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New Mexico Land of Enchantment
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At a Glance
Location
New Mexico USA
Tuition
$5,495
Dates
September 4 – 8, 2026
Fitness Level
Availability
Limited to 8 Guests
Collections
- Short Escape
- Signature Collection
- US National Parks and Wilderness
New Mexico Land of Enchantment Photography Workshop
Southwest Landscapes and Night Skies
September 4 – 8, 2026
- Gnarly junipers, ochre colored buttes, and the meandering Chama River
- Experiment with star trails, focus stacking at night, and Photoshop
- Learn to use lighting to illuminate the foreground of a landscape
There’s a reason New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment! Sandstone mesas glow at sunrise, juniper and sage cast long shadows across open country, and clouds build over the high desert. Early fall brings warm days, cool nights, and warm autumn light that reveals subtle color and form — the same light that inspired Georgia O’Keeffe. From badlands and hoodoos to cottonwood-lined rivers and classic adobe architecture, this landscape invites wide vistas and quiet studies of texture and form.
Downtime at our inn beneath the cottonwoods offers warm hospitality, good meals, and time to reset before the next shoot.
We’ve timed this workshop to coincide with the ideal moon phase for night photography, allowing perfectly illuminated landscapes beneath the Milky Way. Expect an immersive learning experience, with targeted sessions on near/far composition, illuminated night landscapes, and more. We will guide you toward clearer intent and stronger execution, helping you find your composition, camera settings, and develop your post-processing, so your photography keeps improving long after you return home.
You’ll leave with a cohesive portfolio that reflects New Mexico’s light and space, and a confident workflow you can apply anywhere—any season, any sky.
Are you ready to visit the Land of Enchantment?
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Itinerary
This itinerary is subject to change due to weather, local conditions, and other factors.
September 4, 2026: Meet and Greet, Sunset Photography Intro, Nighttime Techniques at Abiquiu Inn
Meet and greet on the front veranda of the Abiquiu Inn at 2:30 PM. We will take this time to review your equipment and the itinerary with you and your camera settings. We will have an early dinner to take advantage of our first sunset shoot and find nighttime compositions during the daylight hours. During our first evening shoot, we will also learn how to use low-level lighting techniques to illuminate the foreground of a landscape scene.
September 5, 2026: Chama River Dawn Shoot, Image Review, Milky Way Alignment at Sunset
This day will be all about photographing along the Chama River. We have an early morning shoot over the river, then return for a hearty breakfast, followed by image review and processing. We will take a short break and head to an early dinner at 3:30 PM. We will head to some overlooks for sunset, where the Milky Way galactic center perfectly aligns with the scene.
September 6, 2026: Northern Milky Way Captures, Sunrise at a Butte, Sunset with Juniper Trees
We will leave the Abiquiu Inn early morning to photograph the northern Milky Way against a New Mexico butte. We will practice star trails, and if you are up for a challenge, focus stacking at night. We will also shoot sunrise here. We will then head back to breakfast. After breakfast, we will again have an image review and processing, followed by a well-deserved break. Again, we will have an early dinner followed by a sunset shoot with gnarly juniper trees in a red rock canyon. Afterward, we will photograph the night sky. Keep your fingers crossed for clear skies.
September 7, 2026: Intensive Post Processing Lessons, Celebratory Sunset and Dinner
This day will be dedicated to post-processing lessons and a sunset shoot—plan on reviewing all digital post-processing lessons and learning more about Photoshop on this day. The sunset will be a welcomed break at the end of a great day of learning, followed by a final dinner and celebration.
September 8, 2026: Optional Final Sunrise Shoot and Farewell Breakfast
Possible sunrise shoot, breakfast, and goodbyes.
Fitness
Easy: Short walks on uneven ground
Flights
Arrive at Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), Albuquerque, New Mexico before 12:00 PM on September 4, 2026. Flights out can be made after 2:00 PM on September 8, 2026. Air travel delays are common. Please arrive early, possibly even the day prior, so you don’t miss any of the workshop.
What to Bring
Please see our page How To Prepare For Your Workshop. We will send you a detailed information document 90 days before your workshop. This document will include specifics of where and when to meet, gear and clothing recommendations, and more.
What’s Included
- Double occupancy lodging. Single available for $750 supplement.
- All meals, soft drinks, and snacks during the workshop.
- All permits and park fees.
- All transportation during the workshop.
- Multiple image reviews and post-processing sessions.
- Photographic guiding and instruction from 2 pros.
- Adventure, fun, inspiration, and a great time!
Not Included
- Travel to and from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Unscheduled airport transfers.
- Passport and visa fees (if applicable).
- Any meals or accommodations before or after the workshop dates.
- Items of a personal nature.
- Alcoholic Beverages.
- Medical Evacuation Insurance (required).
- Travel Medical (required).
- Travel Medical and Trip Cancellation Insurance (optional, but recommended).
- Anything else specifically not listed as included.
- Single rooming available for $750 supplement.
Payment Terms
- Your deposit of $2,495 will hold your space in this workshop.
- The balance is due not later than May 1, 2026.
- All of our standard Terms and Conditions apply.
- Need special payment arrangements? No problem, just ask us.
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