Photography Learning Opportunities

  • A panoramic view of Smith Rock State Park in Oregon at sunset, with large rock formations and a river winding through the landscape, and snow-capped mountains in the distance.

    Custom Workshops & Adventure Tours

    Build a personal photo experience to achieve your next-level photography aspirations and goals! Design a custom workshop that matches your interests, knowledge & skill level.

    Cost: 8-hour sessions: $1,000 per day

    Contact Us to learn more and to schedule your custom workshop.

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    Here are some Ideas:

    1. Snowshoe to Todd Lake for sunrise.

    2. Hike Tumalo Mountain for a sunrise or sunset session.

    3. A Smith Rock State Park, Misery Ridge uphill hike for a high, wide Cascade Mountains sunrise view.

    Have you got another idea? Contact us. We can make almost anything happen!

  • Smith Rock State Park high desert sunset with iconic rock wall in the background, dry grasses, and a fallen tree in the foreground.

    Small Group Field Workshops

    Small group field workshop sessions ranging from basic to advanced. Use your camera’s functions and features to perfect your photo exposure. Learn composition skills to create compelling and interesting photographs.

    Minimum: 2 photographers

    Maximum: 4 photographers

    Cost: $125 per hour, minimum 3 hours

    Upcoming Workshops

    Upcoming Sessions: TBA, or build your own photo workshop. Contact us for details at 480-204-3109 or steve@giardiniphotography.com.

  • A long exposure black and white photo of a river flowing over rocks with a forest of tall pine trees in the background.

    Traditional College Courses

    If you prefer a more traditional learning experience, consider taking a non-credit community college photography course. I teach group photography courses at Central Oregon Community College (COCC) in Bend, Oregon.

    Upcoming Courses

    Below is a list of classes of 2026 Spring courses. Registration should be available by January 1, 2026. Read a full course description and other details at Central Oregon Community College (COCC), Community Education website.

    NOTE : Only seven student seats are available for most courses.

    Here's what's currently scheduled.

    Photo 101: Digital Camera Operations & Exposure Management

    Begins March 10, 2026

    Photo 102: File Management & Basic Lightroom Editing

    Begins March 26, 2026

    Photo 103: Composition & Advanced Lightroom Editing

    Begins April 14, 2026

    Photo 104: Advanaced Field Technqiues

    Begins June 2, 2026

  • Multiple image blend of pink and purple leaves on a woody vine with a lattice background

    File Management & Computer Editing

    Learn photo file organization strategies, import/export techniques, and photo editing concepts, skills, and techniques. All levels, from basic to advanced, are offered.

    File Management & Organization: $75 per hour.

    Photo Editing: $150 for 2 hours

    Contact Us to learn more and schedule your session.