2 to 3 days · Up to 10 women · San Francisco
San Francisco photography workshop for women
The Focused Eye San Francisco workshop is a two to three day, small-group photography workshop for women, a relaxed alternative to a weeks-long photography class. Up to 10 women and two coaches, Diane Bentley Raymond and Sarah Lyons Glabman, so every level gets real attention. You leave knowing how to read light, frame the city and use your own camera with confidence.
- Length
- 2 to 3 days
- Group
- Up to 10 women
- Where
- San Francisco
- First dates
- Late 2027
- From
- $2,000
Who is it for?
- Beginners who want to stop shooting on auto
- Experienced photographers who want San Francisco without the guesswork
- Women returning to photography after years away
- Anyone who wants to meet us before a longer journey
What will you learn?
- How to see light, from foggy mornings to golden hour
- Composition you can use anywhere
- How to get your own camera off auto and keep it there
- Where and when to stand for the city's best views
- What already works in your eye, through gentle review
A sample itinerary
Three days, for example
Arrive, settle in and find a welcome gift waiting. Evening shoot in the warm light, then dinner together.
Morning light on the city's icons with Diane, who has shot San Francisco at dawn for years. Free afternoon to rest or shop. Golden hour on the water.
A short morning shoot, about an hour reviewing everyone's favorites together, and a farewell lunch.
Schedules move with the weather and the light. That is part of the craft.
What is included?
- Two coaches, five guests each
- All ground transport during the workshop
- A welcome gift on arrival
- Photo review and one-on-one help with your own camera
- Lodging and most meals (to confirm)
Not included
- Travel to San Francisco
- Camera gear
From $2,000 per person. Founding pricing goes to the waitlist first.
San Francisco Workshop: your questions
Where in San Francisco do we shoot?
At the views, neighborhoods and waterfronts Diane knows best, chosen for great light and easy access. The full plan is sent when you book.
Why late in the year?
San Francisco is at its best for photography in the cooler months, with clearer air and softer light than the foggy summer.
Is it right for complete beginners?
Yes. We start from the basics with your own camera. If you already shoot in manual, you get one-on-one help on light and composition instead.
How much walking is involved?
Very little. We drive between locations and choose spots you can reach comfortably.
How much does the San Francisco workshop cost?
From $2,000 per person. Waitlist members hear about dates and pricing first.
Founding waitlist
Get first access to San Francisco Workshop
The first Focused Eye workshops open to the waitlist before anyone else, at founding prices. Add your name and tell us what you would love first.
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