Three Day Photography Workshop

Day 1: High Road to Taos
We begin our journey along the fabled High Road to Taos, winding through Native and Hispanic villages steeped in centuries of tradition and rich in visual texture. We’ll visit Penasco, Las Trampas, and Truchas, each offering its unique charm, adobe architecture, rustic chapels, weathered doors, and timeless rural life.

As we descend back toward Taos, we’ll photograph the afternoon light spilling across the pastoral Llano de San Juan, the same golden light that inspired the setting for John Nichols’ The Milagro Beanfield War. This region is a dreamscape for photographers, where every bend in the road reveals another composition waiting to be captured.

Day 2: Abiquiu, and the Chama River Valley
The second day takes us deep into the heart of Georgia O’Keeffe country, where the painter found endless inspiration in the dramatic red mesas, weather-sculpted rock formations, and the luminous skies of Abiquiu. We’ll photograph the evocative landscape of the Chama River Valley, where light and land converge in painterly perfection.

Stops include iconic overlooks, winding riverbanks, and hidden canyons, along with a visit to Bode’s General Store—a local institution since 1919 and a perfect spot to grab lunch and soak in the character of this storied village. We’ll work on mastering compositions in open space, exposure settings, and capturing the abstract beauty of geological textures and formations.

Day 3: Sites of Taos
On our final day, we’ll explore the greater Taos area. Expect an eclectic mix of subjects: abandoned trucks resting quietly in open fields beneath the watchful gaze of Taos Mountain, old-world plazas and historic adobe homes, rustic fences and acequias still flowing with the water that has nourished the valley for centuries.

In the late afternoon, we’ll head south to Ranchos de Taos to capture the famed St. Francis Church, bathed in the soft glow of evening light. This iconic structure, immortalized in the works of Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams, provides the perfect finale for our journey.

The Rio Grande Gorge and beyond
Just a short drive from Taos, we can extend the day—or substitute part of it—with a visit to the Rio Grande Gorge and the Orilla Verde National Recreation Area. This area is teeming with life: beaver, otter, great blue herons, and bighorn sheep all inhabit this riparian sanctuary. The volcanic cliffs and canyon walls offer striking backdrops and opportunities for photographing petroglyphs and expansive river views.

In the winter, this area transforms into a peaceful refuge, where snow-dusted cliffs, soft light, and abundant wildlife create a serene and magical experience for photographers.

Cost: $1450 per person

Call 505-501-4880 to reserve a date that suits you for your own personal photo tour.

“We had the opportunity to do three days of photo touring with Geraint. What a treat!  We were able to do three different tours, all of which were outstanding. The High Road to Taos, Georgia O’Keeffe Country, and the Rio Grande Gorge area were all a visual delight. The added plus was that the Cottonwoods had changed to their fall colors, a golden yellow. Magnificent!! Geraint’s intimate knowledge of knowing the time of day for the best natural light on the preferred shot was a real added plus. He was able to incorporate historic architecture, western weathered buildings and churches, old country stores, and a whole lot more into our day. It was a photographer’s delight! If you are an avid photographer you will really enjoy Geraint’s tips and instructions. When we began our time with him he was our guide, at the conclusion of our time we parted friends.”
–Bill and Gretchen Northrup – Columbus, Ohio