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»New for Fall 2012: The Focus Series

© Linde Waidhofer, © Marc Muench

Introducing our Focus Series—part workshop, part festival, part seminar. You select one workshop to focus on, with the added benefit of all-community activities throughout the week.

The series leads off with our LANDSCAPE workshops. Autumn in Northern New Mexico is a magical time of year. The land is awash with color, the air brisk, and the light gently envelops all it touches.

Focus Series: LANDSCAPE, September 23-28

A Natural Eye Master Class: Finding Your Voice
with Eddie Soloway
Eddie celebrates the act of seeing and complete immersion in the landscape, encouraging you to take your technical proficiency to the next level .

Deeper into Landscape
with Linde Waidhofer
Follow both paths with Linde—photographing intriguing places in great New Mexico light, and critiquing and discussing your photographic journey.

High Desert Light
with Marc Muench
Mark takes you to a wide variety of locations, where we concentrate on working with the light to make a great subject stand out.

The Language of Landscapes
with Michael Long
In this expansive workshop, Michael encourages you to embrace an increased awareness of what a landscape photograph can be.

COLOR is the theme of Focus in week two, September 30-October 5. Santa Fe is vibrant with special seasonal activities, perfect for The Color Moment with Arthur Meyerson, The Evocative Portrait with Gregory Heisler, The Hand-Colored Photographic Print with Kate Breakey, and The Next Step with Sam Abell.

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»Our First-Ever Evening Workshop: Portraiture with Norman Mauskopf

© Norman Mauskopf

Norman Mauskopf—documentary photographer, portraitist and long-time instructor at The Workshops—leads The Art of Portraiture: Simple to Complex, an extended-learning opportunity with an emphasis on working in close proximity to your subjects to create insightful and intimate portraits. This 8-session workshop, geared to our local photographers, promises the intensity and learning curve of our classic workshop experience spread over two months.
 
In group discussions, Norman concentrates on issues central to successful portraiture, including eye contact with the camera and a subject’s relationship to the environment. Weekly assignments build one upon the other, progressing from simple to complex portrait sessions.
 
Classroom sessions are held Tuesday evenings at The Workshops, 6:30 to 9:30pm, starting October 9. Two field sessions and a final celebration dinner are included in the program.

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»Around the World: Around New Mexico

© Julien McRoberts, © David Halpern

Sometimes Around the World is as close as the great North American backyard. Let the adventures begin!

Route 66 Photo Adventure: Capture to Print
with Julien McRoberts
September 18 - September 22

Take the off ramp into the bygone era of the "Mother Road” on a photo trip to the scenic kitsch of Route 66.

Four Corners: Capture to Print
with David Halpern
October 16 - October 21

Embark on a photo exploration of the iconic Four Corners area, then make stunning prints of your petroglyphs & pictographs!

View all upcoming destinations including Death Valley, New York, and Africa »

Here’s a sampling of our inspiring offerings in August and September.

Black-and-White Digital Infrared Photography
with Dottie Lopez
August 20 - August 23

Adobe Lightroom Intensive: Organizing and Enhancing Your Images
with Will Van Beckum
August 24 - August 26

Intensive: Authenticity—The Process of Photographic Creativity
with George DeWolfe
September 7 - September 9

Free yourself from the rules that constrain us and delve deeper into the skill of purely seeing.

The Black-and-White Master Print
with George DeWolfe

September 10 - September 14, 2012

Hone the perceptual abilities you need to create prints that posess the essential element of presence.

Exceptional Portraits
with Jock McDonald
September 10 - September 14

Become a CENTER Member

Looking to build an audience for your work? Become a CENTER member. As a Supporting Level member ($10/month) you receive an online gallery, bi-monthly members insights, 45-minute photographic consultation, and more.

National Geographic Traveler Photography Seminars

Presenting the Fall Series 2012
Get insider tips from some of the most talented photographers in the industry.National Geographic experts share insights on every aspect of the art and science of picture taking. Your skills can improve in just one day! Now expanded to 14 cities throughout the U.S.

Filter: Chicago's Premiere Photography Festival

October is quickly approaching and we are thrilled about the stellar lineup of reviewers, workshop teachers and lecturers—including Aline Smithson, whose workshop is sponsored by Santa Fe Workshops—we have for this year's Filter Photo Festival! Filter takes place in Chicago, October 15-21.

View the Filter Photo Festival 2012 schedule, and register »

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