top of page
events
expeditions
tours
please contact us for a comprehensive list of photo expeditions and tours.
SEPTEMBER 4 THRU SEPTEMBER 7, 2026
RATE: 1499 USD
3rd annual OM SYSTEM macro and close-up photography retreat
Join us for this immersive hands-on photography retreat featuring six OM SYSTEM ambassadors as workshop leaders. This retreat will focus on Macro and Close-Up Nature Photography with dedicated sessions on: Woodland Close-Ups (new), River Close-Up investigations, in-camera focus stacking, True 1:1 macro, focus bracketing, lightpainting using the Live Composite computational technology, plus additional sessions at the beach and at night for Close-Up, Macro and Nature photography. Each participant will rotate through six different instructors/topics.
“When people ask me what equipment I use – I tell them my eyes.”
- Anonymous
DATE TBD
RATE: 499 USD
Woodland & Wildflowers workshop
Up your skills with this photography workshop hosted by OM SYSTEM Ambassadors Emilie Talpin and Steve Morello.
Immerse yourself in the world of nature photography with personalized guidance from two seasoned professionals. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, there is something for everyone in this day-long workshop. Join us and learn some new techniques and tips for great macro and intimate images.
8 participants maximum so you will have a very low particpant-to-instructor ratio allowing for individual attention. Our workshop runs at the peak of the woodland wildflower season to maximize your photo opportunity.
“One advantage of photography is that it’s visual and can transcend language.”
- Lisa Kristine
DATE TBD
SHOALS MARINE LABORATORY, NH
RATE: TBA USD
Photographing Nature at the Shoals Marine Lab
Immerse yourself in the world of nature photography with personalized guidance from veteran photographer Steve Morello. The retreat will be held on Appledore Island, only six miles off the coast of Maine. Explore its rocky shore, seabirds, historic garden, tide pool, and remote landscape at a leisurely pace. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, there is something for everyone in this four-day retreat. Learn some new techniques and tips for great macro and intimate images.
Across four days and three nights, participants will engage deeply with the best of what the lab has to offer while enjoying the sense of community that makes Shoals Marine Laboratory so special.
“One advantage of photography is that it’s visual and can transcend language.”
- Lisa Kristine
DATE BASED ON PEAK FOLIAGE 2026
RATE: FREE
White Mountains waterfall tour
Join us for a day of waterfalls and fall colors. We will meet in New Hampshire's White Mountains and begin our tour of some of the most beautiful waterfalls and colorful areas of the White Mountains. This will be an ideal opportunity to learn about using slow shutter speeds, neutral density filters, and composition. This event is free, and we welcome all our friends for an enjoyable day in the mountains. Keep checking our Facebook page for more information about upcoming tours.
“Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst.”
- Henri Cartier-Bresson
NEWLY ADDED PHOTO TOUR
PLEASE INQUIRE FOR DATES + RATES
Costa Rica photo tour
Our Costa Rica photo tour will spend seven days on the Osa Peninsula, named by National Geographic as one of Earth's most biologically intense places. The Osa Peninsula remains one of the most remote parts of Costa Rica, and we will spend our days exploring Corcovado National Park and the surrounding area. In addition to the park, we will be accompanied and guided by local photographer Dennis Valverde. We limit the group size to 8 guests to ensure comfort and the ability to make great images. Join us as we explore the jungle, waterways, and private preserves of the Osa Peninsula.
“If you want to make better photos, stand in front of more interesting stuff.”
- Jim Richardson
MULTIPLE DATES/PHOTO EXPEDITIONS
RATES VARY
Lindblad/
National Geographic Expeditions
Embark on a Lindblad/National Geographic expedition with Steve as your guide! A bucket list trip, in our opinion!
In the words of Sven-Olof LIndblad:
"Joining us on any expedition means signing up for adventure; and the reward for your curiosity is inevitable—the most exhilarating experience of pure discovery possible."
“The whole point of taking pictures is so that you don’t have to explain things with words.”
- Elliott Erwitt
bottom of page