Welcome to Outdoor Photo Alliance
The Outdoor Photo Alliance is dedicated to organizing nature photography conferences that inspire connection, learning, and growth among photographers with a passion for the outdoors. With over 30 years of combined experience across a variety of photography genres and techniques, we bring a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to every event we host.
As we immersed ourselves in the photography community, we noticed a gap—there were very few conferences specifically tailored to nature, landscape, and wildlife photography. At the same time, we kept hearing from photographers about their desire for more opportunities to connect, collaborate, and grow in their craft. That realization sparked the creation of the Outdoor Photo Alliance.
Our mission is simple: to bring people together, foster meaningful connections, and provide a space to learn and be inspired. We believe that shared experiences and relationships are at the heart of creative growth, and we’re excited to create spaces where those connections can thrive.
We look forward to meeting you at one of our upcoming conferences and sharing in this incredible journey of creativity and discovery!
Upcoming Events
Horizons Fall Photography Conference
October 2-5, 2025
Durango, Colorado
Embark on a multi-day adventure with fellow nature photographers, learn from world-class instructors, capture jaw-dropping landscapes, and unleash your creative potential. Don’t just take photos-live the experience!
Empowering connection and growth among those with an affinity for outdoor photography
“The Outdoor Photo Alliance did a knock out job with their first Women's Photography Conference. The vibes were wonderful; the learning inspiration; the comradery delightful. I left feeling inspired and empowered.”
Kathryn
“The Outdoor Photo Alliance Conference for Women, was everything I hoped it would be and more. It was inspiring and encouraging. It gave me great connections for networking, and new friends to shoot with and encourage each other on. I left with so many great ideas of how to grow as an artist, photographer, and business-woman. I am so grateful for the hard work they put in to create this conference. It was well worth the money, and time.”
Kayla
What People are Saying
"The Women's Winter Photography Conference exceeded nearly every expectation I had going into the event. Over the course of the weekend I found myself inspired, excited, and ready to use all of the wisdom shared by so many accomplished and intelligent women. The environment was unlike any other group event I've attended before, no doubt thanks to the safe space created by the women in attendance that allowed for everyone to be vulnerable and open. I'm grateful to have met women who understand my need to be a photographer and who are on parallel journeys to mine - that has always felt like a hard thing to find, and now I feel like I am part of a community of people who just get it."
Sara
"The conference sparked a passion in me that has been quiet for while. I was inspired and motivated to create again! Meeting like minded, creative women was life changing. I found my people!"
Jolie
"I wasn't sure what to expect with the Women's Photography conference. I went into it feeling a little overwhelmed and hesitant as an amateur and hobbyist, but I immediately felt welcomed and part of the community. I came away with so many inspiring ideas for how to improve my creative processes that I began putting into practice right away. I am already looking forward to the next one!"
Jenna