Designed for a small group of just six participants, this workshop offers rare, direct access to one of the most respected fine art printers working today.

In a world where most photographs live only on screens, printing remains the true culmination of the photographic process. A photograph is not fully realized until it exists as a physical object, crafted with intention, nuance, and care. This workshop is dedicated to helping you bridge that gap between digital capture and the finished print, guiding you through the complete creative arc from file to final print.


Capture & File Integrity

We begin at the source: your image file. Richard will discuss how to create strong, printable files in-camera, focusing on exposure discipline and tonal integrity that translate beautifully to paper.


Image Optimization

Working in Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop, you’ll refine your RAW files for print. Topics include tonal control, color management, soft proofing, sharpening for output, and preparing files for different paper types and sizes.


Paper Selection & Aesthetic Choices

Fine art printing is as much about material as it is about image. You’ll explore a curated selection of fine art papers, from baryta to smooth matte and textured matte surfaces, learning how paper choice influences mood, depth, and presentation. You’ll see and feel the differences firsthand.


Printing & Craftsmanship

Each participant will produce multiple color and black & white prints on a range of papers and sizes up to 20″x24″. Under Richard’s guidance, you’ll evaluate test prints, make refinements, and experience the subtle decisions that elevate a print from good to exceptional. You’ll leave with several finished, gallery-quality prints of your own work.

+ Personalized instruction in a focused 6-person setting

+ Detailed discussions on exposure and print-ready files

+ Hands-on Lightroom and Photoshop processing sessions

+ Printer settings, color management, and workflow best practices

+ A guided photo walk at St. Roch Cemetery with Richard, with optional evening shooting

+ Individual printing time with direct feedback and refinement
 (the more edited/processed files that you bring to the workshop, the more prints you’ll likely be able to make)

Assisting Richard during the workshop is Jonathan Traviesa of Richard Sexton Studio, serving as digital technician and workflow specialist to ensure a smooth and productive printing experience. 

This workshop is ideal for photographers who want to move beyond the screen and fully realize their images as fine art prints. Whether you are new to printing or looking to refine your technique, you will gain practical skills, aesthetic insight, and a deeper understanding of how to produce exhibition-quality work.