Bosque del Apache, New Mexico is one of my favorite photography locations; it is filled with all kinds of different photo opportunities for the creative eye. We should have many chances at impressionistic bird blast-offs with pre-dawn skies as our backdrop. In addition let me set you up for flight photography so that you can make the most of your time at the refuge. This trip will be led by me and I have been wanting to get back there since my last visit in 2021—so come join me in Bosque!!

Bosque boasts tens of thousands of Snow Geese, 10,000 Sandhill Cranes, as well as assorted ducks, etc.. In addition to capturing tack sharp flight shots, we will also spend time photographing around the refuge using techniques such as multiple exposures, in-camera blur techniques. You name it we will photograph it. We may even choose to leave the refuge and photograph at some other locations around the area.

There is never a strict itinerary on a Bosque workshop as each day is tailored to the local conditions at the time and the weather. We need to be totally flexible in order to maximize both the photographic and learning opportunities. We are up early each day to be in position for sunrise. We usually photograph until about 9::30am. Then it is back to Socorro for lunch on your own. We head back to the refuge each day to photograph until sunset. We will be photographing lots of Snow Geese and lots of Sandhill Cranes with the emphasis on expanding both your technical skills and your creativity. This workshop will have two informal Image review/Photoshop sessions.

Participants should plan to be at the Meet & Greet on the first day at noon at the hotel. They should plan their flights home after the morning shoot on the last day, which should end around 10:00am

A detailed information sheet will be sent with gear suggestions, hotel, airport and all relevant information to get you ready to make the most of this workshop.

Included: Photography instruction, permit fees, informal Photoshop/Lightroom session and Image review session as well as an informal introductory Slide program with detailed information. And of course my guidance throughout the refuge.

Not included: Lodging, meals and transportation and all entrance fees into the refuge and or other parks/refuges that we may visit are to be paid by the participant.

Dates: December 5th-9th, 2024.

Cost: $1899.00

Sign up HERE.

Limit 8, this trip needs a minimum of 8 to go.

* This date will be directly before the Festival of the Cranes. Check out my Bosque image gallery HERE.