Meet Scott Setterberg
Scott Setterberg is an award-winning professional photographer whose passion for photography and love of nature led to the creation of ColorTexturePhotoTours. Specializing in exceptional, all-inclusive photography workshops in Costa Rica, Oregon, and Washington, ColorTexturePhotoTours offers extraordinary experiences for photographers of all skill levels seeking breathtaking scenery, expert guidance, and unforgettable memories.
These aren’t typical photo tours - they’re immersive creative adventures where the art of photography takes center stage. Each photo workshop is carefully curated to deliver exceptional instruction in world-class locations. Whether you’re capturing Costa Rica’s magnificent waterfalls and exotic wildlife or the lush beauty of the Pacific Northwest, you’ll be guided by professionals who know these landscapes incredibly well.
Chosen #1 by PhotographyTalk for Best Photography Workshops of 2026, every workshop includes premium amenities - award-winning hotels and gourmet cuisine, private, comfortable transportation, and small groups of like-minded enthusiasts. We handle the planning, logistics, and booking so you can relax and focus on photography, not stress about travel arrangements.
Scott brings 35+ years of experience in both landscape and commercial photography, including a two-decades-long career in Los Angeles producing high-end still photography campaigns, music videos, and television commercials. Now, he shares his creative expertise with fellow photographers, combining artistic vision, technical know-how, and a calm, encouraging teaching style that's easy to understand, and resonates with photographers of all experience levels.
Scott's images have been featured in Outdoor Photographer, Huffington Post, Landscape Photography Magazine, Nature Photographer, and many other publications. His fine art landscape photographs have been showcased in dozens of galleries and juried art festivals across the United States, Central America, and Asia, and are held in private collections worldwide. Scott's photograph Mt. Hood at Trillium Lake received Honorable Mention in the Professional Nature / Landscape category at the 2025 International Photography Awards and also earned a Jury Top 5 Selection, personally chosen by juror Babsi M. Morabe as one of her five favorite entries in the competition.
As a photo tour leader for North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA), Adorama Affiliate, and authorized dealer of NiSi Filters and Explorer Tripods, Scott is deeply involved in the nature and landscape photography community, and committed to sharing the best photo gear, techniques, and tools with others. Scott also shares his expertise through educational presentations for photography clubs, inspiring fellow photographers to explore new creative possibilities, refine their skills, and see the natural world through a different lens.
Scott currently moves between two worlds that have profoundly shaped his vision - Costa Rica, which he has spent 15 years exploring and photographing, and the Pacific Northwest - where he was born, raised, and now leads immersive photo workshops and private tours. No matter where the workshop or photo tour takes place, you can expect meaningful instruction, genuine camaraderie, and a renewed love for nature and photography.
If you're ready to improve your skills, explore spectacular scenery, and unlock your creative potential, we invite you to join us. Register now and experience the magic of ColorTexturePhotoTours!
