Upcoming Workshops and Classes

Workshops and Events

Wild Horse Photography Workshop

Wild Horse Photography Workshop

June 12 - 15, 2025

Come join this exciting adventure riding alongside wild horses! Ivana Crone has led 250+ mustang trips, and thanks to her long experience as a guide she is able to bring her guests the closest to the wild horses and she unfailingly succeeds in tracking the most herds. With Ivana you'll have the amazing experience to meander amongs the wild horses for extended periods of time, both on foot and horseback, giving you an paralleled opportunity to capture professional quality photos. This breathtaking experience is rewarding for anyone, regardless if you shoot with high end camera or a phone.

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Icelandic Horse Photography & Riding Workshop

Icelandic Horse Photography & Riding Workshop

July 19 - 25, 2025

Join professional photographer Carolin Giese of LinaImages for a weeklong, all-inclusive equine photography workshop at Hestaland Horse Farm in West Iceland. Capture Icelandic horses in their breathtaking native landscape while honing your skills, whether using a mirrorless, DSLR, or iPhone. Carolin will guide you through the entire creative process, from shooting to editing, with a mix of horseback riding and scenic photography sessions. Ideal for all skill levels, this immersive experience blends hands-on coaching, knowledge exchange, and portfolio-building in an unforgettable setting.

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Cottonwood Ranch Intensive Photography Learning Experience

Cottonwood Ranch Intensive Photography Learning Experience

August 14 - 19, 2025

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.

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Trapper's Lake Lodge Photographer's Adventure

Trapper's Lake Lodge Photographer's Adventure

September 28 - October 1, 2025

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.

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POWDERHORN RANCH WOMEN'S RETREAT

POWDERHORN RANCH WOMEN'S RETREAT

October 2 - 6, 2025

Join us at the beautiful Powderhorn Ranch in wild and wonderful Wyoming as we enjoy the hospitality and horsemanship of the wonderful True family. This will be our thirteenth year welcomed back to this amazing place where you can leave the world behind for a while and enjoy the essence of the western landscapes and lifestyle. Shoots include herd drives, cowgirl and cowboy portraits, dramatic landscape scenes, magical barn light and all sorts of action and fun in between. This is a wonderful chance to collaborate, share and learn with other women in a most amazing location.

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Rocky Mountains of Idaho - Western Photography 1

Rocky Mountains of Idaho - Western Photography 1

October 3 - 5, 2025

Join us for a photography workshop in the stunning valley of Mackay, Idaho. Nestled in Idaho’s Big Lost Valley, the majestic Lost River Range looks down over the ranch, peaking at over 12,000 feet. This was David Stoecklein’s favorite place to shoot. Our workshops are immersive western experiences. We collaborate with each ranch’s cowboys and cowgirls to offer students authentic scenarios and genuine photographic moments. Students will capture fall colors, running horses, and candid moments with cowboys, cowgirls, and cattle. Attendance is limited for one-on-one instruction.

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Rocky Mountains of Idaho - Western Photography 2

Rocky Mountains of Idaho - Western Photography 2

October 10 - 12, 2025

Join us for a photography workshop in the stunning valley of Mackay, Idaho. Nestled in Idaho’s Big Lost Valley, the majestic Lost River Range looks down over the ranch, peaking at over 12,000 feet. This was David Stoecklein’s favorite place to shoot. Our workshops are immersive western experiences. We collaborate with each ranch’s cowboys and cowgirls to offer students authentic scenarios and genuine photographic moments. Students will capture fall colors, running horses, and candid moments with cowboys, cowgirls, and cattle. Attendance is limited for one-on-one instruction.

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Art of Rodeo Photography Workshop

Art of Rodeo Photography Workshop

October 17 - 19, 2025

This "Art of Rodeo Photography" Workshop is an exciting opportunity focusing on Bull Riding Photography. The canvas for your photography will be the Lane Frost Practice Arena. In conjunction with Joe Frost and Josh Frost instructing the Bull Riding Students. Terri Abrahamsen is an experienced Professional Rodeo Photographer as well as a longtime member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Terri will be sharing many nuggets of wisdom. Many past students have had great success including an NFR Photographer. Terri is one of the few photographers that have photographed Lane Frost.

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Online Classes, Webinars & Virtual Events

Shoot, create and promote with a pro

Shoot, create and promote with a pro

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, 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.

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CAPTURING CORRECT ACTION PHOTOS IN SHOW PHOTOGRAPHY

CAPTURING CORRECT ACTION PHOTOS IN SHOW PHOTOGRAPHY

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.

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Capturing Light Bending Shadows Mentorship

Capturing Light Bending Shadows Mentorship

Ongoing

With decades of experience, Scott brings a blend of technical skill, creative insight, and industry knowledge to his mentorship sessions. In these one-on-one, one-hour mentorships, he provides tailored guidance to help you elevate your photography and business approach. You’ll gain insights not only into refining your technical skills and developing your artistic vision, but also into navigating the business side of photography. Whether your goals are creative, technical, or entrepreneurial, Scott will share his knowledge and strategies to support your growth in every aspect.

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