Yosemite Photo Workshops has been in continuous operation for 17 years, being one of the first operations to do so that was not employed by the park or concessionaire. This is how I make my living; it’s not a hobby or a sideline. I don’t hire “leaders” to guide my students.  Every workshop is conducted by me.  Over the years I’ve taught some 700+ students, some of which have gone on to establish thriving photographic businesses.

I am proud to be a contracted Adobe Beta Tester, providing Adobe with pre-release testing of Photoshop as new features are developed and prepared for general release.

I am also a contracted beta tester for DxO Photolab as DxO tests new features and upgrades prior to general release.

Very few photo workshop operators have the experience in Yosemite that I have.  For 38 years I’ve been coming to Yosemite National Park to shoot, day-hike, backpack, hang out and fish in all seasons. 

Other workshop companies have come and gone, but I have stayed the course by offering concrete photographic field and processing techniques that students can put to use immediately to improve the quality of their efforts, and by guiding people to various shooting locations that are not in the guidebooks but known only to the local photo community.

In 2014 and 2019, Yosemite Photo Workshops was named one of the “50 Awesome Workshops Around the World” by PhotoShelter.

Have a look at my portfolio.
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