Oregon Coast and Redwoods

In this Workshop, we will explore Oregon’s magnificent coastline. Rugged cliffs, sea stacks, tidal reflections and the Redwoods will be on tap for this group. We will capture the amazing water flow around these towering monoliths using these lead lines to bring the viewer into our image. We will study compositional framing to better the visual flow and how to use time to help tell the story.

We will spend 5 full days traveling down the coastline making stops at Thors Well, Perpetua Lighthouse and many other photogenic locations. Bring your Neutral Density filters to play around with long exposures during the day. We’ll also take time to enjoy some of the beaches in our route down South. There is so much to see in this lesser known stretch of the Oregon Coast, including the spectacular Samuel Boardman Scenic Corridor.

Then, we’ll travel a bit further south to experience to majestic redwoods. These are the largest trees I have ever seen and believe me when I say they will take your breath away! We will spend a day and a half photographing these giants in the morning fog where light rays from the rising sun penetrate the dense forest. A scene straight out of a fairy tale!

Don’t miss out on this fantastic adventure!

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 and tides to maximize your foreground.

• Learn how to create powerful compositions and bring your artistic vision to life

• Visualizing your composition, capturing and guiding the viewer

• 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

• Focusing in the dark

• How to capture your foreground at Twlight

• How to stack images for minimal noise

• How to capture and edit the night sky and Milky Way

• 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

About this Trip

Fitness
Average fitness level is great! Distances range from the car up to 2 miles one way. Some trails are rather easy and a few can be quite steep.

Experience
Aspiring - Advanced. Some trail experience is helpful.

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 (Highly Recommended)

• Personal Items

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.