Events and Workshops

Join World Photo Adventures for their 23rd expedition to breathtaking Alaska! Led by acclaimed Australian nature photographer Darran Leal, with creative inspiration from renowned artist Julieanne Kost, this immersive workshop is designed to elevate both your photography and your creative vision. From legendary bear encounters to vast wilderness landscapes, soaring bald eagles, towering forests, and luminous blue glaciers, Alaska delivers unforgettable moments at every turn. Each day offers carefully curated photographic opportunities, supported by expert local guides who know how to reveal Alaska at its very best.

In May 2026, I’ll have the honor of guest lecturing on two back-to-back photography tours through Namibia with World Photo Adventures—and I’d love for you to join us!

I’m excited to share that I’ll be teaching a one-hour pre-conference session—Creating Surreal Composites—at Photoshop World on Monday, September 8th!

In May 2026, I’ll be guest lecturing on two extraordinary back-to-back photography adventures through Namibia with World Photo Adventures, and we’d love for you to join us!

Last year I had the extreme pleasure of exploring Australia with World Photo Adventures and I’m excited to announce that I will be joining them again as a special guest in two of my favorite locations in the United States — Death Valley and the Deserts and Canyons of the American Southwest!

Last year I had the extreme pleasure of exploring Australia with World Photo Adventures and I’m excited to announce that I will be joining them again as a special guest in two of my favorite locations in the United States — Death Valley and the Deserts and Canyons of the American South West!

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to talk with Mike O’Connor, Editor of Australian Photography magazine to discuss my recent visit to Australia, the challenges that come with capturing a country as diverse as Australia, and how the latest updates in Lightroom helped when capturing images on location.

Adobe MAX 2023 — The Creativity Conference is almost here and I hope you are as excited as I am! With hundred of speakers and sessions covering topics including Photography Design, Video, Social Media and more, the days will be filled with opportunities to enhance your skills, supercharge your creativity, and be inspired.

I’m excited to present “What’s New in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop” in the Mid-Atlantic Photo Visions online webinar Sunday November 5, 2023.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Mason Marsh and Jeff Carlson about Lightroom Classic Tips on their Photocombobulate podcast. The episode is live and can be viewed at his link: Episode 27: Lightroom Tips with Julieanne Kost.

The biggest event in creativity is almost here! Adobe MAX is now open for registration and we hope you’ll join us in-person in Los Angeles or attend virtually for free.This year I’m excited to present sessions on editing in Lightroom and compositing in Photoshop!

I was so inspired when I spoke at the Outsiders conference last year that I returned to Kanab to explore the area this summer to unplug, recharge, and make photographs. And the best part?  I’m thrilled to announce that I will presenting alongside Keith Ladzinski, Daniel Kordan, John Weatherby, Jeffrey Wu, and several other incredible photographers and educators at the OUTSIDERS Photography Conference March 3-5, 2023!

Hello creative community! I will be on sabbatical until mid July and can’t wait to share my adventures with you when I return. See you then!

If you’re looking for an amazing opportunity to learn new techniques, discover best practices, and gain in-depth knowledge in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat that you can start using immediately, then be sure to join us for CreativePro Week May 9-13, 2022.