Issaquah & Cascade Mountains Forest Photography Workshop

5 Days, 4 Nights | Small Group | Ancient Forests | Waterfalls | Physical Level : Intermediate | $2,995 USD

2026–2027 Dates & Availability

2026

• September 16 - 20 | Spots Available

2027

• June 6 - 10 | Spots Available

• June 12 - 16 | Spots Available

• September 16 - 20 | Spots Available

Other dates available on request.

Your once-in-a-lifetime photography adventure starts here.

Escape into the lush forests of Washington's Cascade Mountains and discover some of the Pacific Northwest's most breathtaking landscapes.

Experience towering forests, moss-covered trails, cascading waterfalls, alpine lakes, and dramatic mountain scenery just outside Seattle. Our Issaquah & Cascade Mountains Forest Photography Workshop is a five-day immersive photography experience designed to help you master forest photography, long exposures, waterfall compositions, and the art of photographing light beneath the forest canopy.

Whether you're photographing your first waterfall or refining your landscape photography skills, you'll leave with a portfolio full of incredible images and the confidence to photograph forests anywhere in the world.

You don't need advanced photography skills, just a sense of adventure, curiosity, and a love for the outdoors.

Who This Forest Photography Workshop Is Perfect For

• Beginner to pro photographers

• DSLR, mirrorless, compact, or iPhone shooters

• Photographers interested in waterfalls, forests, and mountain landscapes

• Travelers looking for a guided photography experience near Seattle

What’s Included

Everything you need for an unforgettable photography workshop:

• Professional landscape photography instruction

• Daily field coaching

• Lightroom editing sessions

• Small-group instruction

• Comfortable transportation throughout the workshop

• Hotel accommodations

• All breakfasts

• Welcome dinner

• Park entrance fees

• Daily image reviews

• Personalized photography coaching

Possible Photography Stops

Over four days we'll photograph some of Washington's most beautiful forest and mountain locations, including:

• Snoqualmie Falls

• Twin Falls

• Franklin Falls

• Rattlesnake Lake

• Gold Creek Pond

• Mount Si viewpoints

• Ancient cedar forests

• Moss-covered rivers

• Mountain streams

• Seasonal wildflowers (spring)

• Fall color (autumn departures)

Every location is carefully selected based on weather, lighting conditions, and seasonal opportunities

5-Day Washington Coast Photography Workshop Itinerary

Day 1 – Seattle → Issaquah

Meet in Seattle before traveling into the Cascade foothills.

Hotel check in.

Afternoon photography orientation.

Sunset photography session

Day 2 – Waterfalls & Forests

Forest photography in the morning, sunset mountain session

Day 3 – Alpine Lake Connector Hike

We will hike into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, photographing forests, mountain views, and Mt Rainier.

Day 4 – Photo Review Session + Forest Afternoon Session

Photo editing classes in the morning, alpine lake hike in the afternoon

Day 5 – Issaquah → Seattle

Travel back to Seattle, stopping at several photo spots along the way

Tour ends at Seatac airport, Seattle, schedule flights after 2 PM

2026–2027 Dates & Availability

2026

• September 16 - 20 | Spots Available

2027

• June 6 - 10 | Spots Available

• June 12 - 16 | Spots Available

• September 16 - 20 | Spots Available

Other dates available on request.

Pricing

$2,995 USD per person (shared room)
+ $1000 single supplement

Cancellation Policy

Your 30% deposit is fully refundable until the minimum number of participants is confirmed. We’ll notify you as soon as that threshold is reached.

Once the minimum group size is met, we immediately secure all accommodations, 4×4 vehicles, and logistics. At that point, the 30% deposit becomes non-refundable.

If you need to cancel more than 3 months before the tour start date, we can refund 50% of the total tour cost.
Cancellations made within 3 months of departure are non-refundable.

Because our tours require advance bookings and limited group sizes, we strongly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance for added protection.