Cape Cod Landscapes, Seascapes & Night Skies Photography Retreat August 3-6 2026, Cape Cod, MA
Price: $1399
Nearest Airports:
Boston (BOD)
Hartford-Springfield (BDL) Bradley
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA) Hyannis, formerly known as Barnstable Municipal Airport.
Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)
Provincetown Municipal Airport (PVC)
Providence (T.F. Green) Airport (PVD)
Where to stay: We will provide recommendations. There are a few places to stay: Hotels, motels, Airbnbs, VRBO’s, campgrounds.
Imagine days and nights of pure photographic immersion designed to inspire you. This is a chance to slow down, connect deeply with nature, seascapes, landscapes, lighthouses, night skies, and more. Come grow as a photographer in the company of mentors who care about your journey. Our small group size allows every question to be answered, every image considered, and every moment infused with inspiration.
In-depth instruction and inspiration with Four* OM SYSTEM ambassadors: Frank Smith, Emilie Talpin, Tom Cuchara, and Lisa Cuchara.
Topics include:
Seascapes
Lighthouses
Landscapes
Hyperfocal distances and/or focus stacking for landscapes
Focus stacking interesting subjects
Pareidolia
Live ND
Live Time
Live Composite
Graduated Live ND
High Res
HDR
Dramatic Tone & other Art filters, etc.
Possible: Star Trails, Starry Sky AF, Night Vision LV
Schedule is fluid and flexible (weather, wind, clouds, tide, etc.)
Monday August 3rd
Tuesday August 4th
Session 2 5-9am Sunrise and Golden Light (~5:30 am sunrise)
Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch (food not included in workshop)
Session 3 Landscapes ~1-4pm
4pm Dinner (food not included in workshop)
Session 4 6-8pm Sunset photography (sunset ~7:55pm)
Wednesday August 5th
Session 5 5-9am Sunrise and Golden Light (~5:30 am sunrise)
Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch (food not included in workshop)
Session 6 Landscapes ~1-4pm
4pm Dinner (food not included in workshop)
Session 7 6-8pm Sunset photography (sunset ~7:55pm)
Thursday August 6th
Post retreat
Retreat Includes
Pre-retreat Zoom orientation
8 photography sessions
Small groups & rotating instructors/locations
Hands-on instruction concentrating on creative photography
Post-retreat image sharing + optional critique
Private Facebook group for Retreat participants only
Retreat does not include
Things to bring:
Camera
All camera models are welcome, but you may wish to try an OM SYSTEM camera for the star trails — as the starry sky AF, Night Vision, and Live Composite are very unique and amazing technologies.
Lenses
ALL of your camera batteries
Sturdy Tripod
Cable Release
ND (neutral density) filter (if you do not have one, you can still attend -- you will be able to do most of the things, just not cloud stacking)
Optional things to bring (if you have them, not required)
Post extension Zoom Session
Travel Insurance.
We understand that life happens and that sometimes unfrozen circumstances may necessitate the need to cancel or reschedule. Unfortunately, we can not offer refunds unless we are able to fill your spot with someone on the waiting list. We can, however, recommend travel insurance to cover your costs if you have to cancel. There are many travel insurance companies available, but one we have had experience with is Travel Guard https://www.travelguard.com, they offer different insurance options, we recommend looking into the choices.
A Note About Flexibility.
Please note that our retreat schedule may shift slightly based on weather, light, or other conditions that help us give you the best photographic experience. We also tailor our instructor team to the size of each group. As registration fills, additional OM SYSTEM Ambassadors or instructors may be added; if a group is smaller, the number of instructors may be adjusted accordingly. Either way, you’ll always receive plenty of personal attention, hands-on guidance, and a supportive learning environment.
Cape Cod Landscapes, Seascapes & Night Skies Photography Retreat August 3-6 2026, Cape Cod, MA
Price: $1399
Nearest Airports:
Boston (BOD)
Hartford-Springfield (BDL) Bradley
Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA) Hyannis, formerly known as Barnstable Municipal Airport.
Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK)
Provincetown Municipal Airport (PVC)
Providence (T.F. Green) Airport (PVD)
Where to stay: We will provide recommendations. There are a few places to stay: Hotels, motels, Airbnbs, VRBO’s, campgrounds.
Imagine days and nights of pure photographic immersion designed to inspire you. This is a chance to slow down, connect deeply with nature, seascapes, landscapes, lighthouses, night skies, and more. Come grow as a photographer in the company of mentors who care about your journey. Our small group size allows every question to be answered, every image considered, and every moment infused with inspiration.
In-depth instruction and inspiration with Four* OM SYSTEM ambassadors: Frank Smith, Emilie Talpin, Tom Cuchara, and Lisa Cuchara.
Topics include:
Seascapes
Lighthouses
Landscapes
Hyperfocal distances and/or focus stacking for landscapes
Focus stacking interesting subjects
Pareidolia
Live ND
Live Time
Live Composite
Graduated Live ND
High Res
HDR
Dramatic Tone & other Art filters, etc.
Possible: Star Trails, Starry Sky AF, Night Vision LV
Schedule is fluid and flexible (weather, wind, clouds, tide, etc.)
Monday August 3rd
Tuesday August 4th
Session 2 5-9am Sunrise and Golden Light (~5:30 am sunrise)
Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch (food not included in workshop)
Session 3 Landscapes ~1-4pm
4pm Dinner (food not included in workshop)
Session 4 6-8pm Sunset photography (sunset ~7:55pm)
Wednesday August 5th
Session 5 5-9am Sunrise and Golden Light (~5:30 am sunrise)
Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch (food not included in workshop)
Session 6 Landscapes ~1-4pm
4pm Dinner (food not included in workshop)
Session 7 6-8pm Sunset photography (sunset ~7:55pm)
Thursday August 6th
Post retreat
Retreat Includes
Pre-retreat Zoom orientation
8 photography sessions
Small groups & rotating instructors/locations
Hands-on instruction concentrating on creative photography
Post-retreat image sharing + optional critique
Private Facebook group for Retreat participants only
Retreat does not include
Things to bring:
Camera
All camera models are welcome, but you may wish to try an OM SYSTEM camera for the star trails — as the starry sky AF, Night Vision, and Live Composite are very unique and amazing technologies.
Lenses
ALL of your camera batteries
Sturdy Tripod
Cable Release
ND (neutral density) filter (if you do not have one, you can still attend -- you will be able to do most of the things, just not cloud stacking)
Optional things to bring (if you have them, not required)
Post extension Zoom Session
Travel Insurance.
We understand that life happens and that sometimes unfrozen circumstances may necessitate the need to cancel or reschedule. Unfortunately, we can not offer refunds unless we are able to fill your spot with someone on the waiting list. We can, however, recommend travel insurance to cover your costs if you have to cancel. There are many travel insurance companies available, but one we have had experience with is Travel Guard https://www.travelguard.com, they offer different insurance options, we recommend looking into the choices.
A Note About Flexibility.
Please note that our retreat schedule may shift slightly based on weather, light, or other conditions that help us give you the best photographic experience. We also tailor our instructor team to the size of each group. As registration fills, additional OM SYSTEM Ambassadors or instructors may be added; if a group is smaller, the number of instructors may be adjusted accordingly. Either way, you’ll always receive plenty of personal attention, hands-on guidance, and a supportive learning environment.
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