Multi-Day Workshops Within and Beyond the DMV Area February 2025

Iceland Workshop Opportunity – May 25 – 31, 2025

This is a unique opportunity to join one of our frequent judges, Ed Palaszynski and his colleague, Dave Oakes, to learn and photograph the culture of Iceland along with a feature of this country few photographers have had access to. For more information, use the link below to download the workshop flyer or contact Ed Palaszynski at edpal2@verizon.net.

Ed-Iceland Photography Tour FlyerDownload
CELL Iceland Photography Program ApplicationDownload

Jay Fleming 2025 Photography Workshops
www.jayflemingphotography.com

Jay Fleming is renowned for his immersive work documenting working life on the Chesapeake Bay (and beyond), its rich heritage and culture, natural beauty, and wildlife. It is worth noting that his workshops sell out quickly. Upcoming workshops include:

Smith Island

  • June 5 – 7
  • June 9 – 11 (Sold Out)
  • June 12-14
  • June 15 -17

    Eastern Shore of Virginia
  • July 6 – 8
  • July 9 – 11 (Sold Out)

    Annapolis (8 hour workshop on the Chesapeake Bay; includes morning on the Bay, lunch, studio instruction and printing)
  • August 8
  • August 9
  • August 11
  • August 12

    Downeast, Maine
  • October 10-13 (Sold Out)

    Hoopers Island
  • October 22 – 24

    Portland, Maine – Dates to be Determined
    Vinalhaven, Maine – Dates to be Determined

EMS Photo Adventures (Essdras M. Suarez)

Essdras Suarez, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, offers mentoring programs, online fee-based webinars, portfolio reviews and photography workshops. Upcoming workshops include:

  • 10-Pack Webinar Course – 10 Steps to Become a Better Photographer
  • Crafting Your Own Photographic Vision, Great Composition & Beyond – Feb. 13 – 15 Online
  • Exploring NOLA – March 12 – 14
  • Cuba: A Photographic Journey – April 18 – 25
  • Panama Through the Lens, A Journey Unveiled – April 3 -11
  • Irish Vistas: A Photographic Journey from Dublin to Belfast – May 8 – 20
  • NYC Street Photography & the Art of Seeing – June 4 – 6
  • Boston Street Photography & the Art of Seeing – June 11 – 13
  • Through the Lens of the Wild: A Kenyan Safari Adventure – July 24 – Aut. 1

For more information visit: https://emsphotoadventures.com/

Nikhil Bahl Photography

Providing photography workshops, online instruction, and private instruction in nature, wildlife, and landscape. Upcoming workshops include:

  • Tanzania Photo Safari: Wildebeest Birthing Season – Feb. 23 – Mar. 8 Sold Out
  • Florida Bird Photography – Mar. 30 – Apr. 6 Sold Out
  • Chincoteague Island Spring Workshop – May 2 – 4
  • Iceland Bird Photography Tour – July 10 – 20 Sold Out
  • Alaska Brown Bears/Wildlife Tour – Aug. 10 – 18
  • Pantanal Jaguars & Wildlife Photography Tour – Oct. 22 – 29
  • Yellowstone Winter Photo Tour – Jan. 3 – 10, 2026 – Join Interest List
  • The Falkland Islands Photo Adventure – Jan. 16 – 31, 2026 Sold Out
  • Patagonia Pumas & Landscapes Photo Adventure – Feb. 2 – 9, 2026
  • Kenya Photo Safari – Sept. 7-19, 2026

For more information visit: www.nikhilbahl.com

Osprey Photo Workshops & Tours (Irene Sacilotto)

Location-based workshops covering nature, wildlife, and travel on the eastern shore and beyond. Upcoming workshops include:

  • Newfoundland Tour – Two Tour Dates: July 2 – 11 and July 13 – 22
  • Badlands of South Dakota – Sept. 12 – Sept. 15
  • West Virginia Mountains – Oct. 6 – Oct. 9

For more information visit: www.ospreyphoto.com

Road Runner Photography Tours (Denise Silva & Geff Bourke)

Offering guided photography adventures for intermediate to advanced-level photographers. Upcoming tours include:

  • Zimanga Private Game Reserve in So. Africa’s KwaZulu Natal – July 5 – 12
  • Chobe River – July 13-19
  • Thailand Workshop – Nov. 1 – 9

For more information visit: https://roadrunnerphotographytours.com

Tony Sweet Photography

  • Charleston Visual Artistry – Mar. 16 – 21
  • Smokies Infrared – May 4 – 8
  • Badlands Nat’l. Park – Sept. 14 – 18
  • White Mountains, NH – Oct. 5 – 9

For additional information visit: www.jayflemingphotography.com

North American Nature Photography Assoc. (NANPA)

Provides information, education, inspiration, and opportunity for all persons interested in nature photography through webinars and member-led workshops and tours. Membership is required to participate in all events and workshops.

NANPA SUMMIT 2025 – MAY 15-17, 2025. TUSCON, AZ
nanpasummit.com

NANPA’s flagship event features renowned speakers, trade shows, unique events, programs, trips and opportunities to engage with the best nature photographers in the world.

Upcoming regional tours include:

  • Valley of Fire Regional Event – Feb. 2 – 5
  • Raptors of No. California-Southern Oregon – Feb. 9 – 13
  • Desert Wildflowers in Arizona Desert – Mar.12 – 16
  • Pennsylvania Flower and Garden Workshop – April 13 – 18
  • Polar Bears in Churchill Canada – Nov. 6 -11

    Upcoming Member-Led Events, Workshops and Tours
  • Best of Florida Wildlife: Everglades, Big Cypress, Sanibel & More – Feb. 1 – 7
  • Best of Florida Wildlife: East Coast, West Coast and Central – Feb. 10 – 16
  • Columbia Birds – Feb. 12 – 22
  • Costa Rica Landscapes Photo Tour – Feb. 16 – 21
  • Kenya in Your Viewfinder – Mar. 2 – 13
  • Palm Springs and Joshua Tree National Park – Mar. 7 – 12

    For a full list of tours visit: www.nanpa.org

Santa Fe Workshops
www.santafeworkshops.com

Santa Fe Workshops is a vibrant community for photographers, writers, and creatives taught by dedicated professionals committed to supporting participants in every stage of their growth. They offer online classes and on-location workshops often experimenting with different photographic techniques to help cultivate new skills and expand your boundaries.

Upcoming Santa Fe Location classes:

  • Landscape and the Story of Place – April 7 – 11, 2025
  • Pilgrimage to Chimayo in Northern New Mexico – April 17 – 19
  • Land as Collaborator: Remixing Digital Prints in the Landscape – April 28 – May 2
  • The Art of Abstract Photograph: A Creative Retreat in Santa Fe – May 20 -23
    Stephanie Johnson, Richard Martin, Renee Lynn
  • The Language of Black and White – June 23 – 25
  • An Intimate Portrait of Place: Northern New Mexico – June 23 – 27
  • The Narrative Portrait – June 23 – 27
  • Color LIght Action Pattern – June 30 – July 4
  • Mixed Media and the New Mexico Landscape – June 30 – July 4
  • The Western Portrait – June 30 – July 4, 2025
  • The Creative Composite with Julieanne Kost – July 7 – 11, 2025
  • The Cultural Portrait – July 7 – 11
  • Architectural Photography: Beauty and Structure – July 7 – 11
  • iPhone Artistry: New Approaches and Techniques – July 14 – 18
  • Fine Art in the Sky with Kristi Odom – July 14 – 18
  • The Desert Landscape – July 21 – 25
  • The Art of Abstract Photography: A Creative Retreat in San Miguel de Allende – Oct. 6-10

    Please see the Online Classes and Workshops section for Santa Fe Workshop’s full online class offerings.

    Upcoming International Workshops
  • Vietnam: Land of Blue Dragons – April 4 – 15
  • Streets of Italy: Rome, Florence and Naples – April 9 – 17
  • Iceland: The Land of Fire and Ice – Sept. 15 – 24
  • Festival Time in San Miguel de Allende – Sept. 25 – 29
  • The Art of Abstract Photography:A Creative Retreat in San Miguel de Allende – Oct. 6 – 10
  • In Search of Light in India – Oct. 17 -28
  • The Color Moment – Oct. 20 – 24
  • Scotland: A Journey into Landscape Photography – Oct. 25 – Nov. 3
  • Dia de los Muertos in Oaxaca – Oct. 29 – Nov. 4
  • Paris Through the Lens – Nov. 7 – 13

Capital Photography Center
capitalphotographycenter.com

Travel Workshops:

  • Florida Bird and Wildlife Photo Workshop – March 5 – 9
  • Cinque Terre in Italy Workshop – June 7 – 14
  • New York City Photo Workshop – July 10 – 13

    For more information on individual tours go to Classes > Travel Workshops