Photo Festival

Hands-on photography experiences in the most photogenic locations Nevada has to offer. 

See below for details and registration.

September 22-24 | Caliente, Nevada

The popular Lincoln County Photo Festival is back in 2023! Join us September 22-24 for a weekend of wonderful photography opportunities led by experienced instructors.

A ticket grants access to all photography locations, the welcome reception and orientation, breakfast, and a Saturday night dinner. Maps, printed guides, and directions to locations will all be provided.

Event headquarters is in picturesque Caliente, Nevada with instructors on site in four different locations within Rainbow Canyon – a shutterbug’s paradise. 

Home to Kershaw-Ryan State Park and the Elgin State Historic Site, Rainbow Canyon’s red rock and limestone formations stand 3,000 feet above a lush valley floor. The area also features petroglyphs, vast groves of cottonwood trees, and the Union Pacific rail line.

Register early for the best rates. Click here for lodging and camping options.

This is event is sponsored by the Lincoln County Authority of Tourism (LCAT) with support from Travel Nevada and local tourism resources. The event is curated by a team of expert photographers.  

Amazing Photography Locations

Instructors will lead groups on four picture taking sessions in unique locations within beautiful Rainbow Canyon.

  1. Site 1 – Kershaw-Ryan State Park
  2. Site 2 – Train Bridges, Trestles and Tunnels
  3. Site 3 – Apple Farm, featuring trees, pond and wildlife
  4. Site 4 – Elgin Schoolhouse

Schedule

Meet the Instructors

Marcy Johnson

Marcy Johnson is an accomplished and published photographer, specializing in people, and product photography. As a Certified Professional Photographer through the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Marcy has honed her skills and expertise in capturing captivating moments and showcasing the beauty of her subjects.

Beyond her love for photography, Marcy is passionate about connecting with people and animals, which is evident in her vibrant and heartfelt portraits. Her ability to capture the essence and personality of her subjects sets her apart as a photographer.

With a dedication to her craft and a genuine love for creating meaningful images, Marcy strives to create photographs that evoke emotions and tell compelling stories. She continues to explore new avenues in photography and looks forward to contributing her unique perspective to the field.

Mark Olson

Mark Olson has been creating images for over 40 years, ever since he begged his parents for a 35mm film camera in high school. For the past 28 years, he has been teaching photography and videography at the College of Southern Nevada, where he also serves as the Assistant Department Chair. With a background in commercial photography and video production, he brings real-world experience to his classrooms. Mark has been visiting and photographing in Lincoln County now for 30 years. He looks forward to sharing those locations and experiences with the students attending the Lincoln County Photo Festival.

Corinne Severn

Corinne is thrilled to be part of the Lincoln County Photo Festival once again. She currently teaches photography for Community and Professional Development at Southern Utah University in Cedar City UT. She previously taught landscape photography, travel photography, desert night sky photography, and Building a Photography Business for the Continuing Education Department of UNLV in Las Vegas. Corinne started as a hobby photographer in high school and continued her early training while volunteering as a photographer’s assistant at university. She has always been drawn to landscape and nature photography as well as travel photography. She loves to use photography to record her travels in Canada, US and abroad. She and her husband Shawn Severn wrote articles and provided photographs for several boating publications in the Pacific Northwest. They also have a Youtube channel (Travels of Red Rover) where they upload new videos on photography topics and locations every week.

Shawn Severn

Shawn is excited to be participating as an instructor/workshop leader at the Lincoln County Photo Festival for a third time. Shawn loves to help people develop their “photography vision” and improve their skills. Shawn has been a photography instructor in the Continuing Education Department at UNLV in Las Vegas and at Southern Utah University in Cedar City, UT. He started as a photographer while in university and has continues to enjoy combining his love of photography with his enthusiasm for hiking and travel. He is an avid Youtube content creator (Travels of Red Rover), sharing photography skills and interesting photography locations with the Youtube audience. Previously, Shawn and his wife Corinne have written articles and published their photographs for boating magazines in the Pacific Northwest.

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2021 Photos

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