COLORADO
4-DAY Photography Adventure
Sept 29 - October 2nd, 2025
SECURE YOUR SEAT TODAY
*Fully refundable deposit due today: $2,500. Please see details below.
What's Included
*Fully refundable before July 31st
Leave this life changing 4-day adventure with photos edited and ready to sell online.
Get hands on help from 3 experts that have sold 100s and even 1000s of prints of their art online!
Have the time of your life exploring one of the world’s greatest national parks and turn the nuances of how to capture photographs THAT SELL!
Includes Mercedes Sprinter vans or equivalent
Hotels, entrance fees to all attractions, and meals are not included
Take a journey through the stunning landscapes and vistas. Starting in Aspen, Colorado!
And bag yourself iconic images that you’ll cherish (and be able to profitably sell!) for a lifetime!
4 days!
Sept 29th to Oct 2nd, 2025
Hi everyone!
Colorado’s Rocky Mountains are undoubtedly among the top destinations in the world for breathtaking landscape and wildlife photography.
Join us at the height of the mesmerizing autumn season in the expansive wilderness of Colorado! Experience the vibrant colors, and stunning aspen forests during the fall foliage in of it's their glory!
These majestic American landscapes have captivated my photographer’s heart for over a decade. From the rugged peaks of the Rockies with their panoramic views, to the diverse ecosystems teeming with wildlife - you'll be immersed in a world of natural wonders.
You will have three world-class photographers and Marketers at your disposal - guiding and coaching you photographically every step of the way as we explore these marvels together.
Imagine the excitement of journeying through world-renowned mountain scenery, vibrant fall colors, dramatic vistas, pristine lakes, diverse wildlife, and picturesque valleys!
Capture timeless photographs that you can show off to friends and family and sell online for the rest of your life!
This workshop is more than just an opportunity to learn about photography, it's also a chance to get your first online store up and make your first photography sales!
I guarantee that you will leave this workshop with photos that are ready to sell, and many of you will make your first sales while on this workshop!
This is an opportunity like no other. The first in-person workshop of its kind, that not only helps you capture world-class images, but helps you sell them too!
The in-person insights you’ll gain by being around my team of pro photographers and I, who are making a killing selling their art online, is a chance that may never come around again.
In our group, The Thriving Artists (go from Starving Artist to Thriving Artist!), the student body sells thousands every month of their own art and this is a white glove opportunity to learn from the very best, get your questions answered and make fantastic advances on improving your portfolio in just 4 days!
Clifton Haley (of Monday Nuts and Bolts Fame!) will be there with me and you every step of the way!
Immerse yourself in the incredible natural beauty, indulge in the local culture, and mingle with fellow nature enthusiasts!
I am thrilled to be hosting this workshop and can guarantee it will create incredible memories for all participants.
With Special Guest Photography expert Bob Augsburg, Mr. Bob Augsburg is among the absolute Elite in the Thriving Artist Academy, a photographer I greatly admire and respect, for not only great artistic talent, but tenaciousness in finding new avenues on how how to sell and market photography. For instance, additional to him being one of the top sellers in the entire academy online with Etsy and Amazon, he's also sold over $100,000 to furniture stores all on his own. We are lucky to have Bob as our guide and instructor on this trip!
Much Love, Craig Alexander
With Special Guest, Bob Augsburg
Mr. Bob Augsburg is among the absolute Elite in the Thriving Artist Academy, he's also sold over $100,000 to furniture stores all on his own. We are lucky to have Bob as our guide and instructor on this trip!
Clifton Haley
Clifton Haley is the head of coaching at the Thriving Artist Academy, who has sold over 700 pieces online! He know's his stuff and is happy to share his trade secrets with you.
Craig Alexander
Craig has sold over 10,000 pieces of art totaling over 1.6 million. His body of students sell between $60,000 to $90,000 per month following his teachings!
Arrival in Colorado
Sept 28
Fly into Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE)
Check in to the The Inn At Aspen or pick other nearby hotels
Book your hotel for 2 nights.
Day 2 Road Trip to Ouray
Sept 30
Check out of your hotel in Aspen
Road trip to Ouray
Check in Beaumont Hotel & Spa or pick Other nearby hotels
Book your hotel for 2 nights.
Day 3 and 4 Grand Finale
Oct 1st - 2nd
All shoots are local, so you can stay in the same hotel tonight.
It is recommended to fly home the next day, Oct 3rd, from Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE)
The Day Before: Hotels, Restaurants And Car Rental nearby
You'll be flying in to Aspen, so the most popular hotel nearby is definitely The Inn At Aspen which is about 45 minutes drive from the first shoot. If that spot is not what you're looking for you can see other nearby hotels
We will be staying in this hotel for 2 nights, until the Morning of Sept 29th.
We will be dining at the Home Team BBQ but if that doesn't work for you, no problem! here are a few other restaurants nearby
Colorado 4-Day Photo Adventure: Day 1
MONDAY SEPT 29TH 2025
On Day 1
Capture the Beauty of Maroon Bells
Meeting Spot on the First Morning:
The Inn at Aspen
38750 CO-82, Aspen, CO 81611
This trip will make your already impressive portfolio stand out as you capture some of the most iconic photos of the mountain range.
4:00 AM - 8:00 AM (Sunrise: 7:05 AM)
The group leaves the hotel at 4:00 AM in sprinter vans, Mercedes or equivilent, heading toward Maroon Bells (a 45-minute drive) for a spectacular sunrise shoot. There’s no hiking involved, and you’ll enjoy stunning sunrise views over the mountain peaks reflected on the serene lake.
8:00 AM
On the way back to the hotel, we’ll make unforgettable stops to capture the breathtaking beauty of aspen trees in their most picturesque settings. Each location offers a unique perspective, ensuring you leave with a stunning collection of images that truly showcase the magic of the landscape.
Lunch Break in Aspen, CO
After lunch, we’ll visit the local Peter Lik Gallery before returning to the hotel by 1:00 PM for a short nap before the next shoot.
1:00 PM Nap
3:00 PM: Leave Hotel
Meeting Spot:
The Inn at Aspen
38750 CO-82, Aspen, CO 81611
We’ll then head out toward McClure Pass, with plenty of opportunities to stop and capture the golden aspen trees along the way.
(Sunset: 6:69 PM)
This location offers vistas of some of Bob Augsburg's top-selling photos in his entire portfolio, and it will be our sunset shoot as well.
After sunset, we’ll enjoy a late dinner together at one of the best BBQ spots in the state—an iconic location called Slow Groovin BBQ:
101 W 1st St, Marble, CO 81623
Bob, Clif, and I will shoot alongside you, observing your composition and camera settings. We’ll provide coaching and guidance as needed to help you capture the trees in all their glory.
Day 1: Hotels, Restaurants nearby
The most popular hotel nearby is definitely The Inn At Aspen, Which is about 25 25-minute drive from the first shoot. If that spot is not what you're looking for, you can see Other nearby hotels
We will be staying in this hotel until the morning of Day 2, Tuesday, Sept 29th.
Colorado 4-Day Photo Adventure: Day 2
TUESDAY SEPT 30TH 2025
5:10 AM - 7:10 AM (Sunrise: 7:06 AM)
Dawn shoot at Independence Pass, featuring an old mining ghost town and aspen trees. This is one of the most scenic locations in Colorado, offering incredible photographic opportunities.
Breakfast in Aspen
After breakfast, this will also be a great time to rest and prepare to check out of your hotel by 10:30 AM.
Leave for Rifle Falls at 10:30 AM
(1.5-hour road trip) Stop at Rifle Falls for a quick visit, followed by lunch in the town of Rifle, CO.
Leave for Ouray, CO at 1:00 PM
(3-hour road trip) Leaving Rifle, this will be a longer drive, so we’ll need to make good time to arrive in time for sunset.
Around 4:00 PM: Check in at the hotel in Ouray, CO, for a 2-night stay.
4:30 PM: Leave the hotel for a sunset shoot at the Beaumont Hotel in Ouray, CO.
Sunset Shoot in the San Juan Mountains (Sunset: 6:55 PM)
Dinner afterward in the vintage 1800s gold rush-era downtown area of Ouray, CO.
Hotels/Restaurants nearby
The all around most (and best) reviewed hotel is the Beaumont Hotel & Spa Which is in the heart of Ouray. If that spot is not what you're looking for you can see Other nearby hotels We will be staying in this hotel for 3 nights (the rest of the 4-Day Photo Adventure, nights 2, 3, and 4!)
COLORADO
4-Day Photo Adventure: Day 3
WEDNESDAY, OCT 1ST 2025
Morning Shoot (Sunrise: 6:54 AM)
Leave 5:45 AM from the hotel.
Beaumont Hotel & Spa
505 Main St, Ouray, CO 81427
We’re heading to the San Juan Mountains Scenic Byway, packed with stunning views and endless photo opportunities.
10:00 AM:
Back to the hotel for breakfast.
Join us for a 3-hour daytime editing session in the ballroom of the Beaumont, where we’ll focus on enhancing your images and refining your editing techniques in a relaxed, productive setting.
At 2:00 PM:
Meet in the parking lot of:
Beaumont Hotel & Spa
505 Main St, Ouray, CO 81427
Drive to Telluride, CO
We’ll stop along the way several times—this is one of the most scenic routes, and the stops will be worth it!
2-hour drive: We’ll be stopping a few times.
Arrive at Telluride at 3:45 PM.
Spend 1 hour in Telluride, sightseeing the gorgeous 1890s Gold Rush Victorian-era downtown, art galleries, food, etc.
Leave Telluride at 4:45 PM.
Sunset Shoot (Sunset: 6:58 PM)
The final shoot of the night will include about 4 stops on this extraordinary scenic drive to Lizard Head Pass. This was last years Grand Finale—we can’t wait!
This shoot will end at 7:30 PM.
We’ll then drive back to Telluride for dinner and return to Ouray that night.
Hotels/Restaurants nearby
The all around most (and best) reviewed hotel is the Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs. Which is in the heart of Ouray. If that spot is not what you're looking for you can see Other nearby hotels
We will be staying in this hotel for the ending of the 3-Day Photo Adventure.
COLORADO
4-Day Photo Adventure: Day 4
THURSDAY, OCT 2ND 2025
Morning Shoot (Sunrise: 7:08 AM)
Start the final morning of the adventure with an incredible shoot on County Road 7 in the heart of the San Juan Mountains. This area offers breathtaking views and the perfect chance to capture the stunning scenery one last time.
10:00 AM:
Return to the hotel for breakfast and prepare for our final editing session. This 3-hour editing session in the ballroom of the Beaumont will focus on perfecting your images from the trip, refining your techniques, and preparing your portfolio for your next steps.
Grand Finale (Sunset: 6:52 PM)
Wrap up the adventure with a spectacular sunset shoot at Owl Creek Pass. This iconic location, with its dramatic landscapes and sweeping views, will be the perfect conclusion to an unforgettable 4-day journey.
Travel Recommendation
After a memorable final day, it’s recommended to fly home this evening or the following morning from:
Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE)
Hotels/Restaurants nearby
The all around most (and best) reviewed hotel is the Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs. Which is in the heart of Ouray. If that spot is not what you're looking for you can see Other nearby hotels
We will be staying in this hotel for the ending of the 3-Day Photo Adventure.
COLORADO GENERAL INFORMATION
All the spots picked are optimized for maximal market message match—meaning they feature the most iconic locations with the highest possible likelihood for selling your work.
As a bonus, you’ll learn plenty of photography tips and tricks, as well as some advanced retouching secrets you may not have seen before.
We will massively improve your shooting and editing - and we will personally guide you to the absolute best market message match - you will
Leave with a portfolio that can sell!
Then - online we will show you everything you need to sell your art online after the workshop once you’re back home.
Refund Policy: Deposits can be refunded before July 31st, when the balance is due.
Weather conditions may affect minor schedule changes. However, we are a highly adaptable and positive group with years of experience hosting workshops. Rest assured, we’ll make sure you get the shots no matter what! :)
Reserve your space now because there is a lot of demand. See you in Colorado!
~ Craig Alexander
Information for +1s:
- If you have a non-photographer +1, they may attend for $1,000. They can join the group on any shoots, walks, van rides, and meals, but they will be responsible for any additional costs incurred (like entrance fees) and will not be coached.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Retrace the steps Bob Augsburg has taken in Colorado and capture the same shots that sell again and again and again for him.
- Four days and nights of training with the four coaches.
- Transport Includes Mercedes Sprinter vans (or equivalent) to and from all locations, and to and from the listest airport, see the schedule for specifics. If you want to fly into another airport, or do your own driving, feel free to rent a vehicle, But please let us know ahead of time so we can coordinate.
- The discovery of Colorado (the famous places and the much lesser known!) with a group of inspiring like-minded photographers all on the same mission - to capture stunning iconic images of one of the World Cities... and learn to sell YOUR art, online!
- Join a private Whatsapp group for this 4-Day Photo Adventure months in advance to meet your group, get travel or shooting advice, and show off your photos - and sales - as you make them!
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CAMERA GEAR:
Your camera,
- Your camera
- A tripod
- A wireless remote or cable release (optional. This helps with long exposures)
- 200-600mm lens (optional)
- 70-200mm lens (optional)
- a wide-angle lens (24-70mm or wider)
- a telephoto lens
- ND filters (highly recommend a 10 stop)
MISC GEAR
- a laptop with Lightroom or Photoshop (or both) for the post-processing
- Laptop charger
- Extra memory cards
- Lens clothes
- Bring clothes for fluctuating temperatures from 40-75 degrees (we will be going up into the mountains!)
- Waterproof hiking boots
I accept all level of experience in photography, but just make sure you have the gear needed; otherwise it will be no fun for you. If you are missing a lens or a ND filter don’t worry about it!
- If you have a Non-Photographer +1, they may attend for $1,000. They may join the group on any shoots, walks, van rides, and meals, But they will be responsible for any additional costs incurred (like entrance fees) and will not be coached.
If you have more questions regarding the workshop please send an email to [email protected].
There are two different cities in this shoot, and there will be two hotels that we will be staying in.
The first nights we will be at the most popular hotel nearby, Which is definitely The Inn At Aspen Which is about 25 minutes drive from the first shoot. If that spot is not what you're looking for you can see Other nearby hotels
We will be staying in this hotel for until the morning of Day 2, TUESDAY SEPT 30TH 2025.
After that, we will travel to the second city, where the all around most (and best) reviewed hotel is the Beaumont Hotel & Spa Which is in the heart of Ouray. If that spot is not what you're looking for you can see Other nearby hotels
We will be staying in this hotel for 2 nights (the rest of the 3-Day Photo Adventure)
Different guests will have different tastes and budgets, so book the hotel that works best for you!
The best airport to fly into is Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE). We recommend flying in on the night of the 28th. You can arrive earlier of course if you want more time to explore before the 4-Day Photo Adventure
