Photography & New Media
Photography has always been a vital part of Anderson Ranch, one in which students explore visual storytelling through a variety of contexts and concepts. The program has uniquely evolved to focus on both traditional photography and new media— making it one of the only workshop settings of its kind. Three floors of the Fischer Photography Center house state-of-the-art equipment, including three photography studios, two Mac labs, a traditional darkroom, and a lighting studio with strobe and continuous lighting for photography and video.
All Photography workshops are rooted in the same idea—powerful art requires rigorous inquiry of techniques and ideas. We focus on technical skills, content and critical dialog. Students have access to color-managed media labs equipped with 24-inch iMacs, flatbed and film scanners, Epson printers, and cutting-edge software including Adobe Creative Cloud. When appropriate, students utilize strobe and tungsten lighting equipment, seamless backdrops, green screen, audio and video recording equipment and Epson large-format printers.
The Ranch Photography and New Media team creates an inspiring environment, allowing artists of all levels to explore lens-based media and the journey of artistic discovery in the unparalleled setting of the Colorado Rockies.
Anderson Ranch is happy to extend a tuition discount* in one- and two-week adult photography and new media summer workshops** for members of SPE and the Center for Fine Art Photography at the student membership level or above. Please email reg@
Esther Macy Nooner
Workshop Program Manager; Studio Coordinator, Photography and New Media
Esther Macy Nooner received her MFA in Studio Art from the University of Arkansas School of Art. She has participated in the artist-in-residence program in the National Park System, and most recently at the Burren College of Art in Ballyvaughan, Ireland. She has shown work nationally and internationally, and is currently the studio coordinator for Photography and New Media at Anderson Ranch Arts Center.
Andrea Jenkins Wallace
Vice President of Artistic Affairs, Artistic Director of Photography and New Media
Andrea Jenkins Wallace earned her M.F.A. from the University of Colorado Boulder after completing her undergraduate degree in Communications Media. Prior to joining Anderson Ranch, she spent over a decade in academia, holding tenure-track appointments at Lake Forest College and Willamette University. She continues to teach courses at Colorado College and the University of Denver. An accomplished speaker, Andrea has presented at institutions such as the Denver Art Museum and the Stonewall National Museum. Her documentary film, Rochell and Brian, which explores teenage pregnancy, premiered at the New York International Independent Film Festival. Andrea’s work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, with numerous shows across the Americas, Europe, China, and the Middle East. Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Anderson Ranch Campus
Upcoming Workshops
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Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Jun 2 - 6, 2025
9AM-5PM
Photographic Collage: An Exploration of Photography and Painting
Kate Leonard
Tuition $1,430
Code P0103-25
Join an engaging exploration of the synthesis between two distinct art forms: photography and painting. Students discover transfer techniques that integrate photographic images and text directly onto painted surfaces, resulting in intriguingly layered works. Participants explore traditional collage and photomontage, and master new methods that allow for opaque and translucent layers. Reductive methods, such as sanding and scraping, reveal the history of earlier photographic layers and suggest an archaeological approach to image development. The workshop emphasizes experimentation and exploratory approaches. Students produce a portfolio of physical examples of all techniques.
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Level I
Students are new to photography and new media and have no formal training in photography, video, multimedia or animation. Students have basic computer literacy.
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Level II
Photography students have a basic understanding of photography principles and technology and are comfortable using an SLR camera in manual mode. New Media students have a basic understanding of video, multimedia or animation software. Students have basic computer skills and are comfortable using a Macintosh computer.
Jun 9 - 13, 2025
9AM-5PM
The Eloquent Image
Keith Carter
Tuition $1,380
Code P0205-25
Ignite or rekindle the creative spirit while deepening understanding of what makes work truly meaningful. Tailored for serious amateur and professional photographers, this workshop aims to help students find harmony between practical and creative pursuits. Through re-examining personal creative processes, we explore the narrative, aesthetic, and emotional dimensions of image-making, uncovering fresh paths for creative growth. Our shared goal is to guide each participant in developing or refining their unique style, making fine art, commercial, or amateur work more passionate, purposeful, and fulfilling.
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Open to All
Students of any skill and knowledge level.
Jun 9 - 13, 2025
9AM-5PM
Photography Meets Printmaking: From Image to Screen
Kate Leonard
Tuition $1,405
Code P0204-25
Dive into image-making and screen printing through the Riso MiScreen silkscreen technique, where creativity meets exploration. This innovative, direct image-to-screen print method invites students to experiment with bold graphic text and imagery while layering them onto collage panels alongside expressive, painterly marks. The technique is perfect for artists eager to take risks, push boundaries, and discover the possibilities of integrating silkscreen's iconic graphic style into their own artistic practice. With its versatility, this approach encourages hands-on exploration, making it a gateway for students to experiment and grow creatively.