Field-Based Photography Workshops

"You don't just teach photography. You also teach how to THINK about photography. That makes all the difference." ~Bob S.

"Colleen’s workshops go beyond the technical and help me to explore the magic of what I’m seeing." ~Cathy P.

"She has a beautiful gift to teach and to stretch a person’s ability to think out of their box." ~Kaylyn F.

My goal as a photographer, instructor, and human being is to help others feel brave enough to express themselves in their most authentic way possible while exploring the Great Outdoors.

My workshops aim to help you develop your skills, techniques, and approaches, both technically and creatively, to enable YOU to become a more competent, confident photographer. Combining my enthusiasm for continuously learning and helping others, all workshop activities are focused on delivering a photography education--giving photographers a supportive environment to explore and learn more about their craft, their surroundings, their own creative talents, and life, and NOT on making a portfolio of trophy images of iconic locations. My workshops focus on developing your internal artist, interpreting external variables, and establishing a connection with the land in personally-meaningful ways.

This is a different approach than many photography workshops out there.

Those seeking specific direction as to where to put the tripod holes in iconic locations, what lens to use, what settings to use, etc. and chasing so-called "good light" will likely not appreciate the personal style and creative vision approach I bring and therefore may enjoy photo tours/"workshops" with other guides instead. Please check out my Teaching Philosophy page for more information about how I approach workshops.

Take your photography skills, passion for the outdoors, and love for adventure to the next level on my exciting, educational, and inspirational photography workshops!

(Click on date/workshop title to read a detailed workshop description and to register. Registration and payment of the listed deposit is required to confirm your workshop reservation. Email or verbal communication of your intent to register does not guarantee a reservation.)

August 25-September 2, 2024
Co-ed

I maintain waitlists for all sold out workshops, so if you would like to add your name to a session that is currently full, please contact me at colleen@colleenminiuk.com.

Should a spot open up on the trip, I contact those on the waitlist in the order the requests were received. First come, first served. Those on the waitlist who do not get into the workshop this year get priority on registering for the next year's session, should I offer the workshop again. (This is why the 2024 Georgia O'Keeffe workshop is already sold out--with women who were on the 2023 waitlist.)

I have a number of additional workshop and conference opportunities that I'll announce on a rolling basis as things come together.

Of course, if you have any requests for locations or private trips, please shoot me a note. I'm happy to put together custom workshops for private groups upon request!

Looking forward to helping you in your photographic and creative journey. See you out there!