Oregon Winter Waves Photography Workshop & Road Trip
With Michael Shainblum & Kenneth LeRose


Jan 11th - 16th, 2026
Price: $3,299
OVERVIEW
Rev up your engines and pack your cameras, because we're embarking on the ultimate coastal adventure! Are you ready to capture the raw power and breathtaking beauty of colossal winter waves crashing along the majestic Pacific Coast? Join us for an adrenaline-fueled Photography Workshop unlike any other! Embark on an epic journey to chase down towering waves that roar and thunder against the rugged coastline of the PNW. Led by seasoned professional photographers, this immersive experience will push your skills to new heights as you freeze these awe-inspiring moments in time.
MEET THE TEAM TO TAKE YOU THERE
Michael Shainblum
Fine Art Landscape Photography Guide
Kenneth LeRose
Fine-Art Landscape Photography Guide
Jason Kudlow
Fine-Art Landscape Photography Guide

INFORMATION
This Oregon Workshop is self-driving. We recommend flying into Portland PDX and renting a car from there. Our itinerary will be subject to conditions and the tides. We are keeping this open-ended to provide our best possible chances of getting incredible wave action. In addition to powerful swells, we will also explore traditional wide-angle seascape photography and coastal abstracts!
Due to the workshop's spontaneous nature, we will either start the adventure south and work our way north or vice versa, depending on the conditions. Our furthest shooting location from PDX is a 4-hour drive, so it's important to account for this when booking flights back home. We recommend booking your flights for at least the day after the workshop ends.
Any skill level works for this trip, whether you are just getting started with photography or have been shooting for a long time. We are well experienced in teaching basic photo theory and camera settings. But really, our passion for this workshop will be teaching our photo philosophy, which will allow you to really think outside of the box to capture unique images under any conditions.
DISCLAIMER: While the main goal of this trip is to capture the massive swells this season promises, there's no 100% guarantee we'll see them. Thankfully, even in that very unlikely case, we'll still be surrounded by one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, brimming with endless photographic possibilities.
INCLUDED:
- ✓ Oregon Location Guiding
- ✓ Advice on Scouting & Planning
- ✓ Professional Photo Instruction
- ✓ Personal Photo Critiquing
- ✓ Post Processing Education
PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
Many of our photography locations require a bit of hiking on uneven ground and will elevation gain. It's important to let us know if you have any medical conditions or mobility issues before signing up.
TRAVEL & INSURANCE:
For traveling to Oregon, we recommend Portland (PDX) and renting a car. It is a 1-hour drive to our nearest location and a 4-hour drive from our furthest point on the coast.
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment in expenses. Travel insurance is affordable and readily available; a list of providers can be found here.
LODGING:
We will be staying in different towns on the Oregon Coast. Since this trip is subject to tides/conditions, we do not recommend booking any accommodation beforehand. We will be visiting the coast completely off-season, so availability in these towns is not a problem. We will coordinate places to stay with you before/during the trip. Of course, if you would like to stay in another hotel besides the one we are in, this is no problem, and we can help you with coordinating.
PAYMENT:
Total price: $3,299
Deposit required: $599
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
By booking this tour, you agree to our Terms & Conditions: CLICK HERE & Read before Signing up.





