Pacific Waves Photo Workshop

2027 Winter Waves of the Pacific

Dates: January 20-25, 2027

Price: $2600.00. 

Workshop price is for instruction and guiding only. Students are responsible for their own lodging (5 nights), transportation and meals. Limited to 5 just participants. 

Fly into Portland, Oregon. 

Cancellation Policy: If you cancel and the workshop is otherwise filled, we will refund you the full amount you have paid towards the tuition, minus a $150 service charge. If you cancel and the workshop does not fill, then you will be refunded according to the following schedule, based on the full fee of the Workshop:

Greater than 90 days from the start date of the Workshop: full refund minus $150 fee.

Less than 90 days: no refund

Refunds will be paid by the same method that the original payment was made.

Please consider purchasing “Travel Insurance” at time of registration. AAA or Allianz offer policies

Itinerary; Winter Pacific Waves Photography Tour

Wednesday January 20- meet @ 3 pm for meet and greet at the Best Western Hotel in Long Beach, Washington. Sunset shoot along the coast.

Thursday January 21- 8 am- King Tide Waves @ Cape Disappointment State Park (high tide is 11am)

3-5 pm- lighthouses, birds

Friday January 22- am- King Tide Waves @ Cape Disappointment State Park. Checkout of hotel and drive 6 hours to Shore Acres State Park in Coos Bay, Oregon (Sunset is 5:40pm, high tide 6pm)  Suggested hotel- Best Western in Coos Bay

Saturday January 23-  Waves at Shore Acres State Park in Coos Bay, Oregon

Sunday January 24-AM- Waves at Shore Acres State Park in Coos Bay, Oregon. Drive north up the Oregon coast to Cannon Beach (5hrs)

5:30 PM- sunset shoot at Haystack Rock or Ecola State Park

Suggested Hotel; Hallmark Resort 

Monday January 25- 7:30 AM, sunrise shoot at Haystack Rock or Ecola State Park   workshop concludes after the morning session

 Location:  

I have been traveling over to the Pacific Coast for the last few winters to experience the raw power of the ocean. Awe inspiring swells are caused by offshore storms, often coinciding with King Tides. It is very addictive to witness the crashing of these massive wave sets into cliffs and shorelines.
It is not only highly exciting to witness, but amazing to photograph! I find that capturing these waves to be one of the highlights of my year!

I have only included the famed Cape Disappointment at the mouth of the mighty Columbia River with previous tours. Besides the waves, the state park also has great lighthouses, beaches, birding and more.

For 2027, I will expand the tour to also take in the massive waves that crash into the cliffs at Shore Acres State Park in Coos Bay, Oregon. It is a “bucket list” event for me to witness the waves here as well. Here is an informative video on youtube to see what it can be like. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEcmD88vgtA

We will finish out the tour by cruising back north along the famed Oregon Coast. The last evening of the trip will be visiting the scenic beaches of Cannon Beach with its iconic Haystack Rock and Ecola State Park. From this resort town, it will then be just a several hour drive back to the airport in Portland. 

Please be flexible with the itinerary for this trip as the weather can be highly unpredictable at this time of year. We may pivot locations according to the conditions that will give us the best opportunities for photo success. When you reserve your hotels, please make them cancellable, in case we will want to change locations. Also, pack rain gear, grippy hiking boots, rubber boots for along the water and warmer clothing!

EQUIPMENT SUGGESTIONS: A sturdy tripod is a necessity for good landscapes. Participants should have a working knowledge of their equipment (know which button does what!) before the workshop. You will have ample opportunity to use most of the lens in your equipment bag for this special tour. I suggest a SLR camera with a wide-angle lens (17-35mm range) for beach scenics and a telephoto lens up to 100-500 +mm for isolating waves and birding opportunities. 

2 WAYS TO REGISTER: 

*My Preferred Payment 1) DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION & WAIVER FORM  2027 Workshop Register form

FILL OUT COMPLETELY AND MAIL WITH CHECK OR MONEY ORDER  TO:

Chuck Haney Photography
608 Pine Place
Whitefish, MT 59937

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