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Welcome to DeYoung Outdoor Photography Workshops!

I see photography as a beautiful form of visual communication. Successful photographers differentiate themselves by having a recognizable and appealing style and a clear personal vision. Getting there involves learning the art of simplicity. Simplifying leads to greater clarity of vision which strengthens the core visual message. Simplicity is not simple or easy to do. The process can be time consuming, complex or technically challenging and take years to achieve.

At DeYoung Outdoor Photography Workshops we take you beyond the mechanics of photography. We’ll help expand your creative seeing and thinking. You’ll learn techniques that will strengthen your outdoor photography and personal vision. Though workshops may involve lifestyle, adventure or fitness themes and location lighting, many of the skills and techniques are transferable and applicable to other genres of outdoor photography including landscape and nature subjects. In the end it is you, the creative individual with a passion for the outdoors and not the camera system that drives your improvement.

Group sizes are kept small. Instructors shoot only to demonstrate technique. This leads to greater personal attention to participants. Our formats strive for a balanced mix of lecture, field demonstrations, assignments and group critiques. Whenever possible, we utilize private property locations to minimize any disruptions while we have all our gear out and are learning technique or practicing with talent.

In most workshops you get out of them what you put into them. Those willing to come out of their comfort zone, try new things with no fear of failing at first, and discuss their mistakes in a constructive and supportive group learning environment will benefit the most.

Appreciation and respect for the environment and the landscape is always a central theme at DeYoung Outdoor workshops. Hope to see you here.

Michael DeYoung