Dried mud and cottonwood leaves, Utah

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be going back to the Moab Photography Symposium next year! I was a presenter at the symposium way back in 2011, and had a great time there. I’ve wanted to go back, but it didn’t work out for various reasons – until now.

The symposium has evolved a bit since Bruce Hucko ran it every year. Bruce is still involved, but now the symposium is an every-other-year event, and organized by our good friends David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick, who I think are the perfect people to carry on this legacy.

Next year’s symposium features eight instructors, including David, Jennifer, Bruce, Colleen Miniuk, Michael Gordon, Chuck Kimmerle, Stephanie Johnson, and me. I’m looking forward teaching alongside these outstanding photographers and teachers.

The symposium is designed to be a little different than most photo workshops. It’s focused on creativity, personal vision, conversations, and interaction. It will include field sessions and presentations, but also opportunities for less-structured learning and growth during the evening PhotoJAM sessions. It promises to be a super-fun event, and I’m really looking forward to it!

The dates are April 26-29, 2027. If you sign up by July 31, 2026 you’ll get an early-bird discount. You can learn more or sign up here:

Moab Photography Symposium, April 26-29, 2027

I hope to see you there!

— Michael Frye

P.S. Here are a few images from the Utah canyon country, most of which I haven’t posted before. I love this part of the world, and look forward to exploring and photographing around Moab next spring.

Mud patterns with reflected light, Utah

Mud and reflections, southern Utah

Sandstone waterfall, Utah

Pools and reflections, Utah

Flooded slot canyon, Utah

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Michael Frye is a professional photographer specializing in landscapes and nature. He lives near Yosemite National Park in California, but travels extensively to photograph natural landscapes in the American West and throughout the world.

Michael uses light, weather, and design to make photographs that capture the mood of the landscape, and convey the beauty, power, and mystery of nature. His work has received numerous awards, including the North American Nature Photography Association’s 2023 award for Fine Art in Nature Photography. Michael’s photographs have appeared in publications around the world, and he’s the author and/or principal photographer of several books, including Digital Landscape Photography: In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams and the Great Masters, and The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite.

Michael loves to share his knowledge of photography through articles, books, workshops, online courses, and his blog. He’s taught over 200 workshops focused on landscape photography, night photography, digital image processing, and printing.