Join me Sept 18-21, 2026 on Whidbey Island, Washington for a hands-on photography workshop that celebrates the art of seeing details often overlooked. While there will be opportunities for a wide variety of photography, I feel this diverse landscape lends itself best for close-up macro finds, small scenes, minimalism, and creative abstracts. There is plenty of wildlife, including birds, across the island that we are sure to encounter along the way. Even though most of the time will be spent photographing the natural landscape, expect a stop or two where we can interpret what nature and time do to human-made structures. These can provide fascinating abstracts.
We’ll explore techniques that sharpen your eye and expand your artistic vision. This course includes both guided field sessions and class time, ranging from group image reviews to engaging presentations, including a processing demonstration. If you are interested in looking beyond grand vistas and discovering new ways to tell visual stories with photography, this session will be for you. Come with us as we explore pebble beaches, piles of driftwood, rocky tide pools, and more.
If you need another reason to join, little did I know when I started planning for this early in 2025 that the well known travel guide Fodor's would list Coupeville, WA near the top of it's 2026 Go List. Known for it's No List suggesting places to potentially avoid each year, they provide the accompanying Go List, of places to visit.
This workshop is being hosted and managed by the Pacific Northwest Art School on Whidbey Island. All signups need to be made directly with the art school.
 | Physical activity required will include minimal walking and hiking, mostly walks on generally flat terrain up to 2 miles per day. Some locations may have very little walking, it will vary. You should be comfortable walking over varying terrain, rocky trails and beaches, carrying your own gear. |
 | Participants are responsible for transportation. Car-pooling encouraged. All paved roads. |
 | Participants are responsible for meals. We will have some 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. Class related sessions will be at the Pacific Northwest Art School in Coupeville, Washington. |
 | Itineraries are not shared in advance. Full schedule is handed out at the start of the workshop. |
 | Lodging is not included. The art school does provide suggested lodging nearby. |
