At Weston Workshops, we teach our students how to find, and capture natural light to produce breathtaking images. Every generation of the Weston family has relied on natural light to produce stunning black and white photographs. Artificial light is rarely, if ever, used in any of their photography. 

Focusing In is a series of blogs that will highlight the many historic significances of Wildcat Hill, Edward Weston’s last residence before his death in 1958. Each week we will select a unique photograph, artifact, or piece of memorabilia that we believe is significant and worth looking into. Please accompany us on this journey into photographic history, you won’t be disappointed.

Focusing In is a series of blogs that will highlight the many historic significances of Wildcat Hill, Edward Weston’s last residence before his death in 1958. Each week we will select a unique photograph, artifact, or piece of memorabilia that we believe is significant and worth looking into. Please accompany us on this journey into photographic history, you won’t be disappointed.

Join us in September for a special collaborative workshop with The Creative Photo Academy, based in Los Angeles. The workshop will consist of 3 days of shooting, 2 on Wildcat Hill and 1 down in the heart of Big Sur. We have four outstanding models that will be accompanying us to create amazing images here on the central coast of California. 

The past week we have been going through old prints on Wildcat Hill! It is a treat to see the body of work that Kim has created over his career. The photographs we went through consisted mostly of his Ballerina Series, and old studio shots when he was at the pinnacle of his set building. 

Focusing In is a series of blogs that will highlight the many historic significances of Wildcat Hill, Edward Weston’s last residence before his death in 1958. Each week we will select a unique photograph, artifact, or piece of memorabilia that we believe is significant and worth looking into. Please accompany us on this journey into photographic history, you won’t be disappointed.

Focusing In is a series of blogs that will highlight the many historic significances of Wildcat Hill, Edward Weston’s last residence before his death in 1958. Each week we will select a unique photograph, artifact, or piece of memorabilia that we believe is significant and worth looking into. Please accompany us on this journey into photographic history, you won’t be disappointed.

Focusing In is a series of blogs that will highlight the many historic significances of Wildcat Hill, Edward Weston’s last residence before his death in 1958. Each week we will select a unique photograph, artifact, or piece of memorabilia that we believe is significant and worth looking into. Please accompany us on this journey into photographic history, you won’t be disappointed.

We had such an amazing workshop last weekend here on Wildcat Hill! Our 9 participants were enthusiastic, creative, and produced some stunning images over the two days of shooting. Our 3 models, Sekaa, Sarah, and Monique brought the whole weekend together with beautiful posing and as always, creating a wonderful atmosphere to create art in.

The roots of photography run deep in both the Adams and Weston families; it is always a special experience to continue the old tradition of discussing art and sharing experiences over good food. 

Kim and Gina returned from Germany to a freshly painted and fully re-designed gallery and office last night! 

RECAP! Weston Nude Photography Workshop on Wildcat Hill - May 2017

1 on 1 Tutorial at Wildcat

Well, we have had a hell of a time these past few weeks here at Wildcat Hill! A fire started south of us in the Garrapata State Park on the Soberanes Trail. Some of you know of it and have hiked it many times! Our first scare was that it was going to burn down Cole's house (Kim's father's property) in Garrapata Canyon. We were out of town at a wedding and didn't get home until very late and by that time the driveway was blocked and an evacuation was in progress. A family member drove down and persuaded the personal that was guarding the road to let him in and he was able to retrieve some of our belongings. We sat on pins and needles and then we were lucky that it was spared. Then the fire started coming north and then west. It was so close to the headwaters of Wildcat Canyon! I was totally freaked out. Many of our friends lost their homes in Palo Colorado Canyon. The feeling of loss has been overwhelming and so sad. We are fine out of danger, but the fire is still burning east and south of us and we have good friends in both of these areas.

Join us for the last workshop of the 2016 season held at Wildcat Hill this year! Have you been wanting to take a workshop with Kim Weston? Here is your chance to come to Carmel this year. "An Adventure of a Lifetime! That's what Milan and I discussed driving back to Los Angeles. The last few days were awesome. What a wonderful atmosphere to learn in. Kim and Gina, you were awesome hosts. Learning about the Weston legacy first hand was incredible. I was flattered to be able to show some of my work. Shooting side by side with Kim was inspiring. Gwen was awesome and just nailed each concept. Enjoying a delicious lunch and the conversation was enlightening. I could go on and on about the things I'll remember so fondly.

The bottom line is an expression of heartfelt gratitude for allowing Milan and I into your home and teaching us about the Weston Family Style of photography. We are all a sum of our life experiences. This was definitely and Adventure of a Lifetime. I hope to return next year to be able to spend more time on Wildcat Hill. On behalf of my friend Milan and myself, A heartfelt thank you". Gary

Want to know more about composition, lighting and how to work with a figure models? Or do you just want to have an awesome experience photographing experienced nude figure models on the grounds of the Weston Estate? There are many benefits of joining a workshop: meeting like minded photographers, collaborating and working in groups, expert instruction and sharing your work. Create lifelong friends and hang out at Wildcat Hill!

Are you planning for some time off? Come and stay at Wildcat Hill in Bodie House this summer! The season is in full swing. What a great spring we have had so far. We had 2, 4 Generation Weston Shows hung consecutively at the same time, one at Viewpoint Gallery in Sacramento and one at the Scott Nichols Gallery in San Francisco.Both shows came down on June 4. We hope you had a chance to see some of the photographs. Thank you to the Viewpoint Gallery and to the Scott Nichols Gallery. And thanks to all that attended!

We have taught 2 Nude Photo Workshops, where we made some wonderful images, photographed with some talented artists and worked with our talented models, Jennifer Jones, Sara Streeter and a new model, Marian Liddell. It was a great experience.

Registration is now open for The Nude Photo Workshop with Kim Weston at Wildcat Hill on September 9-11, 2016. Join us and learn more about nude photography, create, explore, meet new fellow photographers, discuss, collaborate and get inspired! Work with the best nude figure models. But most of all have fun while you are photographing. The location is perfect, its private, interesting, and the workshop is well organized. We are located on the pristine central coast of California. Just a few miles away from the Point Lobos State Park and the white sand beaches of Carmel. Make your reservations soon. Space is limited and this workshop will sell out.

Digital Printing WorkshopThursday, June 9, 2016 Gina and Kim's Wildcat Hill 1PM-5PM Bring a Thumb drive print your own photo! Do you print your own digital photos? Would you like to learn how to turn ordinary images into extraordinary prints? Learn the basics of digital printing. Questions such as file formatting, resolution, sizing, basic file preparation and inkjet printing terminology and operations will be covered. Join Eric Joseph and Patrick DellaBovi at our house in Carmel Highlands for wide-format printing demos, color management tips, inkjet paper seminars, custom profiling examples and see inkjet printing in a whole new way. Bring a thumb drive and we will print your image on a Canon imagePROGRAF wide format printer. Register early seating is limited. Buy tickets on Eventbrite.

Here's how you can help us keep the legacy of black and white film photography alive! Since 2004 Weston Scholarship has given over $94,000 in 275 scholarship awards! Join us at our annual fundraising dinner, the New Bohemian Nights! - We only have 3 tickets left for this amazing event, which will take place at the historic Weston home, on Wildcat Hill in Carmel Highlands. For a small donation of $500/person, join us for dinner and receive one of Roman Loranc or Kim Weston's prints. Plus good food, wine, view historical photographs and more! The New Bohemian Nights Saturday, June 11, 2016 5-8pm History, Photography, Intimate Dining & Wine Kim Weston Photography Roman Loranc Photography Michael Jones – A Moveable Feast Morgan Winery – Double L Vineyards Szalay Winery - Small boutique winery in Carmel Valley Each ticket holder goes home with a photograph! $500 donation, Tickets limited to 20 - Only 3 left! We hope you can join us! Sign up on Eventbrite or call Gina 831.624.8111

We currently have 2 consecutive Weston Scholarship shows up: "The 2016 Weston Scholarship Exhibition at the Monterey Museum of Art" and "Recognizing the Alumni" at the Marjorie Evans Gallery at the Sunset Center in Carmel CA.

Registration is now open for The Nude Photo Workshop with Kim Weston at Wildcat Hill on May 20-22. Join us and learn more about nude photography, create, explore, meet new fellow photographers, discuss, collaborate and get inspired! Work with the best nude figure models. But most of all have fun while you are photographing. The location is perfect, its private, interesting, and the workshop is well organized. We are located on the pristine central coast of California. Just a few miles away from the Point Lobos State Park and the white sand beaches of Carmel. Make your reservations soon. Space is limited and this workshop will sell out.