Workshops built around the light.
Small-group, in-field workshops chasing the aurora across Iceland and Alaska and shooting night skies over the American Southwest — hands-on instruction built around the season, the weather, and the moment the light actually shows up.
Workshops that teach you to see
01 / ApproachYou don't need better gear to get a better photo — you need someone next to you who can see the light two minutes before it happens.
Groups are kept intentionally small so there's real time for one-on-one coaching on composition, exposure, and night settings. Locations are chosen for dark skies and a real shot at the aurora or a clean night sky, with the schedule built around the season and the weather instead of a fixed itinerary.
Iceland · In the field
Choose your workshop
02 / WorkshopsIceland — Aurora & Landscape
South coast waterfalls, glacier lagoons, and black sand beaches, timed for a real shot at the northern lights.
Book this → S.02Alaska — Aurora Photography
Dark-sky nights beneath the auroral oval near Fairbanks, chasing the aurora through the heart of the season.
Book this → S.03American Southwest — Desert & Canyon Light
Red rock canyons and wide-open night skies, shot for dramatic light and long exposures.
Book this → S.04Private & Custom Workshops
A one-on-one or small private group, with an itinerary built around your schedule and goals.
Book this → S.05Astrophotography & Night Sky
Milky Way, star trails, and aurora fundamentals — camera settings and composition for shooting in the dark.
Book this → S.06Post-Processing & Editing Intensive
A hands-on editing session turning raw night-sky and landscape files into finished images.
Book this →What to expect
03 / The processTrip planning
Dates, logistics, and a shot list built around the season, the location, and the weather.
In-field instruction
Hands-on coaching on composition, exposure, and night settings, right where the light is happening.
Real-time feedback
Images reviewed each night or day so technique sharpens fast, not after the trip is over.
Post-processing workshop
An editing session to turn raw files into finished images before you head home.
Frames from the field
04 / Selected work
Aurora over the falls · Iceland's south coast
Glacier lagoon at blue hour · Iceland
Aurora over the boreal forest · Near Fairbanks, Alaska
Night sky over a slot canyon · American Southwest
Small group, big sky · In the field
Basalt sea stacks · Iceland's south coast
Aurora reflected · Alaska
Workshop options
05 / PackagesShort-trip workshop
A focused long weekend built around one destination and one clear shot list.
- 3–4 days in the field
- Small-group, hands-on instruction
- Nightly image review
- Editing session included
Full workshop, one destination
The complete experience for one destination — Iceland, Alaska, or the Southwest — planned around the season.
- 5–8 days in the field
- Multiple locations within the destination
- Daily in-field coaching + nightly review
- Full post-processing workshop included
Private & multi-destination
A private group or a custom itinerary spanning more than one destination, built around your dates.
- Custom dates & itinerary
- Private or small closed group
- Combine destinations & seasons
- Dedicated trip planning
Some nights you wait three hours in the cold for ten minutes of aurora — and the ten minutes is why everyone came.Near Fairbanks, Alaska
Good to know
07 / FAQDo I need experience to join?
No — workshops welcome all levels, from first-time night photographers to experienced shooters looking to refine technique.
What gear do I need?
A camera with manual controls and a sturdy tripod are the essentials. A gear list with lens and accessory recommendations is sent ahead of each trip.
How small are the groups?
Groups are kept intentionally small so there's real time for one-on-one coaching throughout the trip.
When's the best time to book?
It depends on the destination — Alaska's aurora season runs from late August through early April, with September and March typically the most active. Iceland and the Southwest trips are planned around the season and weather.
Let's plan your next trip.
Available by phone or email. Tell me the destination and dates you're thinking about, and I'll help build the right workshop.