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Colleen Miniuk-Sperry
Email: cms@cms-photo.com
Phone: (480) 726-7961

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Photography Workshops

Take your photography to the next level with CMS Photography Workshops! To learn more, select a category:

 

Current Class Schedule

Private, Custom Designed Workshops

Our Teaching Philosophy

Testimonials

 

 

Current Class Schedule

 

October 3-5, 2008

Friends of Arizona Highways "Fall in Escudilla" Photography Workshop

 

Looking for somewhere new and exciting to photograph magnificent fall colors in Arizona?

 

Join Colleen on an exciting 3-day workshop, sponsored by the Arizona Highways Photography Workshops, as she guides you through expansive groves of aspens, gambel oaks, and evergreens surrounding the 3rd highest peak in Arizona, the Escudilla Mountain.

 

Uncovering favorite secret locations in the remote Escudilla Wilderness, Colleen will also share special techniques for capturing stunning images of fall colors in a small group setting.

 

Cost: $925 per person, with a maximum of 8 student

 

Includes:

For more information or to register, please contact the Friends of Arizona Highways Photography Workshops at (602) 712-2004 or toll free at (888) 790-7042.

 

Space is limited to 8 students, so be sure to call to reserve your spot today!

 

 

January 31 - February 1, 2008

Friends of Arizona Highways "Watson Lake/Prescott" Photography Workshop

More details coming soon!

 

 

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Private, Custom Designed Workshops

 

Do you have a brand new camera and don't know what all the buttons do? Are you having trouble getting the images you envision? Would you like to learn more about a technical skill such as filters, artificial lighting, exposure, or composition? Are you interested in seeing some of the most scenic places in the Southwest with someone who knows the "secret" spots?

 

No matter what camera you have or what level of photography you are currently at, CMS Photography can custom design individual and group photography workshops based entirely on YOUR needs and interests. On our exciting field-based, hands-on photography workshops, we travel to some of the most scenic places in the Southwest to optimize your learning and photography opportunities.

 

Give us a call today at (480) 726-7961 or send us an email at cms@cms-photo.com to discuss how CMS Photography can take your photography to the next level!

 

Private Workshop Pricing:
Prices listed valid for up to 2 people. For each additional person, please add $50 per person up to a maximum of 8 people.

All multi-day photography workshops include:

If applicable based on the location and duration of workshop, a small additional expense might apply to cover the cost of the photographer's meals and lodging.

 

Workshop participants are responsible for their own transportation, meals, and lodging unless otherwise arranged with CMS Photography prior to the workshop. We offer all-inclusive packages upon request.

 

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Our Teaching Philosophy

Education, adventure, and excitement. That's what you'll get on a CMS Photography workshop.

 

Our primary misson is to help you capture images you're proud of when you are on a CMS Photography workshop. Besides learning more about photography on your workshop, we also share the colorful history, staggering geology, and rich cultures found around the magical Southwest to further enhance your experience.

 

Our goal in our photography workshops is to help you capture YOUR vision consistently and predictably by:

And, you'll have a blast in the process!

 

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Testimonials

 

Here's what students are saying about CMS Photography workshops and our instruction:

 

"My best workshop ever. I felt this was truly a photography workshop, as opposed to a wild west tour. Best critique sessions I was ever a part of."

Ron B., Strongville, OH

 

"Your sense of organization BLOWS me away!! This is a 100 star event for me!!"

Denise C., Oak Forest, IL

 

"Thanks again for a wonderful time, Stephanie and I really learned a lot.  You have such a tremendous spirit and the way in which you teach is so easy and relaxing, you make the whole experience very fun and enjoyable."

Rick B., Glendale, AZ

 

“Thank you for all your help and direction in both the field and in the classroom.  You are a natural teacher.  You have improved my photos forever.” 

Margaret L., Dedham, MA

 

“We were at the right locations at the right time to maximize our photographic experience.” 

Ray T., Teaneck, NJ

 

“Your planning and knowledge of the area were the best yet.” 

Bob H., Sarasota, FL

 

"I wanted to provide some additional comments about the Wildflower Workshop I attended yesterday (Sunday). I was involved in education most of my working career. I taught in K-12 schools, community colleges and taught adult classes in the industry. My opinion of Colleen is that she is an outstanding instructor. She has enthusiasm, is well organized and knowlegeable. She was encouraging to each of us to try new approaches to our pictures. She made the rounds to each person frequently to assist and to make sure we were meeting our expectations for the workshop. Another good attribute is that she indicated clearly to us that as long as the photo met the basic requirements of composition, lighting, and so forth, that each photographer needs to shoot pictures that meet their individual definitions of beauty."

Jon L., Surprise, AZ

 

 

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