Florida’s Birding & Photo Fest – April 22-26, 2026
St. Anastasia Catholic Church
Celebration Hall
5205 A1A S
St. Augustine, FL 32080
www.floridasbirdingandphotofest.com
Nearly 100 exciting photography seminars and field workshops let by renowned photographers. The festival offers workshops covering photographing birds of prey, birds in flight, horses on the beach, historic architecture, landscapes portraits, macro photography and light painting. Excursions include bird and nature tours, boat trips and walking tours. Classroom seminars cover a variety of topics, including creative processes, Photoshop & Lightroom, composition printing and flash techniques.
Jay Fleming 2026 Photography Workshops
www.jayflemingphotography.com
Jay Fleming is renowned for his immersive work documenting working life on the Chesapeake Bay (and beyond), its rich heritage and culture, natural beauty, and wildlife. It is worth noting that his workshops sell out quickly. You can request to be added to a waitlist. Contact Jay directly at JayFleming@Gmail.com or 410- 279-8730. Upcoming workshops include:
Hoopers Island 2026
- May 4-6
- Oct 22-24 (Sold Out)
- Oct 23-27
Smith Island
- June 4-6 (Sold Out)
- June 10-12 (Sold Out)
- June 13-15 (Sold Out)
- June 17-19 (Sold Out)
- June 21-23
- June 25-27 (Sold Out)
- June 28-30 (Sold Out)
Contact Jay to be put on the waitlist for other dates in June.
Annapolis– 3 hour trip on the water photographing Chesapeake Bay Bridge, working watermen, Sandy Point Lighthouse, Thomas Point Lighthouse and more. Return to Jay’s studio for image review, tips on editing and the opportunity to have one of your images printed. Total ~ 8 hours
- August 2 – (Sold Out)
- August 3 – (Sold Out)
- August 5 – (Sold Out)
- August 6 – (Sold Out)
- August 9 – (Sold Out)
- August 10 -( Sold Out)
- August 12
- August 13
Portland, Maine – photograph the busy working waterfronts of Casco Bay.
- September 7-10 (Sold Out)
- September 11-14 (Sold Out)
- Maine Islands/Vinalhaven – photograph the vibrant working waterfront community in Penobscot Bay
- September 16-19
- September 20-23
EMS Photo Adventures (Essdras M. Suarez)
Essdras Suarez, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, offers mentoring programs, online fee-based webinars, portfolio reviews and photography workshops. Upcoming workshops include:
- Cuba:Where Light,Color, and Soul Converge – Apr. 3 – 11
- Hybrid Boston Street Photography & the Art of Seeing – June 11 – 13
- NYC Street Photography & the Art of Seeing – June 25 – June 27
- Street & Vision: Shoot to See/4-hour Virtual – July 11
- San Diego: From Streets to Shore – Sept. 11 – 13
- Finding Your Own Photographic Vision: Great Compositions & Beyond – Oct. 3-5
- Exploring NOLA – Oct. 29 – 31
- Cuba Visions: Havana, Vinales & Matanzas – Nov. 6-14
- Panama Through the Lens – Dec. 3-12
For more information visit: https://emsphotoadventures.com/
Nikhil Bahl Photography
Providing photography workshops, online instruction, and private instruction in nature, wildlife, and landscape. Upcoming workshops include:
- Oregon Coast & California Redwoods – May 17-22
- Iceland Bird Photography Tour – July 19 – 29
- Kenya Wildlife Photo Safari – Set. 7-19
- Falkland Islands Photo Adventure – Oct. 16-31
For more information visit: www.nikhilbahl.com
Osprey Photo Workshops & Tours (Irene Sacilotto)
Location-based workshops covering nature, wildlife, and travel on the eastern shore and beyond. Upcoming workshops include:
- Assateague Island National Seashore – April 10 -12, 2026
- Newfoundland Tours – 2 tours: July 9 -17, 2026 and July 20-28, 2026
- Tangier Island Photo Workshop – Sept. 18 – Sept. 20, 2026
- Southern West Virginia Fall – Oct. 23 – Oct. 25, 2026
- Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Photo Workshop – Nov. 20 – 22, 2026
- Outer Banks Photo Workshop – Dec. 3-6, 2026
For more information visit: www.ospreyphoto.com
Road Runner Photography Tours (Denise Silva & Geff Bourke)
Offering guided photography adventures for intermediate to advanced-level photographers. Upcoming tours include:
- Morocco- From Medinas to the Desert to the Ocean – Nov. 27 – Dec. 6, 2026
- Wildlife Adventures in the Pantanal, Brazil – July 2 -11, 2027
- Safari in the Greater Kruger – July 14 – 20, 2027
- Patagonia – Landscapes and Pumas – Oct. 9-17, 2027
For more information visit: https://roadrunnerphotographytours.com
Tony Sweet Photography
- Charleston – April 5 – 10
- Smokies Infrared – May 3 – 7
- Badlands, SD – Sept. 20 – 24
- White Mountains, NH – Oct. 4 – 8
For additional information visit: https://tonysweet.com
North American Nature Photography Assoc. (NANPA)
Provides information, education, inspiration, and opportunity for all persons interested in nature photography through webinars and member-led workshops and tours. Membership is required to participate in all events and workshops.
Upcoming regional tours include:
- Smoky Mountains NP in Spring. Photo Tour – May 4-8
- Coastal Oregon Photo Tour – May 4-8
- Landscapes of the Palouse in Spring – June 23 – 27
Upcoming Member-Led Events, Workshops and Tours - Costa Rica Rainforest – Apr. 6 – 13
- Bubble-Net Feeding Humpback Whales – Apr. 7-9
- Patagonia Puma Photography Tour – Apr. 13-19
- Florida Bird & Wildlife Workshop – Apr. 16-19
- Great Smoky Mountains in Spring – Apr. 20 – 24
- Louisiana Bayous – Apr. 29 – May 3
For a full list of tours visit: www.nanpa.org
Santa Fe Workshops
www.santafeworkshops.com
Santa Fe Workshops is a vibrant community for photographers, writers, and creatives taught by dedicated professionals committed to supporting participants in every stage of their growth. They offer online classes and on-location workshops often experimenting with different photographic techniques to help cultivate new skills and expand your boundaries.
Upcoming Santa Fe Location classes
- Capture to Print: Spring in the Organ Mountains – Desert Peaks Nat’l. Monument – Apr. 6 – 10, 2026
- Painting and Photographic Collage – Apr. 13 – 17, 2026
- O’Keefe Country Through the Expressive Lens – May 1- 4
- The Soul of Portraiture: A Four-Day Photographic Immersion – May 12 – 15
- The Living West – June 22 – 26
- The Creative Portrait – June 22 – 26
- Layered Abstractions: Combining ICM, ME & Gathered Elements – June 29 – July 3
Upcoming International Workshops - The Western Balkans: A Crossroad of Civilizations – April 15 – 25, 2026
- Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon – Apr. 23 – May 3, 2026
- Vietnam: Land of the Blue Dragons – Sept. 8 – 20
- Umbria Through the Expressive Lens – Sept. 25 – Oct. 2
- Festival Time in San Miguel de Allende – Oct. 1-5
- Day of the Dead in Oaxaca – Oct. 29 – Nov. 3
- Scotland: A Journey into Landscape Photography – Nov. 8-17
- Autumn in Kyoto: Japan’s Most Cultured City – Nov. 12-21
See the Online Classes and Workshops section for Santa Fe Workshop’s full online class offerings.
Capital Photography Center
capitalphotographycenter.com
Travel Workshops:
- City of Bridges: Pittsburgh Photo Workshop – June 11 – 14
- Autumn in Maine Photo Workshop – Oct. 8 – 12
For more information on individual tours go to Classes > Travel Workshops