each of us. When I had trouble with my camera, you not only took the time to look into it, you made sure I had time to get the shots afterward.
  • John R.

    The knowledge I gain on this workshop far exceeded my expectations. I felt the brief suggestions on how to shoot each location helped in thinking about composition, which is my weak point. I especially liked the hour I spent with Tony at breakfast before everyone else arrived. I could have spent half a day in a Q&A with both Keith and Tony. I wish I had a tape recorder with me because I cannot possibly remember all of their tips and tricks.
  • Susan B.

    Before I even went on the workshop, I thought it was a good value. Afterwards, I strongly agree. Very pleased.
  • Angie C.

    This being my first workshop, I have to say, I was truly satisfied with everything! From communications, lodging, meals, experience, very friendly fellow photographers, made everyone feel welcome included, offered help w/ anything & everything you needed! I found NOTHING negative (even the rain) about this workshop! Well maybe one thing, it was too short (could stayed for a wk!). I’m ready to sign up for another one!! Thanks so much! I had a great time/experience!
  • Linda M.

    Thanks to both of you! It was a great workshop, providing both excellent sites and new skills. The lodging was excellent. Thanks for an enjoyable learning experience! Great time!
  • KD

    As an inexperienced photographer I appreciate that you did not batter me with information overload. You both offered suggestions, but gave me space to do my own thing. You were patient and available to guide me and answer my questions. I learned some things and had fun along the way. Thank you and maybe I’ll see you on another workshop someday.
  • Tom E.

    Love that you guys are always there when/if we need you - whether with technical or composition questions. You also help us see things that we might bypass. I know that I've improved in my photographic "vision" as a result of the workshops. It's great that you tell us, when we get to each location, the time we'll be spending there. It helps us focus during short stops and let's us wander during long stops.
  • Kris D.

    You two are worth your weight in gold!
  • Lisa T.

    It was a small group of 10, Tony and Keith helped everyone. I've been to a few workshops, I've never had so much help, all I had to do was asked and these guys were there.
  • Dan P.

    I am a photographer that does need a great deal of direction, but with every question I had or opinion I sought, help was always available, and I had competent thoughtful and helpful input each time.
  • Sue H.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the photo workshop experience; … I appreciated both of the host's efforts to ensure that I felt comfortably part of the group's daily excursions and training.
  • Meg S.

    I thoroughly enjoyed the day and the experience. I look forward to another workshop in the future and hope that I can use Tony as a human tripod in the future! :-)
  • Donna T.

    Second time taking a barn photography class with these two wonderful instructors. Nothing better than receiving hands-on instruction from the rock stars of professional rural photography! - Donna T.

One plus One Equals Three

One plus One Equals Three

Tony and Keith have taught groups as large as 50-100 people for organizations as large as Out of Chicago, or The Florida Camera Club Counsel but their real love is in smaller boutique groups of 10-12. Jointly, they have an overall combined photography experience of over 60 years and together over 20 years of teaching experience in such places as the East Coast and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the farmlands of eastern Iowa and Wisconsin, numerous venues in Illinois, around the Great Lakes, the ruins of North Dakota, Cowboy and Badlands photography in South Dakota, the coasts of Oregon and California, Southwest Colorado, and the area around Moab.

Keith’s style leans more on the practical and technical side since he owned a camera store and is a full-time commercial photographer. Tony’s forte is in acting as the field dog, once on site. He loves pointing out compositions, big or small, that the average person misses.

Each in their own way are fabulous and gifted instructors. Together, they bring different strengths, many years of teaching experience, and a true love of photography to anyone who signs up for the workshops.