Santa Fe Creative Photo Workshop
Santa Fe, New Mexico is a place filled with art, design and culture. This mystical and historic town is filled with adobe buildings, kivas, landscapes and street photography. Our creative based workshop will immerse you in art and help you find your inner artist! We will stay in the heart of Santa Fe at the historic Inn and Spa at Loretto. Photography learning begins with inspiring locations and taught by photo artists. We hope you will join us, and create new photographs that will continue to inspire you!
OVERVIEW
DATES: Sept 13-17, 2026
INSTRUCTORS: Jennifer King / Randy Wilson
COST: $3000 USD
EXPERIENCE: Beginner*, Intermediate & Advanced
FITNESS LEVEL: Easy to Moderate (see details below)
*Beginners must have a good working knowledge of their camera and settings
ADOBE ARCHITECTURE
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CEREMONIAL KIVAS
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STREET ART
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DESERT SURROUNDINGS
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ADOBE ARCHITECTURE 〰️ CEREMONIAL KIVAS 〰️ STREET ART 〰️ DESERT SURROUNDINGS 〰️
Prepare For Your Photo Workshop!
ITINERARY
Day 1 SEPT 13
Meet & Greet 7:00pm Inn and Spa at Loretto in Santa Fe
Day 2 SEPT 14
We begin our workshop by walking through downtown Santa Fe in the early morning hours. We will witness and capture light play that the sun creates as it rises. We will photograph architecture, art and history throughout the day.
Day 3 SEPT 15
We will visit Pecos National Park and photograph the historic ceremonial kivas. The light that streams down into these underground sites creates stunning imagery. We will photograph light, color, black & white and Canyon Road that has inspired artists throughout history.
Day 4 SEPT 16
Today we will photograph historic buildings photographed by Ansel Adams in and around Taos, NM. We will visit and photograph a pueblo, and return to Santa Fe for a creative processing class.
Day 5 SEPT 17
Our final morning will be spent wandering the soft light filled streets and buildings in the heart of downtown Santa Fe.
INCLUDES
Meet & Greet social at the Inn and Spa at Loretto
Field Sessions in downtown Santa Fe and nearby art communities
Pecos, National Park with access to ceremonial kivas
Pueblo Photography
Street Art and Creative Photography
Professional Instruction - and guiding throughout the workshop
Admissions, Park and Pueblo fees
Creative Challenges during the workshop
Water & Snacks on hand during field sessions
Processing Class held during the workshop for a better learning experience
Fun, Adventure & Friendship is built into every workshop between instructors and participants
FLIGHTS & ARRIVAL INFO
Airports
ABQ Albuquerque NM Int’l Airport, 1 hour
SAF Santa Fe, NM Regional Airport
FITNESS LEVEL:
EASY > MODERATE
Many photo sessions will take place in downtown Santa Fe. You must be able to walk the streets and carry your camera equipment. The trails to historic kiva’s are 1 mile round trip and considered easy. Small ladders descend into the kivas which we access.
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare - to workshop location
Lodging - booking link will be provided after registration for discounted lodging arranged with the Historic Inn and Spa at Loretto in downtown Santa Fe
Transportation - transportation is not included in the workshop though most people choose to ride share to photo locations
Meals - While meals are not included in the workshop fee, we like to dine as a group to discuss the day’s events and be on hand for any questions
Trip Insurance - Please read our full Cancellation and Refund Policy prior to registration
Gratuity - Housekeeping gratuity $2-3 per day
Incidentals
Please review prior to registration as there are non-refundable and non-transferrable fees associated with each workshop.