Colorado Gold
Sept 27th - Oct 2nd 2024
Fall Photography Workshop in Colorado
Southwest Colorado is a landscape photographer’s dream during early Fall.
Rolling hills are blanketed in bursts of vivid yellow, greens, deep gold, and burnt orange.
Dramatic, rugged mountain peaks rise in every direction – usually with their first dusting of snow.
Winding backroads lead through aspen-filled valleys to picturesque ranch fields scattered with hay bales, serene alpine lakes that reflect the deep blue sky, and waterfalls.
The air is crisp, and the sunsets are golden.
Join us on this 6 day photography workshop to capture one of the most breathtaking locations in the world for fall colors.
We will be photographing everything from grand mountain vistas and some of the largest aspen groves in the United States to intimate woodland scenes, picturesque farmlands, and serene alpine locations.
Whether you’re an experienced, amateur, or beginner photographer, you will add to your portfolio with incredible Fall images, learning composition techniques with the assistance of award-winning photo guides.
Sept 27th-Oct 2nd 2023
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS
Improving your Landscape and Golden Hour photography skills with our team of master photographers
Capturing the changing colors of aspen groves against expansive mountain vistas and amongst intimate woodland scenes
Photographing the glorious Colorado countryside under the golden backdrop of sunrise and sunset
Exploring one of the largest aspen groves in the United States!
Capturing the picturesque farms of the San Juan Mountains – timber ranch houses set amongst rolling fields, meandering zig-zag fences, and grazing horses
Understanding how to create stunning panoramas – from shooting the images in-field to the post-processing workflow
Learning composition techniques to transform your landscape photos into compelling, creative, and engaging images
Learning advanced photography techniques to make the most of lighting and locations such as bracketing, focus stacking, and long exposures
A small workshop so your experience is truly personal, and you get to know your guides and fellow photographers
WHAT’S INCLUDED
6 day workshop with 5 nights of accommodation
Award-winning, professional Photo Guides who will provide a combination of instruction, masterclasses, and in-field guidance
Round trip transfers to and from the pick-up location near Denver International Airport and the workshop location in southwest Colorado/San Juan Mountains area
Transportation during the workshop in a comfortable vehicle with ample room for you and your photography gear
Post-processing masterclasses and image critique sessions that will help you to go home with an incredible portfolio
Access to exclusive discounts on gear from our partners
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
Flights/Travel to and from the workshop pick-up/drop-off points in Denver
Food and beverages
Items of a personal nature including (but not limited to) laundry services, clothing, Wi-Fi, email, or phone charges
Personal Travel, Medical, Equipment or Trip Cancellation Insurance
Visas (if applicable)
Gratuities for Photo Guides, local guides, and/or drivers
Price for the workshop is $4115 USD For Double Occupancy (shared room)
You'll have two options to sign up for the photo tour. First option is the deposit to secure your spot, with balance due 90 days before workshop. Second option is to pay full amount upfront. Pricing is based on double occupancy (shared room). Single occupancy (single room) is available for $4.940. Upon signing up you will be emailed a list of all details for locations and a checklist of what to bring to be fully prepared for the workshop.
Payment plans are available for workshops. Contact me for more info.
WORKSHOP ITINERARY
Our workshop's itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of our Photo Guides depending on factors including but not limited to weather, road conditions, transportation delays, and other factors beyond our control. We will check the weather forecasts and road conditions and plan our day to optimize shooting conditions.
We cannot guarantee that we will be able to visit all the locations on the itinerary.
LOCATIONS IMAGE GALLERY
MEET YOUR GUIDES
Sigurður William Brynjarsson
Sigurdur William Brynjarsson (Siggi) is a photographer based in Iceland. He is currently the brand ambassador for Skylum software, NiSi Filters, FotoPro tripods Irix lenses, Vallerret Photography Gloves and is a distinguished member of the Global Elite Photographers team. He is passionate about photographing locations all around the world, but especially in his home country of Iceland.
He has won multiple awards for his work, both locally and internationally, especially for his Aurora Borealis photos and has even written a book on the subject. He has led photography workshops and tours in Iceland since 2012 with great success and rave reviews. When the days get longer, he turns his eyes towards the amazing midnight sun with golden hours that seem to stretch on forever.
Siggi is the owner and CEO of Viking International PhotoTours, a company that is registered in both Iceland and the US and is a certified tour operator by the Icelandic Tourist Board. He is also Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certified.
John Weatherby
John is a US based photographer who discovered his passion for photography while working as a waiter in college. While managing the companies social media accounts, John began to learn how to take better photos, eventually investing in a DSLR and lighting equipment. Venturing away from the hospitality industry, John began to take photos of his hometown (Tampa Bay) which immediately gained the attention of the community and affirmed that he could turn his passion into a successful career.
John started his company Weatherby Photography in 2015 and has since worked with clients such as Uber, Pepsi, and the Home Depot, to name a few.
John is most known for his vivid pictures, showcasing an “outside of the box” perspective. Aside from his fine art work, John’s specialties also include commercial, architecture and travel photography.