We invite you to join Frans Lanting for one of his immersive Monterey Bay photo workshops where he shares his skills and vision to help participants unleash their creativity while they focus their cameras on Monterey Bay’s landscapes, seascapes, and wildlife. Locations covered in Lanting’s book, “Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales” are part of the workshop itineraries.
For information about other workshops and travel opportunities with Frans Lanting, please visit https://lanting.com
“SEASCAPES” – MONTEREY
Saturday February 8 – Sunday February 9, 2025
California’s Central Coast has inspired photographers for generations. Frans will introduce participants to the styles and techniques of great photographers like Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, and Wynn Bullock, as we explore the coast to come up with our own photographic interpretations. A special feature of this weekend will be a visit to Edward Weston’s original studio and darkroom in the Carmel Highlands.
“To photograph a rock, have it look like a rock, but be more than a rock.”
––Edward Weston
Limited to 10 participants
Requirements: A digital camera with interchangeable lenses and a laptop with Adobe Lightroom for classroom sessions.
Workshop fee: $3000 Fee includes: Virtual orientation session before the workshop, field trips and instruction, final image review via Zoom. Participants will receive a complimentary copy of the Collector’s Edition of Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales.
“BETWEEN THE TIDES” – SANTA CRUZ
Tuesday April 29 – Wednesday April 30, 2025
Monterey Bay features some of the most diverse tide pools along the California coast. They are full of life and photographic opportunities, but they are challenging to photograph unless you have the right gear and know how to apply it. We will apply a range of tools, techniques, and creative ideas to help you capture them in innovative ways. Our workshop dates coincide with low tides at sunrise, when otherwise hard-to-reach habitats will be accessible.
“It is advisable to look from the tide pool to the stars and then back to the tide pool again.”
—John Steinbeck
Limited to 12 participants
Requirements: A digital camera with interchangeable lenses and a laptop with Adobe Lightroom for classroom sessions.
Workshop fee: $1850 Fee includes: Virtual orientation session before the workshop, field trips and instruction, daily classroom sessions during the workshop, image reviews. Participants will receive a complimentary copy of the Collector’s Edition of Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales.