Nature Revealed Photography, Tours, Workshops and Fine Art by Jeff Jessing
Oregon's Cascade Mountain Range
"Mountain and forest scenery like nowhere else on Earth."
August 1-7, 2010
The Cascade mountain range is a photographers playland. The ancient volcanoes that shaped the Pacific Northwest provide endless photographic possibilities. The diverse landscape is dotted with hundreds of lakes that reflect the majesty of the surrounding peaks. The network of rivers and creeks feed millions of gallons of pristine water over scores of waterfalls. This is truly a photographers paradise. Come join your experienced photo guide, Jeff Jessing, as he takes you on an odyssey of the Oregon Cascades.
Oregon in August offers the ideal weather and conditions for this photographic adventure. The days are typically in the 60º F to 80º F range with slight case chance of precipitation. You will be photographing landscapes and wildlife ranging from the low river valleys to the alpine regions near treeline. Jeff will get you to the best locations at the right times to maximize the drama in the scenes.
Many of the locations are roadside or require a short hike to deliver us to extraordinary locations. As is true for all of Jeff's tours, you can not only expect to have photographic opportunities be maximized but you will also get significant time with learning Jeff's post-processing techniques. Come join Jeff on this once in a lifetime photo trip!
Itinerary
- Sunday, August 1: Airport pick-up. At 6:00 pm we meet in the lobby of motel (Portland, Or) for introductions and dinner.
- Monday, August 2: Drive from Portland to Hood River for morning pictures. Check into lodge in Hood River. Early afternoon critique and digital darkroom session. Afternoon and sunset pictures of Mt. Hood from the North.
- Tuesday, August 3: Sunrise and morning pictures at Trillium Lake. Drive to Bend/Redmond area and check into hotel - our base for the remain days of the tour. Afternoon and sunset pictures in the Sister's area.
- Wednesday, August 4: Sunrise and morning pictures in the Mt. Bachelor area. Hike to Todd Lake. Early afternoon critique and digital darkroom session. Afternoon and sunset pictures near Mt. Washington.
- Thursday, August 5: Sunrise and morning pictures along the McKenzie River. Hike to Proxy Falls. Afternoon and sunset pictures in the South Sisters area.
- Friday, August 6: Sunrise and morning pictures along the Cascade Scenic Highway. Early afternoon critique and digital darkroom session. Afternoon and sunset pictures in the Newberry Volcanic National Monument area.
- Saturday, August 7: Morning pictures on the way back to Portland. Tour ends at noon. Airport drop-off.
*Tentative - subject to change
Tour Details
Date: August 1-7, 2010
Fee: $1795 per person
(based on double occupancy)
Origination Point: Portland, Oregon
Nearest Airports:
Portland International Airport, Portland, Oregon
Rating: Easy to Moderate
Limit: 6 people
Tour Highlights
- Six days completely immersed in photography of the most photogenic volcanic range in North America
- Photo subjects include: Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson, Three-finger Jack, Mt. Washington, The Sisters, Mt. Bachelor, scores of alpine lakes and waterfalls, and serene forests
- Learn all of Jeff's technical and artistic techniques
- Learn and practice Jeff's digital workflow
- Experience Jeff's unique teaching style characterized by enthusiasm, intensity, and patience
Testimonial
"Thank you for the amazing trip. I learned more about fine art nature photography then I expected. This part of the country is amazing and I really appreciated your guidance." - Sally K.
