2023-2024 Workshops & More . . .
This page lists the various photography and nature events I lead and teach – photo and computer classes, workshops, tours, public speaking engagements, summer photo camp for kids and more.
2023 SCHEDULE
Pre Festival Bird Photo Workshop – Nov. 3-6, 2023
Join Ruth Hoyt for this pre-festival, exclusive bird photography workshop on private ranches around Edinburg, TX.
Space is limited to five participants. Special pricing for RGVBF attendees: $2,600 (this includes a $300 discount!), based on double occupancy. Add $400 for single occupancy. Includes field and classroom instruction. Rooms have been reserved for four nights for our group at Comfort Inn, 4001 Closner (Business 281), Edinburg, TX.
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival – Nov. 8 – 12, 2023
Hope to see you at the 30th annual birding festival in the Rio Grande Valley. Several photo workshops and tours are scheduled. Check out the RGV Birding Festival website: (add link)
Costa Rica ~ December 3-12, 2023
April 6 – 16, 2024
Cost is $5,100.00, double occupancy. Extra $400.00 for single occupancy. To maximize your photo experience, participation is limited to eight individuals. A deposit of $1,500.00 is due seven months prior to your trip and balance is due two weeks prior.
2024 SCHEDULE
Olympus Workshop – Feb 1 – Feb. 5 & Feb. 6 – 10, 2024
Join two OM photographers, Steve Ball and Ruth Hoyt in these two new workshops aimed at helping OM system users to maximize use of their gear and all it has to offer.
Each group will meet in San Antonio, and be off to photograph the endangered Whooping Cranes the following morning from two private boats in Rockport, Texas. From there, we will head to Edinburg, Texas, for the next few days to shoot from the photo blinds at the Laguna Seca Ranch, a world-renowned site for bird photography.
Ruth and Steve will rotate between two groups of five photographers each so they will all get the individual attention they need. We will also conduct evening classes before the Whooping Crane shoot and the sessions at Laguna Seca to answer any questions and let the participants know what to expect to get their best results.
This is an exciting new venture for Ruth and Steve, who strongly believe can bring a lot to the table for OM System users. If you have any questions or need additional information, please let us know.
Laguna Seca Ranch Workshop – Mar.31 – April 3, 2024
Space is limited to five participants. Special pricing for RGVBF attendees: $2,600 (this includes a $300 discount!), based on double occupancy. Add $400 for single occupancy. Includes field and classroom instruction. Rooms have been reserved for four nights for our group at Comfort Inn, 4001 Closner (Business 281), Edinburg, TX.
Rio Grande Valley Tour of Multiple Ranches: Ruth Hoyt leads this photo tour that takes participants to as many as three professional photo ranches. Choose to photograph at all three or select which ones you want to visit. Migration is in full-swing at this time as birds move from their wintering grounds to their northern summer homes and many spend time on the ranches during his period. Most of the birds are fresh at this time because they have shifted wardrobes to their finest plumage for courting and breeding. The tour focuses on birds, as well as wildlife and other creatures of deep south Texas. Make your reservation today by contacting Ruth Hoyt at (956) 330-2900 or ruth@ruthhoyt.com.
Costa Rica – Apr. 6 – 16, 2024
Cost is $5,100.00, double occupancy. Extra $400.00 for single occupancy. To maximize your photo experience, participation is limited to eight individuals. A deposit of $1,500.00 is due seven months prior to your trip and balance is due two weeks prior.
Galveston Featherfest – April 18-21, 2024
Join Ruth’s workshops scheduled at the festival. Check the Galveston Featherfest link: (add link)
Laguna Seca Ranch Workshop – May 23 – 27, 2024
Space is limited to five participants. Special pricing for RGVBF attendees: $2,900, based on double occupancy. Add $400 for single occupancy. Includes orientation dinner, lunch for three days, field and classroom instruction. Rooms have been reserved for four nights for our group at Comfort Inn, 4001 Closner (Business 281), Edinburg, TX.
Ruth Hoyt conducts this photo workshop at the place she spends most of her field time, the Laguna Seca Ranch. During late winter and early spring migratory birds begin moving from their wintering grounds to their northern summer homes and many spend time on the ranch during his period. Most of the birds are fresh at this time because they have shifted wardrobes to their finest plumage for courting and breeding. The workshop focuses on birds, as well as wildlife and other creatures of deep south Texas. Make your reservation today by contacting Ruth Hoyt at (956) 330-2900 or ruth@ruthhoyt.com.
Stay tuned for updates regarding the rest of the year!
COMPTER CLASSES
Learn About Lightroom – Classes are conducted at the McAllen Creative Incubator (the former public library building), 601 N Main, McAllen, Texas. No field trip is connected with these sessions. Class includes twelve hours of hands-on sessions. Although participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop computers, digital photos and portable hard drives to class, this is not required. If you are interested in this hands-on class, contact Ruth Hoyt at (956) 330-2900 or ruth@ruthhoyt.com.
Learn About Photoshop – Classes are conducted at the McAllen Creative Incubator (the former public library building), 601 N Main, McAllen, Texas. No field trip is connected with these sessions. Class costs $250 and includes twelve hours of hands-on sessions. Although participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop computers, digital photos and portable hard drives to class, this is not required. If you are interested in this hands-on class, contact Ruth Hoyt at (956) 330-2900 or ruth@ruthhoyt.com.
…And so much more!!! – Remote support and access has taken front-and-center as a result of our need to social-distance and at times, shelter in place. I have in the past and will continue to provide remote assistance and guidance to meet your learning needs through tools such as Zoom and Skype. If you are interested in this type of individual, customized learning environment, contact Ruth Hoyt at (956) 330-2900 or ruth@ruthhoyt.com.
PHOTO TOURS
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PUBLIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
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WEBINARS
Stop by @RuthHoytPhoto on Instagram for announcements of upcoming live events. Enjoy my recordings of previous events; these can be found on my YouTube channel.
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