ABOUT THE MAINE COAST PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Join us as we photograph a few iconic scenes and many lesser-known locations along the Maine Coast. During this workshop, we'll strive for the quintessential Maine Coast experience by staying in several small, coastal villages in charming, historic hotels with limited services, and we will savor the local flavor as often as possible.
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS
ICONIC & HIDDEN LOCATIONS
We will photograph both iconic and lesser-known locations, providing a unique perspective of the Maine Coast.
AUTHENTIC MAINE EXPERIENCE
Experience the true essence of the Maine Coast by staying in charming, historic hotels in small coastal villages and indulging in local cuisine.
PHOTOGRAPHY FOCUS
LIGHTHOUSES & COASTAL SCENES
Our primary focus will be photographing two lighthouses, capturing stunning coastal scenes, quaint buildings, harbors, and more.


WORKSHOP ITINERARY & SCHEDULE
The workshop starts on Sunday, May __, 202_ at 4:30 pm with introductions and a brief meeting at the Bailey Island Motel. At 5:30 pm we depart to preview the next morning's locations then photograph sunset. Please eat dinner before our meeting.
LODGING LOCATION: Bailey Island Motel, 2041 Harpswell Islands Road, Bailey Island, ME 04003. 207-833-2886
Check-in Sunday, May __, 202_; Check-out Monday, May __, 202_.
We have already paid for these rooms, this night's lodging cost will be collected in advance of the workshop, no need to contact hotel.
Relocate to
Cod Cove Inn, 22 Cross Road, Edgecomb, ME 04556. 207-882-9586
Check-in Monday, May __, 202_; Check-out Tuesday, May __, 202_.
Relocate to
TBD, Port Clyde, ME 04855
Check-in Tuesday, May __, 202_; Check-out Wednesday, May __, 202_.
Relocate by ferry to Monhegan Island
Monhegan House, Monhegan Island, ME 207-594-7983
Check-in Wednesday, May __, 202_; Check-out Friday, May __, 202_.
We have a block of rooms reserved here. Participants may contact the hotel starting January __, 202_ to put a room in their name, please tell them you are with our group.
The workshop ends after morning photography on Friday, May __, 202_.
NOTE: Consider arriving early or staying after the workshop. The Portland Head Light and the Nubble Light are two, photogenic lighthouses offering sunrise and sunset possibilities, but not a part of the workshop. Finding compositions at each is straight forward.

WHAT TO EXPECT
MORNING: We'll be at a photography location for the start of civil twilight and we'll stay through sunrise then go to breakfast.
MIDDAY: Most days we relocate to a new hotel. Post processing assistance is limited.
EVENING: Every day, dinner in a restaurant is scheduled and we intend to photograph past sunset into twilight.

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION / DEPOSIT $300 USD
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WORKSHOP DETAILS
EXPERIENCE: Intermediate and Advanced.
Because participants are encouraged to spread out at many locations this workshop is not advised for beginners.
GROUP SIZE: Target number of participants is 8.
EFFORT: Moderate - Some photography locations will be just beyond the parking lot, some will involve rock scrambling and hiking around an island with elevation gain. Hiking boots are recommended.
CONDITIONS: Water temperatures will be in the upper 40's. This will make air temperatures very cold. A lot of layered clothing is required to adapt to fluctuating temperatures, bring very, warm cloths, think winter.
INCLUDED: Ferry ride to Monhegan Island.

GETTING TO THE WORKSHOP
AIR TRAVEL: Most people flying to Maine for this workshop will find flying into Portland, ME, or Manchester, NH to be the best choice, others will find Boston to be adequate.
Driving time from Portland to Bailey Island, ME is 1 hour.
Driving time from Port Clyde to Portland, ME is 2 hours.
Driving time from Manchester, NH to Bailey Island, ME is 3 hours.
Driving time from Port Clyde, ME to Manchester, NH is 3.25 hours.
DRIVING CONDITIONS: Mostly paved roads. A standard rental car will be sufficient. We prefer participants car pool with each other to limit our impact and get to know one another.
We will be relocating to new hotels and driving to restaurants. Having a GPS unit, or smart phone, in your car will make this process simpler.
NOTE: The ferry tickets we provide are for a specific departure time. The ferry should return us to the mainland midday on Friday, May 24, 2024. Exact return time to the mainland can vary. We do not recommend participants schedule airline flights on this Friday nor depart the workshop early.

RECOMMENDED GEAR
FOR MAINE COAST: Lens range from at least 16mm to 400mm after the lens multiplication factor, polarizing filter and a 6 stop or higher neutral density filter.
MONHEGAN ISLAND: This island does not have many vehicles; one must be able to walk and carry belongings. Consider a smaller piece of luggage here, perhaps a duffel bag, leaving the remaining luggage in the car on the mainland.
