Palouse Eastern Washington Photo Workshop
EXPERIENCE THE PALOUSE AND FULL BEAUTY OF EASTERN WASHINGTON ON THIS ALL-INCLUSIVE, SMALL-GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURE - LED BY A LOCAL EXPERT AND PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
This all-inclusive photography workshop explores Eastern Washington’s most dramatic terrain - shaped entirely by the massive Missoula Ice Age floods. We explore the world-famous Palouse and its rolling hills of vibrant farmland, then venture far beyond what all other Palouse photography tours offer. You’ll capture spectacular limestone bluffs above the mighty Columbia River, jagged gorges, towering basalt cliffs, hidden lakes, and stunning waterfalls - all created thousands of years ago by the same cataclysmic force. You'll end each day capturing breathtaking sunsets, and enjoy personalized, professional photography and post-processing instruction, gourmet meals, a top-rated hotel, and comfortable private transportation throughout the adventure.
WORKSHOP DATES, PRICES & REGISTRATION
Registration & Final Payment Deadline: April 15, 2026
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: $2,675.00 (Online Payment) / $2,600.00 (Cashier's Check)Includes professional photography and post processing instruction, image reviews, location expertise, snacks, and water. Does NOT include airfare to and from Tri Cities Airport (PSC), 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 rooms holding at a nice hotel in Richland with discounted rates that include breakfast. See rates below.
Double Occupancy - $500.00 (Online Payment) / $475.00 (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 privately 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 Tri-Cities
A representative from ColorTexturePhotoTours will greet you at Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) and take you to your hotel in Richland on the bank of the beautiful Columbia River. After getting settled, we'll have a delicious welcome dinner and shoot the Cable Bridge, which is the first of its kind ever constructed in the United States. We'll shoot throughout sunset, then return to the hotel.
Day 2 - McNary Wildlife Refuge / Palouse Falls
After a morning shoot at amazing McNary Wildlife Refuge, we'll have breakfast and edit images, do image reviews, and enjoy a late lunch / early dinner before traveling to Palouse Falls. Created more than 13,000 years ago, Palouse Falls is among the last active waterfalls on the Ice Age floods path, and was designated as Washington's state waterfall by the state legislature in 2014. Palouse Falls plunges 198 feet into a swirling pool before flowing through a winding gorge of colorful columnar basalt and merging with the Snake River. We'll shoot through sunset, then return to the hotel.
Day 3 - Reach Museum / Hanford Reach / White Bluffs
After breakfast and editing images, we travel to the Reach Museum for some history of the Hanford Reach, also known as White Bluffs. Using photos, movies, and historical props and literature, this unique facility documents the history of the Hanford Reach, including Hanford's role in the top secret Manhattan Project. After visiting the museum, we'll enjoy a delicious late lunch / early dinner and travel to White Bluffs. White Bluffs was once part of the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and has been untouched by development and agriculture since 1943. This stunning location along the Columbia River is filled with vibrant colors, tremendous textures, rolling mountains, wind-blown sand dunes, desert plants and wildlife, and the photo opportunities here are limitless. After shooting through sunset, we'll return to the hotel.
Day 4 - Ancient Lakes
After a local morning shoot, we'll have breakfast, edit images and do image reviews, before traveling towards sensational Ancient Lakes. Along the way, we'll stop and have an incredible meal at one of the best restaurants in the region. Ancient Lakes is a beautiful location created by the Missoula Ice Age floods that carved out jagged canyons and left several lakes and waterfalls surrounded by towering basalt cliffs and colorful desert foliage. After shooting through sunset, we'll travel back to the hotel.
Day 5 - The Palouse
After breakfast, editing images, and image reviews, we will travel to the Palouse, and photograph the fantastic region of farmland that's filled with abstract patterns, shapes, colors, and shadows. We will shoot throughout the day, only stopping for a late lunch / early dinner, and end the day at towering Steptoe Butte. Located high above the Palouse Hills on the eastern edge of Washington state, Steptoe Butte offers unmatched views of the unique landscape. The bluff stands out against flowing hills of green and beige with an occasional barn breaking up the landscape and colors shifting and changing in the light. We'll photograph through sunset, then return to the hotel.
Day 6 - Depart Tri-Cities
After breakfast and editing images, we'll travel by private transfer to Tri-Cities Airport, where you'll catch your flight home.
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
• The Palouse, Palouse Falls, McNary Wildlife Refuge, White Bluffs, Ancient Lakes
Expert Instructor
Your photography instructor was born and raised in Eastern Washington and still resides there today. He has 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 trails with moderate inclines, and navigate a variety of terrains including pavement, gravel, dirt, sand, and stairs. Please note that daily excursions can be more challenging during inclement weather.
TESTIMONIAL
"I chose to attend Scott’s June 2024 Palouse Eastern Washington photo workshop based on the photo locations, price point, and the fact that I did not need to rent a car. The trip also included all my meals and hotel room, both of which were great. Scott’s trips are small which allowed me to take my time and focus on photography instead of keeping up with a large group. As a result, I photographed waterfalls for the first time, did some night photography, and photographed the Palouse when there were no crowds. Scott made sure all the locations were accessible and did not require sherpa hiking ability. I highly recommend Scott’s trips and plan to sign up for more in the future." ~ Jackie H. | California
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