Join us in Mitchell, Oregon where we will be photographing the many geological wonders of the John Day Fossil Bed National Monument, including the Painted Hills which is considered one of the 7 wonders of Oregon. Layers of colorful rock from rich reds to bright blues will be waiting for you at the various locations we plan to visit. October is a great time to be there with weather typically consisting of cool evenings and comfortable days as the limited foliage starts to change for the season.
Additionally, there is an optional add-on available only a short drive way. From the afternoon of Oct 5 through the morning of Oct 7 we will be based out of Spray, Oregon. We will visit several different areas, including the peaceful John Day River with its fall reflections, as well as access to private property to photograph a beautiful, restored rural church in a photogenic landscape.
Status: Sold Out (Waitlist)*
Dates: October 2-5, 2026 + October 5-7 (optional add-on)
Location: Mitchell, Oregon + Spray, Oregon
Instructors: Adrian Klein and Zack Schnepf
Price: $850 + $450
Group Size: 10
*If you click on the waitlist link and it shows the option to sign up instead of being added to the waitlist, it means a spot has opened up and is currently available.
 | The physical activity required will include some hiking, mostly over short distances of 1 to 2 miles per outing. You should be comfortable walking over varying terrain, including rocky trails, carrying your own gear. Not all field sessions will require hiking. |
 | Participants are responsible for transportation. Car-pooling encouraged. All paved or well maintained gravel roads. |
 | Participants are responsible for meals. We will have optional meal gatherings scheduled for the group throughout the workshop. This is a great way to interact with fellow participants. |
 | This workshop covers a mix of field sessions and classroom time including presentations, image reviews, and processing. |
 | Itineraries are not shared in advance. Full schedule is handed out at the start of the workshop. |
 | A minimum deposit is required to hold your spot. The final balance is due 60 days in advance of the workshop. Please see our terms and conditions, which includes our cancellation policy, for more detailed information. Lodging is not included. We will provide suggested lodging that we use and where we will meet to start field sessions. |
