Photography In San Miguel De Allende
October 15-November 18, 2006
Santa Fe Workshops presents its sixth series of one-week photography workshops in the historic Mexican town of San Miguel de Allende. Fifteen dynamic workshops (three per week) will cover such topics as personal vision, figure study, travel photography, portraiture, and Mexican culture and heritage with well-known instructors Jay Maisel, Nevada Wier, Keith Carter, Mona Kuhn and many others. San Miguel is one of Mexico’s most charming colonial towns, with narrow, serpentine, cobblestone streets that wind through sixteenth- and seventeenth-century stone buildings. Rich in culture, heritage, holidays and fiestas, San Miguel has long been a center for the arts and home to an international community of artists, writers and sculptors. Hotel Posada de La Aldea will serve as the workshops’ campus. Extensive grounds with beautiful gardens, a swimming pool, fountains and private courtyards provide a serene backdrop for the creative workshop process.

For more information, contact: Santa Fe Workshops, (505) 983-1400, www.santafeworkshops.com.

Colorado Fall Color
September 26–October 1, 2006
Journey to some of the best fall-color locations in Colorado. You’ll be introduced to an area known for its gold, quaking
aspens, where the soil brings out a wonderful reddish hue to light up the hillside. Visit popular spots as well as some hidden gems, where you’ll learn techniques that will open your eyes to a whole new world of fall photography. Personalized, hands-on help in the field is a feature of all First Light trips. This, coupled with midday in-room instructional programs, makes for a great learning experience as well as an enjoyable week of photography.

For more information, contact: Andy Long, First Light Photo Tours, (720) 962-5929, [email protected], www.firstlighttours.com.

Alsace and Paris
September 25-October 6, 2006
Fairy-tale villages nestled in mountain valleys, pastel-colored half-timbered houses reflected in petite canals, flower boxes and lace hanging in windows, and castles on hills surrounded by colorful vineyards are just some of the treasures that await you along the picturesque wine route of Alsace. During the height of fall color and wine harvest, the tour starts in charming Strasbourg and works its way through the sublime countryside and medieval villages, while offering gastronomic delights and wine. Continue on to Paris to photograph the Left Bank, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Elysées, plus fountains, gardens, bridges and café scenes. Spend a day at Monet’s Garden in Giverny, learning creative flower techniques. This trip is good for all skill levels as there’s ongoing instruction throughout the tour.

For more information, contact: Gale Perry, Light Fantastic Photo Tours, (415) 927-1639, [email protected],  www.light-fantastic.com.