Our final in-person photography workshop of the season featured a variety of visual opportunities - from rugged shoreline to colorful vineyards to African animals at Safari West.
Here are a few of those images, and some comments, from the photographers who attended and created such beautiful work.
Linda Jackson - Seabirds at North Salmon Creek
"I'm excited about all the locations you mentioned in your email. The California coast looks amazing! I decided to leave my infrared camera at home and bring the 12-100, 40-150 + 1.4 TC, and 100-400 lenses along with the OM-1 And the OMD 1 MKIII. And oh yes, if we do some street photography, I've tucked in the 17mm prime lens (also good for some coastal shots - such as nice lens!)."
Match Grun - Beautiful Bloom at the Marina
"Thank you for a fabulous workshop. I enjoyed the company of all photographers. A different format to previous workshops that I have attended. I look forward to seeing your offerings for next year."
Dave Kinnear - Maple Leaf in Redwood Grove
"I am looking forward to the workshop. The fall colors have ended here, so I am looking forward to a second chance at the season!"
Michael Alford - Forest Path in Armstrong Woods
"It was terrific spending four days with you all. That was a great workshop. Everything was so varied, and we got some really nice pictures. For all my frustration with the redwoods, I still want to go back. We sure don't have anything like that on this coast. I hope we meet again at a workshop next year."
Rich Bahl - Waning Grape Leaf (Captured with his Leica)
"I have been watching the weather and noticed the rain in the forecast. I had been planning on using my M11 for some of the workshop. The Leica rangefinders and their lenses aren't sealed against the rain. Should I leave it home? Will there be opportunity to use it? Honestly it is my favorite camera to use. I will have other gear as well."
Derrick Story - Cape Buffalo at Safari West
"I think Safari West is unlike any wild animal park I've explored. Our photographer guide did a great job of getting us in position for compelling images (while keeping us safe in the process)."
Match Grun, Derrick Story, and Michael Alford hanging out at the Pacific Air Museum. Photo by Linda Jackson.
Michael Alford has published an insider's take on the Sonoma County Fall Workshop, titled, A Photographic Pentathlon: Five Events, Four Days. Lots of insights and more pictures!
Our 2026 Photography Workshop Season will be announced on November 25th. We will have a great lineup consisting of in-person events, online workshops, and webinars. Stay tuned here! I hope you can join us in 2026.
