January 30 - February 4, 2026 — 8 photo shoots | Friday noon through Tuesday at 2:00 to take advantage of street entertainment
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Join BCPA's photography workshop in the incomparable New Orleans. It is known variously as The Crescent City, The Big Easy, The City That Care Forgot, Nawlins, the Birthplace of Jazz, and of course, NOLA (New Orleans, LA). That said, you won't hear the locals call it that, rather, New Or-leens, or possibly New Or-lee-ans. Whatever this wonderful city is called, it is a feast for the photographic eye.

I never tire of returning here with alumni who have been with Arnie and me in past years for this workshop and with those who join us for the first time. For those who missed the exhibition early in 2019 at Through This Lens in Durham, NC, you can check it out here.

This is a longtime, multi-national city with a wonderful mixture of French, Spanish, and Cajun (from a bastardization of "Acadian"), those French peoples evicted from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, many of whom eventually found themselves in Louisiana. Their influence is strongly represented in New Orleans through cuisine, language, and music.

And speaking of music, one cannot come to New Orleans and not experience the great music that abounds in this city. Arnie and I had favorite haunts that I'll show you, and you'll enjoy photographing these amazing musicians.

One of the things that astounds many people who first visit New Orleans is the quality of some of the "street" musicians. Some play internationally, some only locally. Some may have just met that afternoon and formed an amazing pick-up band.

That said, one will also find musicians who play enthusiastically, albeit perhaps not nearly as well as others on the streets!

Of course, one cannot forget the food. Great cuisine abounds here from international fare to local and imported oysters. There are favorite restaurants, of course, but it is always fun exploring new ones.

There are other treasures and lesser-known delights that I'll share with you, including A Gallery — no, that is not a typo, it really is A Gallery — that houses a wide range of classic and modern photography, one of the best such galleries in the country.

This is a photographer's paradise where one can interpret anything from the charming architecture to the musicians to the bizarre. Take your pick, ... et, mes amis ...

... Laissez les bon temps rouler! (Let the good times roll!)

Many participants tend to stay over the night that the workshop ends, and for those who want to join us, we usually go out shooting and dine one last evening together.

Meanwhile, be sure to carefully read BCPA's FAQs, as well as the various links in the box above. They should hopefully answer almost any question you might have.

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Fees:  Standard $2,280 | Alumni $1,940 | Association $2,052 | Early-bird Special @ Association rate but by check (see parameters)

Travel insurance is highly recommended to ensure protection against any unforeseeable events. We are a small company and cannot be held liable for those who choose not to buy trip insurance.  Sharon Erickson, my trusty travel agent, can help you with that. And, no, we do not get any credit for referring you to her, only a thank you!