Welcome to our Photo Workshops page. Yes, these are on our website, but this is yet another way to keep tabs on upcoming workshops.
2012 Photo Workshops
Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks
September 2-6
Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks are among the most visited in Utah, and with good reason. The variety here to photograph is astounding — weeping rocks, river reflections, narrow canyons, and fantastical formations. We’ll take you to various sections of the park where you will learn to hone your seeing, compositional, and post-processing skills in the company of fellow enthusiasts …
Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
September 9-13
The Southwest is a glorious place to photograph, and the Moab area is a prime location. With blazing red sandstone, fantastical arches, cool canyons, spectacular views, and the Colorado and Green Rivers, there is no shortage of photographic material. In addition to the two national parks, we’ll take you to some pretty special areas that we love and never tire of photographing …
Lightroom 4 One-day Workshop
September 15
Now that Lightroom 4 has been out for quite a while, many more photographers are making the switch. To get more out of this amazing program, join us for an intensive and fun day learning the ins and outs of LR4, how to take advantage of its powerful capabilities, and even some cool shortcuts. You’ll go home with a nice packet to remind you of what you learned …
Santa Fé & Taos, Georgia O’Keeffe Land
September 16-20
Santa Fé and Taos are considered by many to be the oldest cultural centers of the Southwest, and for good reason. Consider the beautiful pottery of the Pueblo Indians, the wonderful abstract paintings of Georgia O’Keeffe, the writings of Willa Cather, and photographs made by such masters as Edward Weston, Alfred Stieglitz, Ansel Adams, Laura Gilpin, and Edward Curtis. We can’t wait to show you some of our favorite locations…
New England Fall Foliage
October 7-11
People come from all over the world to see the gorgeous foliage of northern New England. The riot of colors against the deep green conifers, along with quaint New England villages, farms, and covered bridges make great subject matter. We’ll take in little-known locations that are favorites of The Barefoot Contessa, a native of this area. We’ll have some of these places all to ourselves …
Lighthouses of the Outer Banks
October 28 – November 1
The Outer Banks are a long, thin strip of barrier islands that protect the North Carolina Coast. Preserved to a large extent by the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, it is a visual feast of historic lighthouses spaced between long stretches of wild beaches and pristine sand dunes. The Outer Banks are part of our own back yard that we know so well, and we will go to great locations where you can make wonderful photographs …
Lightroom 4 One-day Workshop
December 1
Now that Lightroom 4 has been out for quite a while, many more photographers are making the switch. To get more out of this amazing program, join us for an intensive and fun day learning the ins and outs of LR4, how to take advantage of its powerful capabilities, and even some cool shortcuts. You’ll go home with a nice packet to remind you of what you learned …
Death Valley National Park
December 2-6
Our first workshop in Death Valley was so successful that we are adding it to our regular list of workshops. Death Valley has an amazing variety of subjects to photograph, including visions of the Old West, parched, eerie landscapes, sculpted dunes, and dramatic light. The various canyons provide endless opportunities, as do the salt flats, and overlooks …
Joshua Tree National Park
December 9-13
For our 2012 alumni and non-beginner workshop, we head to Joshua Tree National Park with its signature trees, all manner of rock formations, amazing plant life, and crystal-clear skies. We may even do some starry night shots …
2013 Photo Workshops
Cuba, Her People & Culture
February 25 – March 4
March 4-11
We have completed arrangements for two people-to-people, cultural exchanges in Cuba and are very excited. We are running this tour through, Cuba Cultural Travel, an organization sanctioned by the U.S. Department of the Treasury that has well over a decade of experience in Cuba. We are fortunate to have forged an alliance with them. We have arranged to meet with various artists, including musicians, architects, photographers, dancers, and the like …
Lightroom 4 One-day Workshop
March 16
Now that Lightroom 4 has been out for quite a while, many more photographers are making the switch. To get more out of this amazing program, join us for an intensive and fun day learning the ins and outs of LR4, how to take advantage of its powerful capabilities, and even some cool shortcuts. You’ll go home with a nice packet to remind you of what you learned …
Charleston, a Southern Belle
March 17-21
Charleston is a southern belle. With her handsome architecture, that famous charm, beautiful tree-shaded squares, an interesting waterfront, some “boneyards” of skeletal trees, and several, historic plantations nearby, there is lots to explore and tempt your photographic eye. And we must not forget the wonderful cypress swamps with their graceful tree roots dripping into the water amongst reflections of spring flowers …
Savannah & Her Lowcountry
March 24-28
Savannah, grand lady of the South, is full of stately houses and large, shaded squares. Lush gardens, colorful flower boxes, an historic waterfront, and magnificent trees add to the photographic allure. The surrounding Lowcountry with forts, shrimp boats, historic waterfront towns, and old ruins provide more subject matter. We love photographing here and look forward to showing you some of our favorite places …
Springtime on the Outer Banks
April 21-25
The Outer Banks is right in our own back yard. We’ll show you special gems along this untamed coastline we love so well. The sunrises and sunsets can be spectacular, the patterns along the seashore and in the marshes inspirational, and the sights and sounds of the wild Atlantic pounding the coast intoxicating. In addition, there are gardens, dunes, and small fishing co-ops where we have permission to photograph. You won’t want to leave! …
Lightroom 4 One-day Workshop
May 4
Now that Lightroom 4 has been out for quite a while, many more photographers are making the switch. To get more out of this amazing program, join us for an intensive and fun day learning the ins and outs of LR4, how to take advantage of its powerful capabilities, and even some cool shortcuts. You’ll go home with a nice packet to remind you of what you learned …
Maine’s Acadia National Park
May 5-9
Join us, as we explore the oldest National Park east of the Mississippi and see why it is such a treasure. Off season, this part of Maine is wild and wooly. With locations in the Park named Schoodic (SKOH-dick) Point, Bass Harbor, The Bubbles, Ship Harbor, and Acadia Dam, along with Birch-lined carriage roads, there is plenty of variety to tempt your eye … Stay after the workshop and enjoy some sea kayaking for a different view …
Taormina, Jewel of Sicily
June 2-6
Sandwiched between the watchful eye of the “gentle” volcano Mt. Etna and cliffs overlooking the Ionian Sea, Taormina is, indeed, the jewel of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The flanks of Mt. Etna, with its hard-scrabble soil, produce some amazing wines. Add to these, the dramatic coasts, small cliffside villages, colorful fishing fleets, and Taormina itself, and you will have much to photograph. …
Romance of Tuscany
June 9-15
Tuscany brings to mind visions of rolling hills with dappled light, patchwork fields, rows of Cypress trees, dramatic skies, Medieval towns perched on high crags, villages with windy, cobblestone streets, muted colors, and of course, wonderful food and wine. Truffles abound! Remember Under the Tuscan Sun? It really is like that! We look forward to showing you some of our favorite places… …
Paris & la Fête de la Musique
June 18-22
Ahhh, Paris, the City of Lights. of museums, the Latin Quarter, the Louvre, le Rive Gauche, petanque in the parks, the bateaux mouches, market days, sidewalk cafés, la Tour Eiffel, Notre Dame, and the wonderful Fête de la Musique, that celebration of Summer Solstice with different music all over the city. We’ll explore these things and more. Stay tuned as we update information …
Summertime on the Maine Coast
July 28 – August 1
Maine is known for its dramatic rocky coast, raging surf, stark lighthouses, and charming fishing harbors. We’ll photograph in areas where Winslow Homer, Andy Wyeth, and other artists have painted for centuries. And we’ll head to two of our favorite fish shacks for the famous Maine lobster and other fresh seafood. The Barefoot Contessa grew up sailing this area and looks forward to introducing you to her special haunts …
We hope you will join us at one of our workshops!
Margo, Cathy and I are looking forward to our June workshops in Provence and Paris. If I can work another workshop into my school schedule, we’ll see you somewhere else too! I find you and Arnie to be so inspirational…and educational (…and fun, too!)
See you in June, if not before…
That would be great, Mike! School sometimes does get in the way, doesn’t it! It’s wonderful, though, that you continue to share your knowledge with others even after retirement.
Yes, Provence and Paris are going to be a blast!
Take care,
TBC