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We’re more than just a school – we’re a community. Our love for photography and education is the bedrock our programs are built upon. At RMSP, you can count on learning more than you ever thought possible from some of the world’s most thoughtful and dedicated instructors.
For nearly 30 years, we've been helping students pursue their dreams and fall in love with light at our historic downtown campus in Missoula, Montana. We'd tell you we're one-of-a-kind, but you should probably just come see for yourself. When it comes to friendliness, a supportive learning environment, and instructors who will inspire your socks off, there's no better place to study photography.
This is an exceptional all-around camera that will allow you to get a lot out of your experience without worrying about gear holding you back. With a great focusing system, 7fps and video capabilities, it's a great camera!
Love the range of this lens! It's possible to leave this lens on your camera throughout the workshop and never feel like you need to see a different perspectice. Great for wide landscapes and close up portraits as well.
You can never have enough batteries, especially when you're learning! The LP-E6 seem to last forever and do what batteries are supposed to do: Work! For this workshop we suggest you bring a few so you never miss a moment!
The Mark IV offers exceptional auto focus, a full frame sensor, ISO up to 25600, and other perks like wifi and GPS. This camera is a powerhouse in Canon's line of DSLRs!
The ability to zoom between 24 and 70 mm will make a world of difference when photographing a subject with your flash. The shallow depth of field will make your portraits pop!
Adding flash to your photo can make or break it. On camera or off, bounced or diffused. The 600EXII-RT will allow you to get the most out your time at our Intro to Flash workshop!
Hang your speedlight from the ceiling or put it on the dashboard of a car. Now control it from your camera. This transmitter opens many doors for your flash photography.
A powerhouse in Canon's line up of DSLRs! The Mark IV offers 4K video at 30fps and will make a noticeable difference as you begin to dive deeper into video.
The 70-200 will allow you to get in close on your subject while offering the ability to blur any distracting backgrounds. This lens is really great for capturing interviews when on a tripod.
Put the new 24-70 on the Mark IV and never look back. This lens is great for getting those sweeping overview clips to bring context into your videos as well as b-roll.
Capturing sound has never been easier. Simply attach this mic to the top of your camera, plug it in to the cameras 3.5 minijack input, turn it on and you are up and running.
Don't assume all audio is the same! Having a high quality device to capture sound will make your life easier when it comes to editing ... not to mention your end product will shine!
Using a video head like this one will make all the difference when you sit down to look through your footage. When mounted, you will be able to capture pans and tilts with confidence.
The Mark IV offers exceptional auto focus, a full frame sensor, ISO up to 25600, and other perks like wifi and GPS. This camera is a powerhouse in Canon's line of DSLRs!
As high quality a macro lens as you can find anywhere! Exceptional optical construction and 1:1 magnification make this tool ideal for life-size close up images.
You can never have enough batteries, especially when you're learning! The LP-E6 seem to last forever and do what batteries are supposed to do: Work! We suggest you bring a few!
The Mark IV offers exceptional auto focus, a full frame sensor, ISO up to 25600, and other perks like wifi and GPS. This camera is a powerhouse in Canon's line of DSLRs!
The wide angle of view paired with the ability to bring in lots of light makes this a perfect lens for capturing waterfalls and their surrounding environment.
Want to push in a bit more on a specific part of a waterfall while maintaining shallow depth of field? The 24-70 is a great addition to your kit, along with the 16-35.
The Mark IV offers exceptional auto focus, a full frame sensor, ISO up to 25600, and other perks like wifi and GPS. This camera is a powerhouse in Canon's line of DSLRs!
The wide angle of view paired with the ability to bring in lots of light makes this a perfect lens for capturing waterfalls and their surrounding environment.
Want to push in a bit more on a specific part of a waterfall while maintaining shallow depth of field? The 24-70 is a great addition to your kit, along with the 16-35.
Darken skies. Remove unwanted glare. Say goodbye to distracting reflections. This polarizer will come in handy when photographing high mountain pools!
The Mark IV offers exceptional auto focus, a full frame sensor, ISO up to 25600, and other perks like wifi and GPS. This camera is a powerhouse in Canon's line of DSLRs!
With mountains THIS big, valleys THIS deep, and vistas THIS sweeping, you will need a wide angle lens like the 16-35 to capture what you see in Glacier National Park.
When you think of photographing mountain goats, you don't normally think about using a 24-70, but in Glacier National Park this is a reality. The 70mm zoom is all you'll need!
You will definitely photograph lakes and streams while in Glacier. This polarizer will ensure you bring home images that are true to what you actually witnessed!
If you are going to stare at a mountain lion through your lens, why not capture the image with a professional level camera? Big files and unparalleled image quality. You'll love the images you walk away with!
High ISO. 10 fps. HD video capabilities and a built-in compass, too! The 7D Mark II will allow you to focus on looking at your subject rather than worrying if your camera can keep up with you!
If that bear won't come as close as you want, don't worry. With this 300 mm 2.8 II you will practically be able to reach out and pet it! Great image quality and incredibly helpful zoom for photographing wildlife.
One of the most helpful, versatile lenses out there! The 70-200 is a staple in many photographers' bags. As animals move around in front of you, follow them closely while zooming in and out as needed.
The Mark IV offers exceptional auto focus, a full frame sensor, ISO up to 25600, and other perks like wifi and GPS. This camera is a powerhouse in Canon's line of DSLRs!
Photographing the Tetons practically requires a wide lens such as this 16-35. Incredible range of view and a 2.8 aperture will have you photographing even after the light has faded.
Peel your eyes off the mountains and focus on the barns and colorful trees for a while! the 24-70 offers you freedom to push in on a detail while still allowing you to capture scenic landscapes.
The 70-200 is a staple in many photographers' bags as it's so versatile. Mount it to your tripod, zoom, and be ready for any wildlife sightings in the distance.
Images provided by (starting with the top banner image) Claire Haughey, Doug Johnson, Syl Arena, Brandon Roberts, Tony Rizzuto, Doug Johnson, Tim Cooper, Will Archer, Forest Chaput de Saintonge, Doug Johnson