Our Photography Workshops
Stoecklein Photography Workshops are distinct and immersive western experiences. We collaborate with each ranch’s cowboys and cowgirls to offer students authentic scenarios and genuine photographic moments. Carefully curated, these real-life adventures in the field help students of all levels expand their knowledge. Whether you’re an everyday enthusiast or seasoned professional, our workshops are designed to enhance your photographic skills with individualized attention and instruction throughout the weekend.
Meet Your Photo Instructors
In addition to 20 years of professional experience, Drew has been teaching photography workshops for over a decade. He and the other workshop instructors bring diverse perspectives to the classroom and the field. Whether they’re sharing the latest Lightroom tricks, talking gear, or helping you find unique angles or compositions, they can draw on past professional experiences to help students spark their creativity and deepen their appreciation for the art of photography.
Drew Stoecklein
It takes a certain kind of person to raise wild badgers as pets. As a kid in the Rocky Mountains of Idaho, Drew Stoecklein raised two of them. Stoecklein’s thirst for adventure and tireless drive put him on big mountain ski podiums across the globe. As a professional skier at the top of his sport, he found himself the subject of a myriad of shoots for magazines and brands. This soon evolved into a career on the other side of the camera. He now follows in the footsteps of his father–legendary photographer of the American West, David Stoecklein–capturing the honesty and thrill of a life lived outdoors. His desire to bring unforgettable imagery (both still and motion) to each project has taken him around the globe on assignments for some of the world’s largest companies.
Reid Morth
Hailing from North Dakota, Reid Morth is an action and adventure photographer living in Bozeman, Montana. Through his photography, he’s traveled to some extraordinary locations and met many awesome subjects whom he feels privileged to shoot and who have inspired him to hone his craft. From studio production to camera-phone journalism, Reid’s perpetual flexibility has allowed his adventure to span multiple continents and an extensive range of subject material. From the streets of Honduras to the waves of Vancouver Island, BC, he’s just as excited to check out new places as he is to return home to his dog, Brody.
Testimonials
"I attended the summer Stoecklein workshop with Drew and Reid and the crew in Mackay, ID and was blown away! Drew and Reid are both masters of their crafts and taught me so much! My photography game has gone up a few notches thanks to them! If you are experienced or a beginner, you will benefit from on of their workshops! I wish I had attended sooner! It's a fantastic experience and you will walk away a better photographer! The food is excellent, and the crew of cowboys and cowgirl models are awesome to work with!" - Skye Clark
"The education I received at the Stoecklein Photography was top-notch! From the breathtaking sunrise photoshoots to the sitting around the table eating dinner with the instructors, models, and fellow photographers, not a moment was wasted in expanding our photography knowledge as well as making life-long friendships. I had high expectations going in and came home feeling like I wanted to sign up for the next workshop right away! Everyone should take the opportunity to photograph the authentic West and preserve its heritage. - Carly Butler
"After the first day at the Stoecklein Photography Workshop, I felt so much more confident adjusting my settings and getting into the manual modes. By the time the weekend was over, my photographs had changed dramatically! Every picture was so much more professional! Now, every family gathering begins with someone saying "Oh thank goodness you brought your camera." I am so glad to have attended." -Lily Cormack