This unique Oregon photo workshop is designed for adventurous creatives looking to capture the rugged beauty of the South Coast from a kayak and land. This "lodging included", small-group tour offers an intimate experience paddling through hidden sea caves, beneath natural arches, and into remote coves only accessible by water during the lowest tides of the year. All Kayaks and wetsuits are included in this adventure!

We’ll explore some of the most dramatic coastal formations in the Pacific Northwest by kayak and land, combining ocean adventure with golden hour and sunset photography from breathtaking vantage points. Expect a mix of potential moody magical light, mysterious fog, and wild ocean textures that make this coastline a cinematic photography dream.

If that isn't enough, we are going to pack in a night under the stars (weather permitting). This is not your average photo workshop!  It’s an immersive adventure on the water as well as land. With a limited group size of 6, you’ll get more one-on-one time and guidance as we shoot from sea level and explore perspectives few photographers ever get to see.

We’ll be based near a charming coastal town of Gold Beach, OR. There will also be casual post-processing and image review sessions back on land where we’ll cover creative editing, mood building, and how to bring your sea cave shots to life.

All kayaking routes are chosen based on weather, tides, and participant comfort. Previous kayaking experience is preferred,  you should be comfortable on the water and able to carry your gear short distances.

Transportation to and from the meeting points is on your own, though we’ll connect participants beforehand in case anyone wants to coordinate rides or lodging.

• Expert guidance from top-tier photographers  and Kayak Guide with years of experience.

• Hands-on instruction tailored to a variety of skill levels, from beginners to seasoned pros.

• Access to exclusive sea caves and locations along the most majestic coastlines of Oregon.

• Learn advanced techniques for capturing motion, harnessing natural light, and composing striking images that tell a story during golden light and at night with the Milky Way.

• This is the time when the ocean is regularly at its calmest.

• Wildflowers are scattered all along the Oregon Coast creating breathtaking depth in landscape photography.

• Experience the night sky as Summer offers a much higher probability of clear nights to capture the Milky Way over some epic sea stacks (Clear night skies are never guaranteed but we will do our best to do a few happy dances to attract allll the clear skies). Regardless of the conditions there is always something incredible to capture.

• Summer time on the water has the potential to unleash some magical, floating low fog that feels like you're in a real life fairytale.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable photography adventure! Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and prepare to unleash your creativity amidst the wild beauty this Summer on the Oregon Coast!

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INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED

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

• Scouting and evaluating conditions on a kayak

• Bringing details into your scene from a kayak and land

• Photographing the Milky Way like a pro

• Composing an image to grab the viewer’s attention

• Placing a person in frame to show scale and tell a story

• Choosing the right lens and filters for landscape 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

• 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

The purpose of this workshop is to give you a one-of-a-kind experience that combines hands-on adventure with creative growth. You’ll be paddling through sea caves, gliding under arches, and exploring hidden coves. Photographing the Oregon Coast in a way that’s never been done in a workshop before in the water and on land.

This isn’t just about great photos. It’s about helping you build the confidence to shoot in dynamic, challenging conditions and showing you how to approach storytelling through landscape photography in a fresh and exciting way.

You’ll come away with new ideas, new skills, and an unforgettable collection of images. Most importantly, you’ll leave feeling inspired and energized to keep exploring & creating long after the trip ends.

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We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment, including expenses for flights, lodging, and unforeseen circumstances. Travel insurance is affordable and readily available. If you choose not to purchase travel insurance, you assume full financial responsibility for any losses incurred.

If you need to cancel your registration, notify us via email. The effective date of cancellation is when the notice is sent (the date/time sent for electronic communications). Refunds are processed according to the following schedule:

1. More than 90 days before the Workshop: Any payments made are fully refundable minus a $200 administrative fee.

2. 60 to 90 days before the Workshop: The deposit is forfeited, but the remaining balance will not be due. If the spot is filled, you will receive a full refund minus a $200 administrative fee.

3. 30 to 60 days before the Workshop: 75% of your total payment is forfeited. If the spot is filled, you will receive a full refund minus a $200 administrative fee. However, filling the spot on short notice is unlikely.

4. Less than 30 days before the Workshop: No refunds are given. If the spot is filled, you will receive a full refund minus a $200 administrative fee. However, filling the spot on short notice is highly unlikely.

You'll be emailed an itinerary once you have signed up.

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.