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Complete Course Listing

Online Workshops

Adobe Lightroom: In Practice

This class teaches the organizational efficiency and technical prowess of Adobe Lightroom.We will help establish Lightroom as your base program for photo file organization; raw file processing; light image manipulation; printing; book design; and as an entry point into Adobe Photoshop. This workshop takes place online and can be joined from anywhere.

In-Person Workshops

Basic Photography Classes

Basic 1: Camera Controls

This four-part course covers the essential foundations of digital photography. You’ll learn how your camera works—metering, exposure, digital file types, and resolution—and how to choose the right settings for different situations. We’ll explore how apertures and shutter speeds affect depth of field and motion, giving you more creative control over your images.

Basic 2: Aesthetics

If you already know how to use your camera, have a handle on creating well-exposed images, and have basic image processing skills, this four-part class is for you! (While this course builds on the skills taught in Basics of Digital Photography 1, that class is not required to participate.)

Basic 3: Digital Printing

This personalized, one-on-one session is designed for photographers who want to transform their digital images into beautiful, high-quality prints. You’ll work one-on-one with Bryan to learn the essential steps and techniques for digital photo printing—preparing your images for print, selecting the right paper types, understanding color profiles, and adjusting print settings for vibrant, accurate results. This workshop can be offered on location to students who have have a suitable printer.

Post-Production

Between Capture and Print: Using Adobe Bridge

Take full control of your photography, after the initial capture and before the final print with this comprehensive course on creating a digital photography workflow. Designed for photographers looking to streamline their process, this class covers every stage of a professional workflow: from importing and exporting images to organizing files, backing up, and archiving.

Non-Destructive Editing with Adobe Raw

Unlock the full potential of your raw images in this in-depth course on non-destructive editing with Adobe Camera Raw. Perfect for photographers who want to streamline their post-processing workflow, this class will teach you how to enhance your photos while preserving the original data, giving you complete creative control without permanently altering your images.

Photography Special Topics

iPhone Photography

Unleash the full potential of your iPhone and start making breathtaking photos wherever you go. In this half-day workshop, you'll dive into the essentials of iPhone photography, from learning the fundamentals of composition and light to understanding the camera settings and file types. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike, this class will teach you how to create high-quality images with just your iPhone. This workshop can be offered on location to groups who have a suitable venue.

Photographing Artwork

This niche photography workshop is designed to teach artists how to capture professional-quality images of their 2D and 3D artwork. Whether you create paintings, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, or mixed media, you’ll gain the photographic skills that are essential for documenting your work with precision and clarity—ready for portfolios, websites, gallery submissions, and promotional materials. Cameras and iPhones are acceptable for this workshop.

Private Lessons

Private Photography Lessons

Realize your full potential with personalized one-on-one photography lessons tailored to your unique interests and skill level. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an advanced photographer refining your craft, these sessions are designed to meet you where you are. Lessons covering certain topics can be done online. On location lessons available within a 100 mile radius of Santa Fe.

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