October 26-30, 2026 | Monday at 1:00 through Friday at 2:00 pm | very popular and often sells out

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The Outer Banks are part of our own back yard that we know so well, and we will go to great locations where you can celebrate your passion for photography, hone your seeing and imaging skills, and learn about the magic of light to make wonderful photographs.

Who knows, you might join the increasing number of photographers who have won awards with images they have created in our workshops out here!

We'll be based in Nags Head, near all our locations, making it easier to get up for those early-morning shoots! Every day, the landscapes and seascapes take on a different look, depending upon the weather and time of day.

There is so much more than just lighthouses to photograph, but for those who love these beacons of light, each lighthouse, with its unique shape and pattern, has a particular flash sequence, so even at night or early in the morning, you'll know which one you are seeing and photographing. As someone who grew up sailing, I can tell you how important that is!

Surrounding the lighthouses are the salt marshes with their many varieties of reeds and grasses, small skiffs dotting the estuaries, changing reflections, sand fences trying to save the dunes, wildlife, and gorgeous sunrises and sunsets.

Even in inclement weather, particularly in inclement weather, our locations are dramatic against a stormy sky. Take a look at our blog "Blue Skies, Who Needs'em" and you will see what we mean.

The National Seashore has many other interesting subjects — the patterns of the sand dunes, sea oats and beach peas, and surf pounding the deserted beaches.

When making your plans, it is critical that you plan on arriving for our first session on Monday. We will be going over our Principles of Photography, also a good review for our alumni. We hope that our guests will join us and meet the others.

Meanwhile, be sure to carefully read our FAQs, as well as the various links in the box above. They should hopefully answer almost any question you might have.

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Fees:  Standard $2,280 | Alumni $1,940 | Association $2,052

Travel insurance is highly recommended to ensure protection against any unforeseeable events. We are a small company and cannot be held liable for those who choose not to buy trip insurance.  Sharon Erickson, our trusty travel agent, can help you with that. And, no, we do not get any credit for referring you to her, only a thank you!