Oregon Fall Colors Photo Workshop
JOIN THIS ALL-INCLUSIVE, SMALL-GROUP PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURE THROUGH OREGON'S MOST VIBRANT FALL LANDSCAPES - LED BY A LOCAL EXPERT AND PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Experience an unforgettable adventure through the stunning landscapes of Oregon during peak fall color season. Join us as we wander through the enchanting Columbia River Gorge, chase cascading waterfalls, and lose ourselves in the majesty of mossy, old-growth rainforests. Picture rustic bridges arching over rushing streams, surrounded by the vibrant flora of the Pacific Northwest - truly a photographer's paradise. You will improve your skills with 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
Registration & Final Payment Deadline: September 1, 2025
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 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 Cascade Locks and Salem with discounted rates that include delicious breakfasts. See rates below.
Double Occupancy - $525.00 (Online Payment) / $500.00 (Cashier's Check)
Single Occupancy - $1,050.00 (Online Payment) / $1,025.00 (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 / Columbia River Gorge / Starvation Creek / White River Falls / Cascade Locks
We set out by private transfer from Portland, Oregon to the world-famous Columbia River Gorge and photograph the colorful and little known, Starvation Creek. After shooting, we'll travel to spectacular White River Falls, an outstanding double-tiered waterfall that drops into a rugged basalt gorge near an abandoned hydroelectric power station that once energized and irrigated the region. We'll shoot the falls and capture sunset, then have a great dinner and get checked into our award-winning hotel along the mighty Columbia River.
Day 2 - Columbia River Gorge / Wahclella Falls / Highway 35 / Cascade Locks
After breakfast, we set out by private transfer to Wahclella Falls to photograph two beautiful waterfalls and all the gorgeous scenery between them. After shooting for a few hours, we will have and great lunch, then explore and photograph along Highway 35. Afterwards, we will enjoy another fantastic dinner and return to our hotel.
Day 3 - Columbia River Gorge / Multnomah Falls / Horsetail & Ponytail Falls / Wahkeena Falls / Latourell Falls / Salem
After breakfast we will travel by private transfer to photograph all the incredible landscapes in the Columbia River Gorge. We start with the most famous waterfall in Oregon, Multnomah Falls. This 620' tall, two-tiered beauty is the most visited natural attraction in the Pacific Northwest. After shooting, we will travel along Scenic Columbia River Highway and photograph Horsetail & Ponytail Falls. We will break for lunch, then travel to and photograph beautiful Wahkeena Falls, magnificent Latourell Falls, and a couple stunning fall landscapes. After the long day of shooting, we will drive to Salem, check into our hotel, and have another incredible dinner.
Days 4 & 5 - Silver Falls State Park / Salem
After breakfast, post processing instruction, editing images, and image reviews, we set out by private transfer to Silverton for lunch, then continue to Silver Falls State Park. Silver Falls State Park is known as the crown jewel of the Oregon State parks system, known for the Trail of Ten Falls, and we will photograph several of the gorgeous cascades, as well as lush old growth forests, rustic bridges, and rushing streams. It takes two days to properly explore and photograph this amazing location. After shooting each day, we will return to our hotel and enjoy delicious dinners at Salem's best restaurants.
Day 6 - Depart Portland
After breakfast, we'll travel by private transfer to Portland International Airport (PDX), 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
• 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
• Columbia River Gorge, Starvation Creek, White River Falls, Wahclella Falls, Multnomah Falls, Horsetail Falls, Ponytail Falls, Wahkeena Falls, Latourell Falls, Shepperd's Dell, Highway 35, Silver Falls State Park
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.
Participants should be able to walk unassisted with their photography equipment for three 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.
TESTIMONIAL
"I recently attended Scott's Oregon Fall Colors photography workshop and overall, the experience far exceeded my expectations. My goal was to learn waterfall photo techniques and to develop and improve composition. We started with the techniques and Scott taught his style which I quickly copied and could apply successfully for the remainder of the six-day workshop. Thereafter, composition was the focus and through his guidance and specific instruction, obtained a number of wonderful photos. If the positive experience stopped here, I would already be completely satisfied. But other aspects were also exceptional including: high level of organization and detailed planning, wonderful lodging (clearly the best hotels in the area) and we went to top restaurants (really his tour should be considered a luxury workshop), helped and educated me on processing including using HDR for the first time, lots of one:one attention and most importantly Scott is a very likable easy person to spend time with. I fully recommend a tour with Scott; I know I will have another." ~ Paul H. | Texas
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