Photography Tours

Led by photographers for photographers, we offer tours of one of the most beautiful and photographed cities in the country, Portland, Oregon as well as the magnificent Columbia River Gorge and the Oregon Coast.  Really see these sights in a way only another photographer can see it. Open to all levels of skills and equipment. Just bring your passion for great photos! Call now for reservations. Group sizes are small.

You can take a traditional tour by bus and shoot photos through the windows as you drive by, or you can:

• Take a guided tour with a small group of like minded photographers led by photographers with deep knowledge of Portland and their craft.

• Learn the history and stories of the locations and then take some great shots of them.

• Get unique angles and views where no tour bus would ever take you 

• Get individualized photo coaching on both technical and esthetic topics

• Learn how to improve your images. Take photos that stretch your current abilities

• Master the technology of your photo gear

• Take a tour that fits your schedule from 2.5 hours to 8 hours

Portland Bridges  2 1/2  hours  $50
There are 8 major bridges in Portland over the Willamette River that runs through the heart of the city. We will photograph at least six of them form perspectives and location not even the locals know about. Each one has it's own character and style. All make great photos. We will drive and walk, if you're up to it, along the East and West banks of the river for the best angles and positions to capture their majesty up close and from a farther scenic perspective.  We will go North to the St. John's bridge known as the little Golden Gate. This tour is available in either daylight, or for more dramatic effects, after dark. SAMPLE GALLERY

Portland Postcard Shots  2 1/2 hours $50
If you would rather take than buy those beautiful postcard scenes, then this tour is for you. We will take you to some of the most photographed scenic areas of Portland and help you capture some of the scenic awe of our great city. From the banks of the Willamette to the heights of the West Hills. We can shift the tour to meet you specific interest in views, flowers, fountains, architecture, historic sites or whatever your interests are at no extra cost. The standard tour includes

• The Chinese Gate

• The Pittock Mansion grounds (one of the best vistas of Portland)

• Washington Park International Rose Test Gardens - Plenty of time for close ups!

• The Vista Bridge view point

• The East Bank of the Willamette (for a spectacular shot of downtown)

• The Keller or Salmon Street Fountains. (Do you want to see waterfalls or kids playing?)

• This tour is available after dark if you want to see amazing city lights. SAMPLE GALLERY

Columbia River Gorge West/East  4 / 7 hours  $65 / $120
West End (Map) - The Gorge is one of the most beautiful places on earth. We will take the scenic highway and wander along the edge of the gorge photographing 6 major waterfalls and several smaller ones, unique plant life including moss carpeted trees and rocks and dense forests. This is a beautiful tour regardless of the season or weather. There is always an abundance of photo opportunities in the Columbia Gorge. We turn around just after the majestic Horsetail Falls. About 70 miles round trip.  SAMPLE GALLERY

East Gorge (Map) - The tour completes the West End tour but continues on another 64 miles East to Maryhill, WA and the replica of Stonehenge.  We climb to vistas on the old Mosier Highway, watch the ecology rapidly morph from lush forested cliffs to high desert mesas. We will stop briefly in Hood River and look for the crazy wind and kite surfers. Lots of variety and spectacular photo opportunities on this tour. 

Maryhill is 3 miles N. of The Dalles, OR and overlooks the Gorge. We will have a late lunch (no host) and a photographer's tour of the Maryhill Winery and of course some tastings. From there it's a couple of miles to an amazing full scale replica of Stonehenge.  We can come back on the Washington side of the Gorge for new perspectives on the way back if time allows.  SAMPLE GALLERY  

Oregon Coast    8 Hrs. $140 (Map and details)
Oregon is renown for it’s majestic and powerful coastline. We will head for Tillamook, home of famous cheeses and then take the 40 mile Three Capes Scenic Loop. There are high vistas, light houses, and open beaches. Guaranteed spectacular scenery regardless of the weather. We will experience high cliffs, capes, sandy beaches and possibly a good storm with some dramatic waves (my personal favorite). Tide pools, birds and wildlife are abundant. We will come back to Tillamook via Sand Lake where large sand dunes can be seen and maybe some crazy sand sport people.  SAMPLE GALLERY

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