The Oregon Coast Photography Workshop - November 2021

Workshop
Written By Scott Davenport
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That’s right! Physical workshops are back on the calendar. I am thrilled to announce The Oregon Coast workshop, happening November 9th - 12th, 2021. I am co-hosting this workshop with fellow photographer and podcaster Derrick Story, a seasoned workshop instructor and all-around cool guy to hang with.

If you’ve never photographed the Oregon Coast, it is a treasure for the landscape photographer. Rocky coastlines, towering sea stacks, beautiful beaches – all shaped by the strong tides of the Pacific Ocean. It is without a doubt one of the most photogenic places on earth. And if you have - you know exactly what I’m talking about.

The workshop price is $1295. That’s a 4-day adventure, including personalized instruction (two instructors!), on-location guidance, and post-processing lessons. Space is limited to 10 participants.

All of the details are on the workshop information page. Got questions, fire away in the comments or use the contact form.

I look forward to working with you in Oregon!

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Scott Davenport

Scott Davenport is a landscape photographer and photo educator and based in San Diego, California. He leads photo workshops, writes photo books, hosts podcasts, makes tutorial videos, and feels weird referring to himself in the 3rd person.

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https://scottdavenportphoto.com
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