Get ready for the ultimate Oregon photography workshop along one of the most stunning coastlines in the world. Known as one of the Seven Wonders of Oregon, the breathtaking Oregon Coast offers an endless array of photogenic landscapes that will leave you in awe. From dramatic seascapes to historic lighthouses, majestic sea stacks to vibrant tide pools, incredible sunsets to cascading waterfalls, you’ll capture it all on this epic photo workshop.
You will receive personalized, professional photography and post processing instruction, rest well in award-winning hotels, savor gourmet cuisine every day, and travel in comfortable, private transportation.
WORKSHOP DATES, PRICES & REGISTRATION
Photo Tour Dates: July 13-17, 2025 Registration & Final Payment Deadline: July 1, 2025
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), all lodging and meals during the tour, snacks and water, and all park fees. Price does NOT include airfare to and from PDX, travel insurance, gratuities to instructor, alcoholic beverages, and laundry service.
Single Supplement: $500.00 (Online Payment) / $475.00 (Cashier's Check) Applies to all-inclusive participants that are traveling alone and prefer their own hotel rooms or when sharing rooms 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. 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. See rates below.
Single Occupancy - $1,100.00 (Online Payment) / $1,075.00 (Cashier's Check)
Deposit / Payments $1,000.00 non-refundable deposit is due with registration. Remaining balance is due on the Registration & Final Payment deadline listed above.
Availability 2 Person Minimum / 6 Person Maximum. After the registration deadline, if only one person has registered, that person can do the workshop for an additional $1,500.00, reschedule to a different workshop within 365 days, or cancel the workshop with a full refund of payments, minus the deposit.
Cancellations & Refunds Deposits are non-refundable. For refunds of payments, a written cancellation must be received before 11:59pm Pacific Time on the Registration & Final Payment Deadline. If the cancellation is received before the deadline and your spot can be refilled, all payments will be refunded, minus any discounts given to refill your spot. If your spot cannot be refilled, a 50% refund of all payments will be issued. No refunds are given, nor cancellations allowed after the Registration & Final Payment Deadline. No partial refunds are given for unused services. There is a $50.00 charge for all returned payments. Please see the complete Liability & Cancellation Policy.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive in Portland / Ecola State Park / Hug Point / Cannon Beach / Seaside We set out by private transfer from Portland, Oregon and travel to Seaside where we'll check into our first incredible hotel and have lunch. Afterwards we head to Ecola State Park and capture the gorgeous vista high above the Pacific Ocean before traveling to Hug Point. We'll photograph the stunning seascapes, then travel to Cannon Beach and spectacular Haystack Rock for sunset. After shooting, we'll have a fantastic late dinnerand return to our hotel.
Day 2 - Neskowin / Proposal Rock / Lincoln City After a casual breakfast and editing images, we travel by private transfer to Neskowin where we will have a late lunch / early dinner and explore the beach and scout best locations for sunset at Proposal Rock. After shooting we'll travel to our next beautiful hotel in Lincoln City.
Day 3 - Thor's Well / Heceta Head Lighthouse / Florence After breakfast and editing images, we will travel by private transfer down the Pacific Coast to Heceta Head Lighthouse. We will shoot the historic lighthouse from multiple locations before traveling to world-famous Thor's Well, where we will explore and shoot throughout sunset. After shooting, we will check into our next hotel in Florence and have another great dinner.
Day 4 - Sweet Creek Falls / Florence After breakfast, editing images, and image reviews, we travel by private transfer to sensational Sweet Creek Falls where we will spend the afternoon photographing a series of beautiful waterfalls. Along the way, we'll stop and photograph a rusty train bridge that spans the Siuslaw River. After shooting all afternoon, we'll travel to our hotel and have another great dinner.
Day 5 - Depart Portland After breakfast, we will travel by private transfer to Portland International Airport (PDX), where you will catch your flight home.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
All Skill Levels Welcome 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
Locations
• Columbia River Gorge, Starvation Creek, White River Falls, Wahclella Falls, Ecola State Park, Hug Point, Cannon Beach, Silver Falls State
Expert Instructor Your photography instructor was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and still resides there today. He has 35 years of nature and landscape photography experience and has been photographing these fantastic locations his entire life. He is passionate about helping photographers improve their creative skills and loves sharing these gorgeous landscapes with others.
Fitness Level - Moderate 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 natureand a wonderful reminder of how easy it is to simply connect to Source." ~ Sylvia S. | New York
"This wasan 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
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