Mt. Rainier National Park
The largest volcano in the contiguous United States, Tahoma (Mt. Rainier) is the crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest. Join us for 5 spectacular days as we show you around this incredible national park and teach all of our landscape photography tips and tricks, including how to take stunning photographs of the night skies.
Dates
July 27 - 31, 2025
$1,950 USD
Tuition
Group Size
6 - 10
Moderate:
Hiking, potential for inclement weather, long hours outside
Fitness Level
What's Included
What's
Included
Five days of incredible landscapes and photography
Transportation during the workshop
Lodging during the workshop
Unlimited expert instruction and guiding in the field
Post-processing lessons and presentations mid-day
Sack lunch and snacks for our days in the field
What's Not Included
What's Not
Included
Transportation to/from the workshop
Meals
Trip insurance (recommended)
Personal equipment (camera/tripod, etc)
Anything else not listed as included
What People Are Saying
What People
Are Saying
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“It felt like a group of friends hanging out, not like some workshops I have been to in the past."
They are insanely talented, the cutest couple, very knowledgeable on their art, and fun to be around. Sitting on a hillside watching the sun go down and stars come out with a bunch of nature photographers is the best feeling. You will learn so much and make new friends. I am inspired by how these two have built their life around what they love and it keeps me going to keep building my dreams.
— Sydney N. -
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“I’ve done several workshops with Nate & Autumn and have loved each one of them."
I learned a ton from the two of them. They have different strengths and teach on a level that is understandable but challenges you to do better. Considering all that goes into the workshop and all that is included, it’s a bargain.”
— Amy A.
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“Nate and Autumn are both so welcoming, easy to talk to, experienced, and work great together as a team!"
Nate and Autumn’s workshop on San Juan Island was my first photography workshop. Such a fun, laid back trip with great attendees. I would recommend any trips with these two and plan on doing more with them in the future!
— Austin A.
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“The tips and instruction I got resulted in me taking MUCH higher quality photos than I would have on my own."
The trip was also very well planned and organized, and they were always attentive to each person’s needs. Seriously amazing experience and would highly recommend doing a photo workshop with them!”
— Kiri R.
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“I will remember this experience for the rest of my life."
Autumn and Nate are exceptional workshop hosts. This workshop experience fundamentally changed my ability to capture adventure and landscape shots, and also gave me the ability to take my freelance business to the next level. I highly recommend their workshops to photographers of any level.
— Frankie S.
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“I wouldn’t do this workshop with anyone else!!”
Autumn and Nate are amazing instructors, and they worked hard to get us some fabulous shots in Norway. The scenery is gorgeous and provides a great backdrop to gloomy snow clouds, blue skies, and too-wonderful-to-even-describe Northern Lights.
— Drea L.
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“Between the two of them, they have such a great breadth of knowledge to help with any questions."
We were able to photograph a nice variety of landscapes and night photography, including a few great shows from the northern lights. And they're a fun pair too so the group had a great time even during our downtime.
— Laura G.
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“They were truly there to make sure we all learned a lot while having a great time."
I’m so thankful I had the opportunity to do a workshop with Nate and Autumn at Mt. Rainier National Park last summer. The locations were all very carefully planned and their attention to all students was at 100% the entire workshop. I am excited to do future workshops with them!!
— Richard W.
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“Our editing sessions were amazing. Nate and Autumn have different styles for editing so I was able to learn tons from each of them."
I had the pleasure of attending Nate and Autumn's workshop to Mount Rainier NP a couple of years ago. They were fun to learn from, so informative, and got us to the right places at the right time. We covered landscapes, waterfalls, reflections, and astrophotography and more. If you have the opportunity to join them on a workshop, take it!
— Nadeen F. -
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“Truly the best experience you could ask for, and Nate and Autumn couldn’t make better company!"
Expert instruction and once-in-a-lifetime experiences…unless you choose to go again 😉 Spend a night photographing the night sky with them and you won’t be able to keep yourself from coming back! I know I will be!
— Ryan S.
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“Whether you're looking to broaden your photography skills or travel and learn the basics of taking pretty photos, these workshops are perfect."
I couldn't ask for better mentors/hosts than Autumn and Nate. Not only are they extremely knowledgeable in all things photography and in the places they take you, they are also so incredibly kind and overall great humans. I went to their Mt. Rainier workshop and it was one of the best things I could've done. I learned so many new skills and I've already seen such an improvement in my photography. I will 100% be joining more of their workshops (Norway here I come!).
Itinerary
Our itinerary is planned, but we are always prepared to change things up based on weather and light conditions.
DAY 1
We'll meet at the Visitor Center parking lot for a meet and greet before we dive into our astrophotography tips for the evening. We will have sack-lunch dinners (and plenty of snacks) for the group, so come prepared to be outside, because we're going for a hike to our photo location! We'll walk out to our favorite location in the park, taking our time to enjoy the sights and sounds of this incredible national park. We’ll photograph sunset, blue hour, and stay out into the evening to photograph the Milky Way over Mount Rainier. The hike is moderate in difficulty, but bring clothes for potentially inclement and cooler weather because we'll be staying out past dark for astrophotography and the temperature can vary quite a bit in alpine environments.
DAYs 2 & 3
Saturday, August 12th and Sunday, August 13th
Sleep is for people who didn't just pay for a photo workshop, so we're getting up early this morning and driving to the unparalleled sunrise spot of Tipsoo Lake. After sunrise we'll drive back towards our hotels for a delicious breakfast at a local diner and your choice of editing sessions or afternoon naps before sunset. We'll be making our sunset/astrophotography decisions on this day based on cloud formations and weather predictions, but the plan is to go out and shoot, shoot, shoot!
Sunday will again begin early with a sunrise shoot from Reflection Lakes and some casual day hikes around the Paradise side of the mountain. We'll spend the day discussing some final pointers and editing tips before embarking on an easy sunset hike to PInnacle Peak (Nate's favorite view of the mountain).
Packing List
The camera recommendations listed below are not comprehensive or mandatory, these are just our favorites. Please use the form at the bottom of the page if you have any questions. Upon signing up, you'll receive a more thorough packing list.
Travel Items
✓ Passport and travel documents (if required)
✓ Mask
Clothing
✓ Baselayers:
✓ Merino wool shirt
✓ T-shirts
✓ Wool hiking socks
✓ Weather-resistant hiking pants
✓ Midlayers:
✓ Fleece sweater
✓ Mid-weight jacket
✓ Outer layers:
✓ Puffy coat
✓ Hardshell jacket
✓ Gloves
✓ Beanie
✓ Waterproof hiking boots
✓ Optional: trekking poles
Camera Gear
✓ Camera body:
✓ Wide prime lenses:
✓ Zoom lenses:
✓ Memory cards
✓ Batteries
✓ Battery charger
✓ Sturdy tripod (we use Colorado Tripod Company)
✓ Camera backpack (we use Shimoda Designs)
Accessories
✓ Headlamp and extra/rechargeable batteries
✓ Sunglasses
✓ Chapstick
✓ Laptop for editing
✓ Memory card reader
✓ Hard drive
✓ Reusable water bottle
✓ Chargers for your electronic devices
Payment Terms
Your deposit of $1,000 USD will hold your space in this workshop. A second payment of $3,950 USD is due by May 1, 2025.
All of our standard terms and conditions apply.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellation &
Refund Policy
We understand that attending our workshops requires advance commitment, and also that things can happen in life that may require you to cancel from a workshop. Based on cancellation date, the following apply:
Greater than 120 days before the workshop start date: full refund of any payments made.
120-61 days before the start of the workshop: 50% refund of any payments made.
Within 60 days of the start of the workshop: no refund.
Refunds will be paid by the same method that the original payment was made less transaction fees.
Note that there are some non-refundable workshops for which the above terms do not apply, and for these workshops we do not offer a refund of any payments made under any circumstances. This will always be noted clearly in the workshop description as “Payments for this workshop are non-refundable under any circumstances.”
Payments made for private workshops that you arrange with us are not refundable.
Read our full terms and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ
You’re Sony ambassadors, Do i have to bring a Sony camera?
No! Feel free to bring whatever camera you choose. The more familiar you are with your camera, the better results you’ll get.
What skill level is required to attend?
All photography levels are welcome, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro.
What fitness level is expected?
Moderate. We won’t be doing any rigorous hikes, but the hikes we have planned are between 3-6 miles. The highest point we’ll be hiking to is around 7200 feet (2200 meters).
What is the age range of the group?
All ages are welcome! We typically have a variety of ages, but we’ve had participants ranging from their teens all the way through their 80s.
Is this going to be the most fun I've ever had?
Yes. It's very likely you'll never recover, and may struggle to attain this level of happiness ever again. Life will be bleak after this workshop and you'll be craving the next opportunity to hang out with Nate and Autumn in the wild. Fret not, little one, more workshops are around the corner!
Where should I book lodging?
We recommend booking your stay at one of the hotels at the base of Crystal Mountain, which is the closest we can get to Mt. Rainier (about 45 minutes). Please reach out to us via the form at the bottom of this page if you have more questions.
What is the food like?
We’ll hop around to a few different restaurants but expect mostly American-style food. The restaurant near our hotel serves great American-European food. The menu changes seasonally and is inspired by local ingredients. You’ll find pasta, salads, and steaks along with their signature Hungarian Goulash, Wiener Schnitzel, and Fennel Sausage Pasta. If you have any food restrictions and/or allergies, please let us know ahead of time.
How cold will it be?
Temperatures will be seasonable, so come prepared for potential cold/rainy weather but expect warm days and seasonably cool nights. One thing to note is that even though our trip is in August, Mt. Rainier creates his own weather. As the sun goes down, it will get quite chilly, so please bring layers. Also, once we get to our shooting destinations we’re going to be spending a lot of time standing outside, and that tends to make it feel significantly colder than it actually is.
Have More Questions?
Have More
Questions?
Get in touch using the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.