Vision Quest Photo Workshops

Reawakening Your Photographic Vision

Breitenbush Hot Springs, Oregon Mountians, with Doug Beasley, February 28 – March 4, 2010

Boat, Norway. A Self Portrait.

This workshop is a unique opportunity to look closely at your own creativity, develop ways to deepen your vision and find new paths or creative outlets for your photography. With a smaller than normal maximum class size (8) we will explore the notion of what it means to be lost, directionless or stuck, and how this fertile ground can be used to explore who you are as an artist and reawaken what your artwork is about and how you can use the new information to move your art or career forward.

Inspiration will be sparked by a balance of conversation, demos, portfolio reviews, writing excercizes, shared readings and personal reflection. Photographic exercises will be a big part of this experience, with individual attention given. One on one and small group pairings will create a progressive and dynamic environment for learning and sharing. Fun, laughter and introspection are to be expected.

Intensive class sessions will be held mornings and early afternoons with the rest of the afternoon open for hiking, soaking or personal exploration. Evening gatherings after dinner most nights. Then join us for a soak under the stars...

This class may also be appropriate for artists of other disciplines who may want to ‘cross-train’ their artistic muscles using photography. Technical proficiency is not required—the emphasis will be on seeing rather than on equipment.

See some student photography from Vision Quest Photo Workshops.

Student testimonials from this workshop:

“I feel that I haven’t quite got words yet to convey how important and transformational my time at Breitenbush was. It’s funny that I have been avoiding “logging on” and answering emails for the last 3 weeks for the emotions it wells in me. I look forward to our paths crossing again. Thank you for offering an open heart.” — Deb Walsh, Melbourne, Australia

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“I am doing great since the workshop! I feel like my work has really catapulted to a new level, and my energy and creative flow are so much smoother. I am working on my FIRST paid photo job. Thank you so much for the profound impact you have made in my life.” — Ann Frantzeskos, Eugene, OR

“What an amazing experience I had with all of you! I’m home now, easing slowly back into the routine — certainly more inspired and open to possibilities. Thanks Doug for creating such a dynamic and safe place to explore my heart and my photography.” — Kira Stoll, San Francisco, CA

“I had a wonderful time at the workshop... Thanks Again! What an inspiration. Literally. Down to the meaning of the word... ‘to breathe in’. Thanks for helping me breathe again.” — Hollye Schumacher, Scottsdale, AZ

“I had a wonderful experience in your workshop. I enjoyed everything about it!!! It was the inspiration that I needed to get going with my photography again. Thank you again for coming into my life.” — Shirley Buck Grants Pass, OR

“I find it so uplifting to see others truly living on the path that was intended for them and — I would say that you are doing that. I just want to commend you for sharing your work with others and for opening your soul to the world. I strongly believe in photographers and artists helping one another with their work.” — Sara Burbidge, San Francisco, CA

“The week at Breitenbush was a pivotal, cathartic, moment in my life. It started a process that allowed me to reflect on who I was and where I was going.” — Erik Tandberg, New York

“I am shooting a fair amount and using all of the lessons I learned from you. It makes a tremendous difference in how I see and the images that I get. I hope to take another workshop from you in the future.” — Pat Torguson, Eugene, OR

“You gave so much to us, Doug, and no doubt all your students are touched by your generous spirit. It was a lovely group, indeed.” — Cheryle Van Scoy-Mosher, Carpenteria, CA

“I wanted to share with you that some of the lessons I learned from your Breitenbush workshop are finding their way into my photography. I find myself really paring back and looking at things very simply.” — Ken Choat, Jackson, WY

“Well, I made it home physically but my heart is still in the woods with all of you! What an incredible workshop. Thank you so much Doug for offering this opportunity. And thank you — all of you — for an experience that has enriched my life!!” — Catherine Just, Los Angeles, CA

“I wish to thank you dearly for sharing your gentle spirit we experienced throughout the workshop in Breitenbush. Not only did that week help my ability for stillness in photography but overflowed into my everyday living.” — Marti Corn, Houston, TX

“What a wonderful workshop! Thanks for more tools to see better and a further insight into living in the present!” — David Pitzer, West Linn, Oregon

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Dates:

Sunday, February 28 at 6:00 p.m. to Thursday, March 4 at 2:00 p.m.

Location:

Breitenbush Hot Springs is located in the mountains near Detroit, Oregon about 2 hours Southeast of Portland.

Cost:

Cost: $295 ($265 if registered by 1/3) plus lodging (view lodging options/rates). Access to hot springs, hot tubs, sauna etc. are also included with cost of lodging.