Early Bird Registration
$1,795
Available through July 31, 2026
Register early and receive the full symposium experience at the early bird rate.
Register — Early BirdRegistration · April 26–29, 2027
Reserve your place at
MPS 2027.
Registration includes all symposium presentations, two field sessions, evening gatherings, the welcome reception, and the closing session. Attendance is limited to 72 participants.
Registration
Two ways to register.
The same symposium experience. Register for MPS 2027.
A $595 initial payment reserves your place. The remaining balance is charged to the same card 120 days before the event.
Standard Registration
$1,995
Begins August 1, 2026 Available now
The same full symposium experience after the early bird registration period ends.
Initial payment$595
Remaining balance$1,400
Balance charged 120 days before the event. We send a reminder before processing.
Early bird registration ended July 31, 2026.
Your registration includes
Everything that makes MPS what it is.
- All symposium presentations and discussions
- Two field sessions, Tuesday and Wednesday
- PhotoJAM gatherings both evenings
- Welcome reception on Monday
- The Closing Process on Thursday
- Workshop leader selection based on registration order
Good to know
Plan separately.
These costs are not included in the registration fee.
- Lodging, with a group rate available at the venue
- Travel to and from Moab
- Most meals, aside from included hotel breakfast and the hosted reception
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities outside the symposium
How registration works
Simple, transparent,
no surprises.
Registration is straightforward. A $595 initial payment confirms your spot, the balance is automatically charged 120 days before the event, and we’ll send a reminder before processing it.
1
Complete the registration form
Your name, contact info, and a few short questions about your photography background help us understand who’s attending and prepare accordingly.
2
Reserve your spot with $595
A $595 initial payment confirms your registration and is applied toward your total. The remaining balance is automatically charged to the same card 120 days before the event begins — we’ll send a reminder before the charge is processed.
3
Submit your field session preferences
Within 48 hours of registration, you’ll receive a field session preference form. You’ll choose your preferred leaders for Tuesday and Wednesday. Placements are handled in registration order.
4
Receive planning details
After registration, you’ll receive essential planning information, including lodging details when available. Approximately six weeks before the symposium, we’ll send your final confirmation package with field session placements, schedule notes, and arrival details.
5
Complete pre-event forms
Before the event, you’ll receive any required waivers and final preparation notes. These must be completed before arrival.
Cancellation policy
If plans change, here’s how it works.
Your $595 initial payment reserves your place and is applied toward your total. Refunds are subject to a 5% processing fee.
More than 120 days out
Your $595 initial payment is refunded, less the 5% processing fee.
90 – 120 days out
Your initial payment becomes non-refundable. Any additional payments are refunded, less the 5% processing fee.
Within 90 days
Payments are non-refundable. If we’re able to fill your place, we’ll refund payments received, less the 5% processing fee. We’ll make a reasonable effort, but cannot guarantee your place will be filled.
Transfers. If you can’t attend, you may transfer your registration to another person with our written approval. Please contact us before making transfer arrangements.
Participation waiver
All participants are required to complete a waiver before arriving.
MPS requires all registered attendees to sign a standard liability and participation waiver prior to the event. The waiver covers participation in field workshops, outdoor activities, and the symposium generally.
The waiver will be sent digitally with your confirmation package, approximately 6 weeks before the symposium. It must be completed before arrival. If you have questions about the waiver content, email us before registering.
From past attendees
What photographers say.
“I’ve attended a lot of photography events. MPS is genuinely different. The conversations over those four days changed how I think about my own work in ways I’m still discovering.”
Portland, Oregon
“The field workshop was nothing like I expected — slower, more open, more honest. Our group ended up sitting and talking as much as we photographed. That felt exactly right.”
Chicago, Illinois
“I came looking for technical improvement. I left with something more valuable — a clearer sense of what I actually want to say with a camera. That’s rare.”
Vancouver, BC
Still deciding?
Browse the presenters, read the FAQ, or just send us an email. We’d rather you ask than wonder.