If you're looking for a photography workshop that teaches the secrets of professional landscape and wildlife photography, AND YOU LIKE TO HAVE FUN, the Aperture Academy is the answer! The workshops offer comprehensive digital photography instruction and tutoring by award-winning photographers, Stephen W. Oachs and Brian Rueb. Oachs and Rueb, along with other Aperture Academy instructors, will take you to shoot at some of the most scenic and pristine locations around California and the Western US. Click below to read about other workshops, or visit the photography workshops page to learn more! We look forward to seeing your amazing photos!
The 2009 & 2010 Workshop series is sponsored by Singh-Ray Filters--all students will receive a discount on all Singh-Ray products!
We like to have a lot of fun on our workshops, read for yourself!
Here's why you should join our workshop series...
Stephen Oachs is an award-winning photographer whose work has graced the pages of notable worldwide publications, including National Geographic, Popular Photography, Outdoor Photographer, National Wildlife Magazine, and has recently been profiled in Gentry Magazine and The Mercury News.
Completely self-taught, Stephen's unique and distinctive style has earned him recognition as one of today's finest nature photographers. He was recognized in 2007 as wildlife photographer of the year by the National Wildlife Federation and was awarded the honor of Best Nature Photograph in 2008 by National Geographic Magazine for his work photographing the endangered snow leopard.
Brian Rueb is an acclaimed landscape photographer who has taught photography and art for two decades. His work has appeared in numerous galleries, magazines and newspapers, and he has received awards at the national, state and local levels. His students have also won awards for their work.
Brian's passion for photography is evident in every image. His talent, education and background guide his use of color, composition and balance in ways that maximize the aesthetic values of his superlative images. His principle philosophy is that of complete immersion into a subject. This applies to his photographs, students, and writing. He is currently working on several photography-related books.
