The Road Less Traveled Photography Workshop
February 2 - 6, 2027 Las Cruces, New Mexico
Southern New Mexico is a land of hidden beauty known for its open country, stunning natural landscapes, diverse culture and, of course, some of the finest chile in the world. The Road Less Traveled Photography Workshop is a unique opportunity to slow down, experience and photograph this lesser traveled part of New Mexico.
This workshop will explore the rugged Organ Mountains with its series of eco systems that range from desert, unusual rock formations, rugged peaks and hidden eco systems lush with plants, butterflies and dripping springs. The second unique treasure this workshop will explore is White Sands National Park. Experiencing its endless white rolling dunes for the first time is truly an “oh wow” moment, or as we like to say, a photographer’s paradise. Southern New Mexico’s third treasure is Hatch, the chile capital of the world. Not only is this town noted for its delicious chiles, it boasts an eclectic array of unusual sculptures, shops, people and an award-winning restaurant known for its mouth-watering green chile cheeseburgers.
Our five-day photography workshop is based out of Las Cruces, New Mexico, the city of crosses, conveniently located to all three locations. Come join us in February, 2027 to photograph, explore and taste the road less traveled.
- WORKSHOP LIMIT 8 STUDENTS
- BLACK & WHITE / COLOR
- THE LANGUAGE OF LIGHT
- WORKING FROM YOUR HEART
- SPIRIT OF PLACE
- IMAGE REVIEWS
White Sands
White Sands National Park, located 60 minutes from Las Cruces, is one of the most captivating locations in the American Southwest. Nestled in the heart of the Tularosa Basin, this stunning landscape is renowned for its vast expanse of glistening white sand dunes, creating a breathtaking and otherworldly scene. Covering an area of over 275 square miles, the park is the world’s largest gypsum dune field, a natural wonder that has drawn photographers from around the world. A recent discovery proves that humans have been living here for roughly 23,000 years making it the oldest-known existence of humans in North America.
Organ Mountains
Rising nearly a mile above Las Cruces is the jagged crest of the Organ Needles, the backbone of the Organ Mountains. Few skylines in southern New Mexico are as inspirational to photographers and artists. An early name for the Organ Mountains was La Sierra de Soledad or “the mountain of solitude.” Their dramatic peaks and spires, reminiscent of a pipe organ, were an essential landmark along El Camino Real between the 15th and 18th centuries. Archaeological evidence of Paleo-Indian habitation in the Organ Mountains includes ancient rock carvings and artifacts dating back 8,000 to 12,000 years.
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Hatch
The historic village of Hatch is located 37 miles northwest of Las Cruces. Founded in 1857 by a small group of New Mexico farmers, Hatch is famous world-wide for its delicious chiles. Each year they produce 93 million pounds of chiles, earning them the title, Chile Capital of the World. Along with its famous chiles, Hatch is also known for its collection of eclectic roadside objects, chile ristra shops and Sparkys Restaurant, a major roadside attraction in itself. It wouldn’t be a trip to Hatch without trying one of their juicy, green chile cheeseburgers. Chile fan or not, Hatch is definitely one of those “must see” destinations for photographers along the road less traveled.