Lance Kuehne Photography Workshops

Each winter, wine country's vineyards come alive—not with grapes, but with a stunning carpet of golden mustard flowers. The bright yellow blooms stretch between rows of bare vines, set against lush green hills and soft winter skies. It’s one of the most visually striking and fleeting moments in wine country.

This small-group workshop is designed for photographers of all levels who want to capture the unique textures, colors, and quiet beauty of the season. We’ll focus on compositions that highlight the contrast between the orderly rows of dormant vines and the wild vibrance of blooming mustard.

You’ll also photograph nearby farm buildings, oak-studded hills, and open country roads—all chosen for their photogenic qualities in winter light.

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### What You’ll Learn

✔ How to photograph mustard flowers and vineyard rows with depth and clarity
✔ Using histograms and filters for soft or contrasty winter light
✔ Best camera settings for capturing color, sharpness, and atmosphere
✔ Framing techniques for rhythm, pattern, and leading lines
✔ How to create storytelling images from rural landscapes

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### Workshop Details

📍 Meet-Up: Begin at Lance’s studio in Petaluma (carpooling available), or meet along the route

📍 Location Focus: Vineyards with mustard bloom, rural roads, and nearby barns or hills

📅 Date: Sunday, February 15th
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
💰 Cost: $150

👟 Fitness Level: Easy – short walks, all locations close to the road
🚻 Facilities: Available every 1–2 hours
☕ Break: Mid-afternoon stop for snacks and drinks

Included:
✅ Hands-on photography instruction throughout the workshop
✅ Custom map of all photo stops (provided after the workshop)
✅ Optional carpooling from Petaluma

Not Included:
❌ Meals/snacks (please bring your own)
❌ Transportation (except carpooling)

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Don’t miss the short-lived bloom that transforms winter vineyards into golden fields. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of photography in one of Sonoma’s most magical seasonal displays.

🔗 Reserve your spot now—just 6 photographers per workshop.

### Photograph Yosemite in Winter—and Capture the Firefall if Conditions Align

Friday–Sunday · February 20-22, 2026
Limited to 5 participants

Yosemite in winter is calm, quiet, and deeply photogenic—bare trees, snow-covered cliffs, and soft light reflecting off granite and ice. This is also the time of year when Yosemite’s famous **“Firefall”**phenomenon may occur: a glowing ribbon of orange light on Horsetail Fall that resembles molten lava. If the sky is clear and water is flowing, we’ll be there to photograph it.

This small-group workshop focuses on Yosemite Valley at its most peaceful. We’ll arrive Friday afternoon and photograph until twilight. Saturday and Sunday, we’ll return to the valley at sunrise, break during midday light, and shoot again in the afternoon—adjusting based on weather and lighting.

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### What You’ll Learn

✔ How to expose for snow, water, and high-contrast winter scenes
✔ Techniques for managing highlights and shadows using histograms
✔ Using filters and white balance to capture winter color accurately
✔ Composition strategies for minimalist, moody, or dramatic images
✔ How to prepare and shoot Yosemite’s Firefall if conditions allow

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### Workshop Details

📍 Location: Yosemite Valley
📅 Dates: February 20-22 (Friday to Sunday)

⏰ Schedule:

• Friday: Arrive by afternoon; sunset shoot
• Saturday: Sunrise to midday shoot; break; afternoon/evening shoot (Firefall window if conditions align)
• Sunday: Sunrise session, then return to Petaluma
  💰 Cost: $395 (tuition only)
  👟 Fitness Level: Easy – most photo locations are near roads or parking
  🚗 Transportation, lodging, and meals not included

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Experience Yosemite in its quietest season—and if the timing and light are right, capture one of the park’s rarest natural events: the glowing Firefall.

🔗 Reserve your spot now—limited to 5 participants.

📢 Early Bird Discounts
• Sign up by February 6 → 15% Off
• Sign up by February 13 → 10% Off

📷 Reserve your spot today!

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of photography on Mount Tamalpais—just as winter gives way to early spring. This is one of the most quietly dramatic times of year on the mountain: rolling green hills, mist weaving through redwoods, and long, low light that turns the landscape into something dreamlike.

Designed for all skill levels, this small-group workshop will take you from forest shadows to high ridgelines overlooking the Pacific Ocean—culminating in sunset and twilight photography from a sweeping coastal vantage point.

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### What to Expect

📍 Meeting Point: Begin at my studio (with carpooling options) or meet in Fairfax.

Late winter on Mount Tam is lush, moody, and full of photographic potential. The landscape is at its greenest, softened by fog and winter light. Coastal clouds drift through the valleys, creating changing scenes by the minute. If we’re lucky, we may even see dramatic skies break open at sunset.

You’ll photograph:

• Fog drifting through redwoods and across ridges
• Soft light filtering through mossy trees and damp forest floors
• Silhouettes of lone trees and layered hills in the golden hour
• Reflections and patterns in small creeks and winter pools
• Moody coastal vistas at twilight over Bolinas Lagoon and the Pacific

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### Why You Should Join

✔ Personalized instruction in a small group setting
✔ Learn to photograph in challenging light and changing weather
✔ Ideal for refining both technical skills and creative expression
✔ Access to hidden and iconic spots on Mount Tam
✔ Follow-up map of photo locations so you can return on your own

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### Workshop Details

📅 Date & Time: Sunday, March 1st · Noon – 6:00 PM
💰 Cost: $150
👟 Fitness Level: Easy to moderate (short walks from parking areas)
Included:
✅ Hands-on instruction tailored to your skill level
✅ Detailed map of our photo stops
✅ Optional carpooling from my studio

Not Included:
❌ Meals or snacks (bring your own!)
❌ Transportation, aside from carpooling

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### Creative & Technical Guidance

📷 Get the most out of your DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone
📷 Learn to use histograms and filters for moody winter light
🎨 Explore ways to express emotion and narrative in your landscapes
🖼 Work toward a stronger personal style with live feedback

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Don’t miss this opportunity to capture the quiet power of Mount Tam in late winter—before the crowds and dry hills of summer return.

🔗 Reserve your spot today and save 10% with Early Bird registration at least one week in advance.

As winter begins to loosen its grip, Point Reyes enters a season of quiet transition. Coastal hills are still lush and green, trees drip with recent rain, and soft light breaks through layers of mist and clouds. This is the perfect time to explore the raw, expressive beauty of the landscape—and refine your photography in a small, supportive group.

This workshop is designed for photographers of all experience levels who want to capture both the subtle mood and emerging life of late winter. We’ll visit a mix of iconic and lesser-known locations, photographing everything from windswept bluffs and mossy trees to wave-washed beaches and weathered ranches—all in that low, lyrical afternoon light.

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### Workshop Highlights

📍 Pierce Point Ranch – Capture the historic charm of this 19th-century ranch, with its barn textures, open pastures, and distant ridgelines still wearing their winter green.
📍 Drakes Beach – Late winter skies often bring contrast and motion to the sea and sandstone cliffs. We’ll focus on shooting movement and reflections under shifting light.
📍 North Beach – A moody stretch of coastline where you can work with patterns in sand, crashing waves, and long views of the horizon.
📍 Cypress Tree Tunnel – This iconic location becomes quietly dramatic in the late light. We’ll close the day here with creative compositions using symmetry, framing, and contrast.

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### What to Expect

🚗 Meet in Petaluma – Start at Lance’s studio (carpooling available), or meet us in Inverness.

☕ Refreshment Stop – Quick break in town for snacks and drinks.

🚻 Facilities – Available at intervals throughout the afternoon.

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### Why You Should Join

✔ Personal instruction in a relaxed, small-group setting (max 5)
✔ Capture the quiet shift from winter to early spring
✔ Access local insights and under-the-radar locations
✔ Receive a post-workshop map of our photo stops
✔ Grow both your technical skills and creative instincts

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### Creative & Technical Guidance

📷 Work with any gear—DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone
📷 Master exposure in flat or moody light
🎨 Build stronger compositions and more expressive storytelling
🖼 Get real-time feedback and practical tips to develop your style

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### Workshop Details

📅 Date: Saturday, March 7th
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Point Reyes & surrounding areas
💰 Cost: $150
👟 Fitness Level: Easy to moderate (short walks from parking areas)

Included:
✅ Expert instruction throughout the day
✅ Custom map of our photo locations
✅ Optional carpooling from Petaluma
Not Included:
❌ Snacks or drinks (please bring your own)
❌ Transportation (unless carpooling)

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Join us to photograph Point Reyes in its quietest, most soulful season—where late winter light brings mood, texture, and life to every scene.

🔗 Reserve your spot today and save 10% with Early Bird registration at least one week in advance.