Our goal during each of these workshops is to foster a sense of camaraderie with your fellow participants and the instructor. We want you to come away with lasting friendships, new resources and the genuine skills to improve your abilities as a photographer. We want you to challenge yourself and explore new concepts and techniques that you can take with you on your next photography adventure, wherever that may take you.

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Allen currently lives and works out of his ranch west of Livingston, Montana. Visit the featured artist page of our website to see more of his work, and/or read the complete interview here on our blog.

As a Montana native, Mark uses his discerning eye to capture the West as it truly is, allowing for detail and purity that are part of the western legacy. He does not believe in contrived images, and strives only for realism, “capturing images as they happen”. Whether it’s a pristine trout stream, a rough and rugged rodeo arena, or simply riding behind a dusty herd of cattle, Mark is adept at capturing those classic western images. Check out this short film by visiting the video page on our website.

Allen has been a contributing artist for a few years and photographs what he knows best, “Life in the American West”. He has made “The West” home and has traveled extensively throughout. His experiences and knowledge include, horse trainer, a one man/one horse ride from Canada to Mexico down The Rocky Mountains, big game outfitter, guide, rancher and World traveler. Allen’s work is based on his belief that “real life” is stranger and more interesting than fiction, especially in the American West. The American West is much more than just a physical location, it is a concept, a feeling and a way of being. Allen’s models are real people and animals doing what they know best. All aspects of The West are captured but Allen is especially interested in the current changes the American West faces and its unique people and critters at work and play. To see Allen’s work please visit his page on WildWestPhotos.com. To see the still photos from this film shoot please visit the Wild West Photos Facebook page.

Many of these photographers are long-time residents or Montana natives and this has allowed them to develop a tremendous understanding of the surrounding landscapes, wildlife, cultures and events that define Montana, Wyoming, Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. This is what provides Wild West Photos with beautiful, natural and unscripted imagery from these many wonderful locations.

PS- There will be beer, wine and hors d’oevres served at the event.