Lisa Langell's Photo Artistry workshops are truly about nature photography as an art form, both in-camera and in post-processing.  If you're interested exploring beyond the boundaries of traditional "magazine, contest and calendar photography," then this workshop is for you! 

Prioritizing the creative over traditional approach, she will teach the following as weather, nature, and lighting conditions dictate:

• PANNING: Capture birds-in-flight using a slow-shutter panning technique

• INNOVATIVE EXPOSURE: Reconceptualize the use of light, shade and exposure

• INTENTIONAL CAMERA MOVEMENT (ICM): for creating ethereal images

• HIGH KEY: Light, airy, minimalistic photography

• SILHOUETTES: Compelling photography of forms in high contrast

• ABSTRACT IMAGERY: Learn techniques to capture abstract images as a stunning art form

• POST PROCESSING: Post-processing techniques to incorporate additional artistry, including using textures, manipulating color, and more

• DEVELOP CREATIVITY Through techniques, exercises, and the right mindset that produces innovative results!

This workshop will help you discover a  new style!  You'll create images that are ideally suited for artistic collections and wall art.  With hands-on demonstrations, classroom and field-based learning, and expert guidance from your instructors, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your photography skills and create beautiful, one-of-a-kind images. 

Don't miss out on this chance to nurture your artistry and expand your conceptualization around nature photography as an art form.

Day 1:  Starts at 4:00pm

Day 6:  Workshop ends - travel day only.

Suggested Physical Fitness level: Level 2 to 3 – Easy to Moderate with substantial standing

Elevation:  1300 to 4700 feet

Photography Skill Level:  All levels.  Hands-on instruction provided by 2 instructors.  Knowledge of manual settings and your camera body is strongly recommended.  

 Upon registration, you will receive a detailed list of packing info, itinerary info, and more.  Here are key pieces of gear you will need:
• 2  DSLR or Mirrorless camera bodies (one for backup).

• Zoom or prime lens (e.g., 400mm minimum reach, but something that reaches up to 500 or   600mm is optimal)

• Mid-range lens (e.g., 70-200mm, 35-150mm, 70-300mm, or similar)

• Wide-angle (e.g., 24-70mm, 15-30mm, or similar)

• Macro or any other lenses you love are certainly welcome, but optional.

• Tripod

• Computer and external hard drive for downloading and editing images (optional, but recommended)

• SOFTWARE:  Lightroom or Camera Raw, Photoshop (optional but strongly recommended), and Topaz AI (optional but strongly recommended).

Cancellation Policy, Terms & Conditions and FAQs:

Please review our terms and conditions.  These will be provided to you again at the end of your completed registration to initial and sign.  

1. Should I get travel insurance?  Yes. Travel insurance helps protect your investment should something arise (e.g., change of plans, health issues, etc.) that requires you to cancel your reservation or end your tour early.  

Your initial deposit is non-refundable.  No exceptions or credits provided. Payments due are scheduled approximately as follows, based on the start date of your event.  Once paid, they become non-refundable:

Deposit:  Due at registration (nonrefundable)

2nd Installment:  Due July 1, 2026

3rd Installment:  Due October 1, 2026

What if I need to cancel?   You have several options: 

Option 1:   You may submit your claim to travel insurance.

Option 2:  You have self-insured your trip and will absorb any losses from cancellation.

Option 3:  You may transfer your seat to a qualified* friend for a fee ($250).  The friend is responsible for any remaining balance. 

Option 4:  You may request that we attempt to resell your seat for up to full price wherever possible.  To do so, there is a fee of $350.  We cannot guarantee it will be resold, but we will market it to our waitlist for this tour if there is reasonable time before the start date to do so.    *Qualified friend is someone who meets the criteria for the tour, has agreed to all terms & conditions, and agrees to pay for any balance due and/or future costs that arise.     

Detailed cancellation information is available on our cancellation request form.   

May I receive a credit toward a future event?  No refunds, credit, certificates, etc. will be issued for cancelations as a large percentage of your payments are directed toward non-refundable fees we pay to secure your excursions, lodging, meals, transportation, staffing and more.

A meet-and-greet session is provided with catered meal served in the conference room at the hotel.  We will share the plans for the week ahead, answer your questions, have a "Camera Clinic" and more so that you are ready to begin your photography experience the next morning. 

Capture birds in flight with the slow-shutter panning technique. We will cover the basics of this technique during our pre-workshop webinar and again in-the-field.

A silhouette is a solid, dark image of a subject against a brighter background. Silhouette pictures usually show the subject in profile. We will cover the basics of this technique during our pre-workshop webinar and again in the field. 

Create artistic images using this technique. We will cover the basics of this technique during our pre-workshop webinar and again in-the-field.

Capture images that pop using the high key technique. We will cover the basics of this technique during our pre-workshop introduction webinar and again in the field.

With an abundance of unique photographic opportunities, we will incorporate abstract photography into the mix of nature and wildlife.  You will learn the techniques to capture beautiful abstracts at this event.

There is so much to shoot at Bosque del Apache and the surrounding areas. We will have the opportunity to shoot as much traditional photography as you would like, but the instructional emphasis will be on the artistic sets of skills.  

Learn Lisa's techniques using Lightroom / Camera Raw, Photoshop CC, Topaz Studio and NIK.  (You may download trial versions of the software as available/needed.)

The workshop will conclude on Day 5 in the evening.  You will stay at the hotel and depart today.  Breakfast on your own at the hotel between 7-9am.  Checkout is at 10am.