Day 1: Kickoff and Immersion

• 5:00 pm: Meet at the hotel for introductions and a warm welcome.
• Evening Session: Engage in captivating presentations at the hotel, setting the stage for the art of photographing the rugged and dramatic landscapes of the Oregon Coast. We'll discuss composition techniques, lighting, and the unique challenges and opportunities of capturing the ever-changing coastal environment, such as working with the tides, the weather, and the interplay of land and sea.
• Dinner break: Enjoy a delightful meal together, fostering connections and camaraderie among the group.

Days 2-4: In-depth Exploration and Learning

• Early Morning (pre-sunrise until mid-morning): Venture out to the iconic locations along the Oregon Coast to capture the ethereal beauty of the misty mornings and soft, golden light. We'll focus on creating compelling compositions that showcase the unique features of the coast, such as the towering sea stacks, the rugged cliffs, and the expansive sandy beaches, while harnessing the power of light to evoke emotion in your images.
• Brunch & Rest: Return to the hotel for a well-deserved meal and a brief rest to recharge for the afternoon sessions.
• Afternoon: Gather for an engaging image share, where everyone will present their favorite images from the previous outings. This is an opportunity to learn from each other and celebrate the group's achievements.
• Classroom Session: Dive into our exclusive Lightroom techniques designed to streamline your creative workflow without compromising the impact of your final images. We'll explore new tools and techniques each day, building upon the previous day's learnings, with a focus on enhancing the unique qualities of the Oregon Coast's landscapes, such as bringing out the rich, cool tones of the coastal fog and creating drama in the high-contrast scenes of the crashing waves against the rocks. You'll have ample time to work on your own images under our guidance.
• Evening: Embark on a mesmerizing sunset shoot, applying the techniques and insights gained throughout the day. We'll focus on creating dynamic, emotive seascapes that showcase the Oregon Coast's unique beauty, such as capturing the warm glow of the setting sun on the sea stacks and experimenting with long exposures to create silky, ethereal renditions of the moving water.

Day 5: Reflection and Farewell

• Early Morning (pre-sunrise until mid-morning): Embark on a final sunrise shoot, putting into practice all the skills and techniques acquired throughout the workshop, such as using foreground elements to create depth and scale in the scene and capturing the delicate hues of the morning sky reflected in the tide pools and wet sand.
• Brunch & Rest: Savor a final meal together, reflecting on the experiences and growth achieved during the workshop.
• Midday: Gather for a concluding image critique session, where you'll receive valuable feedback and insights on your work. We'll celebrate the progress made and discuss strategies for continuing your photographic journey beyond the workshop, with an emphasis on refining your unique vision for coastal photography along the Oregon Coast and beyond.
• 1:00 pm: The workshop concludes, leaving you inspired, enriched, and equipped with new skills, fresh perspectives, and lasting friendships forged through a shared passion for nature photography amidst the breathtaking and ever-changing landscapes of the Oregon Coast.