The Yosemite Landscape Field Workshop
April 25-27, 2025, Yosemite, California
Yosemite 2025 Field Workshop Overview
Dates: April 25–27, 2025. Start time: 5:00 pm on April 25.
Location: Yosemite National Park, California
Tuition: $1125 (lodging not included but is available to reserve)
Spring in Yosemite provides the perfect setting to refine your landscape photography skills. Under the motto, "Great images are made, not taken," this workshop emphasizes pre-visualization, light, and planning to help you bring your creative vision to life. All photography levels and cameras are welcome, including iPhone/Mobile photographers.
What to Expect:
Interactive Fieldwork: Hands-on guidance in iconic Yosemite locations, focusing on light, patterns, and composition.
Zoom Pre-Workshop Class: April 23, 2025 – Prepare for the weekend with a virtual session covering foundational concepts and logistics, drawing inspiration from the classic black-and-white works of Ansel Adams and the color photography of Galen Rowell. Time: 6:00 pm PDT.
Special Event: A group networking no host dinner on Saturday at 7:30 pm in the iconic Mountain Room at Yosemite Lodge.
Post-Workshop Portfolio Review: April 30, 2025 – Receive personalized feedback on your images during an online session. Time: 6:00 pm PDT
Lodging Options:
We do have a limited number of rooms available that can be reserved on check out. All rooms are single occupancy.
Please contact us if you would like to share a room with another attendee.
Lodging on own options outside the park.
Capacity: Limited to 12 participants for personalized instruction.
Don’t miss this chance to experience Spring in Yosemite. Space is limited.
Yosemite Photography Venues
Tunnel View
El Capitan Meadow
Bridal Veil View
Pohono Bridge & Fern Spring
Dogwoods
El Capitan
Mist Trail (optional)
Bridal Veil Falls
Happy Valley Area
Half Dome
Valley View, Gates of the Valley
Cathedral Beach
Sentinel Bridge
Cooks Meadow
Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls View
Half Dome view secret spot
Photo by David Bernal
Photo by John Todd
Photo by John Todd
Photo by John Todd
Photo by David Bernal
Photo by John Todd
Photo by David Bernal
Photo by John Todd
Photo by John Todd
Photo by John Todd
Photo by David Bernal
Photo by John Todd
About Your Instructors
Meet the Instructors
John Todd
With over 30 years of professional experience, John Todd is a highly accomplished photographer and the lead instructor for this team of talented professionals. As the owner and manager of International Sports Images (ISI Photos), John oversees photography services for U.S. Soccer, Stanford Athletics, and Major League Soccer’s San Jose Earthquakes. His portfolio includes coverage of world-class events like the Olympic Games, FIFA World Cups, College Football National Championships, and the Mavericks Surf Competition.
John’s work has been featured in renowned publications such as Time Magazine, The New York Times, USA Today, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN The Magazine. His photography has even been displayed at the Smithsonian Institution in a women-in-sports exhibit. Alongside his professional achievements, John is a dedicated educator, regularly teaching in Stanford’s Continuing Studies Program.
David Bernal
David Bernal began his photographic journey in grade school, quickly falling in love with the art of capturing moments and scenes. Over the years, he has refined his skills in landscape, nature, and sports photography, turning his passion into a career. In 2010, David joined International Sports Images (ISI Photos) as a sports and action photographer, documenting events for the U.S. Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams, Stanford Athletics, and other prestigious clients.
David’s work has been featured in Sports Illustrated, ESPN The Magazine, Men’s Fitness, the San Francisco Chronicle, and numerous websites. Beyond his published portfolio, David has led workshops and classes, teaching techniques in landscape photography, sports action, and photography software. For David, the true joy of photography lies in the camaraderie and shared experiences it fosters with fellow photographers.
Dayton Mistfeldt
Dayton Mistfeldt is a passionate nature and wildlife photographer whose work highlights the profound beauty of the natural world and outdoor adventures. With a keen eye for capturing landscapes, wildlife, and the human connection to nature, Dayton’s photography invites viewers to experience the world through a lens of wonder and reverence.
Dayton’s expertise is deeply rooted in his extensive experience in Yosemite National Park. He has helped lead over seven photography workshops to this iconic location and has photographed the park upwards of 50 times, making him uniquely skilled at capturing its timeless beauty. Dayton’s dedication to his craft and his ability to connect with fellow photographers make him a valued member of the team.
Together, this talented team brings decades of expertise and a shared passion for photography, offering students a chance to learn, explore, and grow under their guidance.
Photo by David Bernal
“It is easier to feel than to realize, or in any way explain, Yosemite grandeur. The magnitudes of the rocks and trees and streams are so delicately harmonized, they are mostly hidden.
— John Muir