Thank you to everyone who has inquired about a 2013 workshop. I’ve received a lot of emails over the past 2-3 months.

Unfortunately, I am not planning on a workshop this year. I have made many plans and commitments for 2013, and I’ve run out of time. (I’m learning here… many times in the past I have over-committed myself and have made my life difficult. I don’t like to be in that situation. So, it was a tough decision, but I will not hold a 2013 workshop.)

2014 Workshops

Based on the feedback from emails received, there seems to be a lot of interest in another spring-time workshop. Therefore I am tentatively planning on a workshop for February-Mar 2014.

A quick check of the moon phases and rise/set times reveals that Feb. 28 – Mar. 4 looks ideal. At that time of year, the Milky Way rises in the east a few hours before dawn.

This is a shot of the Terlingua Ghost Town church at that time of year:

If you would like to be placed on my announcement list, please contact me.

I’m pleased to report that my first Big Bend workshop went very well. We enjoyed several days of exploring and photographing the park. We had nice, clear dark skies at night and mild weather.

Group Photo
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Nine students attended the workshop. These folks came from all over (Michigan, Washington, and even Mexico!). My sister, Lacy, helped by being our workshop assistant.

Badlands Photographer
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I am working on a workshop report page that I plan to publish soon. This will contain details and information, along with many photos, about the workshop and our activities.

Many, many thanks to all who attended! Your participation and friendship is greatly appreciated

I have one opening in my Big Bend October 2011 photography workshop. Please contact me if you are interested.

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The Big Bend February 2012 photography workshop is now full. Many, many thanks to all of you who have expressed interest and signed up for this workshop.

Marti and I are extremely pleased and also very excited about it. We have a lot of great plans and ideas for this workshop, but we’re most happy about getting to spend time in our favorite place with other like-minded folks

If you’re still interested in this workshop, then please contact me. We have started a waiting list and I can put you on it.

Thank you!

I’m very pleased to announce a new workshop for 2012. I’m combining forces with Marti Jeffers to co-teach/co-lead a photography workshop based in the Big Bend area of Texas.

The workshop will run from February 26 to March 2, 2012.

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photo by Marti Jeffers

This workshop will focus on a wide variety of photography, including landscapes (wide angle, normal focal lengths, intimate scenes, etc), abstracts, macro, details, motion blurring, and night photography. These topics will be covered by Marti and myself. We each have our own styles of photography and strengths in those areas. We will bring this body of knowledge to you therefore covering a wide range of photographic styles and topics.

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photo by TJ Avery

Please see this page for more information.

Wow, it’s been a long time since my last post here. Life has been very busy.

My Big Bend 2011 workshop is full. Thanks to everyone who has contacted me about the workshop. If you would like to join the waiting list for this workshop, please contact me.

I have been out photographing some in the past few months, including a recent trip to Maine. I’ll have some new info and photos up soon.