Professional photographers Steve Shaluta, Steve Rotsch and park superintendent Scott Durham are the workshop instructors. If you’re an amateur photographer or a working pro, you will pick up lots of tips to increase your photo skills. Twin Falls’ 4,000 acres, complete with the park’s Pioneer Farm, create picture perfect settings for photography. There is always the possibility you’ll also capture photographs of the park’s flora and fauna.

Past workshops have included discussions about various types of photography equipment and photo editing tools, composition, using natural light and flash photography, how to photograph people, action photography, scenic photography, digital imaging and file storage. Both Rotsch and Shaluta also have experience with aerial and drone photography. The classes are very fluid and participant’s questions and requests are always welcome.

The workshop include lots of hands-on photography outings, including a popular night photography session when weather permits. If you have a specific interest or subject you’d like to learn, ask the instructors and they will make every effort to help. The Sunday morning session includes a critique of their student’s favorite photographs.

Contact Deana Cook, activities coordinator at Twin Falls Resort State Park for details and to register to participate.