Oregon Coast Photography Workshop
CAPTURE OREGON'S BREATHTAKING SEASCAPES ON THIS ALL-INCLUSIVE, SMALL-GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURE - LED BY A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER AND LOCAL EXPERT
Experience the ultimate Oregon Coast photography adventure along one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world. Known as one of the legendary Seven Wonders of Oregon, the spectacular Oregon Coast is filled with an endless variety of dramatic and unforgettable landscapes that make it a dream destination for photographers. From rugged sea stacks and historic lighthouses to vibrant tide pools, cascading waterfalls, secluded beaches, colorful sunsets, and powerful ocean waves, every day offers incredible opportunities to capture the wild beauty and atmosphere of the Pacific Northwest coastline.
Throughout the workshop, you will receive personalized photography and post processing instruction while exploring some of the most iconic and visually stunning coastal landscapes in Oregon. You will also enjoy award-winning hotels, exceptional cuisine each day, and comfortable private transportation designed to create a relaxed, seamless, and unforgettable photography experience.
WORKSHOP DATES, PRICES & REGISTRATION
Early Bird Discount: Save up to $250 by Registering before March 1, 2026
Previous Workshops:
JULY 2025 - SOLD OUT • JULY 2024 - SOLD OUT • JULY 2023 - SOLD OUT
Availability - 4 SPOTS LEFT
2 Person Minimum / 6 Person Maximum
All-Inclusive Price: $3,475.00 (Online Payment) / $3,375.00 (Cashier's Check) Based on double occupancy. Includes professional photography and post processing instruction, image reviews, location expertise, ground transportation including to and from Portland International Airport (PDX), lodging, meals, snacks, water, and park fees during the workshop. Does NOT include airfare to and from PDX, travel insurance, gratuities to instructor, alcoholic beverages, and laundry service.
Single Supplement: $1,125.00 (Online Payment) / $1,100.00 (Cashier's Check)
For participants requesting private hotel rooms or when sharing is not available.
Do It Yourself Price: $2,250.00 (Online Payment) / $2,200.00 (Cashier's Check)
Includes professional photography and post processing instruction, image reviews, location expertise, snacks, and water during the workshop. Does NOT include airfare to and from Portland International Airport (PDX), ground transportation, lodging, meals, park fees, travel insurance, gratuities to instructor, alcoholic beverages, and laundry service.
Do It Yourself Lodging: Double or Single Occupancy
I have blocks of rooms holding at nice hotels in Seaside, Lincoln City, and Florence.
Double Occupancy - $550.00 (Online Payment) / $525.00 (Cashier's Check) Single Occupancy - $1,125.00 (Online Payment) / $1,100.00 (Cashier's Check)
Deposit / Payments
$1,000.00 non-refundable deposit is due with registration. Remaining balance split into equal payments due 120 and 60 days before workshop.
Early Bird Details
Register before March 1, 2026 and save $250.00 All-Inclusive / $125.00 DIY. Enter EARLYBIRD in the registration form message field. 👉
Workshop Minimum Participation Policy
2 Person Minimum / 6 Person Maximum. If only one participant registers, the workshop may proceed privately for an additional $1,500.00 fee, be rescheduled to a different workshop within 365 days, or canceled with a full refund of payments, minus the deposit.
Cancellations & Refunds
Written cancellations received 60+ days before the workshop may qualify for partial refunds depending on whether the space can be refilled. No refunds within 60 days. See our complete Liability & Cancellation Policy.
FEATURED ACCOMMODATIONS
After unforgettable days photographing rugged coastlines, dramatic sea stacks, historic lighthouses, and colorful Pacific sunsets, unwind in carefully selected coastal hotels chosen for their comfort, atmosphere, and proximity to the ocean.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned shooter, you’ll receive personalized, professional instruction to elevate your photography skills. The only requirement is a basic understanding of your DSLR or mirrorless camera. You'll dive into...
• Exposure Techniques
• Mastering Filters
• Creative Composition Techniques
• Intentional Camera Movement (ICM)
• High Dynamic Range Processing (HDR)
• One-on-One Post Processing Sessions to Refine Your Workflow
• Image Reviews
Awesome Amenities
• Award-Winning Hotels
• Gourmet Cuisine
• Private Comfortable Transportation
• Small Group of Like-Minded Photography Enthusiasts
• Fun-Filled Creative Atmosphere
Expert Instructor
Your photography instructor was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and still resides there today. He has a degree in photography, 35 years of nature and landscape photography experience, and has been exploring these fantastic locations his entire life. He is passionate about helping photographers improve their creative skills and loves sharing these gorgeous landscapes with others.
Participants should be able to walk unassisted with their photography equipment for two miles (roundtrip) on uneven and potentially muddy trails with moderate inclines, and navigate a variety of terrains including pavement, gravel, dirt, and sand, with large rocks, tree roots, and both natural and man-made stairs. Please note that daily excursions can be more challenging during inclement weather.
TESTIMONIALS
"Thank you! My heart is filled with the healing splendor of nature and a wonderful reminder of how easy it is to simply connect to Source." ~ Sylvia S. | New York
"This was an outstanding and very professional experience. Highly recommended." ~ Herman R. | Illinois
"Top notch! Gorgeous locations; super nice, clean accommodations; delicious food. I really appreciated being picked up at the airport. Scott's
photo instruction helped me tremendously." ~ Charles M. | Wisconsin
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive in Portland / Ecola State Park / Hug Point / Cannon Beach / Seaside
After arriving in Portland, we will travel by private transfer to the spectacular Oregon Coast, one of the legendary Seven Wonders of Oregon and one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world. Upon arriving in Seaside, we will check into our first beautiful hotel and enjoy lunch before beginning our coastal photography adventure. Later in the afternoon, we will travel to Ecola State Park where dramatic cliffs and sweeping coastal vistas overlook the Pacific Ocean far below. From there, we continue to beautiful Hug Point and photograph the rugged shoreline, crashing waves, waterfalls, sea stacks, and incredible coastal scenery that make this region so iconic. We will end the day at world-famous Cannon Beach where towering Haystack Rock rises from the shoreline beneath colorful sunset skies. Surrounded by sea stacks, ocean reflections, and the powerful atmosphere of the Pacific Northwest coast, this unforgettable evening offers an incredible introduction to the beauty of Oregon’s coastline. After photographing sunset, we will enjoy a fantastic late dinner before returning to our hotel.
Day 2 - Neskowin / Proposal Rock / Lincoln City
After a relaxed breakfast and editing sessions, we will travel south along the Oregon Coast toward the peaceful coastal community of Neskowin. Surrounded by rugged shoreline scenery and dramatic ocean views, this beautiful stretch of coastline offers incredible opportunities for intimate seascapes, reflections, textures, and long exposure photography. After lunch, we will spend the afternoon exploring the beach, photographing the coastline, and scouting compositions for sunset at iconic Proposal Rock. Rising dramatically from the Pacific Ocean just offshore, Proposal Rock creates a spectacular focal point as evening light reflects across the beach and colorful skies illuminate the coastline. After photographing sunset, we will continue to our next beautiful hotel in Lincoln City.
Day 3 - Thor's Well / Heceta Head Lighthouse / Florence
After breakfast and editing sessions, we will continue south along the breathtaking Pacific coastline toward one of Oregon’s most famous photography locations - historic Heceta Head Lighthouse. Perched high above the ocean on dramatic coastal cliffs, the lighthouse offers spectacular views and endless opportunities for coastal landscape photography. Later in the day, we will travel to world-famous Thor’s Well, one of the most dramatic and unique coastal formations in the Pacific Northwest. As powerful ocean waves surge through the volcanic rock formations beneath colorful sunset skies, Thor’s Well creates an unforgettable photography experience unlike anywhere else on the Oregon Coast. After photographing through sunset, we will travel to Florence, check into our next hotel, and enjoy another exceptional dinner together
Day 4 - Sweet Creek Falls / Florence
After breakfast, editing sessions, and image reviews, we will travel to the lush forests surrounding Sweet Creek Falls, one of the most beautiful waterfall locations on the Oregon Coast. Along the way, we will stop to photograph a rustic railroad bridge spanning the scenic Siuslaw River before continuing deeper into the forest. Sweet Creek Falls features a stunning series of waterfalls and cascades surrounded by moss-covered rocks, lush greenery, flowing streams, and beautiful old-growth forest scenery. We will spend the afternoon exploring and photographing the waterfalls, intimate forest details, and peaceful atmosphere that make this location such a hidden gem along the Oregon Coast. After another wonderful day of photography, we will return to our hotel and enjoy our final dinner together.
Day 5 - Depart Portland
After breakfast, we will travel by private transfer back to Portland International Airport (PDX), where you will catch your flight home after an unforgettable journey along the rugged coastline, beaches, waterfalls, lighthouses, and spectacular landscapes of the Oregon Coast.
PAST OREGON COAST PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
Every Oregon Coast Photography Workshop has sold out since 2023. Guests have captured dramatic seascapes, historic lighthouses, and breathtaking sunsets, with many returning the following year to participate in other workshops.
July 13-17, 2025
July 14-18, 2024
July 16-20, 2023
