Workshops

These intensive Best of the Northwest photography learning experiences will expand your creative vision and technical abilities as you photograph the best of the spectacular Northwest. The workshops are recommended for intermediate to advanced photographers shooting film or digital cameras.Reserve your space by phone or mail. The registration fee for each weekend workshop is $325 ($350 in 2011). Sign up for four out of the next six workshops/non-transferable only $850 ($925 in 2011)! To register, or for more information, please contact us.

Crater Lake National Park (with Zack Schnepf)
September 24-27, 2010 (4 spots left)
$325
We'll photograph the incredible scenery of Crater Lake at sunrise and sunset. We'll also visit many of the geological wonders within the park and many of the spectacular waterfalls surrounding the park.

Stevens Pass (with Sean Bagshaw)
October 22-25, 2010 (4 spots left)
$325
This workshop features the dramatic fall color and mountain vistas of the North Cascades during Octoberfest.

Olympic National Park
March 4-7, 2011
$350
This workshop will concentrate on ocean scenics, dense moss-covered rainforests, spectacular beaches, and tidepools of Washington's Olympic Peninsula.

Columbia River Gorge
April 29 - May 2, 2011
$350
We'll work on macro and landscape images of stunning wildflower fields, and also explore the many waterfalls in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge.

Gardens, Wildflowers, & Waterfalls
May 20-23, 2011
$350
We'll lodge on the grounds of the Oregon Gardens, photograph the spectacular Silver Falls State Park, and visit the Iris Gardens. Prepare to learn how to photograph garden landscapes, macro flower photography, and impressionistic flower images.

Central Oregon Cascades (with Sean Bagshaw)
June 24-27, 2011
$350
The volcanic central Oregon Cascades are filled with many photo opportunities including, reflective lakes, stunning snow-capped peaks, golden cliffs, and dramatic waterfalls.

Columbia River Plateau
October 28-31, 2011
$350
This is an area made up of incredible waterfalls, dramatic cliffs, and a couple of dominant mountains. Throw in fall color and you have a photographer’s paradise. We’ll be based in the quaint town of Hood River, Oregon, we’ll photograph Columbia River Gorge waterfalls, sunrise at Mount Adams, sunset at Mount Hood, and a few of the abandoned homesteads and schoolhouses in the eastern gorge wheatfields.

Central Oregon Coast
November 11-14, 2011 (with Sean Bagshaw)
$350
Photograph Oregon's scenic central coast's lighthouses, harbors, dramatic seascapes, old-growth forests, and marine life.

To register, or for more information, please contact us.

Glacier National Park
Sept. 21 – 28, 2011 (with Sean Bagshaw)
$2,195 (limit 6)
During late September, the snow begins to dust the steep mountains of Glacier National Park, and most of the tourists have gone home. Deer and elk can still be spotted, and bear, moose, bighorn, and mountain goat, still roam the park in full view. This will be a photo-intensive workshop concentrating on fieldwork. Beginning on the western side of the park we’ll photograph some of the spectacular scenery along the Continental Divide. Moving to the eastern half we’ll concentrate on the landscape filled with colorful aspen, hike to spectacular waterfalls, and lands dotted with beautiful lakes. Although we will be concentrating on landscape images, there will always be wildlife nearby to photograph. Cost includes lodging (rates based on double occupancy), transportation within the park, and two meals per day. (Workshop transportation, lodging, and meals are for paying workshop attendees only.) Get the details.

Developing Garden Photography Skills
September 21, 2010 (limit 8)
$100
Join nature photographer David M. Cobb for a workshop focused on helping you develop your garden photography skills. David will present a one-hour lecture and demonstration slide show on Monday, September 20th at 2pm at the Lan Su Chinese Garden open to the public followed the next morning with a private 4 hour outdoor shoot at Portland's Lan Su Chinese Garden, where he will offer one-on-one assistance and work with participants on improving their composition, lighting, metering, and exposure skills. Photographers of all abilities are welcome.

Mt. Jefferson Backpacking Photo Tour
July 15-17, 2011
$200
This is a two day photo tour to the dramatic Mt. Jefferson wilderness area of the Central Oregon Cascades. There are only 4 spaces available, so they will be going fast. We'll be photographing the reflective lakes in Jefferson Park during the sunset/sunrise golden hours, and camping along one of the lakes. *Note: Photo Tour is for paid attendees only.

Mt. Adams Backpacking Photo Tour
August 5-7, 2011
$200
This is a two day photo tour to the beautiful Mt. Adams wilderness area of the southern Washington Cascades. There are only 4 spaces available, so they will be going fast. We'll be photographing the reflective lakes,beautiful wildflower meadows, and numerous waterfalls during the sunset/sunrise golden hours, and camping near an open meadow. *Note: Photo Tour is for paid attendees only.

Workshop leader David M. Cobb is a nature and wildlife photographer who has hiked and photographed throughout the world. A member of NANPA, the PPA, & the GWA, he is a regular contributor to a variety of gardening, lifestyle, nature, and travel publications as well as calendars, cards, books, brochures, and other printed materials. For more workshop information please visit www.nwphotoworkshops.com