peter coskun nature photography

ATTENTION!: Due to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak, in person workshops are unavailable until further notice. If you would still like to support my photography, please consider ordering a print and taking advantage of some of the sales I will be having to compensate for this loss of business (you can find info at the top of the very top of the page). The safety of my participants and myself come first and foremost and I cannot risk any chances of anyone getting sick. Please practice social distancing, and I hope that things will get back to normal sooner than later. Support your local businesses that remain open as well as artists trying to bring beauty in these trying times. In the meantime, be safe and I look forward to working with you all in the future. - Peter

Photo Workshops

Private in field photo workshops:

         I currently offer one on one and small group workshops (up to four participants) exploring areas of the Sonoran Desert landscape of Arizona. Allow my expertise and strong connection to this region help guide you and teach you how to create compelling imagery of the Sonoran Desert.

Locations outside of the greater Phoenix area are also available upon request and availability at additional costs. I can accommodate any level of photographer from beginning to advanced and offer as much or as little instruction as you would like.

Just starting out and want to learn everything? Not a problem! Let me help you become a better photographer and more importantly a better artist! You can expect to learn  creative compositions, understanding light, camera Settings, artistic post processing (if added in combination with full day/night, full day, sunrise, sunset sessions) and much much more!

 Feel like you have a firm grasp on the technical aspects and just need someone to take you to the right places? Not a problem! Let me take you to some of the most photogenic landscapes to capture the magic that is the desert! No matter the season, there is always something to photograph here. With rugged mountains, lakes, canyons, and glorious cactus gardens, there is no shortage of stunning scenery to photograph. Winters can bring rare desert snowfalls creating dramatic contrasts while spring flowers can create a rainbow of color over the landscape. Summer monsoons bring dramatic thunderstorms which bring that "epic" light and incredible lightning shows over the desert. The cool temperatures of fall make for pleasant days and colorful canyons (usually mid to late November). There is never a bad time to explore this area!

 Workshops include private instruction and guiding only. Transportation, lodging, food and drink (excluding bottled water, which is always offered to participants, and sometimes pre-packaged snacks upon request) and any other necessities are the responsibility of the participant unless otherwise noted.  Due to some of the rather "remote" terrain in the desert, I highly recommend renting a high clearance vehicle if you do not already own one. In rare instances and more remote areas, I may offer transportation.

Pricing:

Full day and night sessions are $650 per participant

($550 per participant for 2-4 participants) This workshop includes a sunrise, sunset, and night photography shoot (weather and moon phase dependent). A deposit of $325 (per participant) is required to book this session and is non-refundable if there is a cancellation 30 days or less prior to the session. Remaining balance is due one full week (7 days) prior to the start of the workshop. Use contact form to inquire about availability. Add a mid day post processing session for $100! ($50 off regular pricing).

Full day sessions are $550 per participant

($450 per participant for 2-4 participants)  This workshop includes a sunrise and sunset shoot. A $275 deposit is required (per participant) to book a session which is non-refundable if there is a cancellation 30 days or less prior the session. Remaining balance is due one full week (7 days) prior to the start of the workshop. Use contact form to inquire about availability. Add a mid day post processing session for $100! ($50 off regular pricing).

Sunrise or Sunset only sessions are $350 per participant

($300 per participant for 2-4 participants)  Sunrise sessions begin in the field one hour prior to official sunrise. Sunset sessions begin late afternoon, usually two to three hours before official sunset. Approximately four hours total for this session. A $175 deposit is required (per participant) for booking which is non-refundable if there is a cancellation 30 days or less prior to the session. Remaining balance is due one full week (7 days) prior to the start of the workshop. Use contact form to inquire about availability. Add a mid day post processing session for $100! ($50 off regular pricing).  

Milky Way/Stars only Sessions are $350 per participant

($300 per participant for 2-4 participants). During March and April, the low arching milky way rises over the Sonoran Desert landscape. Despite being close to a few towns, it is possible to get excellent views of these dark skies. Join me and let me show you some of the dark skies just outside the city lights! These sessions begin in the field at 1am and last until the milky way and stars are gone into the morning skies (usually 4-5 hours). May through October these sessions begin just after sunset as the milky way can usually begin to be seen not long after the sun has set. All Milky Way and Night Photography workshops are coordinated around the new moon between the last quarter and first quarter. A deposit of $175 is required (per participant) to book this workshop which is non-refundable if there is a cancellation 30 days or less prior to the start of the workshop. Remaining balance is due one full week (7 days) prior to the start of the workshop. Use the contact form to inquire about availability. Add a post processing session for $100! ($50 off regular pricing). 

In Person Post Processing Sessions (minimum two hours, $150 per participant)

In person post processing sessions can be added to any of the above workshops at a discounted rate or as a stand along workshop if you just want to learn a few processing techniques without going out to photograph. Additional hours beyond the two hour minimum are $50 extra (per participant per hour). A laptop is required for this session and the latest version of Photoshop if possible.   

Last minute bookings are available if my schedule permits, please inquire about availability. If you are interested in multi day sessions  or locations outside of the greater Phoenix area, please use the contact form to inquire about availability and pricing. 

"LEAVE IT BETTER DISCOUNT"

With the large impact of people visiting and recreating outdoors, now more than ever things such as trash and vandalism are becoming more of an issue. In order to help minimize the impact of my photography workshops and to stand by the motto "leave it better than you found it", I am offering what I am calling the "Leave It Better" discount. Participants willing to help clean up during a workshop and fill a garbage bag with trash found around workshop locations will be eligible for a 20% discount (per participant) in the form of a refund after the workshop has concluded. Garbage bags and gloves or a garbage picker will be provided for those who would like to take advantage of this discount. Want to bring your own bag and gloves? Please do! The more trash we can remove from these beautiful places we all enjoy the better it is for everyone else. Just my way of trying to help out on this issue and reward those for the effort.