Santa Fe Workshops

Join fine-art photographer Xuan-Hui Ng in Santa Fe to deepen your understanding of the beauty and ephemera of the natural world by crafting compelling visual narratives in-camera. Explore the unique natural world of Northern New Mexico with an exclusive $350 tuition discount for all new registrations between May 13th and Tuesday, May 19th. Take advantage of this offer and join us this summer. Visit the link below to take advantage of this offer!: ☀️ bit.ly/sfw-summer-ng Image Credit: Xuan-Hui Ng @xuanhui_ng #santafeworkshops #travelphotography #photographyworkshop #naturephotography #naturephotographyworkshop #wildlifephotography #landscapephotography #landscapephotographyworkshop (New registrations taking advantage of this offer before 11:59 PM MST on May 19th, 2026 will receive a $350 tuition discount automatically applied to tuition balance after paid deposit (applicable tax charged). This discount cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions and is applicable to new registrations only.)

This in-person workshop with Jennifer Spelman emphasizes personal connection, trust, and ease in creating expressive portraits that are true to the soul and essence of your subjects. In addition to expanding your understanding of culture through portraiture, all new registrations between now and Tuesday, May 19th will receive an exclusive $350 tuition discount. Visit the link below to take advantage of this offer!: ☀️ bit.ly/sfw-summer-spelman Image Credit: Jennifer Spelman @jennifer_spelman BTS Image & Video Credits: Lindsey Chambley and Andrew Michael Joseph @lindelsoup @chiaroscuroh #santafeworkshops #travelphotography #photographyworkshop #documentaryphotography #photographycommunity (New registrations taking advantage of this offer before 11:59 PM MST on May 19th, 2026 will receive a $350 tuition discount automatically applied to tuition balance after paid deposit (applicable tax charged). This discount cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions and is applicable to new registrations only.)

Join photographic artist Morgan Ford Willingham for this five-session online workshop to expand the physical possibilities of your cyanotype work. Here's what you'll learn: + The required setup for cyanotype printing on fabric + Ways to push your fiber-based cyanotype images further + The foundations to experiment with cyanotype printing on a variety of substrates + Methods for connecting more deeply with the work you create Visit the link below to learn more and register for this upcoming online workshop: ➡️ bit.ly/willingham-26 Image Credit: Morgan Ford Willingham @morganfordwillingham #santafeworkshops #santafeworkshopsonline #sfwonline #sfwonline26 #sfw26 #photographyworkshop #photographer #justgoshoot #throughthelens #exposure #cyanotype #cyanotypeworkshop #alternativeprocessesworkshop #alternativeprocesses #cyanotypephotography #fineartphotography #alternativeprocess #digitalprintmaking #digitalnegative

During this week-long workshop in Santa Fe, artist Kate Breakey introduces you to a range of techniques that push the photographic print in new and exciting ways—the possibilities are limited only by your imagination. In addition to exploring your practice through a different lens, all new registrations between now and Tuesday, May 25th, will receive a free registration for any online workshop starting between July 13th and December 31st, up to $600. Join us and experience Santa Fe Workshops—in-person and online! Here's what you'll learn and experience: ✧ Best practices when using oil paints, pigments, pencils, inks, and pastels as mediums to color your print ✧ Digital coloring techniques in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop ✧ How to choose which paper is best for your work ✧ Methods of exploration and experimentation to change how you approach your prints ☀️ Visit the link in our bio to learn more and take advantage of this exclusive offer! Image Credit: Kate Breakey @katebreakey #santafeworkshops2026 #sfwsummer2026 #sfworkshops2026 #sfw26 #nmtrue #santafe #santafesummer #summerinsantafe #santafeworkshops #citydifferent #santafecitydifferent #thecitydifferent #travelsantafe #photocommunity #photographercommunity #photographyeducation #photographycourse #photographyworkshop #multimedia #multimediaphotography #multimediaphotographyworkshop #artfulphotography #creativephotography #fineart #fineartphotography #handcoloredphotograph #handcoloring (New registrations taking advantage of this offer will be able to attend a free online workshop or Perspectives webinar available between July 13th, 2026 and December 31st, 2026. The complimentary online workshop is transferrable and can be gifted to another photography enthusiast. Participants will receive a custom promotional code for the complimentary online class upon check-in for The Hand-Colored Photographic Print on July 13th, 2026. The promotional code is required at checkout on our website and must be used by December 31st, 2026.)

We are now accepting new model applications for our 2026 Summer Season! Join our roster of talented and hardworking models at Santa Fe Workshops this summer! Models are integral to the Santa Fe Workshops summer experience, helping our students to learn, experiment, and grow as photographers and we are always excited to welcome new talent onboard each year! We welcome and encourage models of all levels of experience to apply. Our 2026 Summer Season runs from June 22, 2026 — July 31, 2026. Most modeling opportunities are scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays between approximately 1-8 PM, although this can vary depending on the class. Models will be paid a rate of $30/hr for the 2026 Summer Season. Please send any questions to our Summer Production Assistant, Andrew Michael Joseph, at [email protected]. For more information and to apply, visit the link below (case sensitive): bit.ly/SFWNewModel Image Credits: Mark Hardwell Sophia Wasteneys Robert Pettit Ryan Del Rosario Keara Lloyd Anna Culpepper Laura Shannon Mason Hargrove Cali Sherman Jon Rudnicki #santafeworkshops #sfw #sfwsummer #sfwsummer26 #summermodeling #photoshoot #portraitshoot #portraitphotography #modelportfolio #modelcall #santafemodeling #newmexicomodeling #albquerquemodeling #callformodels #modelopencall #newmexicanmodel #santafemodel #albuquerquemodel

This new online program led by Cotton Miller focuses on using the iPhone as a precise, flexible tool for art reproduction photography. This course is designed for visual artists needing reliable images of their work, students preparing portfolios or applications, makers and designers selling work online, artists without access to a DSLR or studio lighting, and anyone wanting a simple, professional capture workflow using an iPhone. Here's what you'll learn: + How your iPhone can be used as a capable camera when paired with careful positioning, controlled lighting, and intentional workflow decisions + How to correctly photograph artwork with correct geometry, balanced illumination, and faithful color   + Best practices for documenting your work + Relevant insight into producing files suitable for websites, portfolios, grants, publications, video, and print. By the end of this program, you are able to photograph your artwork with consistent, professional results, avoid the most common reproduction mistakes, build a personal workflow you can use for an entire body of work, and feel confident documenting your art without specialized gear. Visit the link below to learn more and register for this online workshop: ➡️ bit.ly/miller-26 Image Credit: Cotton Miller @cottonmiller #santafeworkshops #sfwonline #iphonephotography #fineartreproduction #mobilephotography

LAST CHANCE—Santa Fe Workshops presents an online symposium devoted to blur as an intentional and expressive photographic language. Moderated by photographer and educator Susan Burnstine, this new online event brings together three internationally recognized artists: Valda Bailey, Bill Armstrong, and Céline Bodin whose work engages blur in distinct and deeply personal ways. Across their practices, blur becomes a tool for questioning perception, challenging conventions of sharpness, and expanding what a photograph can communicate. Whether you are newly curious about blur in photography or already immersed in experimental or abstract practice, this symposium invites you to slow down, see differently, and consider blur not as a loss of clarity, but as a space of expansive possibility. Visit the link below to learn more and register for this online symposium: ➡️ bit.ly/blur-in-photography Image Credit: (1) Susan Burnstine, (2) Valda Bailey, (3) Bill Armstrong, (4) Céline Bodin @susanburnstine @valda_bailey_art @billarmstrongphoto @celine_bodin #santafeworkshops #sfw26 #santafeworkshops26 #santafeworkshopsonline #photocommunity #photocourse #photographercommunity #photographicworkshop #photographyeducation #photographycourse #photoworkshop #photography #photoart #fineartphotography #icm #icmphotography #intentionalcameramovement #blurphotography #photographicblur #photographysymposium #intentionalcameramovementphotography #abstractphotography #abstract

“My first memory is of light -- the brightness of light -- light all around,” Georgia O’Keeffe. Photographer and instructor, Renee Lynn, led participants along the same mesas, canyons, and high desert vistas that fueled O’Keeffe’s creativity, transforming the sculpted desert into expressive photographs through abstraction, color, and form. Under Renee’s guidance, students translated the beauty of the land through impressionistic and abstract imagery. It was an inspirational experience filled with inspiration, creativity, and connection–connection to the spirit of place and with those along for the journey. This exploration through the dramatic landscapes that influenced visionary painter Georgia O’Keeffe couldn’t have been possible without the artistic talents and creative spirit of Renee Lynn @reneelynnimages and course coordinator Ryan del Rosario @ryanoftherosary . #santafeworkshops #sfwspring #photographyworkshops #newmexicophotography #nmtrue #georgiaokeeffe

During this immersive 5-day workshop with Pei Ketron in historic Santa Fe, you learn the features that make the iPhone camera a powerful photographic tool, explore accessories, practice photographing in a variety of real-world environments, and ultimately come away with a fine-art print—all from your phone. Here's what you'll experience and learn: ✧ Comprehensive overview of photographing with the iPhone camera, including exposure, f-stop, and other adjustments ✧ Optimizing and navigating iPhone settings for best possible image quality in a variety of shooting situations ✧ File types generated by the iPhone camera and the differences between photographing in HEIC, JPEG, and ProRAW ✧ Editing capabilities of the Lightroom mobile app ✧ Digital workflow and steps for transferring images from your iPhone to a computer ✧ Digital printmaking processes from your iPhone that highlight your newfound mastery of mobile workflows Unlike passive lectures, this workshop is built around doing. Every day includes hands-on field sessions, in-class editing time, and supportive critiques to strengthen your eye. Join us and push your mobile photography to new heights. Visit the link below to learn more and register for this Summer 2026 in-person workshop: ☀️ bit.ly/sfw-summer-ketron Image Credit: Pei Ketron @pketron #santafeworkshops2026 #sfwsummer2026 #sfw26 #nmtrue #santafe #summerinsantafe #santafeworkshops #thecitydifferent #santafecitydifferent #travelsantafe #photocommunity #photographercommunity #photographyeducation #photographycourse #peiketron #iphonephotography #iphonephotographyworkshop #travelphotography #documentaryphotography #mobilephotography

What better place to explore the various nuances of street photography than New York City? Over the weekend, documentary photographer Ismail Ferdous, coached students on the importance of developing a unique visual language and the technical aspects for supporting their underlying narrative. Participants then set out on a storytelling quest, capturing the individual experiences that make up New York’s raw beauty, transforming those images into a visual story that resonates on a personal level. With much gratitude, we extend a huge thank you to Ismail @ismailferdous for his time and guidance as well as our remarkable students. #santafeworkshops #sfwspring #sfwpopup #newyorkphotography #streetphotography

If you missed Anna Rotty's Tuesday night artist talk—or just want to experience it again—the event recording is now live! Visit the link below to watch the recording of "Constructed Landscapes: Bridging Worlds Both Real and Imagined" with Anna Rotty: ➡️ bit.ly/rotty-cc-watch Image Credit: Anna Rotty @annarotty #sfw26 #santafeworkshops #santafeworkshopsonline #sfwcreativitycontinues #sfwonline26 #photocourse #photographercommunity #photographyworkshop #photographyeducation #photographers #photography #landscapephotography #landscapephotographyworkshop #digitalprintmaking #environmentalphotography #newmexicophotography #multimediaworkshop #naturephotography #naturephotographyworkshop #artisttalk

The best camera is the one you have with you, and most of the time, that’s your phone. In this new online program, photographer and filmmaker Aundre Larrow shares his approach to creating compelling portraits using an Apple iPhone. Visit the link below to learn more and register for this online workshop: ➡️ bit.ly/portraits-on-the-iphone Here's what you'll learn: + Essential camera settings, features and apps that expand the possibilities of iPhone photography + Practical approaches to light, composition, color, and framing + Techniques for directing subjects and capturing authentic moments + Simple workflows that take an photo from capture to thoughtful, dynamic, final sharable image By the end of the course, you see your iPhone not as a limitation, but as a flexible tool for creating thoughtful portraits anytime, anywhere. Let us know in the poll below how you handle photography on-the-go. Image Credit: Aundre Larrow @aundre #santafeworkshops #santafeworkshopsonline #photographyworkshop #portraitphotography #iphonephotography