Wonders of the Oregon Coast - September 5-9, 2025


Dates: September 1-5, 2024
Location:
Bandon, Oregon
Cost:
$2,500.00
Deposit:
$500.00
Instructors:
Joseph Rossbach & Kurt Budliger


Discover mystical seascapes on the Oregon coast. Witness the power of water and time through weather-beaten sea stacks. Explore unique rock formations and old lighthouses from Wizard's Hat to Port Orford Heads. Join us on a 5-day workshop to experience nature's ultimate seascapes.

Get ready to pack your camera and join us on the stunning Oregon Coast! Famous for its dramatic cliffs, towering monoliths, and charming lighthouses, this rugged coastline is a paradise for photographers. Experience the raw power of the Pacific Ocean and capture memories that will last a lifetime!


ITINERARY

Day One: 7pm Meet & Greet followed by instructional presentations on coastal and seascape photography.
Day Two: Sunrise/morning field session. Afternoon break and critiques. Afternoon/sunset field session.
Day Three: Sunrise/morning field session. Afternoon break/processing class. Afternoon/sunset field session.
Day Four: Sunrise/morning field session. Afternoon break. Afternoon/sunset field session.
Day Five: Sunrise/morning field session. Workshop concludes no later than 10am.

We will do our best to get you out shooting as much as possible! This is not a photo-vacation, but more of a photo bootcamp. We will be up very early every morning and out ro locations in time to photograph sunrise and through the golden hour. Each afternoon, we will be out early scouting and shooting through golden hour and till after sunset. QWe will break mid day for meals and get togethers for classroom style photo processing and critiques.


Workshop Includes
Sunrise and Sunset Photo Sessions
Field sessions
Creativity/Technique Class
Processing Class
Photography, Fun, Adventure and Learning

Does Not Include
Airfare
Lodging (We have arranged for group lodging, and booking information is provided upon registration. The lodging fee is not included in the workshop rate, and also does not include gratuities)
Transportation
Meals
Trip Insurance
Incidentals


FITNESS LEVEL IS RATED: MODERATE

There are some locations that require hikes up to 1 mile each way over rocky and sometimes uneven terrain. We will be walking and shooting along the coastline and you can expect to be down where the water and waves are breaking to get stunning landscape compositions. Be prepared to get wet! We will send a recomended set of gear 60 days in advence so you can be fully prepared for the workshop.


Recommended Gear

The following items are recommendations for your upcoming OREGON COAST workshop. Please note that most items are not necessary for you to participate in the workshop, but encouraged if you already own them. If you do not own items on the list, there is no need to purchase. This workshop will be a place for you to learn from your instructors and other participants about their equipment preferences.

EQUIPMENT

Camera Body, Back-Up Camera, Body, Tripod legs & head
LENSES: Wide Angle (17-40mm range) General (24-105mm range) Telephoto (100-400mm range)
FILTERS: Graduated Neutral Density, Solid Neutral Density (5-10 stop) & Polarizer

MISC EQUIPMENT: Cable Release, Cleaning Cloths, Batteries & Charger, Memory Cards,Rain/water cover for camera/lens

TECHNOLOGY: Laptop Computer, Power supply, Card reader with cables, Jump drive


Weather and Clothing

Weather in coastal Oregon in early September is moderatloy warm and lovely - daytime temps averaging around 80 degrees with lows of 55 at night. Bringing layers to account for being out in various temperatures is recommended. While there is not a high chance of rain, it’s always good to be prepared, and because we’ll be photographing near the water/rocks, bringing a rain or waterproof cover for your camera and lens is wise. Please make sure to stay hydrated, drinking water throughout the day as well as the night.

We also highly recommend waders or river sandals with neoprene socks for photographing along the edge of the water.


Accommodations

Students are responsible for their own lodging, transportation and meals. A room block will be made available upon registration.


Booking

A deposit of $500.00 USD is required to secure a space on this workshop. Final payment is due 60 days prior to the start of this workshop. There is no refund after the final payment has been made (unless we can fill your spot). Please see our cancellation policy for more detailed information.

$300.00