Lance Kuehne Photography Workshops

Escape the Ordinary. Capture the Extraordinary.

Saturday, June 20th, 1:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Sonoma County’s rugged coastline, misty redwood forests, and rolling golden hills offer some of the most breathtaking scenery in Northern California. This exclusive**, small-group photography workshop** takes you beyond the usual spots, leading you through hidden landscapes north of Cazadero—from scenic ridge tops to ancient forests and dramatic coastal cliffs.

Why Join This Workshop?

✅ A Photographer’s Dream Route – Capture a stunning variety of landscapes in one afternoon: misty redwood groves, windswept coastal bluffs, and rolling ridgelines bathed in golden light.
✅ Perfect Timing for Breathtaking Shots – Late afternoon light, shifting coastal fog, and a spectacular sunset over the Pacific make for a dynamic and unforgettable shoot.
✅ Hands-On Guidance – Small group size (max 6 participants) ensures personalized instruction tailored to your experience level.
✅ Minimal Hiking, Maximum Scenery – Most locations are easy to access, allowing more time behind the lens.
✅ Creative & Technical Support – Learn composition, lighting, exposure settings, and how to adapt to changing conditions for truly striking images.

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What to Expect

📍 Meet & Carpool – from my studio in Petaluma or meet us at Wild Flour Bread in Freestone for an artisanal start to our journey.

🚗 Scenic Ridge Top Views – the workshop begins where rolling hills, oak woodlands, and breathtaking panoramic overlooks stretch toward the horizon. Learn to frame vast landscapes and shifting light as we travel through one of Sonoma County’s most photogenic and remote routes.

🌲 Ancient Forests & Soft Light – Enter Kruse Rhododendron State Reserve, where towering redwoods and lush undergrowth create a dreamlike setting. Master techniques for working with soft, diffused light, capturing intricate textures of moss, ferns, and towering trees.

🌊 Dramatic Coastal Landscapes – At Salt Point State Park, discover weathered sandstone formations, wave-swept coves, and open coastal meadows. Experiment with long exposures, contrast, and leading lines to create dynamic, storytelling compositions.

🌅 Sunset on the Sonoma Coast – End the day along the rugged coastline, capturing golden-hour light, silhouettes, and moody waves as the sun dips below the Pacific. We’ll chase the best conditions to ensure an unforgettable final shot.

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Who Should Join?

📷 Beginner to Advanced Photographers – Whether you’re just getting comfortable with manual settings or a seasoned shooter refining your craft, this workshop will push your creativity and expand your skills.

📷 Nature & Landscape Enthusiasts – If you love capturing untouched landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and hidden forests, this is the perfect adventure.

📷 Gear Guidance & Creative Development – Work with your DSLR, mirrorless camera, or even a high-end smartphone. Get expert lens recommendations, creative feedback, and composition tipsthroughout the day.

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Workshop Details
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, June 20th, 1:30 PM – 8:30 PM
💰 Cost: $150

👟 Fitness Level: Easy to moderate – minimal hiking, short walks to locations.

🚗 Carpooling Available –at my studio or meet us at Wild Flour Bread in Freestone.

What’s Included:
✔️ Expert photography instruction tailored to your level
✔️ Custom route with exclusive locations
✔️ A detailed map of our stops after the workshop

What’s Not Included:
❌ Food/snacks (bring your own for energy!)
❌ Transportation (aside from carpooling options)

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Reserve Your Spot

This workshop is more than just a photography lesson—it’s a rare chance to explore the wild beauty of remote northwest Sonoma County, capturing its magic in golden light.

📍 Spots are limited to 6 participants. Secure your place now!
Get a 10% Early Bird discount if you sign up at least a week in advance.

### Redwoods to Rugged Coast: A Five-Day Immersion in Humboldt’s Wild Beauty

Monday – Monday, July 6th to Friday, July 10th

📍 Location: Coastal Redwoods & Historic Towns of Humboldt County

Immerse yourself in the towering redwoods, rugged coastline, and historic towns of Humboldt County on this exclusive five-day photography workshop. From the Avenue of the Giants to the misty trails of Fern Canyon, we’ll explore some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Northern California, refining our photography skills in a small, focused group.

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Workshop Highlights

📍 Avenue of the Giants (Day 1 – Arrival & Journey North)

Our journey begins with a scenic drive through the Avenue of the Giants, one of the most awe-inspiring redwood corridors in the world. With time to stop and photograph ancient groves, winding roads, and soft-filtered light through towering trees, this will set the tone for our adventure.

📍 Redwood National & State Parks

Two full days of exploring the most iconic and hidden gems of the redwoods:

• Fern Canyon – A lush paradise where 50-foot canyon walls are draped in ferns and mist, perfect for capturing soft light and depth.

• Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park – Home to some of the tallest trees on Earth, with winding trails, open meadows, and Roosevelt elk.

• Orick & Coastal Overlooks – Hidden trails and stunning ocean vistas where the redwoods meet the Pacific.

📍 Trinidad & Coastal Seascapes

The charming town of Trinidad offers rugged sea stacks and pristine beaches:

• Golden Hour & Sunset Photography – Capturing waves crashing against the cliffs, shifting fog, and dramatic coastal colors.

• Beach & Tidepool Photography – Exploring reflections, textures, and movement along the shoreline.

📍 Ferndale & Humboldt Redwoods (Day 5 – Backroads & Departure)

Our final day includes historic Ferndale and scenic backroads into Humboldt Redwoods State Park:

• Rolling Ranchlands & Foggy Hills – A stunning contrast to the dense forests, featuring golden summer grasses and winding country roads.

• Lost Coast Vistas – If conditions allow, we may capture the rugged coastline where few visitors venture.

• Final Stop in the Redwoods – One last chance to photograph ancient giants before heading home.

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What You’ll Learn

📷 Mastering Light in the Forest – Handling high contrast & soft light in the redwoods.

🌊 Seascape Photography – Capturing long exposures, crashing waves, and changing tides.

🏞 Composition & Storytelling – Creating images that evoke a sense of place and emotion.

🔎 Refining Your Vision – Personalized feedback to develop your photographic style.

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What You’ll Gain

✅ Expert guidance on composition, exposure, and creative techniques.
✅ Access to diverse landscapes – towering redwoods, misty fern canyons, rugged coastlines, and historic towns.
✅ Small group setting for personalized instruction & feedback.
✅ Flexible itinerary to adapt to weather and lighting conditions.
✅ post-workshop image critique to refine your skills.
📷 Gear Support & Creative Development

• Learn how to maximize your DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone camera.

• Get expert recommendations on lenses and accessories for landscape photography.

• Develop your unique style with professional feedback & new creative approaches.

• Bonus: After the workshop, you’ll receive a detailed map of all our photo locations for future visits.

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Workshop Details

📍 Where: Based around Eureka, visiting Redwood National & State Parks, Fern Canyon, Orick, Trinidad, Ferndale, and Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

💰 Cost: $695 (Tuition Only)
📅 Dates: Monday – Friday, July 6, 2026 – July 10, 2026

👟 Fitness Level: Easy to moderate – most locations are near parking areas, with optional short hikes.

✅ Included:
✔ Expert photography instruction tailored to your level.
✔ Detailed location map after the workshop.
✔ Carpooling options from Petaluma.
❌ Not Included:
✖ Transportation (aside from carpooling options).
✖ Lodging (suggested lodging options provided upon registration).
✖ Park entrance fees.
✖ Meals.

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Reserve Your Spot – Limited to 5 Participants!

📢 Early Bird Discounts
• Sign up by June 22 → 15% Off
• Sign up by June 29 → 10% Off

This workshop is designed for photographers who want to slow down and truly connect with the landscapes they capture. Whether you’re a beginner looking to improve or an experienced photographer seeking inspiration, you’ll leave with stunning images and new skills to enhance your craft.

📷 Reserve your spot today!

### 5 Day Eastern Sierra Photography Workshop

📅 Dates: July 20th – 24th | 5 Days of Epic Landscapes & Timeless Scenes

Join us for an unforgettable five-day photography adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of the Eastern Sierra, beginning with a stunning drive through Yosemite National Park. From iconic granite peaks and ancient forests to dramatic desert landscapes and ghost towns frozen in time, this workshop is designed for photographers seeking inspiration, adventure, and hands-on learning in spectacular locations.

📷 Workshop Highlights:

🌿 Yosemite National Park (Day 1) – We’ll travel over Tioga Pass, stopping to photograph Tuolumne Meadows, Tenaya Lake, and Olmsted Point, where sweeping mountain vistas and pristine alpine landscapes await before we descend into the Eastern Sierra.

🏚 Bodie Ghost Town – Step back in time in this remarkably preserved gold rush town, where abandoned buildings and rusting relics create hauntingly beautiful compositions.

🌊 Mono Lake – Capture sunrise and sunset at this surreal lake, where otherworldly tufa formations rise from the reflective water, offering perfect conditions for long exposures and dynamic skies.

🪨 Devil’s Postpile & Rainbow Falls – Explore this rare geological wonder, featuring striking basalt columns and a powerful waterfall, ideal for practicing composition and motion techniques.

🌲 Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest – Walk among the world’s oldest living trees, their gnarled, wind-sculpted forms creating dramatic high-altitude landscapes. At night, we may capture the Milky Way above this ancient forest in a dedicated astro photography session.

🏞 Convict Lake & June Lake Loop – Discover mirror-like reflections of rugged peaks, where the golden hour lightturns these alpine lakes into pure magic.

🌸 McGee Creek – A hidden gem bursting with wildflowers, rushing creeks, and jagged mountain backdrops, perfect for mastering light and movement in your compositions.

⛰ Alabama Hills – Experience a sunrise photography session among these iconic high-desert rock formations, set against the towering peaks of the Sierra Nevada. The interplay of light and shadow makes this a dream location for photographers.

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📷 What You’ll Gain:
✅ Expert guidance on composition, exposure, and creative techniques
✅ Hands-on instruction tailored to your experience level
✅ Techniques for long-exposure, night photography, and storytelling
✅ Small group setting for personalized feedback
✅ Flexible itinerary to adapt to weather and lighting conditions
✅ Post-workshop image critique to refine your skills

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🎨 Gear & Creative Support:

📷 Gear Guidance
• Maximize the potential of your DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphone camera.
• Get expert recommendations on the best lenses and accessoriesfor landscape photography.

🎨 Creative Development
• Develop your unique photographic style with professional feedback.
• Explore new creative approaches to capturing landscapes.

🎤 Post-Workshop Image Critique
A few weeks after the workshop, you'll have the opportunity to participate in an optional image critique session to further refine your skills and receive feedback on your best shots.

📍 Bonus: After the workshop, you'll receive a detailed map of all the locations we photographed, so you can revisit them anytime!

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📌 Workshop Details
💰 Cost: $695 (Tuition Only)
📅 Dates: Monday – Monday, July 20th, 2026 – Friday, July 24th, 2026

🚶♂️ Fitness Level: Easy to moderate – most locations are close to parking areas with minimal hiking.

✅ What’s Included:
✔ Expert photography instruction tailored to your level
✔ A detailed location map after the workshop
✔ Carpooling options from Petaluma

❌ Not Included:
🚗 Transportation (aside from carpooling options)
🏡 Lodging (suggested lodging options provided upon registration)
🎟 Park entrance fees
🍽 Meals

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🔗 Reserve Your Spot!

📢 Early Bird Discounts!
• Sign up by July 6th and get a 15% discount!
• Sign up by July 13th and get a 10% discount!

Join us for an inspiring, hands-on photography experience that will challenge you to see the landscape in new ways and bring home your most breathtaking images yet.

✨ Spots are limited – don’t miss out!

Photograph the Magic of Point Reyes in Summer

Saturday, August 1st, 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Join us for an immersive afternoon photography workshop in the breathtaking landscapes of Point Reyes National Seashore. This workshop is designed for photographers of all levels who want to refine their skills while capturing the region’s diverse scenery—from historic ranches to rugged coastlines and iconic cypress-lined roads.

Workshop Highlights:
📍 Pierce Point Ranch – Step back in time at this well-preserved 19th-century dairy ranch. Learn how to compose striking images of weathered buildings, rolling pastures, and the windswept landscapes of the Tomales Point area.

📍 Drakes Beach – Capture the interplay of light and shadow on the dramatic sandstone cliffs. We’ll explore techniques for seascape photography and working with changing tides.

📍 North Beach – A perfect location for expansive ocean views and dynamic wave action. We’ll focus on creating depth and movement in coastal photography as we chase the golden light of late afternoon.

📍 Cypress Tree Tunnel – End the day at this famous, elegant corridor of Monterey cypress trees. As the sun lowers, we’ll experiment with framing, leading lines, and soft light filtering through the branches.
The unpredictable coastal weather adds to the magic— rolling fog and moody skies can transform the landscape in minutes, offering dynamic and atmospheric compositions. Whether you’re drawn to expansive landscapes, dramatic cliffs, or intimate details, this workshop will help you capture the raw beauty of Point Reyes at its finest.

What to Expect

🚗 Meet in Petaluma & Carpool – We’ll depart from Lance’s studio we you can carpool if you want, or you can meet up with the group in Inverness.

☕ Quick Stop for Refreshments – Before heading into the park, we’ll stop for snacks and drinks in Inverness.

🚻 Regular Bathroom Access – No need to worry; facilities are available every few hours.

Why You Should Join

✔ Personalized, hands-on instruction in a small group setting

✔ A diverse range of stunning locations, from forests to ridgelines to coastal vistas

✔ Perfect for all skill levels—whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro looking to refine your skills

✔ Exclusive Local Insights – Learn the best hidden locations and perspectives that most visitors miss. After the workshop, you'll receive a detailed map so you can revisit these spots on your own.

✔ Experience the magic of Point Reyes in spring, a photographer’s paradise!

📷 Gear Guidance:

• Learn how to make the most of your current gear, whether you’re using a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or smartphone
• Get recommendations on essential lenses and accessories for landscape photography

🎨 Creative Support:

• Work on developing your unique photographic style with professional feedback
• Get inspiration and new creative approaches for landscape photography

Workshop Details

📅 Saturday, August 1st
⏰ 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Point Reyes & Surrounding Areas
💰 Cost: $150
What’s Included:
✅ Expert photography instruction tailored to your skill level
✅ Detailed map of all photo stops after the workshop
✅ Carpooling options from Lance’s studio

What’s Not Included:
❌ Snacks & drinks (bring your own)
❌ Transportation (aside from carpooling options)
👟 Fitness Level: Easy to moderate – most locations are near parking areas with minimal hiking.
This workshop is a perfect opportunity to refine your craft, connect with fellow photographers, and immerse yourself in one of California’s most breathtaking landscapes.

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