BEWARE: the workshop presentations are not downloadable and are only available for one month after…read morethe workshop.

I recently attended a lighting workshop with Joe McNally. You can't go wrong working with Joe in…read morethe first place, as he is one of the most talented photographers and gracious instructors you will find. Also, he is very, very passionate about photography in general and passing on his immense wealth of knowledge and wisdom to other photographers. The Santa Fe Photographic Workshops is an outstanding program. It is run about as smoothly and professionally as I have experienced for this type of program or size of an operation. The staff is uniformly friendly, supportive, and professional. The campus is beautiful, and the facility and equipment on hand are all of high quality. And of course Santa Fe is a photographer's playground. There is soooo much to shoot in and around town. And the Workshops has an extremely diverse, attractive, and interesting stable of models that they work with. I can't wait to get back and take another workshop there!

Valerie rocks!…read more I've been lucky enough to work with Valerie on several projects over the years including retail catalogs, cookbook photography and personal head shots for my business and websites. Her versatility and quality throughout is commendable. Plus, she's tons of fun to collaborate with. I've since moved 1200 miles away from New Mexico, but continue to fly in every year or so to update my personal head shots. With her talent, it's so worth it! When you have special photography needs, give her a try ... you won't regret it.

I signed up for the Introductory Photography Workshop through Groupon. I am a novice and just have…read morea point and shoot digital camera, but wanted to know something about how to use my camera and some pointers on how to take better pictures. I asked in advance of buying the Groupon if my camera was OK for the workshop and was told it was so I purchased it. I felt very out of place because everyone seemed more advanced and had more advanced cameras, but that was no fault of hers so that was fine. Prior to the workshop I talked to her on the phone several times trying to find a day I could do it because it wasn't going to be every Saturday like it was supposed to be. She was also supposed to email a link for a video. Usually if someone tells you they are emailing you something you expect it within a couple days unless they say otherwise. A week or so had passed and I told her I hadn't gotten it. She said 'Oh, I haven't sent it to you yet.' I reminded her in more than one call what kind of camera I had, that I really didn't know much, etc. She seemed kind of unorganized and never remembered what kind of camera I had. The workshop was supposed to start at 12:00. She got a call a little after 12:00 and said it was probably a lost student, and it was her last student saying he wouldn't make it. She didn't turn her phone off, so every time she got a call she looked to see who was calling DURING her presentation, and some calls she even took which I thought was very unprofessional. I also thought the presentation was unorganized and not as 'introductory' as I hoped. The first 2 hours were supposed to be presentation and the next 2 hours photographing somewhere. Just before 2:30 we broke, but she said she would have to take a 15 minute break to eat something which she SHOULD have done before 12:00 and not during the 4 hours we were paying for. So she said we would meet at the Hispanic Cultural Center about 15 minutes away from her house - 15 minutes that she could be eating while driving if she really had to eat. We all went down there and waited. And waited. She showed up at 3:15 - 50 minutes after we broke. I thought we would photograph different things and all we did was photograph a little trough of water with water spouts and grass. It was fine to photograph the movement of water, but that was the only thing we filmed - no flowers, no architecture - nothing else. She also told me she didn't know I had that kind of camera. She may be a good photographer, but I don't think she is a good teacher and I would definitely not recommend someone taking one of her workshops, especially if they are a novice or have a point and shoot digital camera. I think most Groupons are great deals, but this 4 hour waste of time for $69 was a huge disappointment and absolutely not worth the money.

I have been on several adventures and workshops with…read more Michael. I have come away with better pictures and a better understanding of my camera and what it takes to take your next picture. Michael is a great photographer and is able to pass on his passion and abilities to any skill level in the group. He takes time to work with everybody.Michael also has an excellent support staff-Lauri who also shares Michaels passion and assistance to help you come away with better pictures and a better understanding of your camera. I look forward to participating in more tours or work shops this upcoming next year.

From the owner: We offer a carefully crafted, guided, nearly all inclusive landscape-centric group tours for active…read moreand adventurous photographers from advanced beginner to pro skill levels as well as private guided trips for individuals, families, and friends. We help participants develop their creativite vision, provide technical advice on camera operation, and help you capture memorable images from your trip. We guide in locations where we have lived or spent a lot of time photographing and are permitted for including New Mexico, Alaska, and Southwest Utah - all places with inspirational, striking and majestic photogenic locations. An award-winning adventure lifestyle and travel photography team, let us guide you on your next unforgettable adventure!

The girls declared it their "favorite camp, ever," and these 7 year olds are connoisseurs, having…read moreattended 7 or 8 flavors of summer camp in their short life-spans. Game-changer, too. In just one morning (and there were five), they learned to frame a shot, zoom-in, and also consider shutter speed and light sources. This is super useful stuff that they'll enjoy applying the rest of their lives. Group was small enough that real friendships can be forged.

My son, age 11, spent a week at camp with Jon at Shutter Bugs and absolutely loved it. He said the…read morebest part about camp was when he created the photo with the shoes. This experience is truly one of a kind and the kids gain a great deal of perspective. My boy came home and was seeing the beauty of earth with an artists eye. Giving a child an experience is worth so much more than any item. And that is what these kids get, an experience. They even have an art show at the end to show off all the photos they created. What kid wouldn't love this!

I had a fantastic photo safari at Madikwe in So. Africa! Great accommodations at the Thaku River…read moreCamp, delicious food and amazing game drives. The skilled drivers get you very close to the animals for your chance to photograph or just admire the animals. Tricia and Kevin are great hosts with a lot of safari experience.

I went to South Africa with Idube Photo Safaris for the trip of a lifetime.It was a blast. The…read morelodge at Thakadu River Camp was perfect. The food was yummy and the staff was lovely. Our fearless leaders, Kevin and Tricia were knowledgeable and fun. The Game Drives were exciting adventures in search of amazing creatures. We saw the Big 5 on the first day! I would highly recommend Idube Photo Safaris if you want great photos and Africa memories. I want to go again!

My daughter is an artist and we absolutely love this art supply store. They have a large selection…read moreof paint mediums. They also have a large selection of frames and easels. The staff are incredibly helpful and kind. If you'd like to sit down while you paint, they have a selection of art tables and chairs. They can be pricey, however.

We stopped and shopped on our way to Lynn McClain workshop in Taos…read more We will be in everytine we are in that general direction. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Prices are also good. I would love to have an Artisan in Dallas area. But it is a good excuse to head to NM.