Each year over 20,000 sandhill cranes arrive to New Mexico for a three-month stopover to rest and refuel before beginning their annual migration North. This incredible experience is limited to 3-6 participants, and guaranteed to be an amazing time. Witnessing a lift off of 20,000 + Snow Geese and Sandhill Cranes is something you will never forget. Are you ready to join me? This is a hands on Photography Workshop. Instruction in 7 sessions, photo review, photo processing is included. All skill levels welcome!

December 16 - 20, 2025  * 4 SPOTS LEFT

5 days/ 4 nights

Cost: $2650 (with accomodation)   |   $1875 (your own accomodation)

$400 off if two participants are sharing a room

Spouse / Non Photographer  Rate: $700

Deposit: $500

Group Size: 3-7 participants  

The non-photographer rate is available for non-photographing spouse or tag-a-long. This is someone that accompanies the workshop participant but does not taking part in the photo workshop however they are welcome to join us on birding walks etc.

Included: hotel accommodation at the Holiday Inn Express Socorro. and this is also our base hotel for all instructions. Breakfast daily, all park fees and permits, guiding and tuition, 7 total shooting sessions in the field, introductory slideshow first night, afternoon post-processing and digital workflow sessions, image review and critique. 

Not included: lunch and dinner, alcohol drinks, your own transportation to Albuquerque International Airport/ Socorro and to the field sessions (you will need to have your own car, however ride sharing will be possible).

Deposits & Cancellation Policy for all workshops and tours:

• Deposit is required at the time of enrollment with full payment due on date specified for each workshop or tour. Deposit amounts noted on each workshop - tour detail page.

• Deposit and tour/workshop fees are non-refundable.

• If you cancel and the photo workshop is full and someone from the waiting list can take your spot, your tuition is fully refundable minus a 15% cancellation fee.

• We are not responsible for cancellations due to medical or other reasons.

• No fees will be refunded if you withdraw after the photo workshop begins.

• We are not responsible for any fees associated with non-refundable air travel, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance. Visit www.insuremytrip.com for insurance quotes.