OUR MISSION

	Members enjoy a mid-day photo shoot session during a recent RMOWP Conference.

Formed in 1973, Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers, Inc, is a regional organization of professional and aspiring communicators, dedicated to the improvement of communicating the outdoor experience. Through writing, photography, broadcast media, and artistic expression, members provide information about the recreational and natural resources found in the Rocky Mountain West.

OUR PURPOSE

We're an association of professionals and avid amateurs, published and not yet published. We are writers, photographers, artists, cinematographers, radio and TV producers, videographers, editors and publishers, and other outdoor communications professionals, all with an abiding interest in nature and a goal of improving our craft. We spread the news about the magnificent Rocky Mountain scene through words and images, while stressing the need for stewardship and enhancement of the natural environment as well as enjoyment of the outdoor experience.

OUR ACTIVITIES

RMOWP Conference
Each year, we hold an annual RMOWP Conference at various locations throughout the Rocky Mountain Region for members to get together. It's an opportunity to meet new people and make new contacts, share experiences, enjoy local events and activities, learn from a variety of seminars and experts, participate in photographic and other communications-oriented opportunities, and get new ideas and inspiration.

Our Very Popular Photography Workshop
We also offer an excellent photography workshop at least once a year at Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park, Colorado.  This unique workshop offers a beautiful setting, instructors that are experienced professionals in the industry, and many more benefits at a great value.  The 2007 Scenic and Wildlife Photography Workshop will be June 24 – 28 in Rocky Mountain National Park. This will be the tenth year for our annual workshop, which is open to those with digital and/or film cameras with manual adjustment.

RMOWP publishes a member newsletter which includes tips, techniques, upcoming events and member profiles.

Annual Scholarship
For promoting interest in the educational realm of outdoor communications, we award an annual scholarship of $500 to $1,000 to a college student majoring in outdoor writing or photography. This scholarship is also available to a high school senior planning to enter college and major in these fields.

Newsletter
Our bimonthly newsletter, Rocky Mountain Outdoors, keeps members informed of news and upcoming events. Through its pages we share information, writing, photography, and  new ideas from and for our members.