This combination field/lab workshop immerses you in one of the most remarkable landscapes of the American west, Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Here you are inspired and challenged to capture the drama and beauty of the tallest sand dunes in North America, along with soaring 14,000-foot alpine peaks, lush aspen forests, high elevation wetlands, a dramatic desert valley, and an unspoiled day and night sky.

Our adventure begins in Southern Colorado, as we spend two-and-a-half days at Great Sand Dunes, exploring our creativity, expanding our visual and technical skills, and learning about the natural and cultural landscape that surrounds us. We then drive to Santa Fe and spend the next two days in the Workshops state-of-art digital lab to process and print our images. Tony reviews, discusses, and guides your image processing workflow, placing special emphasis on color management and archival digital printing and using both Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom.

This workshop is designed to enhance your understanding of the photographic process, from capture to output. Tony shares the in-depth knowledge he gained from his 20-year career as a professional photographer and master printer, and as the National Park Service’s Chief Ranger for the Rocky Mountains and Southwestern United States.

Lengthy days in the field photographing the scenic beauty and drama of the Great Sand Dunes and its surroundings, then seeing your work come to life in the printed form, provide an invigorating, well-rounded experience.