About Randy Van Duinen Training & Workshops
Our Workshops Help You Grow
At Randy Van Duinen Workshops, we believe the best photography education happens in the field—not behind a podium or in a crowded classroom. Every workshop is carefully designed to combine inspiring destinations with hands-on instruction, giving you the opportunity to improve your photography while experiencing some of the world's most remarkable locations.
Whether we're photographing the streets of Rome, the libraries of Europe, the vineyards of Tuscany, or the dramatic landscapes of Olympic National Park, our goal is the same: to help you create stronger images while enjoying an unforgettable travel experience.
Unlike large photography tours, our workshops are intentionally kept small so every participant receives personal attention, constructive feedback, and plenty of one-on-one instruction throughout the trip.
Meet Randy and Our Guest Instructors
Randy Van Duinen Training & Workshops is built around Randy's more than 30 years of experience as a professional photographer, artist, and educator. For select destination workshops, Randy is joined by accomplished photographers and specialists who bring additional expertise, local knowledge, and unique perspectives to the experience.
From architecture, travel, landscape, fine art, and commercial photography to wine education, each guest instructor brings something different to the workshop. Together, we share the same goal: to provide personal, practical instruction while creating a welcoming experience where photographers can learn, explore, and grow.
What Our Photographers Say
The Workshop Experience
Every workshop is about more than visiting incredible destinations. It's about learning, growing, creating memorable images, and sharing the experience with other photographers. Hear what past participants have to say about the instruction, locations, friendships, and experiences they've enjoyed along the way.
Our Teaching Philosophy
Great photography is about more than understanding camera settings. It’s about learning to see differently, understanding why an image works, and developing the confidence to make creative decisions of your own.
Whether you’re learning with us in the field or through one of Randy’s online courses, our goal is to make photography understandable, practical, and enjoyable. We want you to understand not only how a technique works, but why it works—so you can continue using what you learn long after the lesson is over.
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Learn Beside Award-Winning Instructors: We believe some of the best learning happens while you’re actually creating photographs. Our instructors work beside you in the field, demonstrating techniques in real-world situations while helping you recognize great light, stronger compositions, and creative opportunities you might otherwise overlook.
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Your Success Is Our Priority: Our workshops are about helping you create better photographs, not about building our own portfolios. Small groups allow us to provide personal instruction, constructive feedback, and one-on-one guidance based on your experience, interests, and the areas where you want to grow.
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Practical Instruction You Can Use Immediately: Photography and post-processing don’t have to be complicated. We break techniques down into clear, understandable steps and explain not only what to do, but why it works, giving you knowledge you can apply immediately and continue using on your own.
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Small Groups, Big Experiences: Keeping our workshops small creates a more relaxed and personal learning environment. You’ll have greater access to your instructors, more flexibility in the field, and more opportunities to photograph incredible locations without feeling like you’re simply following a large tour group.
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A Community That Lasts Beyond the Workshop: Photography has a wonderful way of bringing people together. Our workshops are designed to encourage conversation, collaboration, shared experiences, and friendships with others who have the same passion for photography, travel, and creativity.
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Learning Continues After the Workshop: Your experience doesn’t end when you return home. Through post-workshop image reviews, online sessions, feedback, and Randy’s online training courses, we provide opportunities to reinforce what you learned, improve your post-processing, and continue developing your photographic vision.
Learn in the Field or Online
Some photographers learn best with a camera in their hands in an incredible location. Others want to work through techniques at their own pace from home. Randy Van Duinen Training & Workshops offers both.
Join us for a small-group photography workshop or continue learning through Randy's step-by-step online photography courses covering architectural photography, light painting, Lightroom, Photoshop, and post-processing.
