Ultimate Oregon Coast Photo Workshop
May 14, 2024 - May 19, 2024
| $2195Ultimate Oregon Coast Photo Workshop
The Oregon Coast contains some of the most varied and unique coastal photographic opportunities in the US. On this workshop you’ll experience its rocky coastline with majestic sea stacks, crashing waves and dramatic sunsets over the ocean, picturesque lighthouses, colorful working fishing harbors, coastal wildlife like sea lions and shore birds, and the intimate landscape of tide pool habitats. During this workshop we’ll explore the coast from the central towns of Newport and Yachats to the southern coast around Bandon. This area offers great and different photographic experiences at every turn – from bold and dramatic to quiet and moody.
We will be at the right place, at the right time to capture some amazing images, found only on the Oregon coast while honing our photographic skills. We’ll visit some of the well-known, iconic places, as well as many places off the beaten path. Specific locations have been determined by years of experience. This is the ultimate Oregon Coast photo workshop!
Your instructors, John Pedersen and Mary Louise Ravese, are both full-time professional photographers and experienced instructors who offer lots of practical tips and guidance in the field and classroom. Our low student to instructor ratio for the workshop is ideal for maximizing your learning experience.
This workshop will be 5 1/2 days of total immersion into photographing along the beaches and harbors in this beautiful area. We will conduct image reviews along with educational sessions during the workshop to help elevate our creative vision and technical skills in capturing this magnificent location.
About your instructors
John Pedersen is a full-time professional photographer, 
workshop leader and creative educator based in Portland and Yachats Oregon. A lifelong resident of Oregon, John is intimately familiar with the popular and hidden gems of this beautiful state. John has been leading domestic and international photography workshops for many years to some of the most beautiful and iconic locations for photography as well as providing in-depth teaching and tutoring on a wide range of photographic topics. John has a passion for teaching and helping others grow their own photographic knowledge and skills to fulfill their creative passions.
Mary Louise Ravese is a full-time professional photographer specializing in fine art nature 
and travel photography from locations across the world. Her photographs are in private, university & corporate collections in over 40 states and are exhibited nationally. She has published images in calendars, magazines, books and websites. Mary Louise is a regular speaker and competition judge for photography clubs. She also enjoys teaching on a wide range of topics related to nature, travel and creative photography. Based in North Carolina, Mary Louise leads classes and workshops at a variety of locations across the US and abroad. Here is a link to Mary Louises Bio: https://shop.bellavistaphotography.com/about-the-artist
Fitness Level: Easy
No strenuous hiking. We will walk over un-even ground, rocky shorelines and rough paths with little elevation changes. In Bandon, we will travel down and up a stairway that is long and may elevate your heart rate.
Group Size
We will be limiting the workshop to 10 students. We believe in a low instructor/student ratio so that we are available to provide as much guidance and instruction as you may want.
Logistics
You can fly in directly to Portland or Eugene Oregon. We will begin our workshop in Yachats Oregon before we transition to Bandon Oregon later in the week. Each location has been chosen for its proximity to the prime photographic locations, providing us easy and efficient access to the best areas. In Yachats and in Bandon, each day we will venture from our hotel to the chosen locations for the day, returning periodically to recharge and refuel ourselves. We will have a detailed itinerary so you will know where we will be going, when and for what types of photography. The workshop will end in Bandon Oregon on May 19th. More information will be sent to you after registration.
| What’s Included | What’s Not Included |
|---|---|
| • Expert guiding | • Travel to/from workshop location and during workshop |
| • In-field photographic instruction | • Lodging |
| • Classroom instruction | • Meals |
| • Post workshop syllabus and support | |
| • New friends and a great time! |
Visit a gallery of Oregon Coast images by John and Mary Louise by clicking the button below
View videos from prior workshops in the areas that we will be visiting