Washington Photography Workshops

Washington photography workshops are crafted to showcase the incredible diversity and natural beauty of this gorgeous state. From snowcapped volcanic peaks to lush rainforests and dramatic coastlines, Washington offers sensational contrasts and endless photographic inspiration. These Washington photo workshops take you to breathtaking locations where thoughtful composition and creative techniques create unforgettable nature photography images.

The Cascade Mountain Range cuts through the state, dividing it into distinct photographic regions. In the west, alpine lakes, jagged ridgelines, and Columbia River Gorge waterfalls plunge through moss-covered forests, while driftwood-strewn beaches meet old-growth temperate rainforests in Olympic National Park. Each landscape tells a story, and photography workshops in Washington provide countless opportunities to capture both sweeping vistas and intricate natural details.

Heading east of the Cascades reveals an entirely different world for landscape photography. Rolling hills of vibrant farmland stretch across the Palouse, where patterns of wheat fields transform with the seasons, and golden light sweeps across wide horizons. Limestone cliffs rise above the mighty Columbia River, while high desert plateaus and hidden basalt canyons showcase a rugged beauty rarely found elsewhere. My Washington photography tours explore lesser-traveled areas, offering fresh perspectives and dramatic compositions.

Each Washington photo tour is a small-group experience led by a professional photographer with deep local knowledge. Itineraries are designed to balance exploration, instruction, and creativity, allowing photographers of all skill levels to fully engage with the landscapes they’re photographing. Whether you’re chasing waterfalls, experimenting with new photographic techniques, or building your portfolio, these photography tours in Washington showcase some of the most inspiring locations in the Pacific Northwest and provide both challenge and reward.

PALOUSE EASTERN WASHINGTON PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
June 14-19, 2026

This Eastern Washington photography workshop explores the region'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 workshops offer. 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.

WASHINGTON WATERFALLS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
September 14-17, 2026

Washington state is home to many beautiful waterfalls, but only a few leave you truly in awe. On this landscape photography workshop, we photograph the three best waterfalls in Washington, and each one is guaranteed to take your breath away. Along with these spectacular cascades, we photograph towering snowcapped mountains reflecting in crystal-clear alpine lakes, gorgeous rushing streams, and lush old-growth forests.

Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park Photography Workshop

OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
August 2-7, 2026

Olympic National Park is a dream location for landscape photographers. Packed full of variety, there’s always something beautiful, unique, and interesting to photograph. On this Olympic National Park photography workshop we photograph jagged, snowcapped mountains, mossy old-growth rainforests, five spectacular waterfalls, jaw-dropping beaches, incredible sea stacks, crystal clear lakes, sensational sunsets, and colorful wildflowers.