Vermont: Landscapes, Star Trails, Milky Way, WaterFalls, Long Exposure, and More Photo Retreat Aug 8-11
August 8-11 2026, Vermont Price: $1499
Vermont, Nearest airports: BTV**, RUT, PBG, PWM, ALB, BDL, BOS
Learn from OM SYSTEM Ambassadors: Work in small groups with Frank Smith, Lisa Cuchara, and Tom Cuchara — each offering their signature techniques, creative vision, and personalized guidance.
While this workshop will have an emphasis on NIGHT photography, stars, milky way, and lightpainting, we will also photograph sunsets, waterfalls, landscapes, barns, long exposures, computational technologies, and more !
Come and learn about night photography! Try live composite and Starry Sky AF
Stars, Star Trails, Milky Way, Long Exposures, Landscapes, waterfalls, Streams, and More!!
We have a new moon and an area with very little light pollution for this night workshop.
We will be out late -- so we will NOT be getting up for sunrise or first light in order to dedicate our time primarily to the STARS. This date was chosen because it is a dark sky.
Where to stay: There are a few places to stay: Hotels, motels, Airbnbs, VRBO’s, campgrounds.
Post Workshop Image Sharing (Show and Tell — Share your images with retreat leaders and participants; Optional: Submit 1-3 images for Critique)
Imagine days and nights of pure photographic immersion designed to inspire you. This is a chance to slow down, connect deeply with nature and the stars above, and 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.
Topics include:
Sunsets
waterfalls
landscapes
barns
long exposures
computational technologies
Art filters
Star Trails
Starry Sky AF
Night Vision LV
Live Time
Live Composite
Milky Way
Daytime Live ND, Live Time, Live Composite, Graduated Live ND, High Res, HDR, Dramatic Tone & other Art filters, etc.
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
Widest/fastest lens you have. Ideally, a f2.8 or faster lens for milky way, although f4 lenses are fine for but bring whichever are the widest and faster lenses that you have
70-200, 50-200, 40-150, or similar lens for streams and such
ALL of your camera batteries
Sturdy Tripod
Cable Release
Optional 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 long exposures or cloud stacking)
Warm clothing (nights can get COLD)
Hot Hands
Mylar blanket (if it gets cold you can put some hot hands inside and wrap yourself in it).
Optional things to bring (if you have them, not required)
Close-Up filter or a macro like a 60mm, 100mm, or 105mm macro
Stool/travel chair
mylar blanket (if it gets cold you can put some hot hands inside and wrap yourself in it).
Retreat Includes
Pre-retreat Zoom orientation
Small groups & rotating instructors/locations
Hands-on instruction concentrating on night photography, with a touch of creative landscape and computational techniques
Post-retreat image sharing + optional critique
Private Facebook group for Retreat participants only
Retreat does not include
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.
Vermont: Landscapes, Star Trails, Milky Way, WaterFalls, Long Exposure, and More Photo Retreat Aug 8-11
August 8-11 2026, Vermont Price: $1499
Vermont, Nearest airports: BTV**, RUT, PBG, PWM, ALB, BDL, BOS
Learn from OM SYSTEM Ambassadors: Work in small groups with Frank Smith, Lisa Cuchara, and Tom Cuchara — each offering their signature techniques, creative vision, and personalized guidance.
While this workshop will have an emphasis on NIGHT photography, stars, milky way, and lightpainting, we will also photograph sunsets, waterfalls, landscapes, barns, long exposures, computational technologies, and more !
Come and learn about night photography! Try live composite and Starry Sky AF
Stars, Star Trails, Milky Way, Long Exposures, Landscapes, waterfalls, Streams, and More!!
We have a new moon and an area with very little light pollution for this night workshop.
We will be out late -- so we will NOT be getting up for sunrise or first light in order to dedicate our time primarily to the STARS. This date was chosen because it is a dark sky.
Where to stay: There are a few places to stay: Hotels, motels, Airbnbs, VRBO’s, campgrounds.
Post Workshop Image Sharing (Show and Tell — Share your images with retreat leaders and participants; Optional: Submit 1-3 images for Critique)
Imagine days and nights of pure photographic immersion designed to inspire you. This is a chance to slow down, connect deeply with nature and the stars above, and 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.
Topics include:
Sunsets
waterfalls
landscapes
barns
long exposures
computational technologies
Art filters
Star Trails
Starry Sky AF
Night Vision LV
Live Time
Live Composite
Milky Way
Daytime Live ND, Live Time, Live Composite, Graduated Live ND, High Res, HDR, Dramatic Tone & other Art filters, etc.
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
Widest/fastest lens you have. Ideally, a f2.8 or faster lens for milky way, although f4 lenses are fine for but bring whichever are the widest and faster lenses that you have
70-200, 50-200, 40-150, or similar lens for streams and such
ALL of your camera batteries
Sturdy Tripod
Cable Release
Optional 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 long exposures or cloud stacking)
Warm clothing (nights can get COLD)
Hot Hands
Mylar blanket (if it gets cold you can put some hot hands inside and wrap yourself in it).
Optional things to bring (if you have them, not required)
Close-Up filter or a macro like a 60mm, 100mm, or 105mm macro
Stool/travel chair
mylar blanket (if it gets cold you can put some hot hands inside and wrap yourself in it).
Retreat Includes
Pre-retreat Zoom orientation
Small groups & rotating instructors/locations
Hands-on instruction concentrating on night photography, with a touch of creative landscape and computational techniques
Post-retreat image sharing + optional critique
Private Facebook group for Retreat participants only
Retreat does not include
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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