June 28 - 30, 2024
This summer Western Photo Workshop takes place in the beautiful Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming, at the historic Spear-O-Wigwam Lodge. This property was a writing haven for author Ernest Hemingway in the early 1900s. This workshop will not only develop students’ photography skills, but also allows them to do so on horseback!
August 4 - 13, 2024
This is one of the last frontiers where you can find families living as they did centuries ago in a nomadic lifestyle, traveling with their herds of horses, goats and sheep, living in a ger or what we call a yurt. During our stay we will attend horse festivals, spend a morning with an Eagle handler, ride camels on the edge of the Gobi desert, photograph the rare Prezewalski horses, mounted archery, have a private photo session with models in traditional clothing, and see a vast array of historical areas. This is a photographic journey like no other. Spots are limited.
August 22 - 27, 2024
We were the first photography group to have the opportunity to shoot at the Cottonwood Guest Ranch in 2022. This is incredibly exciting and we are thrilled to bring this new location with fresh models, scenery, and set-ups! Cottonwood Guest Ranch is in Wells, Nevada. Cottonwood is a working horse and cattle ranch located in the remote northeastern corner of Nevada. Six generations of the Smith family have owned & operated the Ranch. For over 60 years, Cottonwood Ranch has offered a warm, western welcome to the many guests who have shared this beautiful place that the Smiths call home.
September 10 - 14, 2024
A cultural odyssey into the heart of the Lusitano horse led by Ekaterina Druz! Spanning from ancient origins to contemporary eminence, our journey explores iconic studs like Veiga, Alter Real, Coimbra and Ortigão Costa. Visit the renowned Portuguese Riding School and capture the finesse of working equitation. As we traverse Portugal's picturesque landscapes, brace yourself for a visual feast, immersing in the essence of Lusitano life. A golden opportunity to craft timeless images and forge unforgettable memories! Get your cameras ready for a journey transcending time!
September 27 – 29, 2024
Stoecklein Photography Workshops are distinct and immersive western experiences. We collaborate with ranch’s cowboys and cowgirls to offer students authentic scenarios. These real-life adventures in the field help students of all levels expand their knowledge. Nestled in Idaho’s Big Lost Valley, the majestic Lost River Range looks down over the Three Sisters Ranch, peaking at over 12,000 feet. This was David Stoecklein’s favorite place to capture imagery. Students will capture fall colors in the mountains, running horses, and candid moments with cowboys, cowgirls, and cattle.
September 29 - October 2, 2024
There are few things in the world that rival Colorado’s beauty in autumn. This photography adventure meets that fall color in the middle of the Flat Top Wilderness with spectacular scenery and new shooting opportunities. Our host for this adventure is Trapper’s Lake Lodge, located about 40 miles outside Meeker, Colorado. Guide Kaysyn, an accomplished photographer in her own right, has set us up ranch/equine shoots at a couple of local ranches as well as in the wilderness around the Lodge itself. This event will be light on the educational opportunities but heavy on the shooting opportunities.
October 2 - 6, 2024
Welcome back to our twelfth year at the amazing Powderhorn Ranch in Douglas, Wyoming. Leave the world behind for awhile, enjoy true ranch hospitality and capture the essence of the western lifestyle. Photograph herd drives, cowgirl and cowboy portraits, dramatic landscape scenes, magical barn light and authentic ranch life. Collaborate, share, support and learn with other women in a most amazing and unique location.
October 4 – 6, 2024
Stoecklein Photography Workshops are distinct and immersive western experiences. We collaborate with ranch’s cowboys and cowgirls to offer students authentic scenarios. These real-life adventures in the field help students of all levels expand their knowledge. Nestled in Idaho’s Big Lost Valley, the majestic Lost River Range looks down over the Three Sisters Ranch, peaking at over 12,000 feet. This was David Stoecklein’s favorite place to capture imagery. Students will capture fall colors in the mountains, running horses, and candid moments with cowboys, cowgirls, and cattle.
February 9 - 15, 2025
Join us on an exclusive horse ranch in the spectacular highlands of Wyoming! Graced with winter snow, you'll photograph the horses and the cowboys and cowgirls in action in a large variety of settings. We'll have plenty of creature comforts in a relaxed, idyllic Western homestead with all-inclusive fine dining, cocktail hours, and luxurious rooms. This workshop is rated Easy for physical exertion. Full model and property releases will be provided to all participants. Image critique and classroom sessions will be scheduled during our time together.
February 28 – March 2, 2025
The first Stoecklein Photography Workshop of the year takes place amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Moab, Utah, where cowboys and cowgirls are the subjects of your images. This immersive experience will bring you up close to the wild beauty of the American West, as you capture the spirit of horseback riders against the backdrop of red-rock canyons and expansive desert vistas. We collaborate with the Red Cliff's Ranch, their cowboys and cowgirls offer students authentic scenarios that help students of all levels expand their knowledge.
May 4 - 9, 2025
Join Chris Byrne in 2025 to photograph the majestic white stallions of Camargue in the south of France. All lodging and transportation is included on this 6 day, 5 night photography tour. Group Size: 7 participants.
Ongoing
Join Terri Cage for her on line on demand courses and learn at your own speed! From connecting Horses and Humans through Portraiture to how to creating the perfect Black Backgrounds for your images or marketing through Social Media these classes offer a wealth of information for photographers of all levels and are available on demand with no time limit. Participants have access to a private facebook group where Terri is available to answer questions.
Ongoing
Learn to successfully capture the optimal moment of horses in motion. Join this Facebook-based mentor group led by dressage photographer Sharon Packer to develop these skills with valuable feedback offered on your images. This class will concentrate on the dressage and hunter jumper disciplines but can also be applied to all breeds and disciplines.