
Your Vision, Accelerated
Private, personalized workshops with David & Jennifer designed for your creative growth.
Ready for a Creative Breakthrough?
Imagine a photography workshop focused entirely on you. Your goals. Your pace. Your vision.
Our Private Workshops offer just that – a deeply personalized learning experience with two expert instructors, David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick. We tailor everything to help you move beyond the ordinary and craft images that truly resonate.
Perfect for intensive one-on-one instruction. We also accommodate small private groups (up to 4) arranged by you.
Why Choose a Private Workshop?
- Focus on YOUR Vision: Forget iconic shots. We help you slow down, see deeply, and discover your unique compositions.
- Two Expert Guides: Benefit from David's mastery of B&W, nightscapes, and dramatic scenes, plus Jennifer's expertise in abstracts, intimate details, and creative techniques like ICM. Two distinct perspectives dedicated to your growth.
- Truly Personalized: We adapt the locations, pace, and instruction entirely to your interests and skill level.
- Learn Our "Rethink" Processing: Go beyond basic edits. Learn our powerful, Lightroom-based methodology for intuitive control and natural, compelling results.
- Creative Exploration: Want to dive into long exposures, B&W, ICM, or different lens approaches? We encourage experimentation and guide you through it.
Your Journey Starts Now (And Continues After!)
We're invested in your growth beyond just the field days:
- (Included) Creative Vision Prep Call: Kickstart your experience with an optional 30-min Zoom call before the workshop. We'll discuss your goals and tailor the plan, ensuring we hit the ground running.
- (Included) Post-Workshop Portfolio Review: Solidify your learning with an optional 30-min Zoom review or feedback on up to 10 images within a month after our workshop. Get personalized advice as you apply new techniques.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
While customized for you, a typical private workshop includes:
- Flexible Field Time: We chase the best light and conditions, exploring locations rich with potential for both grand and intimate scenes, always guided by your interests.
- Hands-On Guidance: Work side-by-side with both David and Jennifer, receiving real-time feedback on composition, light, and technique to help you find your images.
- Dedicated Processing: Learn the "Rethink" system step-by-step in practical, hands-on sessions using your own images.
- Meaningful Conversation: Discuss creativity, style, and finding your voice – not just the technical settings.
Locations & Timing: Tailored to You
We primarily host private workshops across the American West (Colorado, Utah, Death Valley, Eastern Sierra, Oregon, etc.) but are flexible.
- Choose Your Spot: Focus on a favorite area or let us suggest locations based on your goals.
- Flexible Dates: We work with your schedule based on availability and optimal timing for the chosen location (fall color, Milky Way, etc.).
- Beyond the West? We can potentially travel to you (additional costs apply, let's discuss).
Let customers speak for us
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During my private lesson with David, I requested processing advice for several images taken in Death Valley. I was so impressed that David did not take a formulaic approach, but rather, he took the time to discuss my personal style before beginning our session. His first question was: “Where do you want to take this image?”. He clearly wanted to explore and understand MY creative vision, before delving into the technical aspects of processing! To help me gain clarity, he asked permission to make a series of observations around some common elements that he had seen in my work, and asked me to provide feedback on his observations. With this approach, David did so much more for me than helping me process a few images, he helped me to identify, and embrace, my own creative style! I’m grateful to both David and Jennifer for helping me to learn and grow, and I’m finding so much more enjoyment in Photography now that I’m creating images that represent my own unique vision. I highly recommend their workshops, as well as online 1:1 sessions!
Once again, David and Jennifer provided us an educational and artistic experience in Yellowstone. Even though the weather was less than perfect, they know the Park so well, they were able to guide us to places that worked well with the weather we had. In addition to knowing the appropriate locations for various conditions and times, David and Jennifer provided both technical and artistic inputs to participants, in the field and classroom.
This was my third workshop with David and Jennifer. I highly recommend their workshops if you'd like to experience interesting places, learn new skills, and expand your photographic artistry under expert guidance.
I have done quite a few photography workshops and what David and Jennifer is offering is so unique and special that is on a whole other level. They truly care about their clients' learning and progress in photography. I did a six day Yellowstone intimate photography workshop and it was the most exhilarating significant experience in my photography journey so far. Their only focus was for each of us to connect to ourselves and to nature on a much deeper level and find ways to express ourselves using nature. They gave us all the tools we needed, the inspiration and excitement before going out as well as the feedback and support we wanted in the field. Their ability to provide the guidance while giving us the space to find our own way and vision was so different than other photography guides. In addition, David provided extremely valuable post processing tips that will make this this part so much easier. I highly recommend them as they give their all to their clients before during and after the workshop.
The Crested Butte Wildflowers workshop was the third workshop I have attended with David and Jennifer. All three provided a professional learning experience, not only from a photography perspective, but also from being taken to locations that are off the beaten path that I would never have found on my own. This has real value for me. David and Jennifer complement each other perfectly with their own sets of specialized knowledge. If you have an interest in abstracts, Jennifer is your go-to person. If night landscapes are your thing, David is the expert. Between the two of them, all the bases are covered, including post-processing. I especially enjoy the critique sessions during the workshops, which offer valuable advice and direction to composition skills and post processing. I hope to be able to attend more workshops with David and Jennifer in the future.
Attending a workshop hosted by David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick is one of the best things an aspiring Photographer can do to raise their skills. The best part is, you come away with an increased passion and desire to spend more time with your camera. It's not learning how to expose properly or use the right focal length but the emotions they teach you, how to see the landscape or become intimate with a leaf. You can tell there is a burning desire that they both want you to succeed and even more, the sincerity that they want you to leave with a total outlook that photography is not just about pressing the shutter to capture a moment.
This is my third workshop with D and J, and I can tell you without a doubt it's not my last. I have taken the time to observe them and listen to their mindset towards photography and each time I can see the difference in making a picture.
To that Photographer who is debating on attending a workshop with David and Jennifer, you will be rewarded with a renewed excitement to caress your camera, both emotionally and technically, creating priceless images.
Thank you, David and Jennifer, you have a passionate photographer who enjoys spending time with you.
David and Jennifer lead great workshops that accommodate all levels of experience. If you are a complete beginner or a seasoned photographer just looking to sharpen your skill set, you will always find the instructions and guidance that you need. I've been on 3 workshops with David and Jennifer, and each time I came away with a better understanding and direction on where I want my photography to go.
Their knowledge of the area and where and when to be at the right time to catch the light was essential for producing the best photos. They always scout the photo locations days in advance, which is very beneficial to the success of the workshop. Also, the constant monitoring of weather and the flexibility to adjust plans contributed greatly to capturing the best images possible.
David has a unique ability to enhance the image in post-processing and is happy to share his knowledge and skills with the workshop participants. His Colorado Fall Colors post-processing handout and presentation slides were an invaluable added bonus.
Big thanks to both David and Jennifer for a well-run workshop! I am looking forward to joining them on another adventure, and I highly recommend Exploring Exposure workshops to anyone who likes landscape photography.
Simply the Best!
I am a returning client for all the reasons one might expect. David and Jennifer are committed to teaching and providing each client individualized instruction in a friendly and helpful setting. They are organized and prepared, so the workshop comes off as an effortless experience for the client. Their true expertise was on full display at the Yellowstone at Night workshop when the weather had a mind of its own and clouds rolled in, obscuring the Milky Way. We quickly pivoted to shoot the storm, lightning and all, when it was safe. Rapidly, new locations were obtained, taking advantage of the storm in real-time instead of giving up because things didn't go according to the original plan. We didn't shoot the same ol' cliche Milky Way shots; we got something unique and arguably better! This could never have happened without an intimate knowledge of Yellowstone in the dark and what seemed to me quick thinking on one's feet to make things possible. It's obvious how much they care about giving us the fullest workshop experience, no matter the circumstances. Definitely the best!
Having attended many photo workshops, David and Jennifer provided a First Class experience. I was impressed with the Pre and Post information we received. In the field, David and Jennifer helped us with composition and camera settings to best deal with the difficult dynamic ranges of sunrise and sunset images, and taking us to the ideal locations to take advantage of the lighting. In the afternoons, David educated us on his editing workflow using Lightroom and Photoshop. This was Marilyn's first photo workshop. She was thrilled with her first Milky Way image. She really improved her camera skills with your mentoring. Thanks for a wonderful experience getting us to the locations. helping us with composition. camera setting. using ND filters and finally how to edit our images with Lightroom and Photoshop. Looking forward to attending your Photo Workshops in the future. You guys are the Best.
David & Jennifer's workshops are the best! They are intimately familiar with the locations they choose for their workshops. They are flexible and can tailor the workshop schedule to the group's interests (and changing weather conditions) to maximize your experience. They are (no surprise) great photographers and educators. They are hands-on and always available to make suggestions and answer questions in the field. The classroom instruction is well organized and packed with information. No matter your skill level, you will leave their workshops a much better photographer!!
Invest in Your Vision: Pricing & Details
A focused investment in accelerating your creative journey with two dedicated instructors.
- 1 Participant: $1600 per day
- 2 Participants: $1000 per person / day ($2000 total per day)
- 3 Participants: $800 per person / day ($2400 total per day)
- 4 Participants: $700 per person / day ($2800 total per day)
Included:
- Personalized instruction (David & Jennifer)
- Optional Pre-Workshop Vision Call
- Optional Post-Workshop Portfolio Review
- Field Guiding & Processing Sessions
Not Included:
- Travel to/from workshop location
- Lodging & Meals
- Transportation during workshop (typically own vehicle/carpool)
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Instructor travel/lodging if outside our usual areas (discussed beforehand)
Ready to Accelerate Your Vision?
Let's craft your ideal learning experience.
- Reach Out: Use the form below with your group size, desired dates/location ideas, and main goals.
- Plan Together: We'll connect to discuss details, answer questions, and finalize your custom workshop plan.
- Book Your Dates: We'll send a confirmation and booking link/invoice to secure your spot.
We're excited to help you unlock your creative potential!