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Shoot, create and learn in a supportive community at our photography workshops. Join us in person in stunning locations or online to learn technique and get hands-on feedback from industry experts.
The summit Difference
Summit was founded on the tenets low student to faculty ratios, hands on learning, and creating a supportive community. Bringing the world’s best photographers into your space, our photography workshops are designed to increase your skills and knowledge in a collaborative, on and offline format in a variety of time frames anywhere from 1-3 days, 2-4 weeks or one-on-one personalized workshops. We want to grow together, if there is a topic you would like to learn we are here to build that experience for you with one of our expert faculty.
In-Person Workshops
Domestic Workshops
Our in-person photography workshops are led by the top faculty who believe in the Summit values and are excited to help you grow as a photographer and filmmaker. Travel within the United States to learn new skills, improve your portfolio, and receive one on one guidance.
Sandhill Cranes
March 19-22 & March 24-27
Kearney, NE
Sports New York
May 28-30, 2025
New York, NY
Sports Denver
July 17-20, 2025
Denver, Colorado
International Expeditions
Summit’s international experiences are one of a kind. With our Expeditions, you can travel to an epic locale to photograph an iconic subject while receiving high quality instruction and trip guidance.
Kenya
January 11-23, 2025
Nairobi, Kenya
Uganda
January 23-31, 2025
Nkanda, Uganda
India
April 3 - 17, 2025
Ladakh, India
Why Summit?
Receive hands-on learning from a team of instructors
Unlike many workshops that pair students with just one or two instructors, Summit Workshops uses a dynamic team-teaching approach for optimal learning. This allows participants to gain insights from experts across different photography fields. You might start by discussing gear with a technology specialist, shoot on-location with an elite photographer, and later review your portfolio with a top editor from a national publication. This diverse, hands-on approach ensures you get a well-rounded, immersive experience that covers every aspect of your craft.
Learn from and work with Experts, Become an expert
Our instructors are not only some of the world’s top photography talents, but they’re also deeply connected within the industry. With mentors from organizations like National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, The Associated Press, and more, our workshops offer access to career-changing opportunities. Many of our past participants have gone on to great success, including Nat Geo photographer Keith Ladzinski, whose career has flourished since attending the Summit. Our network of professionals can help propel your career beyond the classroom and into the real world.
Explore the most Beautiful Places
Summit Workshops offer a unique blend of world-class photography education set in stunning locations that elevate both learning and creativity. Whether capturing the breathtaking peaks of the Grand Tetons or the rugged Alaskan wilderness, our workshops provide an immersive experience in some of the most picturesque settings imaginable. With such inspiring surroundings, you may never want to leave!
Online Workshops
Learn from anywhere with the Summit Online Workshops! These small group virtual sessions allow you to learn new skills, find community, and have a personalized learning experience.
Exposure Made Easy
With Rich Seiling
November 13, 2024 or January 7, 2025
Your Photo Project
With Peter Mather
December 10, 12 and 17, 2024
Lightroom Reimagined
With Rich Seiling
January 14, 15, 21 & 28, 2025
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