Overlanding Photography Workshop
September 8–13, 2026
Led by Jess Santos and Ryan Oswald
Join us this September for an unforgettable landscape and night photography workshop in one of the most dramatic desert environments in the Southwest, the Bisti Badlands of New Mexico.
This is not just a workshop. It’s a backcountry photography expedition designed for those who crave wild places, vast skies, and powerful storytelling through their images. You’ll travel deep into the badlands, where towering hoodoos and alien rock formations set the stage for truly cinematic photography.
Workshop Details
Location: Bisti Badlands, New Mexico
Dates: September 8th-13th, 2026
Group Size: Limited to 8 students
Hiking Difficulty: Easy to moderate (no more than 4 miles over rocky or sandy terrain)
What to Expect on This Overlanding Photo Adventure
This is a fully immersive field experience. You won’t be commuting from hotels or battling crowds at overlooks. Each participant will be set up with their own overlanding rig, your mobile basecamp for the journey. We’ll camp near our photography locations, giving us more time to shoot during golden hour, blue hour, and throughout the night.
You’ll receive hands-on instruction in:
Wide-angle landscape photography
Field composition and visual storytelling
Night photography and Milky Way techniques
Scouting and adapting to light in rugged terrain
We’ll also spend time back in town midway through the week for post-processing and image development, giving you a complete experience from capture to final edit.
*Be sure to check the logistics section for more information on inclusions.
Why This Photography Workshop is Different
This adventure is built for photographers who want more than just a pretty shot. It’s for those who want to live the story they’re capturing. With full access to remote terrain, flexible shooting conditions, and support from two experienced mentors, you’ll have the freedom to explore, create, and grow your skills in one of the most inspiring desert landscapes in the US.
We’ve designed this expedition to be as engaging as possible—focused on the craft, the journey, and the moments you’ll never forget.
Ideal For
Landscape photographers looking to capture unique, off-the-beaten-path scenes
Astrophotographers ready to refine their Milky Way shooting and composition
Adventure seekers who thrive in rugged terrain and under star-filled skies
Creatives who want to improve their storytelling, technical and editing skills
Photographers who value community, collaboration, and growth in the field
Call to Adventure: Reserve Your Spot Now
This is your chance to step away from the ordinary and experience a true photography expedition, one that will challenge you creatively and leave you with unforgettable images and stories.
Spots are limited to maintain an intimate and personalized experience.
Secure your place today and join us for the journey into the wild.
Ready to go? Scroll down to register or contact us with any questions.
New Mexico Overlanding Photography Workshop (2026)
This workshop includes:
- Due to liability, rental and insurance agreements, clients will be responsible for fees and paperwork related to the rental vehicles. We will send you available options for overlanding rigs, and you will be responsible for securing it, with that said we are always happy to help in anyway we can! If you have your own overlanding rig this does not apply. Rental fees are NOT included in the tuition cost of the workshop and can range from $199 - $300 per day.
- NEW! Pre and Post Workshop Zoom Editing Session
- Hotel Lodging based on single occupancy for 1 night mid-week
- Photography Instruction, Post-Processing Instruction, Image Critiques
- Permits, entry fees and any camping fees
This workshop does NOT include:
- Ground Transportation or Airfare from your home to Grand Junction, Colorado or Farmington, New Mexico
- Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
- Food & Drinks
- Rental Vehicle Fees (as stated above)