Journal

Nature & Landscape Photographers Masterclass

June 16, 2026 | Idyllwild, California

Professional Photographers of California 2026 West Coast School group portrait at the Andreas Canyon palm oasis, San Jacinto Mountains. Back row, from L-R: Mike Mercandante; Suzanne LeRoy; Ted York; Dave Aubin; Robert Mance; Sandy Aubin; Michelle Pennings; Cindie Wolf; Dennis Goldstein. Front row, L-R: Ron Kaplan; Michael Gordon; John Grusd.

Many THANKS to the Professional Photographers of California (PPC) for bringing me on board again to teach for the second year in a row at their 2026 West Coast School - their 70th! Many thanks as well to PPC administration, staff, and volunteers for making my Nature & Landscape Photographers Masterclass a resounding success. Most of all, my sincere THANKS to my students who placed their time and trust with me for this week-long educational and adventure workshop. We learned practically everything their is to know to work confidently in the field and in the studio, and our locations varied from oak and pine forests to a wild desert palm oasis. It was a wonderful four days with Mike, Suzanne, Ted, Dave, Sandy, Robert, Michelle, Cindie, Dennis, Ron, and John - I cannot thank you all enough!

Please join me sometime for a top notch educational photographic and fun adventure!