Photography Learning Opportunities

  • A panoramic view of Smith Rock State Park in Oregon at sunset, with large rock formations and a river winding through the landscape, and snow-capped mountains in the distance.

    Custom Workshops & Adventure Tours

    Build a personal photo experience to achieve your next-level photography aspirations and goals! Design a custom workshop that matches your interests, knowledge & skill level.

    Cost: 8-hour sessions: $800 per day, 5-hour sessions $575

    Contact Us to learn more and to schedule your custom workshop.

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    Here are some Ideas:

    Snowshoe to Todd Lake for sunrise.

    Hike Tumalo Mountain for a sunrise or sunset session.

    A Smith Rock State Park, Misery Ridge uphill hike for a high, wide Cascade Mountains sunrise view.

    A 5-hour night sky session at Sparks Lake, John Day Painted Hills National Monument, or McKenzie Pass.

    Have you got another idea? Contact us. We can make almost anything happen!

  • Smith Rock State Park high desert sunset with iconic rock wall in the background, dry grasses, and a fallen tree in the foreground.

    Small Group Field Workshops

    Small group field workshop sessions ranging from basic to advanced. Use your camera’s functions and features to perfect your photo exposure. Learn composition skills to create compelling and interesting photographs.

    Minimum: 2 photographers

    Maximum: 4 photographers

    Cost:

    3 to 5-hour local workshops: $125 per hour

    Full-day or multi-day workshops call for a quote.

    All workshops are custom-designed to meet your interests, knowledge, and skill level. Call us to discuss the options. No charge or obligation for the call! Here are a few ideas.

    * A full or half-day waterfall tour.

    * A sunrise or sunset workshop at Smith Rock State Park, Sparks Lake, or McKenzie Pass.

    Two or three-day workshops are not out of the question. For example, two days in the Columbia River Gorge or three days on the Oregon Coast. If you can dream it, we can make it happen. Call for a quote.

    Contact us for details at 480-204-3109 or steve@giardiniphotography.com.

  • A long exposure black and white photo of a river flowing over rocks with a forest of tall pine trees in the background.

    Traditional College Courses

    If you prefer a more traditional learning experience, consider taking a non-credit community college photography course. I teach group photography courses at Central Oregon Community College (COCC) in Bend, Oregon.

    Upcoming Courses

    Here is a list of Spring 2026 courses. Registration is now open. Read a full course description and other details at Central Oregon Community College (COCC), Community Education website.

    NOTE : Each course is limited to a maximum of ten students.

    Here's what's currently scheduled.

    Photo 101: Digital Camera Operations & Exposure Management

    Begins March 10, 2026

    Photo 102: File Management & Basic Lightroom Editing

    Begins March 26, 2026

    Photo 103: Composition & Advanced Lightroom Editing

    Begins April 14, 2026

    Photo 104: Advanced Field Techniques

    Begins June 2, 2026

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    On Demand Classes

    On-demand classes for beginners, intermediate, and advanced photographers are available in-person or via Zoom.

    Got a photography topic or technique you would like to learn? We are prepared to help. For example;

    * Learn photo file organization strategies and import/export techniques.

    * Learn basic or advanced Lightroom or Photoshop image editing concepts.

    * Learn how to prepare files for printing.

    * Get professional advice or constructive feedback on a photo series or project.

    Cost: $75 an hour, 2-hour minimum

    Contact Us to learn more and schedule your session. No obligation or charge for the call.