2024 Northern Oregon Coast:
A Sheography Women’s Photo Workshop

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DATES: May 12-16, 2024
BEGINS: At 6:00 p.m on May 12. Hotel check-in begins at 4:00 pm.
ENDS: About 9:30-10:00 am on May 16. Hotel check out is at 11:00 a.m.
COST: $2295/person
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy to moderately strenuous. Best suited for mobile, sure-footed participants who are capable of hiking up to one-mile roundtrip on uneven, sandy or rocky terrain while carrying their gear. Spry individuals may wish to climb over rocks, get their feet wet in the shallow surf, and trek through shallow freshwater streams along the coast, but none of that is not required to make great photographs.
MAX PARTICIPANTS: 10 women

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION

Calling all the ladies! Since 2011, Colleen's all-women's workshops have helped inspire photographic growth, personal development, wanderlust, and life-long friendships. And Sheography™ aims to continue that, to help women of all ages, backgrounds, and photographic skill "Put the HER in the photograpHER®."

It's back! After a short hiatus during the pandemic, Sheography is headed back to the incredible northern Oregon Coast!

We'll base ourselves at a well-appointed beachfront hotel on Cannon Beach where all the rooms have a spectacular ocean view. We'll roll out of bed and right into scenic locations like Haystack Rock, Crescent Beach, and Ecola Creek--all within easy walking distance right outside our doors. A bonfire on the beach and s'mores are definitely on the schedule!

To continue putting our photography skills and learnings to good use, we'll also make half-day road trips to Astoria and Tillamook to explore even more patterned sandy beach, sea stacks, and maybe even a lighthouse through our lenses. Of course, we can't miss a stop at the Tillamook Creamery for ice cream!

In this learning-focused, supportive, and small group setting characteristic to Colleen's/Sheography™ workshops, we'll push ourselves to try new things photographically and creatively. Through a balance of field-based sessions, presentations, casual discussions, and a formal image critique session, attendees will learn more about how to:

  • Incorporate the creative process into your photography to make unique and meaningful images

  • Connect on a personal level with the northern Oregon Coast's grand and intimate landscapes through mindful observations

  • Tap into visualization, visual language/composition, and lighting to create emotionally-driven photographs

  • Technically translate what you know, see, and feel into an effective photograph using exposure controls, depth of field, filters, etc. We'll place a special focus on techniques that allows you to slow water movement and balance exposures between land and sky--two of the biggest challenges when photographing the coast.

And you'll have a blast in the process!

As with all my workshops, the final curriculum will be developed from the participants interests (collected through a pre-workshop questionnaire) and tailored to both individual and group needs. All levels from beginner to professional--and all camera types from iPhones to fancy dSLRs--are welcome

WORKSHOP INCLUDES:

  • Four (4) nights double-occupancy lodging from May 12 through May 16 (limited single occupancy available upon request for an additional $500--please request early by sending Colleen an email!)

  • Photography instruction (classroom, field, and a critique session) plus handouts

  • Oregon permits & park entrance fees

  • Welcome dinner and drinks on the evening of May 12

  • Light breakfast snacks prior to sunrise shoots (e.g. muffins, fruit, coffee/tea)

  • Snacks throughout the workshop

  • An invitation to join the closed "CMS Photography: Workshop Alumni Forum" and "Sheography" Facebook groups

  • Sheography™ swag!

WORKSHOP EXCLUDES:

  • Airfare to Oregon (the best airport to fly into is Portland-PDX which is approximately 90 minutes away from Cannon Beach, depending on city traffic)

  • Transportation to/from/during the workshop--carpooling during the session will be encouraged!

  • Participants' breakfasts, lunches, and dinners from May 14-17 (all rooms have a small kitchenette with refrigerator)

  • Trip insurance

CANCELLATION POLICY

All cancellations must be provided in writing. Cancellations made:

  • At least 90 days prior to the workshop start date: A refund for the deposit paid, minus a $250 administrative fee, will be granted.

  • 89-61 days prior to the workshop start date: A full refund, minus the $500 deposit paid, will be granted. If the vacated spot happens to fill prior to the workshop, then a full refund, including any balance paid and the deposit minus a $250 administrative fee, will be granted.

  • 60 days or less prior to the workshop start date: No refunds will be issued. If the vacated spot happens to fill prior to the workshop, then a full refund, including any balance paid and the deposit minus a $250 administrative fee, will be granted.

Any requests to transfer a participants registration to another CMS Photography workshop will be treated as a cancellation. The above policy will dictate which monies, if any, shall transfer.

Although rare, CMS Photography reserves the right to cancel a workshop for any reason at our discretion. Should we decide to cancel a workshop, we will refund your registration fees in full.

Also, CMS Photography also reserves the right to modify a workshop itinerary based on local or federal restrictions beyond our control (e.g. COVID-19 restrictions, government shutdowns, closed sites). Should a registrant choose to cancel because of these changes, our standard cancellation policy outlined above applies.

There are no exceptions to these policies.

CMS Photography strongly encourages you to purchase trip insurance with a "Cancel for Any Reason" clause immediately after paying your deposit to protect yourself in the event of unexpected circumstances preventing you from attending our workshops. Consider contacting AAA, your credit cards, or other notable trip insurance companies for appropriate policies.

TESTIMONIALS FROM PAST ATTENDEES

"The Oregon Coast Sheography workshop was wonderful! The beautiful Oregon Coast provided a spectacular setting for the workshop. Colleen provided just the right mix of creative learning, hands-on experience and fun. It was great to meet, and share the week's adventure with a small group of all female photographers. We all learned from each other and had a great time. Can't wait for the next workshop with Colleen!" ~Erynn C., 2018 Northern Oregon Coast Sheographer

"The Sheography Oregon trip was fabulous. I learned a lot about my photography but more importantly I was inspired by the other women on the trip. Oh, and it was fun!!" ~Sharon P., 2018 Northern Oregon Coast Sheographer

"I had an interest in photographing the Oregon Coast and this was offered, so I jumped at the opportunity to continue to learn and hone my skills. I had a couple aha moments during this workshop, plus it was a lot of fun!" ~Tina L., 2018 Northern Oregon Coast Sheographer

"Attending my first “Sheography” workshop was so much fun and I would highly recommend one of her all-women workshops! Beautiful locations with a great instructor not to mention the new friends that you will meet. Plan on taking more!"
~Cathy P., 2018 Northern Oregon Coast Sheographer