This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,027, Nov. 25, 2025. Today's theme is, "The 2026 Photography Workshop Season." I'm Derrick Story.
The 2026 workshop season features more events than ever! We have informative webinars, online intensives, and in-person explorations to exciting locations. I'll go over the entire lineup today, and then chat with Rob Knight who is leading some of the events. It's going to be a great year of photography!
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The 2026 Photography Workshop Season
In the coming year we'll be exploring the beautiful Maine coastline, magical Utah landscape, a hot air balloon festival, and Route 66. Plus we have online events covering backyard bird photography, mastering Lightroom, creative photo techniques, and inkjet printing.
You can view the entire lineup, plus reserve your spot, by visiting the The Nimble Photographer Workshop Page. So let's take a closer look at these offerings.
Jan 10 -- Webinar -- Make the Most of Your Next Photo Workshop (DS & RK)
When you attend a photography workshop, you want to maximize your shooting time and get the most value for your hard-earned money. This program is full of tips, techniques, and ideas to help make the most of your time in the field. Rob Knight and Derrick Story have been leading photography workshops for the last sixteen years, and working hard to ensure his clients have great workshop experiences. There are a few things that can make the difference between a good workshop and a great one. He will share what he has learned from his observations leading workshops and stories from some of his colleagues to help you have a good time, save you stress in the field, and make sure that you come back from your next photography workshop with amazing photos, and even better stories!
Online Workshop - Real-world Adobe Lightroom -- Jan. 8-29 -- (RK)
Adobe Lightroom Classic and Lightroom desktop provide industry standard image organization, editing, and finishing. Join Adobe Certified Expert Rob Knight and learn to take advantage of all the great tools Lightroom has to offer. Whether you are a Lightroom beginner, or you are an experienced user looking to up your game, Rob will make sure you don't miss a trick.
Webinar -- Feb. 21 -- Backyard birds and beyond (DS & RK)
Wildlife photography, and birds in particular, can be a daunting discipline to explore. The long lenses and specific camera settings require a bit of study and a LOT of practice to master. This 2 hour webinar will begin with the basics for photographing birds and wildlife. Host Rob Knight will go over equipment considerations, camera settings, shooting modes, auto focus, and more.
Online Workshop -- Jan. 28-Feb. 18 Mobile Photography with the iPhone, iPad, and Camera (DS)
The iPhone, combined with a compact camera, is a powerful tandem for on-the-go photography. In this online workshop, we will explore how to pull together these devices to build a robust and enjoyable workflow.
Online Workshop - March 5-26 - Becoming a More Creative Photographer (RK)
It's easy to study the technical aspects of photography to improve your camera skills. There are endless books, videos, classes, etc that cover aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, but what about creativity? What techniques can we employ in order to create more compelling and expressive photos?
Online Workshop -- Creative Photo Techniques (DS)
Four weeks... and a different creative technique each session! We'll explore B&W techniques, Infrared, HDR, long exposure, and more.
Do you feel like you're taking the same photos over and over? Climb out of that rut with our creative camera techniques workshop, and discover your inner artist.
May 14-17, 2026 - Coastal Maine Photo Workshop (RK)
Hit the road with Rob Knight for a classic American road trip to explore the iconic towns, lighthouses, fishing boats, and more in Portland and Boothbay Harbor, Maine.
July 2026 -- SC Hot Air Balloon Classic and Micro Brewery Photo Workshop (DS)
The Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Classic is a two-day event that allows us to photograph every aspect of the festival from preparation, to morning glow, to lift off, to individual rides. It's a colorful feast for the eyes.
Additionally, Sonoma County has a thriving microbrewing culture. We'll go behind the scenes and learn about the brewing process and taste the results for ourselves.
Oct. 5-10 - Moab, Arches, and Dead Horse (DS)
Currently wait list
Our workshop headquarters is a spacious casa located a few blocks from downtown Moab shops, restaurants and galleries. Arches National Park is 5 miles away, Dead Horse State Park and other photo locations are less than an hour from our HQ.
In addition to full kitchen, table for 10, a comfortable common area, our casa includes a private hot tub, outdoor fire pit, BBQ Grill, washer and dryer, WiFi, and parking.
Arrivals begin on Monday, Oct. 5 at 4pm. The workshop starts on Tuesday morning. And departure is Saturday morning by 9am.
Our photo excursions will include the beautiful landscape of Arches National Park, Dead Horse State Park, the Colorado River, and more.
Oct. 15-18 - Route 66 Photography Workshop (RK)
Join pro photographer and Route 66 explorer Rob Knight to explore the "mother road" this October. We will be based in Winslow and Kingman, Arizona, putting us right in the middle of the action. The stretch of Route 66 through northern Arizona contains many of the most iconic spots that still exist from the heyday of American car culture. We will visit towns along Route 66 like Seligman, Oatman, and Williams, Arizona. Along the way, we will explore and photograph the roadside attractions that made Route 66 so legendary.
Online Workshop - Inkjet Printing for Photographers (DS)
Nov. 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2026
Just in time for the holidays, this inkjet printing workshop will help you tame your printer, enabling you to create beautiful prints and fine art greeting cards.
We'll cover paper stocks, printer setups, project design, and even how to choose the best inkjet photo printer for you - all the details that you've always wondered about.
We Hope You Can Join Us!
Stop by The Nimble Photographer Workshop Page and reserve your spot today.
Virtual Camera Club News
Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view.
If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com.
Costa Rica! June 2026 - Complete information and registration here. This will be a once in a lifetime photography event. I hope you can join us.
Inner Circle Bold. Sign up for the Annual Membership that's only $75.60 a year, you will receive all of the regular Inner Circle benefits, plus a coupon for your choice of a 2026 Online workshop hosted by me.
The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear.
Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout.
The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras - If you've discovered a film camera that's no longer being used, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on thenimblephotographer.com, click the box next to Donating a Film Camera, and let me know what you have. In your note, be sure to include your shipping address.
Affiliate Links - The links to some products in this podcast contain an affiliate code that credits The Digital Story for any purchases made from B&H Photo and Amazon via that click-through. Depending on the purchase, we may receive some financial compensation.
Red River Paper - And finally, be sure to visit our friends at Red River Paper for all of your inkjet supply needs.
See you next week!
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