ASPEN AND SNOWMASS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS

Private Landscape Photography Workshops IN COLORADO

A woman walking through a grassy field with a camera in her hand, wearing a cap, long-sleeve shirt, and backpack, with trees and mountains in the background.

Join me for a fully customized private photography workshop in Aspen and Snowmass focused on light, composition, storytelling, and creating more intentional images in the mountains of Colorado. Whether you are picking up a camera for the first time, looking to elevate your photography skills, or are an experienced photographer searching for the best photography locations around Aspen, each workshop is tailored specifically to you.

Workshops are ideal for:

  • Travelers visiting Aspen/Snowmass who want to photograph the area’s most beautiful locations

  • Beginner photographers wanting to better understand composition, light, and visual storytelling

  • Intermediate and advanced photographers looking to refine both technical and creative skills

  • Outdoor enthusiasts interested in combining photography with hiking and adventure

  • Experienced photographers wanting guidance to the best photo locations and conditions in the area

Each workshop is completely custom-built based on:

  • Your photography experience and goals

  • Preferred locations and scenery

  • Sunrise and sunset timing

  • Current weather and lighting conditions

  • Hiking ability and desired activity level

  • Seasonal conditions and accessibility

I’ve been photographing the Aspen and Snowmass area for over 10 years and have an extensive knowledge of locations throughout the Roaring Fork Valley—from iconic mountain landscapes and alpine lakes to hidden aspen groves and lesser-known viewpoints. Every workshop is designed around the season, weather conditions, your experience level, and the type of photography experience you are looking for.

Reach out with the dates you’ll be visiting Aspen or Snowmass, and we can create a photography itinerary that works with your schedule.

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  • Aspen Winter Workshop - Fireworks

    Aspen Winter Workshop - Fireworks

  • Star Photography Workshop

    Star Photography Workshop

  • Snow-covered field with three horses, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage, and distant mountains with patches of snow and dark green pine trees.

    Chasing fall colors

  • Two women mountain biking on a trail through a green, hilly landscape with mountains in the background during daytime.

    Mountainbiking with camera gear

  • Snow-capped mountains reflected in a calm lake with green forested slopes at sunrise or sunset.

    Sunrise Location Scouting

  • Two hikers with backpacks standing on rocks beside a calm mountain lake surrounded by snow-capped peaks and green slopes under a partly cloudy sky.

    for experienced hikers only

There’s no such thing as bad weather for photography—only different light and different opportunities. Colorado’s changing weather often creates the most dramatic and unique conditions, and we can always adjust locations and plans based on the forecast to make the most of the conditions.

Depending on your goals, workshops can focus on:

  • Landscape photography composition

  • Learning how to work with natural light

  • Camera settings and technical skills

  • Storytelling through photography

  • Editing and post-processing

  • Location scouting and planning

  • Capturing both grand landscapes and intimate scenes

In-Field Photography Instruction

Topics may include:

  • Creating compelling compositions and visual storytelling

  • Learning how to see and work with natural light

  • Understanding foreground, midground, and background

  • Photographing grand landscapes and intimate scenes

  • Working with weather and difficult lighting conditions

  • Camera settings and shooting in manual mode

  • Lens selection and how focal length changes a scene

  • Finding strong foregrounds and depth

  • Filters: when to use them and common mistakes to avoid

  • Capturing motion, atmosphere, and changing light

  • Technical techniques including:

    • Bracketing

    • Focus stacking

    • Perspective blending

Editing & Post-Processing Instruction

Editing is an important part of the creative process. Workshops can include beginner-friendly Lightroom instruction or more advanced Photoshop techniques depending on your experience level.

Topics may include:

  • Adobe Lightroom workflow

  • Importing and organizing images

  • Basic editing techniques:

    • exposure

    • contrast

    • highlights and shadows

    • white balance

  • Developing a cohesive editing style

  • Removing distractions

  • Blending exposures and panoramas

  • Image critique and portfolio feedback

Example 2-Day Landscape Photography Workshop

Day 1 — Sunset Session

Meet at a photography location approximately one hour before sunset (earlier if hiking access is required).

We’ll focus on:

  • Composition

  • Light direction

  • Camera settings

  • Lens selection

  • Storytelling through landscape photography

Depending on conditions and season, locations may include alpine lakes, aspen groves, mountain overlooks, or hidden local spots around Aspen and Snowmass.

Day 2 — Sunrise & Editing Session

We’ll begin before sunrise to photograph morning light in the mountains, followed by an editing and portfolio review session later in the day.

Topics may include:

  • Lightroom editing workflow

  • Image selection and sequencing

  • Portfolio feedback

  • Location scouting strategies

  • Planning shoots around weather and light

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Reach out with:

  • Your travel dates

  • Photography experience level

  • Preferred activities or locations

  • Desired workshop length

Together we can create a custom photography experience tailored to your goals and the season.