learn online and in person

October 9-13, 2023

Maine Media Workshops, Rockport, Maine

To know a place, we must slow down—to see not only the big picture, but the intimate details. To observe not only the terrain and what grows there, but the history of the land and our connection to place. To become aware not only of what we see, but how a place makes us feel. In this workshop, we’ll explore the rocky shorelines, estuaries, woodlands and harbors of Coastal Maine, along with unique cultural and historic sites that give this region a sense of place.

sold out/coming again in 2024

Mondays/Thursdays, 12:30-2:30 MST on Zoom via Santa Fe Workshops

While we may long to photograph distant or dramatic landscapes, exploring landscapes close to home can result in more intimate and meaningful photographs. The challenge with photographing close to home is that it can sometimes seem too familiar. In this online course, we'll explore new ways of looking at familiar landscapes and seeking out details that give a place character.

August 10-24, 2023

Thursdays, 2-5pm EST on Zoom via Maine Media Workshops

Feeling a little rusty? Uninspired? Stuck in rut? Curious about trying something new? Or just want to grow as a photographer? This might be just the class you’re looking for. It’s all about creative play with the camera—pushing boundaries, breaking rules, and letting go of old habits. Expect to have fun, explore new ideas, play around with new techniques and look at things in new ways.

four weeks beginning October 23, 2023

online/asynchronous classroom

Flowers and other natural objects have long fascinated still life photographers and are especially good subjects for photographing at home—whether you have a studio in a spare room or a makeshift spot on the kitchen table. Learn how to create simple, portable studio setup, work with natural and simple studio lights, and capture the personality of plants.

six weeks beginning January 8, 2024

online/asynchronous classroom

Move beyond basic tabletop, flat-lay and lighting setups to focus on what matters most—making compelling images of plants and other natural objects in your studio. Strengthen your composition and arranging skills, work more effectively with light and color, and develop or refine your unique sense of visual style.

June 24-28, 2024

Maine Media Workshops, Rockport, Maine

This workshop is about looking at gardens with an eye toward capturing a spirit of place and telling each garden’s unique story. We’ll visit stunning Maine gardens each day—a mix of public and private, large and small, in a wide range of styles, and with both interesting architectural elements and lush plantings. In these gardens, you’ll develop ways of working that will help you convey not only what you see, but also how the garden makes you feel.