Oregon Coast Workshop 2023
Oregon Coast Workshop 2023
September 24-29, 2024
Minimum Deposit $500. Full Tuition $1600
Get ready to experience some of the most rugged and incredible coastline in the entire world, known for its dramatic sea stacks, arches, sand dunes and picturesque lighthouses. Local fishing towns await with tons of charm and deep coastal history, along with awesome seafood and ever changing rugged coastal beauty. Powerful ocean currents and massive waves have sculpted towering stone monoliths that await you right at the edge of the surf. These unique formations were made for dreamy coastal landscapes and we promise you won’t be disappointed. We’ll be exploring the driftwood and pebble beaches, to even the lesser known places to entice your visual senses. Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!
Join us on this wildly photogenic and mystery filled trip along the gorgeous coastline of Oregon.
Overview
In this Workshop you will experience some of the most amazing and raw coast you have ever experienced. Millions of years have formed this incredible coastline and when you see it for the first time, you will know you’re standing in front of something special. On top of that, tis the late season for Astrophotography and it rises early in the evening making it possible to capture the gorgeous Oregon Coast under the Stars and the Milky Way galaxy. We are definitely in on that! On the southern part of our adventure, we’ll be near several Redwood forests. If fog is on the menu for the day, we are there.
We will take you to the lesser known areas of the coast, along with some that have made a standing name for themselves because they are so photogenic. The Heceta Lighthouse and Thors Well are good examples. We will show you how to capture water movement that swirls around these breathtaking formations so that your images have purpose, flow and structure. We dive deep in to grand landscape compositional techniques as well mid range and more intimate scenes. We’ll show you how to “see” compositionally and make sense of more complex scenes that will take your visioning to the next level, helping you to create beautiful images out of chaos. The Oregon Coast is the perfect place to fine tune your skills as an aspiring photographer, as well as advanced. Imagine yourself in an epic land of towering rocky cliffs, crashing waves and surreal foggy light and it will be.
You’ll walk among rugged arches and pebble strewn beaches, with magnificent rock formations and sea drift all around. We’ll take time to check out tidal pools where sea anemones and colorful starfish await the incoming tide. The Oregon Coast is a truly majestic place. Let us share our vision of great Oregon with you!
Topics we will cover
How to research potential shoot locations
How to read the weather
Learn how to create powerful compositions and bring your artistic vision to life
Visualizing your composition, capturing and guiding the viewer
The use of Neutral Density and ND Graduated filters to enhance and control light.
How to identify and control: Balance and visual flow
The use of filters to enhance and control light. How to “see” light
Histograms, how to read them and why they play an important role
Focus Stacking for extreme front and back focus
How to use lens compression and when to use it.
How to blend focal lengths and exposures to maximize Dynamic Range
How to create beautiful Long Exposures to unveil a hidden visual world of intrigue and wonder
Photographing the night sky: Stars, Milky Way, Star Trails and Time Lapse Photography
Light Painting in the Twilight and night Landscape
Image Critique and Visual Experience
Post Processing and Digital Workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop, including third party softwares
Fitness
Easy to fit. Distances range from the car and can extend beyond a mile round trip. Most of our shoot locations will be less than a 1/4 mile from our cars.
About this Workshop
Terrain
Hikes on the coast can be easy to difficult and range from beach front to coastal woodland trails. It is best to be prepared with waterproof hiking boots. In places rocks will be wet and slick. For work in the surf, high rubber boots or wet wading boots with neoprene socks work very well. Waders can be helpful if you choose to get deeper in the surf, but can be cumbersome to carry around.
Experience
Aspiring - Advanced. Some trail experience and navigating slick, wet rocks will be helpful.
Group Size
6 people. We keep the group size small so that everyone gets plenty of shoot time at all locations without feeling rushed or smothered. Safety is a primary consideration also.
Weather
The weather on the coast of Oregon can be very inviting and it can also hit some extremes. We will be monitoring the weather very closely prior to and during the Workshop. In almost all cases, the Workshop will go forward. We love good stormy weather and fleeting light, but will never put our guests in any type of situation that would be life threatening. We chose September to take advantage of the best photography conditions. The nights and early mornings can be quite cool. September can be a beautiful mix of excellent photography conditions and can be a bit breezy at times. Be prepared for anything and use our Pack list to help plan your trip.
Covid 19
We require our guides to be masked at any time we are unable to be at a 6’ proximity, unless you give the ok. Some restaurants may require masking. We will have hand sanitizer available throughout the workshop. Carpooling is recommend as long as you accept the risk. Our staff is fully vaccinated and we will maintain the guidelines that the CDC issues regarding indoor and group masking. We will also adhere to any local guidelines and rules. Whenever possible, we will maintain an appropriate and safe distance during the Workshop. Please let us know in advance of any underlying medical conditions.
General Itinerary
What’s included
Photography instruction with Landscape Photographer Tommy White
Lightroom and Photoshop training
3rd party programs like TK Actions, Luminar and Nik
5 Full days of Photography and field Instruction on the coast of Oregon
One on One field guidance in framing, settings, visual flow and “seeing” in the landscape.
GPS field guidance to track our shoot locations
Drinks and Snacks are provided during Workshop
Identifying important subjects both near and far
Capturing textures, shapes and patterns
Visual interpretation of the landscape. How to “see” and use the light
Guidance and safety throughout the entire trip
Limited field equipment and accessories
What’s not included
Participants should plan to provide their own transportation. Carpooling will be available at your own discretion
Meals during the trip. I will always have drinks and snacks on hand, but plan to travel with your own favorites as well.
Lodging - We will provide information for you on Lodging upon registration. As photography is all about the weather, we will plan to move about for the best conditions. We will have a secured place to stay on the night of our arrival and the night before our departure
Park and admission fees. We are fully permitted in State and National Parks, but occasionally there are other fees per individual.
Alcoholic beverages
Travel Insurance (High Recommended but optional)
Personal Items
PACK LIST
Click HERE to view the Packlist
Haystack Rock, Oregon
Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel your booking, the Deposit is non refundable on all Seasonal and Group Photography Workshops. If the cancellation is less than 90 days, you will receive a full refund minus the deposit and 15% admin fee, when your spot is filled. If the cancellation is more than 90 days, you will receive a full refund when your spot is filled, or, you may move to another available workshop (minus a 15% admin fee) in the current calendar year. The remaining balance on the new Workshop is due upon transfer.
If you are booked for a Private Workshop and you need to cancel, you may reschedule your workshop one time within the current calendar year during an available time.
