A creative gathering
for photographers who want
to make more meaningful work.
Four days of inspiring talks, thoughtful field sessions, and deeper conversations about creativity and vision in Moab.
A different kind of event
Not another
photography
workshop.
MPS is built around personal vision and creative process — not locations, not gear, not producing the same photographs as everyone else. It draws together a deliberately small group of photographers who value depth over volume and conversation over instruction.
Learn more about MPSThe 2027 Cohort
Eight voices.
One creative
conversation.
Each presenter brings a distinct perspective on creativity, vision, and the practice of photography, with talks and field sessions designed to help photographers think more deeply about their work.
The full experience
Ideas, light, and genuine creative exchange.
Over four days you’ll move between inspiring presentations, afternoon field workshops with accomplished photographers, evening PhotoJAM gatherings, and a final group processing session that closes the symposium with something lasting.
Intentionally limited
Small by design,
not by accident.
MPS caps attendance at 72 people — not because of venue constraints, but because the experience only works at this scale. Smaller means better conversations, more personal field time, and a genuine sense of community rather than a crowd.
Four days, thoughtfully paced
The rhythm
of the symposium.
Each day has its own character — a mix of inspiration and experience, structured time and open conversation. Nothing is rushed.
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Evening gatherings
Come for the images. Stay for the conversation.
PhotoJAM is a relaxed evening gathering — good food, drinks, and a chance for attendees to share short image sequences, work-in-progress slideshows, or whatever they’ve been thinking about.
Hosted by Mike Hayden, it has a looser, more communal energy than the daytime sessions. Participation is welcome but never required. It tends to be one of the most memorable parts of the week.
Short image sequences · Slideshows · Open sharing · Informal discussion · No formal critique
Is MPS right for you?
We’re looking for a particular kind of photographer.
Travel & Lodging
Moab in April is
something else.
Spring in the canyon country means warm days, clear skies, and the desert in full bloom. Registered attendees receive full lodging details, including access to a held block of rooms at the symposium hotel.
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April 26–29, 2027 · Moab, Utah
Come to Moab for the landscape.
Leave with something deeper.
Join 71 other photographers for four days of thoughtful work, inspiring ideas, and the kind of conversation that stays with you.
Early bird: $1,795 · Standard: $1,995 · Space is limited to 72 attendees