Women’s Winter Photography Conference

February 6-9, 2025 ~ Estes Park, Colorado

The Outdoor Photo Alliance was founded with the mission to empower connection and growth among those with an affinity for outdoor photography.

Our Winter Women’s Photography Conference is thoughtfully designed to welcome photographers at all levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals. It’s a space where we focus on building connections, learning new skills, sparking imagination, and inspiring creativity. Together, photography enthusiasts, industry leaders, and professionals will explore ways to grow their craft and leave enriched with knowledge, inspiration, meaningful connections, and valuable resources—plus a few laughs and new friendships along the way.

Our Speakers

We've assembled some of the leading women nature photographers in the field for this conference

See the complete list of speaker topics here.

Sarah Marino

Sarah Marino

Michele Sons

Michele Sons

Franka Gabler

Franka Gabler

Sherri Mabe

Sherri Mabe

Dawn Wilson

Dawn Wilson

Viktoria Haack

Viktoria Haack

Beth Young

Beth Young

Charlotte Gibb

Charlotte Gibb

Dawn Wilson

Suzanne Mathia

Suzanne Mathia

Jen Walton

Jen Walton

We created a guide to help you see some of the photography opportunities in and around Estes Park

There are so many wonderful photography opportunities within Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park from easily accessible to more challenging locations. We’ve put together a free, downloadable guide for you to use to get started. Simply click on the button below.

Conference Schedule

Thursday, February 6th
4:00 pm: Check into Hotel

4:00 pm - 5:30pm: Conference Registration

6:00 - 8:00 pm: Welcome Reception/Social

Friday, February 7th
6:00am - 7:30am: Photo Walk

9:00am - 4:00pm: Speaker Sessions

4:30pm - 6:30 Photo Walk

Saturday, February 8th
6:00am - 7:30am: Photo Walk

9:00am - 4:00pm: Speaker Sessions

4:30pm - 6:30 Photo Walk

Sunday, February 9th
6:00am - 7:30am: Photo Walk

9:00am - 12:00pm: Speaker Sessions

12:00pm: Farewell

Don’t forget to check the speaker topics here

Conference Location & Lodging

Estes Park, Colorado

“A legacy of hospitality in the mountain west”

Situated about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. This charming town offers stunning snow-capped landscapes and a peaceful atmosphere for those seeking a quiet winter retreat. The town is often blanketed with snow, creating a picturesque scene with pine trees draped in white, frozen rivers, and a backdrop of towering mountains. And if by chance there’s no snow in town, our beloved Rocky Mountain National Park is right next door with plenty of snow to photograph and play in.

Snow-covered pine trees lining a snowy forest trail with sunlight filtering through.
Frost-covered lavender plants in a blurry winter field with a soft, warm background.
Snow-covered frozen lake with mountain cliffs and pine trees in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.

Book your lodging for the conference

The Conference will be held at The Holiday Inn and Conference Center at Estes Park

101 South Saint Train Avenue, Estes Park, CO 80517

The conference center/host hotel is lovely The Holiday Inn (formerly the Ridgeline Hotel) in Estes Park located just outside of majestic Rocky Mountain National Park.

You are welcome to stay at the conference center hotel or choose another place that suits your budget.

For the Holiday Inn, use the link below to book hotel rooms at the property for a 10% discount. Please note hotel rates fluctuate, so you might see different rates depending on when you book. This rate also can stop working once the hotel’s occupancy is higher, so we encourage you to book sooner rather than later. This discount is only bookable with the link below so if you call into the property, you will not be able to receive the discount.

When you click the link it will take you directly to the hotel’s website, select the appropriate dates, ensure the Rater Preference dropdown says,“Corporate Special Rate, Travel Agent” and select “View Prices.” The discount is automatically applied. Then, select the room that suits you.

Book here

Estes Park Conference Center entrance with wooden beams and trees on either side under a clear blue sky.
Hotel room with two queen beds, bedside table with lamp, wall art, window with curtains, air conditioning, and a TV on a wooden dresser.
Six red Adirondack chairs arranged in a circle around a stone fire pit with flames, outdoors near a building with a sign that reads "Conference Center" and surrounded by trees and bushes.

What's Included

  • Ticket to the first-ever all women's conference

  • Opening reception with heavy hors d-oeuvres

  • Lunch the first day onsite

  • Unique/informative sessions from 13 industry experts

  • Networking opportunities with speakers and attendees

  • Access to multitude of learning resources

  • Inspiration, new ideas, and creative processes

  • Post processing lessons

  • Connection with other people interested in learning 

  • Photography walks with like-minded individuals

  • Raffle ticket for some fantastic free photography gear

  • Experience of a lifetime

What's Not Included

  • Photography equipment

  • Lodging

  • Flights

  • Transportation

  • Travel insurance (highly recommended)

We love our sponsors!

The Women’s Winter Photography Conference is being sponsored by:

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Frequently Asked Questions

We receive inquiries every day from people who are excited to attend one of our photography conferences. Please look below to learn the answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.

If your question is not answered here, please contact us.