Astoria is a fantastic location to offer a workshop. Not only do they have wonderful restaurants, but there is close access to the Oregon Coast as well as multiple abstract photo locations. Although some of our time will be spent on the coast, the majority of it will be spent focusing on transforming your perspective on photography as we delve into the abstract realm.

Art is a firm believer that all aspects of the craft can be improved immensely by focusing on capturing abstract imagery. The mental fortitude and attention to detail that are required for abstract photography train your brain to carefully analyze every composition you capture. Through intensive field and critique sessions Art will work closely with each participant pushing them to their creative limits and demonstrating the freedoms that you have as an artist to transform your images into beautiful pieces of art.

An image can have the power to stimulate the imagination and the intellect while also telling a story that awakens the senses.  Art’s challenge is to explore the nature of creativity itself and discover ways to bring its power to your images. (This workshop is conducive to all experience levels, novice through professional.)

Led by Art Wolfe
Limited to 10 participants
Minimal hiking involved

Transportation and Accommodation

• Participants are responsible for their own transportation, lodging and meals. 
• We will provide hotel information for where the group will be staying. You will need to reach out to the hotel directly to secure your room reservation. You are not required to stay at the suggested lodge, as there are other options nearby.

Itinerary

Shooting schedules have the ability to be altered to effectively cater to the photographic desires of the group, as well as to adapt to changeable weather conditions.

Day 1:

• Meet and greet at 6pm at meeting room at the hotel. Everyone can introduce themselves, and Art will give a brief description of the proposed itinerary.
• Group no host dinner

Day 2:

• Lecture
• Field shoot
• Download images from the day of shooting
• Dine together with Art and staff (no host dinner)

Day 3:

• Morning critique. Each participant will provide three images from Day 2. This will give you the chance to build on successes and learn from mistakes of the previous day.
• Photography As Art Lecture
• Field shoot
• Dine together with Art and staff (no host dinner)

Day 4:

• Lecture and critique. Learn from each others images while they are projected for the group. Art will adjust them in Adobe Lightroom and provide instruction.
• Workshop will conclude by 12pm