April 25th 2026
Camp Childress Scout Camp
Trails to Frames
A Landscape Photography Workshop
Join us for a full-day adventure that blends classroom learning with hands-on hiking and photography in the great outdoors.
In the morning, you’ll learn essential hiking and camera basics — from gear prep and safety tips to mastering core photography concepts like long exposures, HDR, filters, and shooting sunsets. You’ll also discover how to research and plan your trip to capture the best possible images.
In the afternoon, we’ll hit the trails together for guided practice — capturing landscapes, experimenting with light, and putting your new skills into action. Along the way, we’ll also cover how to market and sell your landscape images.
Whether you’re a beginner wanting to grow your skills or an experienced photographer looking for new inspiration, this workshop will help you take your photography from trail to frame.
Proper footwear to backpacks. Trail Safety, Navigating. Bringing food and snacks and overnights.
Hiking Equipment Basics
Researching & Scouting Locations
Learn the best times to go for the right photos. Use different resources to scout locations in remote areas.
Learn from basis to advanced photography skills to help get the right photo in the right environment. Able to pick the right filter to the right lens to reflect what you see.
Core Photography Concepts
Know what to do after you captured your beautiful photo. Learn key things to help capture your viewers eye and bring them to where you took to photo.
Editing and Photoshop Basics
Presented incorporation with:
Workshop Schedule
As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in, get comfortable, and begin connecting with those around us. The journey starts here.
Check-In08:00 – 8:30am
Class Room Education8:30 am to 12:00 am
Lunch Break12:00am to 1:00 pm
Creative Workshop Hike1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Conclude5:00 pm to 5:00 pm
📷 Photography Gear (Required / Recommended)
Camera
Fully charged batteries (bring extras if you have them)
Memory cards (formatted and ready)
Lens options
Wide-angle lens recommended for landscapes
Telephoto optional for details and compression
Tripod (highly recommended for low light and long exposures)
🥾 Outdoor & Hiking Essentials
Comfortable hiking shoes or boots
Weather-appropriate clothing
Water bottle or hydration pack
Snacks or light food
Sunscreen / Bug spray
📱 Optional but Helpful
Polarizing or ND filters (if you own them—optional)
⚠️ Important Notes
This is an outdoor, trail-based workshop, so participants should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain.
No need for brand-new gear—learning to use what you already own is encouraged.
Followed by a optional sunset shoot
Meet the Photographer
Aaron’s lifelong pursuit of photography and the outdoors, with a special passion for capturing landscapes and hidden scenic gems. What began at an early age with film and darkrooms grew into a love for exploring trails and bringing nature’s beauty to life through his lens.
In addition to photography, Aaron has served as an instructor for outdoor adventure classes, teaching hiking preparation, safety, and wilderness awareness. Aaron's background allows him to combine technical photography skills with practical outdoor knowledge, creating a unique learning experience that is fun and informative.
His photography career also spans to weddings, events, and real estate, but his heart always returns to the wilderness. He is an active member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), a current board member of the Missouri Professional Photographers Association, Professional Photographers of the Ozarks, and Four State Photo Enthusiasts. Aaron’s landscape work is featured in local restaurants, art galleries, and throughout the region.
Further this workshop is an honor to be teaching at the Childress Scout where Aaron’s photography career began.