WHAT – Four Night, Five Day Photography Retreat (ladies only) 

WHEN – August 4th-8th, 2024

WHERE – Olympic National Park in Washington

COST – $3495 single occupancy (4 available) private room, private bath

$3095 double occupancy (4 available) two beds in one room, shared bathroom

WHATS INCLUDED – 4 nights stay.  All needed permits, along with photography instruction and fun planned outings. Facebook group for students. Course workbook. A complimentary 20×30 canvas from our sponsor at Pro Prints.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED – Airfare, car rental, travelers insurance, meals and drinks and admission to any other locations we visit. I HIGHLY recommend trip insurance. 

DOWN PAYMENT – $1000

REFUNDS – Refunds on deposits will only be issued if we are able to fill your spot. For more information on cancelations please see our Terms and Conditions.

REGISTRATION: Is open! 

TOPICS COVERED – Manual mode, exposure, composition, light, self-portraits, long exposure, composites. Editing videos will be made available after the trip, along with image critiques. 

GROUP SIZE – 8 students, 1 instructor

EXPERIENCE – This course is for all levels. Both beginners and advanced photographers will walk away with new skills. 

ENDURANCE – Students should expect moderate activity. We will be doing at least 2 hikes that range in length from 2-4 miles. 

GEAR – Recommended gear requirements are a DSLR or mirrorless camera, camera bag, tripod, filters, wide-angle lens with a large aperture, and zoom lens. A full list with details and specific products will be emailed to you.

LODGING – To best explore the park we will be staying in three different hotels. 2 nights at Kaloloch Lodge, 1 night at Lake Crescent, 1 night in a hotel in Port Angeles (TBD). 

TRAVEL – Seattle Tacoma International Airport is the closest airport. From there it is a 3-hour drive to Kaloloch Lodge where we are staying the first 2 nights. You are responsible for getting yourself to the lodge and back to the airport. We will end the retreat in Port Angeles, which is 2.5 hours from the airport.  We will carpool during the workshop.

ITINERARY – We will be staying the first 2 nights at Kaloloch Lodge, then one night at Lake Crescent, followed by our last night in Port Angeles.  We will explore the rugged beaches, mountains, waterfalls, lakes, and tropical rainforests of Olympic National Park.

The retreat will start the afternoon of the 4th. Check-in will be between 4-5. After that, we will head out to photograph the sunset. The retreat ends on the morning of the 8th.