Workshops

Winston, MT

April 12-14, 2024

$850/person

    I have had the pleasure of attending several of Mark LaRowe’s photography workshops. Each one presented me with great takeaways. There is ample time to do multiple shoots and work as a group for editing. Mark scouts each area for potential photo opportunities. Early morning until dusk shooting with breaks to eat and edit! And great food (cooked by Mark!) and good company.

Karen D.

Join me for my annual “Spring Ranch Life and Landscape Photo Workshop”. We will be based at the Staubach Creek Ranch near Winston, Montana. We will be staying on the working ranch in the very modern and comfortable guest house. 

The workshop begins on Friday, April 12 in the mid-afternoon and will conclude around mid-day on April 14.

We will have a pair of evening and morning landscape shoots during the weekend.  Additionally, we will likely have a three-to-four-hour cattle round-up and calf branding on Saturday during the middle of the day. The occurrence of this event is dependent on the weather between now and then and that day.  In any case we will be able photograph the calves, cattle, ranch scenes, and horses in morning and late-day light.

We will have a full workshop including photo reviews and image editing sessions using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.

Our breakfast and dinner meals will be shared (I provide the food and cook!!) over which we can have discussion time.

Attendance is limited to four participants so there will be plenty of individual, one-on-one instruction, and coaching.

The cost is $850.00/person and includes two nights’ lodging and the breakfasts/dinners. Lunches, snacks and beverages of choice are your responsibility. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot due upon registration. The payment balance is due upon arriving at the location.

Contact me by phone (406-577-6123) or email me at Mark@MarkLaRowePhotography.com to discuss details or reserve your spot. Additional days/nights can be added to the workshop for an additional fee if you wish to extend your experience.

Hanksville, Utah

April 21-27, 2024

$4495/person

Limited to 5 participants

This area boasts some of the most incredible geological formations you'll ever see. Adorned with layers and layers of sedimentary rock in almost every color of the rainbow, the geology is truly a sight to behold. Join Joseph Rossbach and myself for this epic workshop, exploring some of our favorite locations by day and by night! Explore Martian-esque badlands, goblin-like hoodoos, mile high canyon tops, towering buttes, slot canyons, and arches. We will explore this vast and arid landscape in search of thought provoking and original images. The drone photography here is the best in the entire country and there are no restrictions to flying and shooting. The photo opportunities are endless.

Montana is primarily known for its 64 named mountain ranges which reside primarily in the western half of the state. However, to the East of the Rocky Mountain Front resides a dizzying array of cap rocks and eroded sedimentary rock.

We will be based out of a private house that looks over the Dirty Devil River just outside of Hanksville, Utah sitting on the edge of some of the most amazing desert scenery in the southwest. We find this group atmosphere to be a great way to promote camaraderie, friendship, and foster inspiration while on these amazing trips! The house will provide a cozy and convenient location for us and will serve as our location for relaxation and class sessions when we are not out shooting. In the evening, we can all relax and have a cocktail overlooking the vast desert before heading off to sleep for the night.

About the house:

This luxurious home, set with four bedrooms that will accommodate two people in each, sits atop the wide expanse of Dirty Devil Canyon overlook. Featuring beautiful decor and furniture, huge picture windows throughout and a beautiful wrap-around porch to make your gathering perfect. You will enjoy breathtaking scenery from inside or outside the home. Located in the heart of "Dark Sky Utah", the brilliance of the night sky is undeterred by any neighboring light pollution. This is the perfect spot to enjoy some of the most pristine desert wilderness in southern Utah. The wide-open floor plan affords plenty of space for extra sleeping on floor mats and air mattresses for larger groups and the kitchen is stocked with plenty of dishes and cooking essentials for any size group.

Lodging:

Included. The Beautiful and spacious private house in Hanksville, Utah. This workshop is limited to 5 participants.

Transportation:

You are required to provide transportation to the house in Hanksville, Utah. We will provide all transportation via 2 4x4 vehicles to all photo locations during the workshop.

Contact me by phone (406-577-6123) or email me at Mark@MarkLaRowePhotography.com to discuss details or reserve your spot. 

Glendive, Montana

May 31 - June 4, 2024

$2295/person

Join myself and nationally renowned nature photographer Joseph Rossbach (https://www.josephrossbach.com/) for an amazing foray through the little-known badlands of eastern Montana. Commonly known as “The Big Sky State.”

Montana is primarily known for its 64 named mountain ranges which reside primarily in the western half of the state. However, to the East of the Rocky Mountain Front resides a dizzying array of cap rocks and eroded sedimentary rock.

One of the most under-appreciated set of hoodoos in the country lies in the spectacular Makoshika State Park south of Glendive. Slightly to the northwest of Glendive is the relatively unknown Terry Badlands Wilderness Study Area. The Terry Badlands is reminiscent of the well-known Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Its features includes colorful, banded cliffs that overlook the beautiful rolling prairie. Exploration will reveal sandstone arches, spires, mesas, and buttes riven by deep gullies.

To the east of Glendive, via a 1-hour drive, lies famed Theodore Roosevelt National Park, named after the 26th president of the United States. Theodore Roosevelt National Park offers amazing opportunities to photograph rolling prairie, mixed badlands and variety of wildlife including Bison, Coyotes, Big Horn Sheep, Prairie Dogs and much more wildlife. A perfect example of wind and water erosion. In June, the prairie erupts with a colorful array of wildflowers.

The crown jewel is the monsoon season in eastern Montana which typically lasts from Mid-May through June. The storms that arise over the endless plains are fueled by the sun-warmed earth, which in turn causes the air to rise and create beautiful, towering cloud formations. Tremendous thunderstorms can be viewed over the badlands and prairie literally hundreds of miles in each direction offering an amazing backdrop for the unique foreground geology and flora.

Itinerary:

Day One:

We will kick the workshop off starting at 2:00pm at the hotel where Joe and Mark will be giving several presentations on best techniques and workflow for photographing this amazing area of prairie and badlands. After class, we will head out into the field for an afternoon sunset shoot.

Days Two through Four:

Each day we will be out well before sunrise to get to amazing locations to capture first light and early morning golden hour. In the early afternoon, on each day, we will have classroom sessions covering photo processing and image critiques. Each afternoon, after class, we will be out in the field chasing monsoon storms, amazing light and unique photo locations.

Day Five:

After a sunrise/morning shoot we will conclude the workshop back at the hotel no later than 10:00am providing everyone enough time to pack-up, check out of the hotel and be on the road.

Level of Difficulty:

Easy to moderate. There will be some hikes that may involve walking up to 2 miles round trip over mixed terrain including loose dirt and/or rock and clay badlands with some elevation going up and down small hills. Clay badlands are slippery and sticky when wet.

Key Features:

    •  Gain a strong technical and creative foundation in outdoor photography.

    •  Learn the importance of “seeing the light,” weather forecasting and location scouting.

    •  Learn how to use filters in the field to control dynamic range.

    •  Learn strategies for making dynamic compositions that have energy and engage the viewer.

    •  Learn how to choose aperture and hyperfocal focusing for depth of field.

    •  Bring your images to life using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop (beginner and advanced techniques).

    •  Get individual instruction and critique in the field as well as classroom.

    •  Photograph badlands, hoodoos, big sky prairies, wildlife and classic western landscapes.

    •  Photograph sunrises and sunsets and chase dramatic monsoon weather over the vast prairie landscape.

Accommodations:

Participants are responsible for their own lodging, transportation, and meals.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites - (406) 377-3300 

Please reference “Joseph Rossbach Photography Workshop” when booking your reservation.

Booking:

A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 USD is required to secure a space in this workshop. Final payment is due 60 days prior to the start of this workshop. There is no refund after the final payment has been made (unless we can fill your spot).

Please see our cancellation policy for more detailed information. This workshop is limited to eight (8) participants so reserve your spot early to ensure the booking.

Go to the following link to book the workshop and view the cancellation policy. 

Glendive, Montana

June 7 - 11, 2024

$2295/person

Join myself and nationally renowned nature photographer Joseph Rossbach (https://www.josephrossbach.com/) for an amazing foray through the little-known badlands of eastern Montana. Commonly known as “The Big Sky State.”

Montana is famous for its 64 named mountain ranges which reside primarily in the western half of the state. However, to the East of the Rocky Mountain Front resides a dizzying array of cap rocks and eroded sedimentary rock. One of the most under- appreciated set of hoodoos in the country sits in the spectacular Makoshika State Park south of Glendive.

Slightly to the northwest of Glendive is the relatively unknown Terry Badlands Wilderness Study Area ow. A perfect example of wind and water erosion.

The Terry Badlands is reminiscent of the well-known Badlands National Park in South Dakota. Its features include colorful, banded cliffs that overlook the beautiful rolling prairie. Exploration will reveal colorful and textured mesas, and buttes riven by deep gullies.

To the east of Glendive, via a one-hour drive, sits famed Theodore Roosevelt National Park. One of the least visited treasures in the National Park system Theodore Roosevelt NP offers amazing opportunities to photograph the rolling prairie, mixed badlands and variety of wildlife including Bison, coyotes, Big Horn Sheep, Prairie Dogs and much more wildlife.

In June, the prairie erupts with a colorful array of wildflowers. The crown jewel is the monsoon season in eastern Montana and western North Dakota which typically lasts from Mid-May through June.

The storms that arise over the endless plains and badlands are fueled by the sun-warmed earth, which in turn causes the air to rise and create beautiful, towering cloud formations and often result in tremendous thunderstorms that can be seen from literally hundreds of miles away. This offers an amazing backdrop for the unique foreground geology and flora.

The workshop begins in the afternoon of June 7 and concludes after a morning shoot on June 11. https://www.josephrossbach.com/product/badlands-big-skies-photography-workshop-2024-2/

Get more details on Itineraries Difficulty/Key Features, Accommodations and Booking here  

Lincoln, MT

October 20 - 22, 2023 

$850/person

Once again, I’m offering my Larches In October photo retreat. 

The retreat will be based out of the beautiful K Lazy 3 Lodge in Lincoln, MT and will explore the areas around Lincoln and to the west of it to capture the amazing annual Larch color explosion. The coniferous Western Larch grows only on the west side of the continental divide. The Larch’s needles turn a brilliant golden color that then exhibit an amazing shimmer and glow, especially when backlit.

We will have two evening and two morning field shoots. In addition, we will have classroom time that will include open discussion regarding any aspect of photography you wish to discuss, photo critiques, as well as image editing sessions using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, there will be plenty of time and access for one-on-one instruction, coaching and discussion.

The cost is $850.00/person and includes two nights lodging, transportation during the workshop as well as breakfasts and dinners. Lunches, snacks, and beverages of your choice are your responsibility.

Contact me via PM or email Mark@MarkLaRowePhotography.com to discuss details and reserve your spot. A $200 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit is required to hold your reservation.

The base workshop dates are October 14th, 15th, and 16th, 2022. We will start in the early afternoon on the 14th and conclude after lunch on the 16th. Additional days of lodging and instruction are available upon request, either before the 14th or after the 16th for and additional $500.00 per night.