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Learn to express your personal vision with expert instruction from National Geographic photographer Frans Lanting. In between field trips we return to the studio for indoor sessions about technical and creative topics. Every participant will be able to have images made during the workshop critiqued by Frans in group reviews.
LIGHT ON THE BAY
Exploring Your Creative Vision from Santa Cruz to Monterey with Frans Lanting
Wednesday May 8 - Sunday May 12, 2013
Join Frans for an intensive creative experience, including field trips to some of his favorite places around the Monterey Bay. READ MORE >
THE ART OF SEEING
Finding Your Point of View in Nature Photography
New dates to come--please check with us
Perfect for people who already have a basic understanding of digital cameras and want to take their photography to the next level. READ MORE >
WATCH THE VIDEO
Frans Lanting Photo Workshop Video: The Art of Seeing
Watch as Frans introduces workshop photographers to the wonders of the UCSC Arboretum, home to a dazzling collection of plants and trees from around the world, and a place Frans calls "plant heaven". It's a feast for the eyes--and the camera.
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Frans Lanting Photographer Workshops featured in Outdoor Photographer

Our popular spring and fall photo workshops in Santa Cruz, California, were featured in the Outdoor Photographer story “Inside a High-End Workshop”. We are delighted that the story is illustrated with images taken by our workshop participants!

Photo Workshop Testimonials

“I came here with a passion for photography, and I'm leaving with a new set of eyes.” — James Rhodes, Dallas, TX
“Frans is excellent, and so are his co-instructors and staff. Thank you all for sharing hard-earned knowledge and allowing me to grow and expand my vision!” — Oyvind Martinsen, Oslo, Norway
“It was worth every penny. I learned a lot, I am motivated, and I had a great time meeting great people. What more could I wish for?” — Helga Poennighaus, Windhoek, Namibia
“Lanting's photographic workshops opened my eyes to a new way of seeing.” — Ted Benhari, Santa Cruz, CA
“The part of the workshop I liked most was the image critiques. It was great to see what other people managed to come up with under the same shooting conditions, and their imagination is simply fascinating. I am looking forward to more advanced workshops!” — Shun Cheung, Mountain View, CA
“It was a great photographic and personal experience, and even the participants were of a high level, which created additional learning opportunities by seeing each other's techniques and photographs.” — Marcelo Pereira de Carvalho, Sao Paulo, Brazil
“I want to express my appreciation of your outstanding workshop. Every element of the workshop was superb. Your presentations were informative and entertaining, and the students were a delightful group from around the world. Thanks very much for taking the time to share your concepts and experience with us.” — Vince Lamb, Merritt Island, FL
“Frans and Christine, I want to thank you and all your staff for a really great time at the recent workshop. I had felt that my photography had become stuck in a bit of a rut, and I felt very refreshed afterwards. Once again many thanks for your inspiration.” — Mike Hill, Awali, Bahrain
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