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Whether it's a new photographic technique, new processing ideas, new software, or simply keeping up with the rapidly changing technology, there is always something new to learn!
The events below offer a variety of ways to learn an array of topics. Some events are on-line and some are in-person, on location events.
I hope to see you at one or more of these – online or in the field – in 2026!
From Snap to WOW!
The Ultimate iPhone Photography Workshop!
Madeline Island
July 13 - 17, 2026
Join photographers Melissa Needle, Charles Needle, and me, Rad Drew, for this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a 5-day iPhone photography workshop for advanced and beginning mobile photographers.
With the beautiful and picturesque Madeline Island as our backdrop, Missy, Charles, and I will guide you through not only the technical ins and outs of your device, but also in the artistic, imaginative aspects of creating with your mobile camera.
From Snap to WOW!
The Ultimate iPhone Photography Workshop!
Pacific Grove Campus at Asilomar
October 11 - 16, 2026
Last year's Madeline Island workshop was so successful that we're offering a second workshop at MISA's Pacific Grove Campus at Asilomar.
Join photographers Melissa Needle, Charles Needle, and me, Rad Drew, for this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a 5-day iPhone photography workshop for advanced and beginning mobile photographers.
With the breathtaking coastal scenery, rugged cliffs, and pristine beaches as our backdrop, Missy, Charles, and Rad will guide you in not only the technical ins and outs of your device, but also in the artistic, imaginative aspects of creating with your mobile camera.
Out of Chicago Live! 2026
February 6-8
An On-Line Event
50+ photographers, 100+ live sessions, unlimited inspiration
I'm excited to be on the instructor roster again this year for Out of Chicago LIVE! 2026.
Learn, share and engage with some of the most creative photographers in their field. With 100+ sessions and 50+ instructors covering a wide range of genres, from landscape and nature to travel, street, architecture, and post-processing, immerse yourself in new ways to improve your photography. Connect with a community as passionate about photography as you.
I'll be presenting Creative Masking for Mobile Photography and demonstrating how to create infrared process infrared photos with the iPhone.
Out of Longwood Gardens
August 25 - 29, 2026
An In-Person, on Location Event
"I'll be sharing iPhone infrared techniques for creating and processing infrared images on the iPhone." – Rad Drew
For traditional, infrared, and iPhone photographers.
***Register Here***
Spark your creativity in a botanical paradise with five days of flower and garden photography, and hands-on learning alongside a team of supportive instructors.
Immerse yourself in Longwood Garden's 1100 acres with a wide range of flower gardens, woodlands, meadows, conservatories, and fountains, including the all-new West Conservatory and Waterlily Court, part of Longwood Reimagined.
Out of Longwood brings 13 leading creative flower and garden photographers together for an intimate conference experience. Photograph the beautiful landscapes of the garden, small scenes, and get up close to photograph macro images of flowers and plants. During the conference, you will work with each pair of instructors, allowing ample time for hands-on, personalized instruction in a fun, supportive environment. This team brings together a broad range of photographic styles and diverse perspectives on photography in one place.
