The Western Isles of ScotlandA Visual Exploration of Skye, Mull and IonaApril 15 – 24, 2024 From St. Columba to the Lords of the Isles, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Samuel Johnson and beyond, the Highlands and Islands of Scotland fire the imagination like no other region of Britain. Whether one ventures north, south, east or west,…
Southern Greece: A Photographic Exploration of the Peloponnese Peninsula
Southern Greece: A Photographic Adventure Exploring the History, Culture & Food of the Peloponnese Peninsula November 7 – 16, 2024 This workshop is full. Contact us to be added to the waiting list. Image by Daniel Roșca Overview The word photography comes from the Greek “phos graphis,” meaning “drawing with light.” Join us for 9…
Day-by-Day Itinerary Southern Greece
Day-by-Day Itinerary Southern Greece & the Peloponnese Peninsula November 7 – 16, 2024 Image by Daniel Roșca Our adventure through the Peloponnese Peninsula has been planned to maximize photo opportunities around significant historical and cultural sites and experiences. Weather and the interests of the group may mean slight changes to the itinerary. While the emphasis…
Darkroom Intensive – November 2023
Darkroom Printing Intensive November 9 – 12, 2023 Santa Fe, New Mexico Overview Alan Ross knows traditional darkroom and master printing techniques perhaps better than any other photographer today. Under his patient and expert guidance, you will immerse yourself in the magic and methodology of the traditional darkroom—just as Alan practiced side-by-side with Ansel Adams—learning…
Darkroom Intensive – June
Darkroom Printing Intensive June 1 – 4, 2023 Santa Fe, New Mexico Overview Alan Ross knows traditional darkroom and master printing techniques perhaps better than any other photographer today. Under his patient and expert guidance, you will immerse yourself in the magic and methodology of the traditional darkroom—just as Alan practiced side-by-side with Ansel Adams—learning…
Darkroom Printing Intensive – April
Darkroom Printing Intensive April 20 – 23, 2023 Santa Fe, New Mexico This workshop is full. Email us to be added to the wait list or consider signing up for the June or November sessions. Overview Alan Ross knows traditional darkroom and master printing techniques perhaps better than any other photographer today. Under his patient…
Santa Fe: A Photographic Exploration of the Landscape Different
Santa Fe: A Photographic Exploration October 23 – 27, 2023 Santa Fe, New Mexico FULL Overview Santa Fe, New Mexico is known by locals and visitors alike as “The City Different.” Why? It’s unique history is one reason. Santa Fe is the oldest capital city in the United States and home to the Palace of…
Darkroom Printing Intensive February 2024
Darkroom Printing Intensive February 8 – 11, 2024 Santa Fe, New Mexico Alan Ross knows traditional darkroom and master printing techniques perhaps better than any other photographer today. Under his patient and expert guidance, you will immerse yourself in the magic and methodology of the traditional darkroom—just as Alan practiced side-by-side with Ansel Adams—learning tricks…
Filters: Why and How to Use Them Working in Black-and-White
Filters: Why and How to Use Them Working in Black-and-White Filters have been an essential part of black-and-white film photography for decades. The right filter can create mood in an otherwise bland sky, intensify contrast in tonally similar subject matter or skew color relationships to great effect. But if you think filters are just for…
Converting a Digital Capture to Black-and-White: A Less is More Approach
Converting a Digital Capture to Black-and-White: A Less is More Approach There are probably as many ways to convert your digital capture to black-and-white as there are ways to cook potatoes. Like cooking, a lot of what we do in photography is down to personal preference. There is no “one size fits all” method, and…