Are you ready to capture the raw power and breathtaking beauty of colossal winter waves?! This unique 1:1 experience allows us to tailor your experience and work on photography techniques and editing at your pace. This experience is so much more than BIG WAVES. You'll have potential opportunities to capture seascapes, wild life and more... You will choose the available date on the check-out page that best suites your schedule.

Join me for an adrenaline-fueled Private Photography Workshop unlike any other! Embark on an epic journey to chase down towering waves that roar and thunder against the rugged coastline of the PNW. This immersive experience will push your skills to new heights as you freeze these awe-inspiring moments in time.

• Expert guidance capturing the untamed beauty of the ocean.
• Hands-on instruction tailored to all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned pros.
• Access to exclusive shooting locations along the Pacific Coast, renowned for their stunning vistas and dynamic waves.
• Learn advanced techniques for capturing motion, harnessing natural light, and composing striking images that tell a story.
• Immerse yourself in the thrill of the chase as we pursue the perfect shot amidst the crashing waves and dramatic coastal landscapes.

• Witness the Pacific Ocean and it's awe-inspiring, towering swells reach their peak during the King Tides and Winter Months
• Experience the raw power and energy of the ocean as massive waves collide with the shoreline, creating dramatic displays of nature's fury.
• Winter swells are significantly higher creating a unique subject to many coastal landscapes. 

Dates are limited, so reserve your spot today and prepare to unleash your creativity amidst the wild beauty of the Pacific Coast's winter waves!

📸🌊 Secure Your Seat Now! 🌊📸

BEGINNER - ADVANCED

*DISCLAIMER: HIKING DIFFICULTY LEVEL IS INTERMEDIATE. WHILE SOME HIKES CAN BE SHORT (1 MILE) CONSIDER THE ELEVATION. 

• Scouting and evaluating conditions

• Composing an image to grab the viewer’s attention

• Composing an image with a person in frame to show scale and tell a story

• Utilizing apps, such as PhotoPills, for more efficient planning

• Choosing the right lens and filters for wave photography

• How to shoot with a plan and vision for editing your image

• Histogram - how to read for perfectly exposed images

• Exposure control - how to use ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed in different scenarios

• Bracketing, Perspective Blending and Focus Stacking

• Long Exposure - how to capture motion in water

• Stacking Stars for Noise Reduction - how to shoot the proper frames to stack  

• Lightroom and Photoshop - learn our post-processing workflow

• Luminosity Masks

• Dodging and Burning

• Understanding layers and masks

• Finishing touches using clone stamp and removing distractions

• Creating Orton glows and painting with light 

• Build Social Media Presence - how to maximize engagement

• Capturing Timelapses

My goal is to leave you feeling confident, motivated and passionate about your photography with a new set of ideas and perspective! We will teach simple and actionable techniques to scout out incredible compositions and the process of how to approach and execute unique photos in any environment or conditions. The classroom portion of this adventure will teach you a combination of Lightroom and Photoshop workflows and methods that will allow you to create some powerful images. 

Our itinerary will rely solely on the conditions, swells and tides that present themselves.  Our goal is to chase conditions all the way from Astoria, OR area down to Coos Bay over the span of 6 days.

Welcome to my world of art, where I thrive creating and teaching photography. Living a nomadic life since 2017, I am a full time photographer and educator, hosting dozens of group masterclass workshops and 1-on-1 photography adventure workshops every year all over the country. For me, photography isn’t just about capturing an image, it’s a free-flowing way to express my creative side using my camera as one of the main tools. As with many tools, there is so much room to grow and become more in tune with your craft.  My passion lies just as much in sharing my own skills, techniques and teachings as it does guiding students to hone their own skills and/or discover what photography means to them.

For me, teaching is a way to grow as an artist.  How we see nature is a very personal thing and I believe there is no right way to capture it.  Instead, sharpening our skill set out in the field and in the digital dark room unfolds the full potential (myself and others see when they admire your work).  Surrounding ourselves with other creatives of all skill levels as well as other highly motivated photographers helps to push boundaries to unlock more of our own potential.

My passion for teaching my masterclass workshops and 1-on-1 classes stem from my own experiences breaking into photography. I remember clicking away at nature as my therapy, but wanting to create impactful images that evoke emotion. I wished I knew someone, anyone, that could mentor me and put me on a fast track to invest in my passion and seek the results I knew I was capable of. I see a piece of me in every student and I get true enjoyment in watching others grow that passion.

Another way I’ve found photography to inspire a creative side of me I never knew I had was through writing. As I publish images on Social Platforms such as Instagram, I write a poem to go with each image. They tend to reflect the images, experiences and people along the way of my journey.  It’s amazing to see how one creative outlet can lead to another.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit me here. I hope that you have enjoyed these few moments getting to know me. And remember, I am here to help you grow.  No matter what your skill level.