Workshops

Each year I teach several workshops and give a few seminars on a variety of topics including adventure photography, digital workflow and artificial lighting. Below is a list of the upcoming workshops I will be teaching and seminars I will be giving. As you scroll down you can read descriptions about each of these workshops and find out how to register for each one. I am also offering an array of online workshops as well as in-person workshops.

Also, If you are interested in a private one-on-one workshop please contact me and we can discuss options and pricing. I also do one-on-one online consulting and tutoring on a wide variety of photography topics. At some point when it is safe to gather and travel, I hope to see you out there in the field this year.

Here is a list of upcoming workshops and seminars–descriptions are below:

Pushing the Envelope: Diving into Adventure Photography – Los Angeles Center of Photography Seminar – Online via Zoom – May 10, 2025

The Western Portrait – Santa Fe Workshops – June 30 – July 4, 2025

Cutting-Edge Lighting Techniques – Maine Media Workshops – October 13 – 17, 2025

Bhutan and Nepal: The Himalayan Kingdoms – Andy Biggs Custom Safaris – January 27 – February 8, 2026

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Workshop Testimonials:

“Michael is the best instructor I have taken a workshop from.” – Participant, Cutting-Edge Lighting Workshop

“Michael certainly knows his stuff. From Capture to Print: The Complete Digital Photographer’s Workflow is delivered in an easy to follow and comprehensive manner that covers many things that you may not expect – such as how to choose proper lighting to view and evaluate your prints or what color shirt to wear when you’re correcting images. I really appreciated that this is a pro workflow course delivered by a pro photographer. Michael is also a superb teacher, a superb communicator, who is welcoming and inviting of questions from all his participants. I took this workshop in June of 2020, using Zoom software. I was really amazed by how Michael made it seem like he’s been doing these workshops forever this way! Thank you Michael! It was a great pleasure being part of this workshop with so many others amazing photographers and a great pleasure to meet you. I learned much which is valuable to me and enjoyed doing so at the same time.  And just to reiterate, as to the workshop: I’m impressed.” – Stephen Starkman, Toronto

“Within the short time I’ve been studying and practicing photography, I have had teachers who are good educators, but not great photographers, and vice versa, but few who are both. Count yourself in these narrow ranks…I went through 4 years of college and several careers getting less candid advice and encouragement than I got in 4 days with you. For what it is worth, thank you for that.” – Brandon McMahon, Adventure Photography Workshop, Spring 2015

“Michael set an incredibly high bar for his workshop. He gave 110%, covered a broad range of topics and did an outstanding job.” – Chris Council, Adventure Photography Workshop, Summer 2010

“Thanks for running such a great workshop. I couldn’t have chosen better photo shoot locations, and the post-shoot critiques were invaluable. It’s the first time I’ve had my work reviewed, and I learned a ton from each session. While I didn’t go into the workshop expecting to pick-up too many marketing and business tips, I’ve come out of last week inspired to set-up my photo website in earnest.” – Jeff Hylok, Adventure Photography Workshop, Summer 2010

“The recent Adobe Lightroom Intensive Workshop in Seattle was excellent. The two-day format was perfect–just enough time to cover all the important features but not so much time as to be draining or get in the way of work. Michael Clark was an outstanding instructor. Not only was he clear, concise, and comprehensive, but his manner was friendly and equable. The fact that he is also a working professional photographer made the instruction all the more relevant. I have used previous versions of Lightroom, but it had been a while and I had recently upgraded. I was able to review some things I knew, learn about new features, and change my perspective on some workflow steps. An absolutely great workshop that I recommend wholeheartedly.” – Karen Huntt, Lightroom Workshop, Spring 2011

“Thanks again for such a terrific workshop. I have taken one other two day Lightroom workshop, but your’s is the best!” – Vance Thompson, Lightroom Workshop, Spring 2011

“Just wanted you know how much fun I had during the workshop last weekend! I learned a lot a look forward to doing other workshops with you.” – Jason Quevedo, Philadelphia Mentor Series Trek, Fall 2009

“Your workshop at Santa Fe was too good and I came away with a lot of knowledge and renewed energy. The level of expertise that you and Michael shared was top-notch and I hope to repeat this experience again. Thanks for such a great workshop!” – Participant in the 2008 Balloon Fiesta workshop taught by Andy Biggs and myself.

“My mind is still spinning and I can’t help but smile every time I think of the wonderful experience garnered from our workshop. Between what I learned from the two of you, as well as from my talented classmates – this was a great experience, and I would do it again.” – Participant in the 2008 Balloon Fiesta workshop taught by Andy Biggs and myself.

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Pushing the Envelope: Diving into Adventure Photography

May 10, 2025 — An online seminar via Zoom – 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM PT

Register for Pushing the Envelope: Diving into Adventure Photography

Adventure photography can be an adventure in itself, involving breathtaking locations, extreme conditions, and working with elite athletes in risky situations. It requires a host of skills, including technical excellence with the camera, familiarity with a sport, and the ability to always be mindful of your goals and your safety.  

In this 90-minute online webinar, Michael shares his experiences working in the adventure marketplace and photographing for editorial and commercial clients. He will pull the curtain back and show what it is like to photograph a variety of different adventures and how he captures cutting-edge images of world-class athletes pushing their sports forward. 

Cost:

$55 Non-Member rate, $45 LACP Member Rate

The Western Portrait

June 30 – July 4, 2025 — Santa Fe Workshops, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Register for The Western Portrait

New Mexico, and the Santa Fe region in particular, is steeped in Western history and culture. This was once the land of Blood and Thunder, named and described by famed Santa Fe-based writer, Hampton Sides. To this day, there are still vast working ranches, active western movie sets, and wide-open landscapes filled with livestock and wildlife surrounding the historic town of Santa Fe.

In this workshop, led by photographer and longtime resident Michael Clark, we explore the creative fundamentals of portraiture by diving headfirst into a world of cowboys, ranch hands, cowgirls, and other classic characters of the iconic West. We create a variety of environmental portraits, documenting the culture on local ranches and crafting narrative scenes at the famed Eaves Movie Ranch. This engaging week provides an opportunity to work with real subjects and models alike, harnessing fiction and reality as elements of the storytelling process.

Topics we cover in this workshop include composition and framing, perspective and camera angles, equipment selection, the use of natural light and fill flash, plus the best ways of working with our portrait subjects to put them at ease and then collaborate with them to tell a story. Daily location visits allow for ample time to experiment and have fun exploring the Western culture in and around Santa Fe with our cameras. Classroom time includes daily editing, group image reviews, and one-on-one meetings with Michael. In addition, Michael dives into digital workflow and demonstrates various techniques for processing your portraits (including color grading, black and white, sepia, etc.) to help you come away with the best portraits possible.

A complementary blend of technique, artistry, and storytelling, Michael’s workshop helps you elevate your portraiture to new levels while chasing the myth and reality of the American West.

TUITION

$2,610 (with Model and Location Fees included)

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Cutting-Edge Lighting Techniques

October 13 -17, 2025 — Maine Media Workshops, Rockport, Maine

Register for Cutting-Edge Lighting Techniques

To get $100 off this workshop through April 30, 2025 complete Maine Media’s Survey.

How do you separate your work from the pack? Do you want to break down the barriers that are keeping your photography from standing out? In the last several years, flash manufacturers have added some incredible technology to their latest strobes. Michael has been working with these new flash technologies for over fifteen years and has even helped a few companies perfect the technology. High-Speed Sync and Hi-Sync (HS) allow us to freeze action like never before, light subjects from ridiculous distances, and easily create lit portraits with incredibly shallow depth of field. In short, we can create images that were never possible before.

Designed for intermediate to experienced photographers, this 5-day workshop concentrates on creating unique images using cutting-edge lighting technology. Working with elite athletes, dancers, and models both in the studio and out on location, we aim to create images that are not easy to duplicate. Topics covered during the week include high-speed sync flash techniques, multiple exposure flash techniques, freezing motion, stroboscopic lighting, advanced portrait lighting, motion blur and rear curtain strobe techniques, and mixing continuous lighting with strobes.

Classroom time includes daily editing, group critiques, and one-on-one meetings with Michael. In addition, Michael shares his insights and experiences in the photo industry, including career development, portfolios, and how to shoot for editorial and commercial clients.

Workshop Fee: $1,950

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Bhutan and Nepal: The Himalayan Kingdoms

January 27 – February 8, 2026

Register for Bhutan and Nepal: The Himalayan Kingdoms

Join us on a unique Himalayan journey, as we spend time in Nepal and Bhutan, two mountain destinations with unique and distinct cultures. We will begin our trip in Nepal, home to Mount Everest, and end in the Kingdom of Bhutan, known for its monasteries, fortresses (or dzongs) and dramatic landscapes. Come along with Andy Biggs and co-guide Michael Clark as we explore and photograph our way through the Himalayas.

Nepal has its soaring ice-topped mountains that shimmer with rainbows of prayer flags and Bhutan has its rich history and untouched culture. Both are considered to be a hiker’s paradise. This is going to be an absolutely incredible voyage exploring areas of Nepal and Bhutan that don’t see a ton of traffic.

For the full detailed itinerary please visit Andy Biggs website.

The cost of this all-inclusive safari is $17,900 per person. This fee includes all in-country ground and air transportation as well as hotel accommodation (double occupancy) and all meals.

Due to the limited number of spaces available, if a solo guest is willing to share a room and we can match with another guest of the same gender, we will do so. If a solo guest is unwilling to share, then a single supplement will be charged $3,800.

What Do I Do Next?
This group will be super small so space is limited. If this exciting trip has your name on it; if you’re excited by the thought of becoming a member of this trip, then now is the time to register. Remember, there will be limited space available for this workshop. When they’re spoken for, that’s it. If you have any questions before registering, send us an e-mail with any inquiries to hello@andybiggs.com.

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Stay tuned for other workshops coming in 2025…