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DAHLIAS - Nature's Masterpiece, One Petal at a Time
$500 DEPOSIT. See below for total trip fees.
Dahlias are some of the most spectacular flowers in the world. Their beauty, variety, and color ranges are beyond exquisite. This workshop will provide endless options for creative flower photography.
Stand in huge fields filled with them. Get up close and personal for in-depth views of shapes, colors, and flowing petals.
Photographing dahlias is like seeing dozens of different flower species when in fact they are all dahlias. It digs deep at your creativity, and is just one more example of how varied and exciting Mother Nature can be.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP:
We will have private entry to the fields before they open to the public, as well as late departure at the end of the day. So we will be photographing in the best light. Mid-day we will have leisurely lunches, time to edit images, and image critique sessions along with Lightroom and Photoshop tips.
In addition, we will spend part of a day visiting the famous Portland International Rose Test Garden with over 10,000 rose bushes and 650 varieties.
This inspirational and educational trip includes my signature pre-trip live and interactive Zoom meeting which covers suggested gear, camera techniques and settings, creative ideas, details on how to prepare and what to bring.
This trip will elevate your photography to a higher level, regardless of whether you are a longtime photographer or a novice.
There is also an OPTIONAL PRE-TRIP EXTENSION to spend a few days along the exciting and moody rocky OREGON COAST, only an hour-and-a-half drive from Portland. Dates for the extension are August 27 - 31, 2027. This will be a superb counterpoint to our exploration of flowers. We will be staying at Cannon Beach, one of Oregon’s most beautiful and charming beaches. Our hotel is right on the beach and puts us close to easy shooting of sunsets, tide pools, rocky beaches and so much more. It is a small town with great eateries, shops, and easy-going charm.
TRAVEL DETAILS
Arrive in Portland, Oregon no later than August 26 if you will do the pre-trip extension, OR no later than August 30 if you prefer to do just the main dahlia workshop. You will fly home, also from Portland, on September 5, 2027.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
All entry fees
Personalized instruction and assistance
Both in-the-field and classroom instruction
Suggestions for creative approaches
Lightroom and Photoshop tips and new techniques
Image critiques
My signature pre-workshop live online training session
One group dinner and one group breakfast
[NOT included are lodging, meals except as listed above, airfare from and to your home, ground transportation, rental car, alcohol, trip insurance, and personal incidentals. Special hotel rates are being arranged and will be sent to you upon registration.]
FEE: The main DAHLIAS trip is $3995, plus an additional $1800 for the optional pre-trip extension. A $500 deposit reserves your space.
Level of difficulty for this trip is EASY. There will be no long treks or heavy exertion.
I hope you are as excited about this trip as I am! It will be such a great mix of shooting options, AND will catapult your photography to even higher levels.
I am happy to answer any questions you might have, and look forward to seeing you in Oregon!
$500 DEPOSIT. See below for total trip fees.
Dahlias are some of the most spectacular flowers in the world. Their beauty, variety, and color ranges are beyond exquisite. This workshop will provide endless options for creative flower photography.
Stand in huge fields filled with them. Get up close and personal for in-depth views of shapes, colors, and flowing petals.
Photographing dahlias is like seeing dozens of different flower species when in fact they are all dahlias. It digs deep at your creativity, and is just one more example of how varied and exciting Mother Nature can be.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP:
We will have private entry to the fields before they open to the public, as well as late departure at the end of the day. So we will be photographing in the best light. Mid-day we will have leisurely lunches, time to edit images, and image critique sessions along with Lightroom and Photoshop tips.
In addition, we will spend part of a day visiting the famous Portland International Rose Test Garden with over 10,000 rose bushes and 650 varieties.
This inspirational and educational trip includes my signature pre-trip live and interactive Zoom meeting which covers suggested gear, camera techniques and settings, creative ideas, details on how to prepare and what to bring.
This trip will elevate your photography to a higher level, regardless of whether you are a longtime photographer or a novice.
There is also an OPTIONAL PRE-TRIP EXTENSION to spend a few days along the exciting and moody rocky OREGON COAST, only an hour-and-a-half drive from Portland. Dates for the extension are August 27 - 31, 2027. This will be a superb counterpoint to our exploration of flowers. We will be staying at Cannon Beach, one of Oregon’s most beautiful and charming beaches. Our hotel is right on the beach and puts us close to easy shooting of sunsets, tide pools, rocky beaches and so much more. It is a small town with great eateries, shops, and easy-going charm.
TRAVEL DETAILS
Arrive in Portland, Oregon no later than August 26 if you will do the pre-trip extension, OR no later than August 30 if you prefer to do just the main dahlia workshop. You will fly home, also from Portland, on September 5, 2027.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
All entry fees
Personalized instruction and assistance
Both in-the-field and classroom instruction
Suggestions for creative approaches
Lightroom and Photoshop tips and new techniques
Image critiques
My signature pre-workshop live online training session
One group dinner and one group breakfast
[NOT included are lodging, meals except as listed above, airfare from and to your home, ground transportation, rental car, alcohol, trip insurance, and personal incidentals. Special hotel rates are being arranged and will be sent to you upon registration.]
FEE: The main DAHLIAS trip is $3995, plus an additional $1800 for the optional pre-trip extension. A $500 deposit reserves your space.
Level of difficulty for this trip is EASY. There will be no long treks or heavy exertion.
I hope you are as excited about this trip as I am! It will be such a great mix of shooting options, AND will catapult your photography to even higher levels.
I am happy to answer any questions you might have, and look forward to seeing you in Oregon!