Photography

Making cyanotypes, one of the oldest forms of photography, is like dancing with the sun. This sun or UV photography allows for playfulness and serendipity as we engage with nature at Ghost Ranch. Cyanotypes allow us to create gradations of value and often “see into” plants and other objects. We will make a number of […]

This beginner-friendly photography class is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in learning how to take better pictures—especially portraits. Whether you’re using a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or even a smartphone, you’ll learn the foundational skills needed to take control of your camera and create more intentional, striking images. We’ll start by covering the basics: […]

Bring your Diana, Holga, or pinhole cameras and print their amazing, emotional and wacky images. It is fine if you don’t have one of these types of cameras, as we will build several kinds of pinhole cameras during class, and there will be a few plastic cameras you can borrow. And/or, you can also purchase […]

Black and white photography is a discipline that emphasizes the study of light, tonal range, texture, and form. By removing color, the photographer gains the ability to focus on structure and contrast as the primary tools of visual expression. During this five-day workshop at Ghost Ranch, black-and-white photographer Thomas Livingstone will provide a systematic approach […]

This immersion workshop invites you to deepen your creative vision as you connect with peers across the genres of portrait, landscape, street, macro and fine-arts photography. Embracing Ghost Ranch’s awesome beauty and a day trip to Santa Fe, participants will balance daily group photoshoots with solo time to capture compelling images. Our rhythm blends active […]

In this workshop we will cover everything you will need to know to make a truly wonderful photo.  It may sound simple, but we will start with the correct way to hold the camera. We will get to understand how to use shutter speed, f stops and ISO.  We will learn which of these control […]

In this workshop we will cover everything you will need to know to make a truly wonderful photo.  It may sound simple, but we will start with the correct way to hold the camera. We will get to understand how to use shutter speed, f stops and ISO.  We will learn which of these control […]