The Photography Workshop Crew:

Mark Bergkvist

With a camera in hand and a smile on his face, Mark Bergkvist brings over 40 years of deep photographic expertise and contagious enthusiasm to everything he does. An international award-winning photographer, Mark’s journey began in a darkroom developing black-and-white film — and today, his passion for photography burns brighter than ever. Specializing in breathtaking landscapes and astrophotography, his work is featured at numerous local art shows and galleries.

Mark’s knowledge spans virtually every corner of the photography world, including Macro, Sports, Portraits, Wildlife, Weddings, Corporate, Commercial, Product, Travel, Nature, and even video production. Whether he’s capturing the delicate details of a flower or the fast-paced action of a sports event, Mark brings technical excellence and creative energy to every shot.

Known for his approachable, fun-loving teaching style, Mark loves sharing his experience with others. In addition to teaching at The Photography Workhsop he also teaches at local camera clubs, community groups, schools, and kids’ summer camps, inspiring students of all ages to discover the magic of photography. Mark is also Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED certified, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.

Warren Hatch

Warren is a full time award winning professional photographer and workshop leader living in Pennsylvania.  His primary subjects are nature and wildlife.  Warren’s images have won awards in both national and international competitions.  Most recently, The American Audubon Society selected one of his images as one of the Top 100 images of the year.   He has also received awards and recognition from the Photographic Society of America (PSA) for his work.  Additionally, he is a past recipient of Audubon People’s Choice Award.    Beside his passion for making images, Warren is equally enthusiastic about leading workshops and teaching other photographers how to capture wonderful images.

Antonio Cortada

Antonio Cortada is an award-winning photographer, with more than 20 years of experience. Although Antonio Cortada earned a BA and MA in mechanical engineering, his true passion has always been photography. He began his journey in the art early in his childhood. Self-taught, passionate and curious by nature, he is always looking to improve his skills, discover new techniques and applying them in creating his works.

Two decades of traveling the world in the pursuit of fantastic scenes, his images have captured everything from exotic locations in South America to urban masterpieces in the largest cities around the globe. In addition to his passion for creating breathtaking scenes, he is just as passionate about sharing his knowledge through teaching photography courses, giving lectures and hosting seminars.