2027 Colorado Fall Colors Photography Workshop

C O L O R A D O I N A U T U M N

F A L L M O U N T A I N E X P E R I E N C E

OCTOBER 1-6th, 2027

CLASS LIMIT : 1 OF 6 SPOTS REMIANING

INVESTMENT: $3,750.00 / $3,000.00 Alumni

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP

Join Award Winning photographer, Jeff Berkes, for an epic fall photography workshop in the heart of Southwest Colorado, where fiery aspen forests, rugged high-alpine terrain, and fresh snow-dusted peaks collide in one of the most dramatic landscapes in the West.

For six days, we chase golden light through winding mountain valleys, explore remote passes framed by towering 13,000- and 14,000-foot peaks, and photograph some of the most iconic views in the San Juan range. When the sun dips behind the mountains, the sky explodes with stars. With crystal-clear air and minimal light pollution, this region is a dream for Milky Way and astrophotography.

Expect adventure, expect breathtaking scenery, and expect personal guidance every step of the way—from field techniques to composition, long exposure work, and in-the-moment creative decision-making. If you’re ready to expand your skills and capture the very best of Colorado’s fall season, this workshop is your next great story.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

How to create compelling landscape compositions.
How to create abstract compositions within Aspen groves.
How to use your camera to its fullest capabilities.
How to pick locations based on the weather forecast.
How to utilize a variety of lenses to think “outside the box.”
An understanding for light and how to take advantage of it in all conditions.
How to photograph the night sky and shoot the milky way (weather dependent).
The basics of Lightroom and Photoshop. Masking, local adjustments, prepping your image to print

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

A DSLR or Mirrorless camera body, an assortment of lenses. A wide angle is highly recommended as well as a zoom lens.
A sturdy tripod.
An intervalometer (a cheap one off of Amazon will work just fine).
A headlamp or flashlight.
At least the trial version of Lightroom or Photoshop on your laptop.
Multiple batteries, chargers, and memory cards.
A desire to learn, have fun, be flexible, and explore nature!
A circular polarizer is strong recommended

COLORADO COLORS

SOUTHWEST COLORADO

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Post-processing video set (sent out after the workshop)
We will take a significant amount of time to review images towards the end of the workshop on day 4 or 5.
Access to my brain 24/7.
Any entrance fees we may encounter
Welcome Dinner and Final Dinner

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Airfare to / from Colorado.
Transportation during the workshop (i recommend that you rent a 4x4 Jeep. I will have one, but one other Jeep would expand a night shooting location for us.
- (meeting location will be announced in the welcome email).
Meals & beverages except (Welcome Dinner and Final Dinner are included)

ACCOMODATIONS

Lodging is not included. The location will be dependent on the best conditions for shooting fall colors. Please make reservations at the MTN Lodge in Ridgway, CO. This information will be sent out in the welcome email!

NIGHT SKY PHOTO EXCURSIONS

COLORADO GHOST TOWN AND MILKY WAY METEOR

When we have clear evenings, we will seek out in search for stunning night sky locations. During this time of the year, the milky way is visible by 8:00pm allowing us to capture some great images earlier in the night!

COLORADO COLORS AND THE MILKY WAYDallas Divide, Colorado COLORADO NIGHTSCAPE

DIRECTIONS

I suggest flying into Grand Junction, Colorado for this workshop. You have a short drive south to our meeting location. The exact meeting location will be sent out to all photographers upon signing up.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

A non-refundable deposit of ($1,650.00) is due to secure your spot on the tour. Due to the nature of this workshop, once a payment has been made, we cannot offer you a cash refund. If your spot can be filled, we can offer a refund. Otherwise, you will receive workshop credit in the full amount paid, minus at $250 cancellation fee. The remaining balance must be paid no later than July 1st, 2027. Alumni Receive 20% off this workshop.

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DEPOSIT INFORMATION

A $1,650.00 deposit is due to reserve your spot on this workshop. The remaining balance will be due no later than 90 days before the workshop start date, an email reminder about any remaining balance will be sent out around about 30 days before the due date. You can also choose to pay the full amount. Payments are non-refundable.

Please carefully our terms and conditions before signing up. Trip Insurance is recommended