
Landscape photography is formed by the point of view of the photographer. This workshop is designed to assist the photographer wishing to advance and refine their connection to the black and white landscape. The character of the landscape helps define the people who inhabit it and a sense of place that differentiates one region from another. As you travel across Dinétah with Carlan, in this one-on-one workshop experience, you will have the rare opportunity to slow down and take the time to connect with this vast, ancient region’s compelling spirit, resulting in more powerful images.

I believe that photography is not just about equipment but about capturing moments, telling stories, but most importantly working from your heart. My approach is one-on-one. Each workshop is tailored to your needs, ensuring that together we meet your learning goals at your personal pace. Daily photographs will be created and discussed.
~ Carlan

The five-day workshop is located in Farmington, NM. doorway to Dinétah. The workshop will be based out of the classic Casa Blanca Inn. Lesser known unique and remote areas across Dinétah are explored by Jeep. Workshop begins with a dinner, followed by three field location days, concluding with breakfast on the fifth day.
"Carlan lives and works from the heart, has extensive technical and aesthetic knowledge, experience, and relationships… I have already seen an improvement in my work."
“He is a master teacher as well as photographer... When critiquing a student's work he always finds the good in the photograph. He is never negatively critical… and encourages them [students] to move forward.”
“ His feedback on my work was spot on. I'll have his core teachings and sayings in my head for a long time to come and I'll be a better photographer (and person) for it."
~ Connecting Soul to Subject
~ Understanding Light
~ Seeing in Grayscale
~ Composition Within The Frame
~ Line - Shape - Form
~ Visual Sequence
~ Breaking Rules
~ Timing
~ Cameras
~ Lenses
~ ND Filters
~ Action Cameras
~ Computer
~ Software
~ LightRoom
~ Photo Check List
~ Perspective
~ Depth of Field
~ Scale
~ Exposure
~ Lighting
~ Digital Workflow
~ Editing
~ Plan - Execute - Adjust
~ Creating the Fine Print
The five-day personal workshop is offered as a 50l(c)3 tax deductible suggested donation to
Suggested donation $5200.00
Workshop includes breakfast, lunches, smacks and two dinners.
Transportation to Farmington, NM. and lodging at the
Casa Blanca Inn not included.
Suggested airport : Albuquerque, NM.
Dinétah : Black and White Landscape
A Zoom session prior to workshop date will be scheduled to discuss your goals and create your personal workshop.
Spring 2026
All dates filled
Fall 2026
Current dates available:
September 14 - 18, 2026
September 21 - 25, 2026