»Summer, Santa Fe-Style

© Jake Rutherford

According to, well, us, Santa Fe is a top destination for summer travel. We’ve got long sunny days, bright blue skies, cool starry evenings, and an ancient, artistic city just bursting with energy. There are festivals, art markets, our world-famous opera, and concerts on the Plaza almost every day. And Santa Fe is also the place to slow down and savor the moment. A quiet stroll down winding historic lanes or an hour spent watching the sun set like you’ve never seen are just two ways to enjoy the city at your leisure.

But don’t just take our word for it. Condé Nast Traveler magazine, for the 20th consecutive year, lists Santa Fe as one of the top 10 travel cities in the U.S. Travel + Leisure magazine's "America's Favorite Cities" survey ranked Santa Fe as the #1 place for a Cultural Getaway. And Cheapflights in the U.K. said, "Who needs beaches?" and included Santa Fe as one of its 2011 Top Ten Destinations in the Deserts, calling our city, "an effortless blend of desert and arts."

»Special Event: The Workshops & Eddie Soloway in Chicago

© Eddie Soloway

We invite you to join photographer and storyteller Eddie Soloway for an entertaining and informative presentation of Memories, Moons, and Imagination. Friday, June 29, 7:30-9:00pm at Columbia College’s Ferguson Memorial Theater. For tickets and information see our Events page.

»Join Us for Photographic Explorations Around the World

© Brenda Barry, © David Samuel Robbins

From the great North American backyard to far-flung points on the globe, the details are covered so you can focus on exploring the culture, people, wildlife and landscapes of these remarkable places.

Oregon Coast
with David Middleton and Brenda Berry
July 18 - July 22

Oregon is one of David’s favorite places to photograph and to teach. He comes here every year because it is such a productive place to photograph.

Incomparable Burma: A Photographic and Cultural Journey through Myanmar
with David Samuel Robbins
December 3 - December 13

The Burmese people are amongst the friendliest and open in all of Southeast Asia. Visually, the country is a photographer’s paradise.

The Color of Light
with Arthur Meyerson
June 24 - June 29

Arthur’s acclaimed workshop is intended for both advanced amateur and professional photographers who want to strengthen their ability to see and work in color.

The Portrait: Finding Your Voice
with Kurt Markus
June 24 - June 29

The roads to a compelling portrait are many; give yourself the powerful gift of a week of studying with Kurt and begin your journey.

Alternative Photographic Processes
with Christopher James
June 24 - June 29

Christopher welcomes creative people from all disciplines and he encourages participants to experiment with a wide array of alternative and esoteric processes.

Finding Your Voice as a Photographer
with Michael Crouser
July 1 - July 6

With Michael as your guide, begin the adventure of developing and honing your own personal aesthetic—the point of view that is uniquely your own.

The Surprising Portrait
with Chris Buck
July 1 - July 6

Chris explores a different approach to portraiture in this exciting and challenging workshop, so come prepared to push the envelope and take risks.

Seeing Light
with Carlan Tapp
July 1 - July 6

With daily assignments in and around Santa Fe, Carlan encourages you to slow down, look at the light, and think about what you want to say through your photographs.

Imagination and Dreams
with Elizabeth Opalenik
July 8 - July 13

Throughout the week Elizabeth shares extensive bodies of work from her 35-year career, and each day is about finding new paths for your creative purpose.

The Power of Light
with Tony Corbell
July 8 - July 13

Tony teaches you with a high-energy, fun-filled approach to the technical side of photography, while keeping a close watch on the creative side as well.

Eyes Wide Open
with Eddie Soloway
July 8 - July 13

Join Eddie in a workshop experience designed to enhance your seeing—from what’s right in front of your eyes into the worlds of abstractions, reflections, layers, movement, and imagination.

Nikon School HD-SLR Multimedia Workshops

Put your pictures in motion! Learn to create, shoot and edit HD-SLR video. Work with pros using workshop-provided Nikon multimedia kits and computer laptops over a two-day period as you experience hands-on how to effectively use your gear to produce your own videos.

Learn more & register at nikonschool.com/teach »