Wine Country in Late Fall

Photograph the Colors and Stillness of Napa & Sonoma in Late Fall

Sunday, November 16th · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Limited to 5 participants

By mid-November, Sonoma County begins to exhale. The harvest is over, the crowds are gone, and the landscape settles into a slower rhythm. Vines still hold onto their last golds and reds, oak woodlands glow with rusty leaves, and the coastal light softens into rich, moody tones.

This small-group workshop explores the backroads and vineyard valleys of western Sonoma during this beautiful transition. You’ll photograph historic farm buildings, quiet country roads, vineyards in late-season color, and the natural landscape—forests, hills, and maybe even hints of fog.

We’ll focus on a single region to maximize time in the field and work with whatever light and weather the day gives us.

What You’ll Learn

✔ How to capture late-season color and atmosphere

✔ Techniques for photographing in soft, low-angle fall light

✔ Using histograms and filters to balance highlights and shadows

✔ Improving sharpness, exposure, and composition

✔ Finding emotion and story in quiet, rural scenes

Workshop Details

📍 Meet-Up: Start at Lance’s studio in Petaluma (carpooling available), or join us along the route

📍 Location Focus: Vineyards, backroads, farm buildings, hills, and forests in western Sonoma

📅 Date: Sunday, November 16th

⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

💰 Cost: $150

👟 Fitness Level: Easy – all locations near the road; minimal walking

🚻 Facilities: Available every 1–2 hours

☕ Break: Stop mid-afternoon for snacks and drinks

Included:

✅ Hands-on instruction throughout the day

✅ Post-workshop map of our photo stops

✅ Optional carpooling from Petaluma

Not Included:

❌ Snacks and drinks (please bring your own)

❌ Transportation (aside from carpooling)

Join us for a quiet, inspiring afternoon of photography in Sonoma’s late fall light—when color lingers, shadows lengthen, and the landscape slows down.

🔗 Reserve your spot today—only 5 participants per workshop.