Bring Your Landscapes to Life: Expressive Landscape Photography

Two nights on Zoom, and one field trip to the Marin Headlands with Jeff Weston in 2026: July 9th, 18th, and 23rd

July 9th, and 23rd, Zoom Times: 6:30-9:00pm

July 18th, Field Trip Time: 8-11 am

Move Beyond Documentation

• Expressive landscape photography captures emotion and mood

• Capture not just what you see but what you feel

Trust Intuition over Rules

• Learn to see with your heart

• Use light, shadow, color, and texture as a visual language for feelings

Create Resonant Images

• Translate intangible emotions into photographs

• Connect with viewers on a deeper, personal level

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Session One: From Theory to Inspiration

• Definition – what is expressive landscape photography?

• Examples – Showcase work by expressive landscape photographers

• Technical Fundamentals – Essential techniques and equipment for capturing landscape photographs

Session Two: Hands-on Practice in the Evocative Setting of the Marin Headlands

• Hands-on shooting in diverse locations of the Marin Headlands

• The Headlands include natural landscapes, historic World War II bunkers and tunnels, and a light house

Session Three: Image Critique and Refinement

• Review field trip photographs in a supportive environment

• Identify strengths of landscapes

• Explore ways to enhance expressiveness and emotional impact

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE AWAY

Skills and Knowledge

• Understanding of expressive landscape photography with technical fundamentals and inspiration from well-known photographers

• Hands-on experience photographing diverse natural and historic environments in the Marin Headlands

Creative Developments

• Practice translating emotional responses into visual form with constructive feedback identifying strengths and growth opportunities

• Greater confidence creating images that resonate emotionally with viewers

Mindset Shift

• Permission to photograph what you feel, trusting intuition and personal vision over technical perfection alone

• A supportive framework for continuing to develop your expressive voice beyond the workshop

WHAT TO BRING FOR THE FIELD TRIP

• Your camera, charged and ready to shoot

• Lens hoods for your lenses

• Tripod

• Lens cleaning supplies

• Remote Release

• Warm clothes

About Your Instructor

Jeff Weston has been photographing and teaching photography for decades. He currently teaches at City College of San Francisco, where he teaches Beginning Photography and Landscape Photography. He has also taught Landscape as Fine Art, Architectural Landscape, Contemporary Landscape, and Landscape as Architecture at the Academy of Art University, at both the Undergraduate and Graduate levels. In addition, he has taught Fine Art Portfolio, The Language of Photography, Color and Light, Lightroom, and Night Photography, to list a few others.

He brings patience, compassion, and a genuine love of teaching to help students grasp concepts and discover their own visual and creative voice.

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds are available with at least 72 hours notice prior to the start of class.