Craig McCord Photography Workshops

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  • Historic red mill at Alley Spring in Missouri Ozarks framed by pink blossoms and early spring foliage, beside a flowing stream captured in long exposure.

    Spring in the Missouri Ozarks, April 23 -26, 2026

    Craig McCord leads a 3½-day spring photography workshop in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Photograph historic mills, cascades, bluffs, and spring-fed streams amid soft light and flowing water. Hands-on field instruction refines technique and expressive vision. Possible, respectful encounters with wild horse herds. A compact, inspiring mix of spring beauty and creative opportunity.

  • Cedar Falls, Hocking Hills May 22 -25, 2026

    Intimate Landscapes of Hocking Hills, Ohio May 22 - 25, 2026

    Discover the art of intimate landscapes in Ohio’s Hocking Hills. Join Craig McCord for a 4-day photography workshop (May 22–25, 2026) blending field instruction, creative composition, and hands-on guidance—open to all skill levels, film or digital.

  • Milky Way over Monument Rocks in Kansas—towering chalk formations beneath a vivid star-filled night sky.

    Kansas Night Sky at Monument Rocks, August 15, 2026

    This location is also a popular destination for photographing the night sky. The areas offer breathtaking views of the Milky Way, making them ideal spots for night sky photography. So, not only will we capture the natural formations of Monument Rocks during the day, but we will also create dramatic Milky Way compositions above the unique rock formations of this incredible area of Kansas.

  • Milky Way over Castle Rock Badlands in Kansas—rugged sandstone spire beneath a vivid star-filled night sky.

    Kansas Night Sky at Castle Rock Badlands, August 16, 2026

    In this immersive workshop, I guide participants through a disciplined, intentional approach to capturing the night: mastering long‑exposure techniques, balancing ambient and celestial light, and composing with Castle Rock’s striking formations as both anchor and narrative element. We’ll explore how to read the landscape after sunset, how to work efficiently in low light, and how to create images that blend technical precision with emotional depth.

  • Beauty of the Oregon Coast, October 16 -19, 2026

    This 4‑day, 3‑night Oregon Coast workshop is focused on long exposures, dynamic coastal compositions, and reading ocean conditions with confidence. Photograph iconic locations including Bandon, Samuel H. Boardman, Cape Perpetua, Thor’s Well, and classic lighthouses as you learn to work with motion, atmosphere, and shifting light to create expressive, refined images.