Olympic National Park
Tuition
$3,300
Location
USA
Dates
May 12 - 16, 2027
Fitness Level
Moderate
Availability
Limited to 6
Olympic National Park
Rain Forests to Sea Stacks
May 12-16, 2027
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Explore Olympic National Park at its most beautiful during the spring season.
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Photograph iconic beaches, waterfalls, and old-growth forests at sunset and blue hour.
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Master composition, filters, and creative editing techniques.
Join international award-winning photographer Randy Van Duinen for five unforgettable days photographing one of America's most spectacular national parks. Mid-May is one of the best times to experience Olympic National Park, with lush rain forests, rushing waterfalls fed by snowmelt, dramatic Pacific coastlines, and fewer crowds than the busy summer season.
Limited to just five or six participants, this boutique workshop offers an intimate learning environment with plenty of one-on-one instruction. You'll photograph iconic locations throughout the Olympic Peninsula while learning Randy's approach to composition, light, long exposures, and storytelling in landscape photography.
This workshop is much more than simply visiting beautiful locations. Participants will enjoy post-processing sessions in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, image critiques, and two evenings devoted to light painting, where Randy will demonstrate how to create dramatic images using artificial light after sunset.
Whether you're photographing sea stacks along the Pacific Coast, waterfalls hidden in old-growth forests, or creating light-painted images under the evening sky, you'll leave with not only a portfolio of beautiful photographs but also new techniques and inspiration for your own photographic journey.
Your Instructor
This itinerary is subject to change due to weather, local conditions, and other factors.
May 12, 2027: Meetup, Welcome Dinner, Sunset Photography, and Light Painting
We'll meet at the hotel at 3:00 PM for introductions and a workshop overview. Following our included welcome dinner, we'll photograph Salt Creek Recreation Area at sunset and blue hour before our first light-painting session.
May 13, 2027: Madison Falls, Lake Crescent, and Sunset at Second Beach
After breakfast, we'll photograph Madison Falls and Lake Crescent before returning for an included lunch and some downtime. In the evening, we'll photograph the dramatic sea stacks and tide pools of Second Beach at sunset and blue hour.
May 14, 2027: Sol Duc Falls, Post-Processing Instruction, and Sunset at Rialto Beach
We'll spend the morning photographing Sol Duc Falls and the surrounding old-growth forest. After lunch, we'll hold our first post-processing and image review session. Following our included dinner, we'll photograph Rialto Beach through sunset and blue hour.
May 15, 2027: Hoh Rain Forest, Post-Processing Instruction, and Evening Light Painting
This morning, we'll explore the Hoh Rain Forest and photograph its iconic moss-covered landscapes. After an included lunch, we'll enjoy our second post-processing session before an evening of creative light painting.
May 16, 2027: Final Photography Session and Farewell Lunch
We'll begin our final day with an early-morning photography session at a location determined by weather and conditions. After our final image review and post-processing session, we'll enjoy an included farewell lunch. The workshop concludes at 1:00 PM.
Itinerary
Gallery
Fitness
Moderate: Walks up to 2 miles on trails. Elevation is fairly low, with only one stairway a little strenuous (not bad.)
Flights
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Seattle, USA. Please arrive early, possibly even the day prior, so you don’t miss any of the workshop.
What to Bring
Please see our page How To Prepare For Your Workshop. We will send you a detailed information document 90 days before your workshop. This document will include specifics of where and when to meet, gear and clothing recommendations, and more.
What’s Included
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Shared lodging. Single rooms are available at an additional charge.
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Breakfast, opening dinner, closing lunch, and one other meal a day.
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All permits and park fees.
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All transportation from the workshop hotel.
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Photographic guiding and instruction.
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Image reviews and post-processing instruction.
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Pre- and post-online meeting.
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Adventure, fun, inspiration, and a great time!
Not Included
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Travel to and from Olympic National Park.
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Passport and visa fees (if applicable).
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Any meals or accommodations before or after the workshop dates.
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Items of a personal nature.
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Alcoholic Beverages.
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Travel Medical and Trip Cancellation Insurance (optional, but recommended).
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Anything else specifically not listed as included.
Payment Terms
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Your deposit of $2,000 will hold your space in this workshop.
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The balance is due not later than March 1, 2027.
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All of our standard Terms and Conditions apply.
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Need special payment arrangements? No problem, just ask us.
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