Connect 2021: The Palm Springs Photo Festival

Have you ever wondered how cool it would be to be a fly on the wall while top photographers work?

Wouldn’t it be great to not only watch and listen, but be able to choose from different camera points of view at any time during the whole shooting? What if you could then ask questions and have the photographer respond in real time? We’re on it!

Our sixteenth year Workshop Program will offer 10 remarkable 1/2 classes with world-renowned working photographers in which they will execute a photograph or photographs live with valuable Q&A following each shooting. Why half day? We all have Zoom fatigue – we think a full day or multi-day class would be impossible online. These all will run 3-hours and will include breaks for everyone.

Your instructor will work as you view the proceedings, demonstrate his or her methods, explore his or her own work and narrate what you’re seeing LIVE.

Signing up for a workshop is an important decision. Take the time to study the work of the master photographers teaching this year at Connect 2021. As a registered attendee, you’ll receive the link to your workshop(s) the week prior to the event.

To see all workshop pricing, Click HERE.

NOTE: ALL TIMES LISTED ON THIS WEBSITE ARE IN PACIFIC DAYLIGHT TIME! Please check time for your area.

Cancellation Policy: Please see our FAQs for complete information.

"This is my second year in a workshop. I felt there were just enough folks in the class for the instructor to get to know the attendees and for the attendees to get to know one another. I have made lifetime friends in these workshops. I feel the number of days is good. I just wish the festival would be more days so I could fit in more seminars after the workshop." - Kim
"This workshop was so exceptional!! I want to do it again!! To learn from these two amazing photographers [Tim Griffith & Scott Frances] was the best opportunity I have had in photography! Hearing their thought processes about composition, light, gesture, color etc. has opened my eyes to a whole new way of thinking about my photography. I hesitated at the cost but it was well worth it!! I would consider a workshop again." - Lori
"This workshop was so exceptional!! I want to do it again!! ----the best opportunity I have had in photography! Hearing..thought processes about composition, light, gesture, color etc. has opened my eyes to a whole new way of thinking about my photography."
"Awesome few days playing with light, learning from the master, Frank Ockenfels and meeting some incredibly talented artists." - Lori
"Now I can not only fly drones (which is awesome!) but know which one to buy AND what a joy shooting from above! "– JD
"Loving the Drone workshop with amazing photographer Dirk Dallas! "– Chad
"It was amazing, brilliant and worth every penny. Frank Ockenfels was amazing and I would definitely take another class from him and recommend him to others. His advice was practical, encouraging, and professional. He made everyone around him happy to be there. He is a special human being and it was great to get a chance to work with someone who is operating at such a high level of creativity.” – AUGUST
“This is my second year in a workshop. I have made lifetime friends in these workshops. I feel the number of days is good. Frank [Ockenfels] was hysterically funny, very honest, extremely knowledgeable, engaging, helpful, hardworking, dedicated, encouraging, and fair. His passion for his art is infectious and his no bullshit approach to critiques were very helpful and entertaining. He really made the environment comfortable to push your limits and not worry about failing. I took away so much good from this experience.” – KIM
“Just wanted to thank you guys for the wonderful workshop this week. I had the honor of being in Keith Carter’s class and I am still buzzing!” – Grant
“I never realized how closely connected my eyes and heart were until I spent three days with Keith [Carter]. It was revelatory for me. Highly recommended!” – Craig
“The workshop was great! Nadav [Kander] was very giving and it was a unique opportunity to spend an extended period of time with one of the best photographers in the world.” – Clay
“Workshops with Nadav and Lindberg have been one of the highlights of my professional career. Very engaged and thoughtful. True professional and very inspiring” – Shaun
“It was inspiring and unforgettable. Sandro [Miller] was a fantastic teacher. He made everyone feel comfortable in the class. Not only did he share technical parts of photography, but also shared what inspired him and gave insight into the business side of his photography.” – Christopher
“It was excellent. Sandro [Miller] really knows his stuff and he was a delight to spend time with. He was well organized, had a great crew (his own and the Festival assistants) and communicated really well. Delightful. He was open and generous almost to a fault.” – Alastair
“Excellent experience. Scott [Frances] is at the top of his game and to learn from someone like that is priceless.” – DAVID
“Amazing. Loved Scott [Frances] and his dedication To teaching a great workshop. Scott is passionate and thoroughly knowledgeable. Loved his energy and dedication. Fantastic class” -HEIDI
[Thomas Holm] is methodical and teaches and illustrates concepts and techniques regardless of your level. Each photographer then will learn by doing, working individually to achieve their own vision. Frequently he will offer personal guidance and injection of inspired details and finishing touches to help improve each image. – Jay
I highly recommend Thomas Holm’s Workshops to any photographer working with models. He has a unique attitude and is passionate about the subject he teaches. He gives out his knowledge freely, with enjoyment, which yields an amazing learning environment.” – Drasco
...when I saw an advertisement for a lighting workshop at the Palm Springs Photo Festival, I signed up. The course would be taught by Frank Ockenfels. By the time it was over I had a much clearer understanding of not only what I wanted to shoot, but exactly how I could go about it. It’s not an exaggeration to say that I use the knowledge I learned in that course every single day I am on set. - Christopher