Workshops & Seminars

Come and experience hands-on education with fun, creativity, and photography. Listed below are current workshops and seminars available. To register for workshops, click the link below each workshop description listed below.

Ken Sklute is also available to create private workshops both here in North America as well as abroad. If you feel that you learn better with one on one education or have a few friends that would like to design a custom itinerary, contact Ken.

 

Expanding your Creative Vision

Lancaster, PA

June 4 – 7, 2026

Would you like to understand and use light to your advantage consistently? Do you long for guidance in how to capture strong compositions? Imagine having the ability to learn how to find strong subject matter to bring this all together. A workshop with Ken Sklute will make this a reality.

Ken has captured some of his most striking and beautiful images in the target rich environment of southeastern Pennsylvania. Ken will share with you his methodology for selecting a subject and being in the right place at the right time with the correct camera and lens to capture unique images and then how to process them to make wall ready art.

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Digital B&W Infrared Workshop

Lancaster, PA

June 11 – 14, 2026

Are you a fan of infrared (IR) imagery? Do you wish that there was a way to learn the nuances of how to produce your own stunning infrared images?

Have you wished that there was a “Try before you Buy” way to get experience and learn if you want to invest in an infrared camera and wouldn’t it be great if you could do all of this in a beautiful and picturesque setting? An IR workshop with Ken Sklute will make this a reality.

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Photographing the Northern Lights

Fairbanks, Alaska

March 18-22, 2026

Join Aurora Explorer Ken Sklute as we return to the beautiful Interior of Alaska in order to photograph the dancing lights of the Aurora Borealis!

We will explore the locations in and around the greater Fairbanks, Alaska area to capture images at the Open North American Championship of Dog Mushing, Denali National Park, An Ice Cave, (weather dependent) and the main event the Northern Lights!

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Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

Albuquerque, NM

October 7-11, 2026

This is the ultimate workshop for photographing the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Over the past five decades, this festival has grown from just 13 balloons in its inaugural year of 1972 to attracting upwards of 600 balloons today. Considered the largest balloon event in the world, it’s also considered the most photographed event in the world, with more than 25 million still photographs taken during the mass ascensions, balloon glows, fireworks and more. Led by Hot Air Balloon Pilot Ken Sklute, you will receive his expert guidance and insight on being at the right place at the right time to capture the most creative images of these colorful giants.

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