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At a Glance
Location
Washington, USA
Tuition
$8,250
Dates
July 22 – 28, 2026
Fitness Level
Availability
Limited to 5 Guests
Collections
- US National Parks and Wilderness
Olympic National Park Photography Workshop
Glaciated Mountains, Waterfalls, Rugged Coastlines, and Rainforests
July 22 – 28, 2026
- In July the rainforests come alive, and wildflowers bloom in abundance
- Towering sea stacks, the Hoh Rainforest, and Hurricane Ridge
- Best time for clear skies, orange coastal sunsets, and wildflowers
The Olympic Peninsula takes all of the best natural features the Pacific Northwest offers—snow-covered mountains, lush rainforests, rugged coastlines, and beautiful waterfalls—and concentrates them into one region. This workshop is designed to optimize photography opportunities in this unique corner of Washington. We’ll be staying at the best accommodation closest to each shooting location—sea stacks and tidepools on coastal beaches, the verdant greenery of the Hoh Rainforest, and the colorful wildflowers along Hurricane Ridge.
Plan on bringing a wide variety of lenses to capture the rich array of subjects, from intimate details of the rainforest to vast mountain vistas. You’ll also want to bring neutral density filters, as we’ll be creating evocative long exposures in low light and in the middle of the day. We’ve planned this workshop to coincide with the wildflower season in the alpine regions and the best time of year for clear skies and coastal sunsets. Regardless of the weather, though, there is always something to photograph! We’ll be working by day and into the night.
Your workshop pros will help you optimize your compositions and process your images. There will also be ample time for one-on-one and group image reviews.
Muench Workshops donates a portion of the proceeds from this workshop to Washington’s National Park Fund in support of its work to support and protect Washington’s National Parks.
Muench Workshops is an Authorized Permittee of the National Park Service.
Your Pro
Itinerary
This itinerary is subject to change due to weather, local conditions, and other factors.
July 22, 2026: Meetup and Drive to Kalaloch Lodge, Sunset Photography
We’ll meet at the Holiday Inn Express SeaTac hotel lobby at 11:00 AM. We’ll drive to the coast, check into our rooms at Kalaoch Lodge, and photograph the sunset from a nearby beach.
July 23, 2026: Sunrise in Rainforest, Image Review, Sunset at Ruby Beach
We’ll start the day early with sunrise in the rainforest bordering Lake Quinault. Following our first image review and dinner we’ll photograph the dramatic Ruby Beach coastline at sunset.
July 24, 2026: Explore Hoh Rainforest, Visit Forks, Sunset at Rialto Beach
We start early today for Hoh Rainforest and the spend morning photographing the Hall of Mosses and Spruce Nature Trail. In the afternoon we move to the town of Forks. After a bit of downtime in the hotel and dinner in town, we’ll head to Rialto Beach for sunset.
July 25, 2026: Morning Hike to Hole in the Wall, Image Review, Sunset at Second Beach
For sunrise this morning we head back to Rialto Beach with a hike to Hole in the Wall and some beautiful tide pools. We’ll hold another image review and instruction session in the afternoon. After dinner, we’ll hike to Second Beach for sunset.
July 26, 2026: Hike to Sol Duc Falls, Breakfast at Lake Crescent, Sunset at Hurricane Ridge
We’ll get up early for the drive and hike to Sol Duc Falls this morning. Following breakfast at Lake Crescent Lodge, we’ll head to our hotel in Port Angeles. Late afternoon through sunset, we’ll work the vistas from Hurricane Ridge.
July 27, 2026: Wildflower Photography on Hurricane Ridge, Image Review, Sunset Waterfront Shoot
This morning, we’ll have another early start for wildflowers, wildlife, and panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains from high on Hurricane Ridge. We’ll make a late-morning return to the hotel for breakfast, an extensive image review, and lessons on post-processing in Adobe Lightroom. After our wrap-up dinner, we can shoot along the waterfront in front of our hotel at sunset.
July 28, 2026: Ferry from Bainbridge Island, Return to SeaTac, Optional Mt. Rainier Stay
Depart early for the Kitsap Peninsula to catch the ferry from Bainbridge Island to downtown Seattle. We’ll have you back at SeaTac for flights leaving after 1:30 PM.
Fitness
Moderate: You must be able to hike up to three miles on uneven and sometimes steep ground or deep sand. You must be able to scramble over obstacles and ford small creeks without assistance.
Flights
Arrive Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Seattle, Washington before 10:30 AM on July 22, 2026. Flights out can be made after 1:30 PM on July 28, 2026. Air travel delays are common. Please arrive early, possibly even the day prior, so you don’t miss any of the workshop.
What to Bring
Please see our page How To Prepare For Your Workshop. We will send you a detailed information document 90 days before your workshop. This document will include specifics of where and when to meet, gear and clothing recommendations, and more.
What’s Included
- Double occupancy lodging. Single available for $1,200 supplement.
- All meals, soft drinks, and snacks during the workshop.
- All permits and park fees.
- All transportation during the workshop.
- Tips for crew, drivers, and local guides.
- Photographic guiding and instruction from Greg Vaughn.
- Image reviews and post-processing instruction.
- Adventure, fun, inspiration, and a great time!.
Not Included
- Travel to and from Seattle, Washington.
- Unscheduled airport transfers.
- Passport and visa fees (if applicable).
- Any meals or accommodations before or after the workshop dates.
- Items of a personal nature.
- Alcoholic Beverages.
- Medical Evacuation Insurance (required).
- Travel Medical (required).
- Travel Medical and Trip Cancellation Insurance (optional, but recommended).
- Anything else specifically not listed as included.
- Single rooming available for $1,200 supplement.
Payment Terms
- Your deposit of $3,250 will hold your space in this workshop.
- Further payment of $3,000 is due by December 1, 2025.
- The balance is due not later than April 1, 2026.
- All of our standard Terms and Conditions apply.
- Need special payment arrangements? No problem, just ask us.
All participants are required by the National Park Service to sign and return this Acknowledgement of Risk. Nothing in this Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risks and Release and Indemnity Agreement shall be interpreted as the participant and parent releasing Muench Workshops from liability for injuries, damage, death, or other loss to the participant or others that may occur within the jurisdiction of the National Park Service and is caused by Muench Workshops negligence, gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional conduct, including but not limited to any negligence with respect to Muench Workshops judgments and decisions, or Muench Workshops failure to take reasonable precautions to ensure it provides defect-free equipment.
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