“WINTER BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY” – SACRAMENTO VALLEY, CA
January 6 – January 8, 2027
Immerse yourself in the bonanza of birds that gathers in the Sacramento Valley in winter, when many thousands of migratory waterfowl and a variety of raptors create great photo opportunities.
This will be a hands-on experience for a small group of eight participants, who will learn from Frans how he achieves his compelling images of birds, which combine an intimate understanding of their behavior with creative applications of modern camera technology.
We plan to be out before sunrise every day, when the winter light can be at its best. We will retreat to our hotel during middays to process photos and gather for image reviews. We will go out again for late afternoon field sessions.
Fee: $2750 The fee for this workshop is all-inclusive—it covers an orientation session via Zoom, instruction, lodging, and all meals.
Requirements: A digital camera and a long lens. A laptop with image processing software (Adobe Lightroom) for classroom sessions.
Schedule: Starts on Wednesday January 6 at noon and ends on Friday January 8 at sunset.
Enrollment limited to 8 participants.
“PLAYING WITH PLANTS”- SANTA CRUZ, CA
April 23 – April 25, 2027
Learn how to photograph exotic plants and flowers creatively with Frans and his team in the world-class botanical gardens of UCSC’s Arboretum at the peak of spring. We will have special access to the gardens from sunrise till sunset. We will plan photo sessions outside in early mornings and late afternoons when the light is good. During middays, we will retreat to a classroom at the Arboretum for indoor sessions to photograph amazing flower specimens under controlled conditions with special lighting techniques. Image reviews are part of the workshop schedule.
Fee: $2500 Includes: Orientation session via Zoom; welcome dinner on Friday evening; continental breakfast and lunch each day.
Requirements: A digital camera with a macro lens or other accessories for close-up photography, and a laptop with image processing software. We recommend Adobe Lightroom.
Schedule: Starts: Friday April 23 at 6:00 pm. Ends: Sunday April 25 at 6:00 pm.
Enrollment limited to 12 participants.
“REDWOOD GIANTS”- Northern CA
May 16– May 20, 2027
Join Frans Lanting and his team for an immersive photography experience in the magnificent old-growth redwood forests of Northern California. Explore these ancient landscapes and photograph some of the tallest trees on Earth while gaining inspiration and guidance from Frans.
Workshop Fee: $4,795 (includes lodging and meals).
Requirements: A digital camera with interchangeable lenses for field sessions. A laptop with Adobe Lightroom for classroom sessions.
