Photography

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 […]

Discover the magic of infrared photography and capture the world in a whole new light! Come explore the mysterious, dreamlike qualities that make infrared imagery so captivating. In this exciting new course, participants can choose between two creative approaches. One option explores working with infrared light using a smartphone or modified digital camera and digital […]

In this workshop, you will learn:  – how decisions are made, how they are made on the fly, and change in a second.   – how mistakes and failures are turned into valuable lessons. -how to see the world — the quiet moments, the time when you are not shooting but being still, allowing something magical […]

Step into the world of large-format photography with this hands-on, immersive workshop centered on the 4×5 view camera. Discover the magic of working with large negatives as you learn essential camera movements, master sheet film processing, and craft beautiful prints from your own work in the Ghost Ranch darkroom. You’ll also gain insight into location […]