"Efraín Padró was a 10! He is a very dynamic speaker and brought
great new knowledge and ideas on getting published."

"Efraín was wonderful-so easygoing and helpful. He spent so much time helping everyone
one-on-one. He also has a great teaching style-He's super humorous. I loved him!"

"Efraín has great tips and ideas. He is VERY helpful…He made sure to answer
all questions and make himself available to everyone the entire time."

"Efraín is very knowledgeable, approachable, very involved with students
and willing to share his secrets-He gave the best tips of the trade."

"I really learned a lot and am inspired to start taking more pictures.
Thanks for all of your preparation time and for making it so easy to learn."

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March 14-18 Morocco Photography Expedition

Offered through the American Writers and Artists, Inc. (AWAI), during this 5-day workshop we will explore the colorful markets and ancient medinas of Marrakesh, and will photograph colorful spices, snake charmers, musicians, and acrobats in the bustling squares…pottery wares, rugs, and water sellers in the famous souks, and more. In between our photo outings, I will also give presentations on the following topics: what it takes to create magazine-quality photographs, how to work with editors and guidebook publishers, where (and how) to get your first assignment, how to work with (and manipulate) your camera for the best possible pictures, and how to create images editors will love. Participation is limited to 8 attendees. For more details, please contact me and I’ll send you an e-brochure. For price information and registration, click here.

April 27, April 30-May 1, May 5: Las Cruces Travel Photo Workshop

Offered through Santa Fe Community College, Continuing Education.
Join us for this classroom and field photography workshop in and around Las Cruces, New Mexico. We will photograph the colorful Cinco de Mayo Celebration in the Historic Old Mesilla Plaza; the stunning Organ Mountains; the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum; and other places of interest. Along the way you will learn how to compose travel images that evoke a sense of place; how and why to use flash during the day; the basic elements of landscape photography, and more. The class will end with a critique of participants' work. To register call (505) 428-1676, or visit www.sfccnm.edu, and click on "Online Registration." Registration is now open: Course # PH363 01/CRN 31568.

June 23, 26 and 30: Event Photography: End of Trail Wild West Jubilee

Offered through the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque Campus, Department of Continuing Education.
This part-field, part-classroom workshop will consist of three sessions: a pre-field trip session to discuss photographing people and events, composition, when to use flash, how to approach people, lenses to use, when releases are necessary, details of the upcoming field session, etc.; field session photographing cowboys and girls, horses, shooting competitions, and Old West town, and more at the End of Trail Wild West Jubilee in Edgewood, NM; and a classroom session featuring a critique of students' work. To register for 55829 SQA, call (505) 277-0077, or visit www.dce.unm.edu, and click on "Register Online."