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Hello Reader,
Happy New Year! We hope you had a fantastic holiday and are ready to dive into some exciting new photography projects!
December kept us busy with two workshops in Death Valley, one focused on intimate landscapes and the other on black and white. Check out our participants' inspiring images below! We loved helping them explore new ways of seeing. With limited personal time on this trip, we're eager to return in February.
Now back in Denver, we're tackling some big projects. I (David) am developing new Lightroom and ACR presets/tools (apply to be a beta tester below!). Jennifer recently hosted a webinar on successful 365 photography projects and released the first month of her own 365 project, which you can learn more about each below!
Soon, we'll escape to the snowy serenity of Yellowstone in winter, a welcome break from the city.
We're thrilled to announce our 2025 workshops are sold out! Thank you for your amazing support. Our 2026 workshop schedule will be released this spring, so stay tuned. You can also join us at upcoming conferences where we'll be teaching (details below).
Here's to an amazing 2025 for you and your photography!
Warmly, David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick
β¬οΈ More exciting updates and photos below! β¬οΈ
Looking Back on 2024
What a year 2024 has been! It's been packed with adventures, personal growth, and of course, tons of incredible photography. Jennifer and I both took some time to reflect on our individual experiences and pick out some of our favorite images from the year. We put together blog posts sharing our thoughts and photos, and we'd absolutely love to hear what you think! Feel free to jump into the comments on our blogs and share your own reflections on the year.
Gain Unprecedented Creative Control with "Exploring Exposure Presets"!
Want to take your image editing to the next level? We're opening up a limited beta testing program for our revolutionary "Exploring Exposure Presets" β and we're looking for 25 dedicated photographers to help us refine them!
"Exploring Exposure Presets" offer more than just basic adjustments. This collection of over 100 presets gives you unprecedented creative control by providing specialized tools to create unique effects. Imagine crafting stunning midtone contrast, adding a dreamy Orton effect, or using refined luminance range masks that nearly mimic Photoshop's luminosity masks β all within Lightroom or Adobe Camera Raw!
You'll also find specialized tools for burning and dodging, selectively adding light and clarity, and powerful starting points to master dynamic range and contrast like never before. These presets work across Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, and Adobe Camera Raw.
We're seeking passionate photographers who are willing to put these presets through their paces and provide detailed feedback. As a beta tester, you'll have exclusive early access and a direct impact on the final product. In exchange for your valuable insights, you'll receive a 50% discount on the full set and the comprehensive workflow videos when they are officially released!
Space is limited to 25 participants. If you're ready to explore a new realm of creative possibilities, please fill out the application form by clicking the link below.
The deadline to apply is the end of day, January 9th.
Don't miss this chance to be part of something special!
Not up for beta testing but excited about the "Exploring Exposure Presets"? Let us know! Click here to get on the list for exclusive early access and special discounts when they launch.
365 Inspiration: Webinar & ebook
Jennifer recently hosted a webinar packed with tips from her own 365 project, showing you how to make your own 365 journey a success. Watch the recording below!
You can also still sign up for Jennifer's inspiring 365 ebook! This beautiful collection features the first month of her 2022 project, brimming with daily photos and insightful reflections. Each month you will receive the release for that corresponding month! It's a great source of motivation.
Even though our workshops are sold out, you can still learn with us at upcoming conferences! First up, Jennifer will be teaching at Out of Chicago Live!, an awesome online event. She'll be joining over 50 other amazing instructors for a weekend packed full of inspiration. You can join from anywhere in the world.
Then, later in the year, both Jennifer and I are honored to be presenting in person at the Moab Photography Symposium. We'll be there along with Guy Tal, Colleen Miniuk, Chuck Kimmerle, Charlotte Gibb, Michael Gordon, and Bruce Hucko. This event is a special one for me. It's a smaller, more intimate conference. This conference it focused on creating personally meaningful images and it had a huge impact on my own photography when I first attended. I'm incredibly excited to now be a part of it, and I'd love for you to join us there!
Latest in Nature Photography
π To kick off the new year, we're highlighting some of our favorite year-in-review photography blog posts from our friends and colleagues this month!
Wow, we're completely blown away! All of our 2025 workshops have officially sold out. Thank you all so much for your incredible enthusiasm and support. We're beyond grateful for each and every one of you who has chosen to join us on these photographic adventures.
We're so excited to meet all of our participants and create some amazing memories and photographs together. If you missed out this time around, don't worry! Keep your eyes peeled because we'll be announcing our 2026 workshop schedule soon. We're already dreaming up some exciting new locations and experiences.
We had an amazing time in Death Valley in November and December! We were fortunate enough to lead not one, but two unique workshops in this incredible landscape. In November, we focused on intimate landscapes, helping participants discover and capture the subtle beauty often hidden within the grand scenes. Then, in December, we switched gears and dove into the world of black and white photography, exploring how to use light, shadow, and texture to create powerful monochromatic images.
Both workshops were filled with enthusiastic photographers eager to learn and explore. We were constantly inspired by their creativity and dedication to the craft. Death Valley's unique environment provided the perfect backdrop for both intimate landscape and black and white exploration.
We're thrilled to share some of the stunning work created during these workshops.
Image by Bill Bomberry
This workshop was a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding experience! David and Jennifer set the tone for a fun loving, growth experience. A milieu was established where photographers of all experience levels were welcome and provided with the appropriate level of input and feedback. I was gently pushed beyond my comfort zone which is a great place to learn! I highly recommend their workshops. βBill
Image by Stewart Logie
David and Jennifer really know the Death Valley location for photographers. Whatβs more is that they scout the locations in detail immediately before the workshop. In an area where weather dramatically alters the immediate landscape, this is vitally important when you are spending your precious time there. Unlike many workshops, the instruction gets high priority, with classroom sessions where you learn steps towards that extra special image. In the case of the black and white workshop that I took, it involved Davidβs workflow that was simple, innovative and gave impressive results. Also field use of your camera divulges features that you never knew your camera had. βStewart
Image by Jeff Jensen
I applied to this workshop almost a year ahead and it was well worth the wait. The sand dunes photo op turned out to be my favorite location. Post-processing using Davids techniques was a new experience. I can't wait to experiment with images. I appreciated the rotating individual help both David and Jennifer provided at all locations. βJeff
Image by Richard Imes
Image by Bob Pitt
Image by Bill Bomberry
Image by Will Varnell
Image by Bob Pitt
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