IN THIS SEMI-PRIVATE WORKSHOP you will be photographing people who make their living ranching, training horses, raising cattle — these individuals aren't models “pretending” to be Ranchers, Ramblers and Renegades — they're the real deal. Because we have established personal relationships where we will be photographing, you will be able to have unique experiences - from capturing roping practice at a local arena to photographing spectacular sunsets at a historic hacienda.

The Old West is peopled with legends, but our West is full of vibrant and arresting people who are working and living under the glorious Western sky. New Mexican faces reflect both the intimate beauty and rough grandeur of this place.

We will focus on environmental portraiture and understanding how to make great images utilizing the quality and direction of natural light. You will also gain experience in using reflectors and translucent panels to enhance the portraits. There will be frequent feedback sessions so you can receive constructive comments about your work. Subjects that you will have the opportunity to photograph could include: cowboys with horses, historic adobe haciendas, mountain men, cowgirls, desert and mountain landscapes, ranchers, roping, Native American Powwow dancers, sunrises and sunsets.

This workshop provides the opportunity for film and digital photographers with a variety of skill levels to make enduring portraits of people and places influenced and affected by the history, culture, and the land and light of New Mexico. You will need a working knowledge of your camera – film or digital. Digital shooters must bring a laptop computer with editing software and be self sufficient with their computer and software.

INSTRUCTOR: Craig Varjabedian

CO-INSTRUCTOR: Lynne Eodice

LIMITED ENROLLMENT: 4 participants only

SCHEDULE: Sunday July 6 at 7:00 pm through Saturday am July 12

COST: $2995.

WORKSHOPS INCLUDE:
     ¥ Professional one-on-one photographic instruction/coaching
     • 4-star lodging throughout the workshop
     • Snacks and bottled water on field trips
     • Packed meals and exquisite final night dinner
     • All entrance, tour, permit & model fees
     • Group and one-on-one feedback sessions about your work

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