HIGHLIGHTS
The Perseid Meteor Shower is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. This is a light show you don’t want to miss!
We will head out to a dark open area along the Cascade Lakes Hwy for optimal star viewing. and have around 1.5 hours of night photos, with about 1.5 hours of driving round trip
Workshop is capped at 8 people to ensure personalized instruction and individualized attention.
Tour Price: $199/Person
Workshop DETAILS
Tour Length: 3 hours all inclusive
Difficulty: Easy. We will most likely find a place to "park" our cameras and then take shots around that area.
Tour Departure: We will meet on location August 12, 2025. Once we are all booked, Toni will reach out to you with meet up information prior to the workshop to set up all the details.
Guides: This workshop will be hosted by Toni Toreno, founder and avid local photographer with Bend Photo Tours
Weather Conditions: If the weather is not cooperating for our workshop, we will do our best to find a clear location to observe the stars. If that isn't an option within a close proximity of Bend, then we will reschedule. Note that we cannot offer refunds due to weather unless we cannot go out at all, but will reschedule the workshop instead. Also keep in mind that inclement weather often results in some of the most dramatic and stunning photos! Just make sure you dress and prepare accordingly.
Food/Water: Other than some hot chocolate for this workshop, we do not provide food on our outings. All participants should bring food/water to hold them through during the tour.
What to Wear: You should check the weather forecast prior to coming on the date of the workshop. Since this is a night tour, and we won't be moving much and expect the temperatures to drop so bring layers.
Restroom Facilities: While there are no restrooms at some of our locations, there are places close we can stop at.
Cell Phones: You can always bring your cell phone along, but with low light, the images you capture with them, might not be the best. However, they are great for capturing light writing images, if that is something you want to play with on your tour. Note that cell service is limited during some of the drives.
Group Size: 2-8 max
Camera Gear: A wide angle zoom lens is the most useful for night photos to get the most of the sky in the shot (equivalent 16-35 on a full-frame camera or 10-22mm on a crop sensor). In addition, the lower the aperture the better! At least a F2.8, but F1.8-1.2 is always nice to have as well. A mid-range lens can also come in handy or if you don’t have a wide angle (24-70 on full frame or 18-55 on crop sensor). Tripods are a must since we are shooting long exposures. You will also need a camera that has a "manual" setting or a way to you can control the aperture, shutter speed and ISO independently. Don’t forget extra batteries, memory cards, and cleaning supplies.
Additional Gear: Since we will be outside in one spot, or with minimal movement, feel free to bring a folding chair, blanket, bug spray, or any other items you that you would like to have to make you comfortable.
If you need to rent gear for your trip we encourage you to use Focal Point Photography
Cancellation/Re-Scheduling: Please see our Terms and Conditions.
