Mountain Light Workshops selected for Sunset Magazine’s
Top Ten List of Smart Vacations (May 2008), and given top
billing among recommended photo workshop programs by American Photo Magazine (May/June 2008)
Galen Rowell established a legacy of inspirational and highly effective photographic education at Mountain Light, having shared his passion, techniques, and vision with numerous students over the years. Mountain Light continues in Galen’s footsteps with a workshop program featuring world-renowned photographers including John Shaw, David Muench, Jack Dykinga, Jeff Foott, Brenda Tharp, Frans Lanting, Nevada Wier, and Pat O’Hara among others. Following the high standards Galen established for his own program, Mountain Light Workshops participants are assured an experience full of technical insights and aesthetic enlightenment, in addition to a welcoming, upbeat learning environment that is just plain fun.
“While I’ve taken other photo workshops and seminars offered by other companies, Mountain Light workshops are BY FAR the best and most professionally run ones I’ve attended. They are very well organized and executed with excellent support given to all participants by the entire staff at Mountain Light. To me, they are the gold standard of photography workshops (and I’m talking about actual workshops, not photo tours or weekend seminars).”
The scenery in the Eastern Sierra Nevada is breathtaking, and access to numerous scenic locations is easy, making it a fantastic venue for photography workshops. Those who followed Galen’s work over the years will know that at the heart of his favorite photographic locations on Earth lies Bishop, California. In a region known for wonders such as Mono Lake, ancient bristlecone pines, Mount Whitney and the Eastern Sierra escarpment in America’s deepest valley, Bishop is an outdoor photographer’s dream. Our gallery features a comfortable workshop room complete with digital and film projection facilities including a 16-foot screen, and we offer excellent support for photographers entering the new world of digital photography. The Mountain Light staff looks forward to warmly welcoming you to the gallery for a workshop in the near future. Please watch the website for developments.
“Justin, I want to thank you, John Shaw, Yann, Dean and everyone at Mountain Light for an incredible experience. Mountain Light knows how to do things right. Everything was so well organized; I do not know how it could have been better. Everyone was so patient and willing to share their knowledge and experience, without holding back. Everything I wanted to learn was covered, from technique, to gear, to workflow, and even what software to use. I read somewhere that my photography would benefit more by taking a workshop than by buying a new lens and they were absolutely right. Thanks again, I will be back.”
Mountain Light offers a variety of photographic seminars and workshops throughout the year, in the Eastern Sierra and exciting photographic locations further afield, to meet the needs of everyone from the enthusiastic amateur to the working professional looking to sharpen skills. Classes are designed to give color film and digital photographers a deeper understanding of how to make best use of natural light, composition, and techniques from the classic to the cutting edge.
“Justin, I wanted to thank you for a great experience for me at the photography workshop… I learned an incredible amount from you in a short time – both technically and artistically. I really enjoyed the places selected for the shoots and the opportunity to go back to the iris field for a second try after having a critique was very valuable. I felt my pictures were markedly better that time. I hope to have the opportunity to take another workshop with you in the near future. I was inspired to continue to develop my interest in photography.”
–Ira W., 2007 workshop participant
The Bishop Gallery
Mountain Light Gallery in Bishop, California, is located in the spectacular Eastern Sierra, one hour south of Mono Lake, and an hour north of Mt. Whitney. Workshops taught out of our Bishop Gallery feature field trips to local natural areas with critiques of work created by participants in the field. Beyond the learning factor, students produce very impressive photographs during the field sessions, get to know their favorite photographers, and make new friends who share their passion for outdoor photography!
“A note to repeat my thanks to you for your artistic assistance. This was the best learning opportunity I have experienced. The information provided on techniques, equipment, software, etc. was valuable. Your technical skills and management of the workshop was fantastic and provided a comprehensive picture of what I want to achieve in this arena.… You and your images are an inspiration and Mountain Light has a wonderful asset.”
–Lillie Grossman, workshop participant
With limited enrollment, expect these workshops to fill up quickly. Please contact us promptly to reserve your space. A deposit of 50% is required at time of booking to reserve space, with balance payable 60 days prior to workshop start date.
To register, call us at (760) 873-7700 or use the Enroll Now! buttons at the top of each workshop page.
For more information about the photographers
featured in our workshops, please visit their websites:
Galen Rowell worked with Singh-Ray to design their highly effective line of graduated neutral density filters. Singh-Ray also manufactures excellent polarizing filters, and various other custom filter solutions.
Beautifully engineered camera mount solutions: ball-heads, custom-fitted Arca-style quick release plates and L-brackets, close-up and panoramic accessories, and flash brackets.
. All prices subject to change without prior notification. Original web site design by Barbara Cushman Rowell.