Workshops

Few things in the history of photography play a role as important as the classical nature of the black and white image. Although the advent of color introduced new possibilities and became the de facto standard, the black and white photograph retains its place as the preeminent form of fine art photography.

This is a destination workshop based in the cool mountains of Flagstaff, Arizona; this workshop will encompass photo shoots in the field within a diverse landscape of mountains, National Monuments, and other idyllic Northern Arizona locations. You will be led through a unique experience that emphasizes individualized instruction with a hands-on, learn-by-doing approach.

Learn and explore the zone system, black and white visualization, along with infrared and other techniques to maximize your creativity while capturing black and white images. This will be a progressive learning experience encompassing photo shoots in the field, along with classroom, critique and review, and learning to optimize digital files with the latest tools and techniques.

Optionally I will help you prepare one of your favorite images from the workshop to be professionally printed at 20×24 inches or larger.

For BOTH Photographers and Non-Photographers.

Maximum of 6 participants.

You don’t need a camera to fall in love with this region of France. We’ve designed this so you’ll be part of an amazing travel experience with superb lodging, authentic local cuisine and wine, and visits to fascinating places. Joel is dedicated to the photo participants while Barb is devoted to those not into photography.

“Two amazing days of discovery, creativity and inspiration.” – Arizona Highways

After Arizona Highways held their 30th anniversary symposium two years ago, previous attendees have been asking for another one. This is it!

I’ll be conducting two sessions:

There are 30 breakout sessions with 21 photography experts as well as an industry expo, photography contest and optional portfolio reviews.

For those new to digital photography.

Do you love to take photos but don’t quite understand your digital camera? What is a pixel anyway?

This is an introduction to digital photography. You’ll walk away understanding how to take your camera off full automatic and use the controls on your camera to your creative advantage. We start with the basics and then alternate shooting in the field with classroom work to reinforce the techniques you learn. We evaluate the photos you shot and learn the creative ways to capture the kind of images you really want.

We only accept very small groups so we can emphasize individualized instruction with a hands-on learn-by-doing approach.

Travel Photography Expert Panelist with Meet The Experts

New York Times Travel Show in New York City at the Jacob Javits Convention Center

A Pro’s Travel Photography Secrets- Capture the Culture with Your Camera

“Learn how to embrace the unique challenges of travel photography while creating great stories of your journey and capturing the culture along the way. Come meet internationally published travel photographer and photo-tour leader Joel Wolfson. Ask him your questions about travel photography and be prepared for lots of enthusiasm, motivation and expert tips and techniques to help you capture your own stunning travel photos.”

This is an opportunity for FREE 1-on-1 time to ask your questions about and discuss travel photography! This is the biggest and most informative travel show in the U.S.

Photograph the colorful aspens and ponderosa forests in the San Francisco Peaks with resident photographer, Joel Wolfson. Enjoy this favorite 3-day weekend getaway in Arizona’s high country.Long a favorite of nature photographers, the colorful aspens and ponderosa forests surrounding Flagstaff’s San Francisco Peaks offer spectacular mountain vistas, aspen groves, ferns, flowers, ponderosas & grassy meadows. As a long time resident of northern Arizona, I will lead you on this three day fall getaway to capture some of Arizona’s best autumn color in the state. During this workshop we will be based at the Ski Lift cabins off of Hwy 180. This location is in proximity to a host of fall photographic opportunities. I will scout my favorite locations to find the best autumn color and photo ops before you arrive so you can take advantage of the great scenery and sweet light of northern Arizona.

When we’re not shooting fall colors early and late, we’ll spend time our time reviewing and critiquing our images as well as tips and techniques for the next shoot.

Arizona Highways provides assistant instructors for both the classroom and the field so we can emphasize individualized instruction with a hands-on learn-by-doing approach.